GOtv Uganda dominated the 4th edition of the prestigious Silverback Awards, walking away with an impressive nine honors at the ceremony held at Kampala’s Golf Course Hotel on Saturday. Organized by the Uganda Advertising Association, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements within Uganda’s communications and advertising industry.
This year’s awards, themed “Elevating The Grind”, highlighted GOtv’s creativity and leadership across multiple categories. The brand took home Gold in Digital and Digital Crafts, as well as Social Media and Influencer for its GOtv Your BFF (Best Football Friend) campaign. It also won Gold for Integrated Campaign with its impactful Ka Weekie initiative. GOtv further secured Silver in the Film category for Ka Weekie: The First Visit, Bronze for Data and Insight Driven Campaign, and Radio and Audio for Ka Weekie. Adding to its accolades, GOtv earned a Craft Certificate for Film and Film Crafts for Ka Weekie: The First Visit.
The night culminated with GOtv Uganda being crowned Brand of the Year, reinforcing its position as a customer-focused, affordable leader in Uganda’s entertainment sector.
Speaking on the brand’s success, Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, said: “These awards recognize the creativity, strategic thinking, and commitment that GOtv Uganda brings to delivering unmatched value to our customers. Campaigns like Ka Weekie and our digital innovations show how deeply we connect with Ugandans. We are humbled by this recognition and grateful to our teams, partners, and loyal customers who make it all possible.”
Another highlight of the evening was Colin Asiimwe, Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda, being named Marketer of the Year. Asiimwe reflected on the achievement, stating: “This award honors the collective talent within GOtv and the broader MultiChoice Uganda team. The success of Ka Weekie and our performance at the Silverback Awards underscores the power of collaboration, creativity, and consumer insight. I’m incredibly proud of our team, as none of this would be possible without their dedication. We remain committed to innovating and delivering excellence.”
GOtv’s sweeping success at the Silverback Awards cements its reputation as Uganda’s leading storyteller, consistently raising the bar for entertainment experiences and connecting with audiences through innovative and impactful campaigns.
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