Ugandan entrepreneur and Swangz Avenue co-founder Julius Kyazze has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Uganda Law Society in recognition of his contribution to the country’s creative and entertainment industry over more than two decades.
In a social media post, Kyazze said the recognition marked a journey that began with a belief that creative talent could be developed into sustainable businesses.
“What began as a belief that talent could be developed into sustainable businesses has become a journey of building companies, developing artists and creating opportunities across Africa,” he said.
In his acceptance remarks, Kyazze also called for a change in how Ugandans view the creative industry, arguing that although many people consume music, films and other forms of entertainment, few consider creativity a viable career or investment.
“We love the music, the films and the entertainment. We just prefer that somebody else’s children make it,” he said, urging the public to recognise the creative economy as a source of employment, wealth creation and long-term economic value.
Kyazze co-founded Swangz Avenue with music producer Benon Mugumbya in 2008. The company has grown into one of Uganda’s leading entertainment businesses, with interests in music production, artist management, video production, advertising, events and brand communications.
Over the years, Swangz Avenue has worked with several prominent Ugandan musicians, including Irene Ntale, Winnie Nwagi, Vinka and Azawi.
Before establishing the company, Kyazze worked as a dancer with Eclipse Dance Group before venturing into youth media and events through Buzz Magazine and Buzz Events. In February 2026, he also took on the role of chief executive of LIVE54+, a pan-African creative business group with interests in music, media, marketing, events and content production.
