A clip of Luganda-speaking characters has been praised for "selling local language, Luganda, in Hollywood". The excerpt is from the show "P-Valley", a Black American TV show that follows a group of people who work at a strip club.
'Omukazi omuwulidde?' Uganda writer Kemiyondo gives Black-American show a taste of Luganda/Instagram
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".....Omukazi omuwulide?" ("Have you heard the woman?") one of the characters says. "Maani, nange ndaba nsowera simanyi nsajja na nkazi" ('I see houseflies, I don't know which is male or female.") Later on, one of the characters also uses Luganda to ask for the washrooms.
The inclusivity is attributed to Uganda writer Kemiyondo Coutinho. Kemiyondo is a Ugandan playwright, actress, writer, executive story editor, director, and executive producer. She is based in Los Angeles.
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Kemiyondo has made strides in the film industry with an award for Best Narrative Short Film at Pan African Film Festival for her directorial debut short film "Kyenvu".
She also started a music platform titled A Ka Dope aimed at giving new Uganda artists an audience.
She is also currently part of the group of writers for the Black American show "P-Valley" which started in 2020 in July. It was successful and renewed for the second season in June 2022.
'Omukazi omuwulidde?' Uganda writer Kemiyondo gives Black-American show a taste of Luganda/Instagram
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In October of the same year, it was renewed for season three. It has received nominations from the GLAAD Media Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, TCA Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards.
She is also an Executive producer of 5 for 5, which is giving voice to filmmakers in Uganda.
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