There was glamour on the red carpet, heartfelt speeches, and deeply emotional moments as Reach A Hand Uganda officially premiered Maama Wange, its highly anticipated social impact film, during a special Mother’s Day screening held on Sunday at its offices in Lungujja.
Executive produced by Humphrey Nabimanya, the film attracted an influential audience of health advocates, filmmakers, creatives, and civil society leaders, all united by one mission: shining a spotlight on maternal health and the lived realities of young mothers in Uganda.
Among the notable guests at the premiere were Dr. Roseline Achola, veteran business leader Maggie Kigozi, and legendary filmmaker and musician Halima Namakula.
The evening also brought together organizations championing maternal health, including Set Her Free, Babies and Mothers Alive Foundation, and The Remnant Generation, alongside members of the film’s cast and crew such as Doreen Mirembe, Issa Massade, and Katushabe Jovian Ann.
Speaking at the premiere, Nabimanya shared the deeply personal inspiration behind the story.
“The story is inspired by my sister, who mothered me as she battled HIV/AIDS for 36 years. We believe there are so many mothers who sacrifice a lot just to survive,” he said, while thanking the cast and production team, including Sauti Plus, for bringing the vision to life.
Dr. Roseline Achola also commended Reach A Hand Uganda for consistently using creative platforms to address teenage pregnancy and reproductive health awareness, noting that film has the power to spark conversations that statistics alone cannot.
As part of the event, organizers launched a Maama Kit Donation Drive aimed at supporting teenage mothers with essential maternal care supplies. The initiative will run throughout the film’s cinema screenings during the Uganda Film Festival 2026, with all proceeds from ticket sales going directly toward supporting vulnerable young mothers.
The project originated from the 2023 cohort of the iKON Young Filmmakers’ Fellowship Programme, an initiative by Reach A Hand Uganda designed to mentor emerging filmmakers to tell socially conscious stories.
Originally produced as a short film, Maama Wange quickly gained recognition, winning Best iKON Fellows Short Film of the Year and earning more than 25 nominations across international festivals, including the Kaduna International Film Festival and Amakula International Film Festival.
Now expanded into a feature-length production, the film continues to gain momentum, recently securing nine nominations at the Uganda Film Festival 2026.
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