In Summary: Swangz Avenue Co-Founder, Julius Kyazze has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Uganda Law Society in recognition of more than two decades of contribution to Uganda’s entertainment industry.
Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has awarded entertainment entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Swangz Avenue Record Label, Mr Julius Kyazze, a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to Uganda’s creative and entertainment industry over more than two decades.
The award was presented on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at ULS offices in Kololo, recognising Kyazze’s role in identifying and developing talent, creating opportunities for artists and establishing creative businesses and platforms.
ULS President Isaac K. Ssemakadde described Kyazze’s contribution as outstanding, particularly his role in shaping the growth and professionalisation of Uganda’s entertainment industry.
“In recognition of over two decades of outstanding contribution to Uganda’s creative and entertainment industry through identifying and developing talent, building enduring creative businesses and platforms, advancing opportunities for artists, and helping shape the growth and professionalisation of Uganda’s creative economy,” Ssemakadde wrote on the certificate (shown below).
Unlike awards that focus primarily on performers and their achievements on stage, Kyazze’s recognition highlights the contribution of industry entrepreneurs and builders whose work supports the wider entertainment ecosystem.
Over the years, his work has involved identifying creative potential, developing talent and supporting platforms that enable artists to grow their careers.
The honour also highlights the changing nature of Uganda’s entertainment industry, where talent management, creative entrepreneurship and sustainable business structures have become increasingly important to the sector’s development.
By recognising Kyazze’s more than 20 years of work, the Lifetime Achievement Award acknowledges the contribution of individuals who create opportunities and build platforms behind the musicians, actors and other performers who drive the industry.
The recognition marks a career milestone for Kyazze and brings renewed attention to the role of private-sector investment and entrepreneurship in Uganda’s growing creative economy.
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