Nairobi, March 30 -- Unheard, a film that tells the story of a young widow in a remote fishing village in Uganda, who breaks away from African tradition, has scooped seven accolades at the 2024 iKon Awards.

Produced by Polly Kamukama and Joseph Ken Ssebaggala, the film premiered at the Century Cinema in Kampala on October 27, 2023.

Out of 12 nominations, Unheard won the Best Film, Best Director (Joseph Ken Ssebaggala), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jackline Katusiime), Best Sound (Kaz Kasozi), Best Makeup and Special Effects (Rose Lily Kebirungi), Best Production Design (Francis Byaruhanga), and Emerging Film Award, at this year's iKon Awards that were held on March 23 in Kampala.

The film is set in a small fishing village and revolv...