The special will be broadcast live on Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 p.m. to 7 pm EAT, Broadcast partners will be announced in due course.

The virtual broadcast will show unity and spread a message of Hope through various representatives within the Creative Arts Industry that are affected by COVID-19, as well as celebrating and supporting the brave frontline health care workers and administrators around the country who are doing incredible, life-saving work.

As well as driving combined action to support the COVID -19 Task Force, the broadcast will highlight testimonials from the Members of the Creative Arts Industry, as well as messages of gratitude and appreciation.
Uganda Strong & United will also be a multi-hour digital broadcast streaming online on multiple global platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Which will climax with a concert that will air from 5 p.m. EAT under the hashtag #UGSTRONG

“COVID – 19 has been a Game changer, An Equalizer so to speak. It almost feels like our lives, livelihood and businesses have been HARD RESET, Life has changed a lot and in a very short period. It is time to sit and Reflect on how to survive and thrive in The NEW Normal conditions, Life under lockdown has been a challenge, but life after lockdown will be even more challenging. Its time to think and act with strategy – James Byaruhanga, Director House of DJs”
“In these extremely challenging times, we would like to share our heartfelt support and solidarity with all Ugandans with a reminder of how resilient we are as a Nation. This is tough but will definitely pass and we should together start plotting recovery and living post-COVID 19. We are strongly United – Benon Mugumbya, Director Swangz Avenue.