Nana Kagga
Nana Kagga (also known as Nana Kagga-Hill or Nana Hill or Nana Macpherson) is a Ugandan filmmaker, scriptwriter and actress. She wrote and directed the 2012 film The Life and was a writer and executive producer of Beneath the Lies – The Series. She has written Mukisa, My Sister's Keeper with Clive Nshiime, Pieces of Me and many more.
Also recorded as Nana Hill Kagga Macpherson
Nana Kagga

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- Name
- Nana Kagga Macpherson
- Birth Name
- Nana Kagale Kagga
- Born
- 6 April 1977
- Birthplace
- Uganda
- Occupation
- * Screenwriter
- Awards
- Best Actress in a Feature Film, 2022
- Nationality
- Uganda.
- Education
- The Red Maids' School, University of Birmingham and Gayaza High School.
- Languages
- English.
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Nana Kagga (also known as Nana Kagga-Hill or Nana Hill or Nana Macpherson) is a Ugandan filmmaker, scriptwriter and actress. She wrote and directed the 2012 film The Life and was a writer and executive producer of Beneath the Lies – The Series. She has written Mukisa, My Sister's Keeper with Clive Nshiime, Pieces of Me and many more.
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Nana Kagga (born 1979) is an actor, actress and chemical engineer, among other activities and a national of Uganda. The actor was born in Nairobi. Nana Kagga studied at Gayaza High School, The Red Maids' School and University of Birmingham. Languages used include English.
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Biography
Biography
She is the co-owner of Savannah MOON, a production company in Uganda.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Nana Kagga Macpherson • Birth Name — Nana Kagale Kagga • Born — 6 April 1977 • Birthplace — Uganda • Years Active — 2003–present • Alma Mater — University of Birmingham, UK • Occupation — * Screenwriter • producer • actress • director • Children — 3 • Awards — Best Actress in a Feature Film, 2022
Life and background
Life and background
Kagga was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Ugandan parents, one an engineer. Kagga is a Muganda and part of the traditional ruling clan of the Baganda tribe, the Bambejja (princesses). Kagga is the third of six children of both her parents. At the time of her birth, her parents were in exile during the regime of President Idi Amin. Kagga grew up primarily in Uganda in a well-to-do family. In addition to her father and maternal grandfather, four of her siblings are also engineers. Kagga resides in Kampala, Uganda with her 3 children. She is fluent in English and Luganda.
Education
Education
Kagga completed her Primary education at Kampala Parents School. She then joined Gayaza High School, one of the most prestigious girl's schools in Uganda, for her O-Levels. She then did her A-Levels at Red Maids School, Bristol, the oldest Girls' School in the UK. Kagga then joined the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK where she attained a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Kagga was an excellent all-round student who excelled in sciences, arts and sports. During her summer holidays, she would return to Uganda and was a presenter for Jam Agenda on WBS, a popular Ugandan TV show.
Engineering
Engineering
Following her graduation, Kagga moved to Florida, United States, then New Mexico, United States. In New Mexico, she worked at Laguna Industries as a Process Engineer in Laguna working on US Military contracts.
Hollywood (as Nana Hill)
Hollywood (as Nana Hill)
Kagga decided to move to pursue her acting and presenting in Los Angeles and enjoyed some success. Kagga was cast in a number of films including Cowboys and Indians, A Good Day to Be Black and Sexy (Segment 'Reprise'), He's Just Not That into You, Star Trek, CSI: NY – Boo, Life, Runway Stars. In US Theatre, Kagga was cast as Mercy in the play, Butterflies of Uganda by Darren Dahms which was nominated for an NAACP award. Kagga appeared in several music videos by P!nk, Amy Winehouse, Sting, Lenny Kravitz. Kagga also appeared in several TV ads including for KFC, Coors Light, Pepsi, DSW, Microsoft, APPLE, Tylenol, DOVE. While in L.A, Kagga also owned a vintage and resale store on Santa Monica Blvd called A Vintage Affair.
In Uganda
In Uganda
Kagga moved back to Uganda in late 2009 and set up a business, Savannah MOON Ltd. Savannah MOON under the brand, Savannah MOON Productions produced a full-length feature film, The Life which was shown on M-NET, a TV Series Beneath The Lies – The Series, which is currently being shown on Urban TV and digitally distributed by MTN Uganda. Savannah MOON has also co-produced several short and Feature films in addition to TV series. Nana has created an initiative, You are Limitless (YAL), which aims to motivate, guide and encourage Africans, especially the youth to achieve their full potential. Kagga also works as a Petroleum Engineer for one of the large Oil & Gas companies operating in Uganda. She was one of the judges for Miss Uganda 2018.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Director — Notes • 2021 — Damalie — TV series created and produced by Doreen Mirembe for Pearl Magic Prime • 2021 — Prestige — Jazmine — TV series produced by Ava Juliet Productions for Pearl Magic Prime • 2014 — Beneath the Lies – The Series — Attorney General — Joseph Katsha Kyasi — TV series, Savannah MOON Productions • 2008 — Runway Stars — Angel — Web series • Life (NBC TV series) — Pretty Black Girl — TV series, NBC • 2007 — CSI: NY – Boo — Josephine Delacroix — Joe Dante — TV series, CBS • 2006 — BET Stars — BET
Theater
Theater
• Year — Title — Role — Director — Theater — Notes • 2008 — Butterflies of Uganda — Mercy — Darren Dahms — Mercy — Greenway Theater September–October 2008
As a crew member
As a crew member
• Year — Film/TV series — Role — Director — Notes • 2023 — Kasozi Heights (Feature film) — Co-Director, Casting Director, Assistant, Script Editor, Acting Coach — Emokor Eric — Produced by Ceekay Films • 2023 — Goolo (Feature film) — Exec. Producer, Script Writer/Editor, Casting Director, Art Director — Geoffrey Kasozi — Produced by Savannah MOON, Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies • 2022 — Mukisa (Feature film) — Exec. Director, Script-writer, Casting Director, Production/ Set Designer — Geoffrey Kasozi — Produced by Savannah MOON, Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies • 2022 — My Sister's Keeper (Feature film) — Director, Exec. Producer, Script-writer, Casting Director, Set Designer — Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON, Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies • 2022 — Pieces of Me (Feature film) — Actor, Script-writer, Casting Director, Exec. Producer, Set Designer — Nsubuga Nicholas — Produced by Savannah MOON, Commissioned by Maisha Magic Movies • 2022 — Nalwawo (Feature film) — Actor, Creator, scriptwriter, producer — Emokor Eric — Produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films, Spectacle Media • 2021 — Empaabi (Feature film) — Co-Director, Casting Director, Exec. Producer — Geoffrey Kasozi, Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films, Spectrum Uganda Media • 2020 — Embeera (Short film) — Director, Script-writer, Casting Director, Exec. Producer — Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films • 2020 — Ubuntu (Short film) — Director, Script-writer, Casting Director, Exec. Producer — Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON, Geoffix99 Films • 2019 — Mela (TV/ Web series) — Creator, Scriptwriter, Director — Maria Corrazon, Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON • 2019 — The Quarry (Short film) — Casting Director, Exec. Producer — Eddie Kagutuzi — Produced by Savannah MOON, Baby Plantains production, Balkon Films • 2018 — Reflections (TV Series pilot episodes) — Creator, scriptwriter, director — TV series starring Cleopatra Koheirwe, Gladys Oyenbot, Housen Mushema • 2016 — The Last Breath (Short film) — Executive producer, Casting Director — Jordan Braise Ndawula — Produced by Savannah MOON, Kampala Film School, Balkon films • 2014 — Beneath The Lies – The Series — Creator, scriptwriter, Executive Producer — Produced by Kinetic Management Group, 40-Plus Productions, Savannah MOON • How We See It — Host, director, producer — Ugandan talk show • 2012 — The Life (Feature film) — Director, producer — Nana Kagga — Produced by Savannah MOON.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Nana Hill Kagga Macpherson. Her recorded language was English. One child is recorded: Naava Kagga.
Identity
Identity
Nana Kagga is recorded as film producer, chemical engineer, film director, actress and screenwriter.
Origins and formation
Origins and formation
Nana Kagga is recorded as having studied at The Red Maids' School, University of Birmingham and Gayaza High School. Born in 1979 at Nairobi.
Film
• Year — Film — Role — Director — Notes • 2022 — Nalwawo — Nanta — Emokor Eric — Produced at Savannah MOON Productions, Geoffix Films, Spectacle Media • 2022 — Pieces of Me — Indigo Gray Namukasa — Nsubuga Nicholas — Produced by Savannah MOON Productions • 2009 — Star Trek — Enterprise Crew Member — J. J. Abrams — Paramount Pictures • He's Just Not That into You — Party Guest — Ken Kwapis — Universal Pictures • 2008 — A Good Day to Be Black and Sexy (Segment Reprise) — Candi — Dennis Dortch — Magnolia Pictures • 2007 — Collision — Independent film • Hitch-hike — Independent film • Cowboys and Indians — Indian — Short film
Awards
• Awards & Nominations • Year — Award — Category — Work — Result — Ref • 2023 — Uganda Film Festival Awards 2023 — Best Actress in a Feature film — Pieces of Me — Nominated • Best Screen-play — Nominated • Best Feature Film (as Producer) — Mukisa — Won • Best Production Design — Won • Best Film in indigenous language (as Producer) — Nominated • Viewer's Choice (as Producer) — Nominated • Best Costume Design — Nominated • Best Screen-play — Nominated • 2022 — Uganda Film Festival Awards 2022 — Best Actress in a Feature Film — Nalwawo • Best Indigenous Film • 2021 — Uganda Film Festival Awards 2021 — Best Actress in a TV Drama — Prestige
Literature
Scholarly footprint
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Notes from the source article
Cited by Wikipedia
Notes from the source article
These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Roy Ruva. Star Profile: Nana Kagga An All Round Dreamer Changing The Face Of Television. Chano 8.
- 2.Nana Kagga parades boo. Kampala Sun.
- 3.New star studded TV series to hit screens in 8 weeks. Satisfaction Ug.
- 4.Baranga, Samson. Kagga, the engineer with a passion for film. The Observer. 27 September 2012.
- 5.Caught between the arts and sciences. Daily Monitor.
- 6.Interview with Nana Kagga of 'The Life'. Mawado. 9 March 2013.
- 7."If You Give Yourself Permission to Dream, You Will Be Amazed at What You Can Achieve" Nana Kagga-Macpherson #AfricanWomanOfTheWeek. Bugisi Ruux.
- 8.THE LIFE Official Movie Trailer, Directed by Nana Hill Kagga. Ugandan Diaspora.
- 9.Beneath The Lies' Nana Kaggwa Fit to Burst. Chimpreports.
- 10.Five Miss Uganda beauty pageant judges unveiled. Uganda Online.
- 11.NICOLE KRISTAL. 'Butterflies of Uganda' debuts at Greenway Court Theatre.
- 12.Butterflies of Uganda. Backstage.
- 13.Nana Kagga: Her experience in the Ugandan film industry. Jump.
- 14.Don't Miss!! "Beneath the Lies" TV series, Created by Nana Kagga Macpherson, Premieres Dec 17th, Urban TV. Ugandan Diaspora News.
- 15.Who won award at Uganda Film Festival?. The New Vision.
- 16.Jjingo, Ernest. Nana Kagga, Samuel Kizito win in film awards. The Observer.
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References
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