The Life (2012 film)

2012 Ugandan film

The Life

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Nana Kagga
Written by| Nana Kagga
Produced by|

* Nana Kagga
* Meme Kagga

Starring|

* Maureen Nankya
* Gasuza Lwanga
* Iryn Naddamba
* Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya (Vampino)
* Susan Nava
* Boxa Franklin
* Tibba Murungi
* Onoh Ozongwu
* Paris Shyla
* Clare Senkusa

Cinematography| Gasuza Lwanga
Edited by| Ken Heights Sabiiti
Music by| Ruyonga

Production
company

Savannah MOON Productions

Distributed by| M-Net

Release date

* December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)[1]

Running time

| 90 minutes
Country| Uganda
Language| English

The Life is a Ugandan drama feature film created, written and directed by Nana Kagga.[2] The film features Ugandan actors including Gasuza Lwanga, Maureen Nankya, Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya, Tibba Murungi, Susan Nava. M-NET secured film screening rights and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels.

## Plot

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The Life is about friendship and betrayal. It is set on the Ugandan urban life scene and it tells an interwoven story of a group of 20-something friends from different backgrounds and the extremes they are prepared to go to as they try to achieve what they consider their dreams.[3]

## Production

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The film was shot at different locations in Kampala, Uganda. It was Savannah MOON's maiden full-length feature film production and Nana Kagga's debut at writing and directing.[4]

## Release

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M-Net secured film screening rights for The Life and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels. The Soundtrack for the film was sung by Ruyonga, a prominent Ugandan rapper.[5]

## Cast

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* Maureen Jolly Nankya as Anna, an aspiring Musician, girlfriend to Jaguar
* Gasuza Lwanga as Tendo a.k.a. “Jaguar”, a record selling Musician at top of the game, married to Nekesa, boyfriend to Anna
* Iryn Naddamba as Nekesa, Jaguar's wife and best friend to Anna and Priscilla
* Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya) as “Smokey Luciano”, an aspiring Musician and Jaguar's former best friend
* Annet Namukassa as Vixen, an established Musician and pretty girl
* Susan Nava as Suzan, a TV presenter, a know it all
* Boxa Franklin as Paulo- Jaguar's Manager, a shady character. Manager to several aspiring musicians including Anna
* Tibba Murungi as Priscilla. – Nekesa and Anna's best friend, the sensible one
* Onoh Ozongwu as Vixen's husband
* Paris Shyla as Milly, Anna's sister from the village
* Clare Senkusa as Claire, – Nekesa's sister, living with her and Jaguar
* Nassozi as landlady
* James Kyambadde as part of funeral procession

## See also

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* Beneath The Lies - The Series
* Savannah MOON
* Damage (2016 film)

## References

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1. ^ "The Life premieres". The Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
2. ^ "Interview with Nana Kagga of 'The Life'". Mawado. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
3. ^ "THE LIFE Official Movie Trailer, Directed by Nana Hill Kagga". Ugandan Diaspora. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
4. ^ "Hollywood Star Nana Back With New Production". Showbiz Uganda.
5. ^ "Video: The Life by Ruyonga". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

## External links

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* The Life at IMDb
* Profile Engine