By: Lucas Dexx Trevor
"Strengthing the cultural and creative industry in Uganda" was the main theme as to why artists held a project in Gulu.
According to one of the legendary artists in Uganda Bebe Cool (Moses Ssali) "Gulu project has given birth to the new culture and creative industry of Uganda".
Over his social media accounts, the wire wire hit maker noted that their time in Gulu was put to great usage as they attended a workshop under the theme ‘Strengthening the Cultural and Creative Industry in Uganda’.
Big size(Bebe) further revealed that during the workshop, they analysed the current position of the industry and laid strategies on how to restructure it for the better.
"Today marks the last day in Gulu where we have been attending a workshop under the theme; 'Strengthening the Cultural and Creative Industry in Uganda'.
During the workshop we dissected the Peforming Arts industry using the SWOT (Strength Weakness Opportunities and Threats), SMEACC (Situtaion Mission Execution Administration Comman & Control) and TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) analysis to understand the position of the industry,identify the enemy and strategize on how to attack and win the war of restructuring the industry.
The arts and creative industry contributes 3% of Uganda's GDP and this gives us the right for government to pay full attention and organise our industry.
For those who wanted to know why GULU is GULU,here you are.
I want to thank the Chief coordinator Operation Wealth Creation; Gen Salim Saleh, Director Operation Wealth Creation; Sylvia Owori, Minister of State Gender; Hon Peace Mutuzo, Ambassador Idro, General Kayanja, Major Herbert Ndiwalana PA to General Saleh, Chairman UNCC; Mr Okello, Executive Director UNCC; Mr Ojede ,Executive Director Micro Finance Support Center, Fellow legends; Dr Jose Chameleone, Ragga Dee President UNCF and the Creative Arts Industry at large.
The new Culture & Creative industry of Uganda begins today and may Allah bless it". Noted big size Bebe cool.
The artists were awarded with Certificates of attendance
