By the 1970s Uganda, like many African nations, had lost its post-independence shine. Destroying a wave of innovators, creators and manufacturers that were building a new Ugandan identity through industry. In this episode Bobby & Nikissi speak to philanthropist and businesswoman Morine Wavamunno who owned a thriving textile business and fashion house. She reflects on her dreams then and what may be possible today.

This episode was produced by Lesedi Oluko Moche with help from Patience Katushabe who is also the project manager. Directed by Nikissi Serumaga. Written by Nikissi Serumaga & Lesedi Oluko Moche with co-writer Bobby Kolade. Sound engineering & design by Ssozi Joseph

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In this episode, Bobby & Nikissi are in conversation with second-hand clothing importer Hajji Muhammed Kitezaala. From the donation boxes in the global north, to the big business that is second-hand clothing, FRESH OFF THE BOAT dives into what happens when the clothing arrives in Uganda. Hajji speaks on how he got into the trade, the ins and outs of the business, and where the money goes.

This episode was produced by Lesedi Oluko Moche with help from Patience Katushabe who is also the project manager. Directed by Nikissi Serumaga. Written by Nikissi Serumaga & Lesedi Oluko Moche with co-writer Bobby Kolade. Sound engineering & design by Ssozi Joseph

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A conversation series that engages in irreverent conversation(s) on the second-hand clothing industry in Uganda and the implications of the trade on the socio-economic landscape of its ccapital, Kampala. Meet the hosts, designer Bobby Kolade and filmmaker Nikissi Serumaga. First Episode out June 30th!

This episode was produced by Lesedi Oluko Moche with help from Patience Katushabe who is also the project manager and written by Nikissi Serumaga, Lesedi Oluko Moche and Bobby Kolade.

In this episode, we link clothing and identity. What does what we wear say about who we are? We use Andrew Brooke's "Clothing Poverty" as a jump off point to follow the highly complicated routes that second-hand clothes follow to reach Gazaland Plaza's informal market in Uganda. What does these trade routes say about capitalism and global power structures? More importantly, how do these global economies impact local Ugandan lives? From a personal perspective, and in conversation with Sharif Kalanzi, a second-hand clothing vendor in Gazaland, we question what dignity lies in second-hand clothes; The indignity of wearing someone's old cast offs? Or the joy of wearing luxury at an accessible cost? And what does it say about in light go these global politics?