KARAKTA Africa returns to Kampala for its second edition, REBIRTH, taking place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at Xenson Art Space, Kamwokya.Under the theme “Celebrating the African Character,” KARAKTA Africa: Rebirth will bring together fashion, film makeup, costume, hair, performance, cinema and visual storytelling in an immersive celebration of African creativity, identity and character.Quick Facts:Event: KARAKTA Africa: REBIRTHDate: 27th November 2026Venue: Xenson Art Space, Kamwokya, KampalaThe Evolution Of KARAKTA AfricaKARAKTA made its debut in early 2025 at Kampala Serena Hotel, bringing together designers, artists, models, filmmakers and audiences for its inaugural showcase. Despite heavy rain disrupting parts of the event, the first edition established the foundation for what KARAKTA could become.REBIRTH represents both a return and a new beginning.An Experience Rooted In CultureThe 2026 edition will transform Xenson Art Space into a cultural and cinematic environment where the audience encounters character through clothing, makeup, movement, materials, food, sound, performance and space.‘Kumama Papa’ singer Grace Lokwa confirmed for Levixone’s November concertThe creative direction draws inspiration from Ugandan and African cultural expression, incorporating natural materials and references such as barkcloth, matooke leaves, woven baskets, calabashes and locally inspired forms, alongside theatrical lighting, sound, installation, fashion and performance.At the heart of the evening will be a cinematic runway and performance experience celebrating the many ways African character can be created, worn, performed and imagined.Esthrt Nakaziba, the Founder of KARAKTA Africa, says REBIRTH is a revisit to the past while projecting into the future.REBIRTH is about returning to who we are, but also asking what we can become. We want KARAKTA to be a place where our culture is not simply displayed, but lived, interpreted and transformed through the imagination of contemporary African creatives.Beyond the final showcase, KARAKTA seeks to create opportunities for learning, collaboration and professional visibility within Uganda’s creative industries.The platform recognises creative disciplines that often work behind the scenes despite playing a major role in film, television, fashion, theatre, advertising and cultural production.Through workshops, conversations, exhibitions and public showcases, KARAKTA aims to connect creative craft with opportunity while encouraging a new generation to see African culture as a living source of ideas rather than something belonging only to the past.About KARAKTA AfricaKARAKTA Africa is a Kampala-founded independent, non-profit creative platform exploring African identity and character through film makeup, costume, hair, fashion, performance, cinema and visual storytelling.KARAKTA brings together artists, designers, filmmakers, performers, creative professionals and audiences to celebrate African character while creating space for experimentation, collaboration, learning and new forms of cultural expression.People. Culture. Character. Always.The post REBIRTH: KARAKTA Africa Returns In November, Celebrating the African Character appeared first on MBU.