Busiinge Aggrey
Busiinge Aggrey | |
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 Busiinge Aggrey in 2020 | |
| Born | May 22, 2000 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Education | Diploma in ICT (URDT Institute) |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Journalist, Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Founder of The Black Examiner, Host Darling Cloud, Abjine Media Group |
| Website | abjine |
Busiinge Aggrey (born May 22, 2000) is a Ugandan entrepreneur, journalist, and filmmaker. He is the founder of The Black Examiner, a Ugandan digital news platform, and the cloud hosting services Host Darling Cloud and Splest. Aggrey also established Abjine Media Group, a media and technology company with subsidiaries in publishing and web services.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Aggrey was born in Kakumiro District, western Uganda, and raised by a single mother in a low-income household.[2] During high school, he developed an interest in filmmaking and founded a drama group, later producing short films using a smartphone.[3] He earned a diploma in ICT from the URDT Institute of Business and Media Studies.[4]
Career
[edit]Early work
[edit]Aggrey began his career as a cinematographer at Vision Films but lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He later sold a YouTube channel to fund freelance videography work.[6]
Media and technology ventures
[edit]In 2020, Aggrey founded Abjine Productions, a film company, and later launched the news blog The Black Examiner, which grew into a notable Ugandan digital news platform.[4] In 2024, he sold the platform to invest in cloud computing, establishing Host Darling Cloud and Splest, a domain registrar.[7][dead link]
Other ventures under Abjine Media Group include:
- The Daily Nile – A news site covering the Nile Basin region.
- The Ghetto Post – A platform focused on urban communities.
Recognition
[edit]Aggrey was listed by The EastAfrican in 2022 as one of Uganda’s emerging filmmakers.[5] His work in digital media and cloud services has been covered by regional outlets.[3][7]
References
[edit]- ^ Hot FM Reporter (September 1, 2024). "'No Work, No Money': How the Internet Gave Me a Second Chance". Hot FM Amolatar. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Busiinge Aggrey Didn't Wait for Change — He Built It". Kamunye. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ a b Obed Kankiriho (April 13, 2024). "How a Smartphone Sparked One of Uganda's Boldest Startups". The Source. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ a b Mimi Nina Lakhani (February 20, 2025). "He Sold His Blog. Then He Launched a Hosting Company". The Black Examiner. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ a b Vincent Owino (February 23, 2022). "Duara: On Love, Resilience in Tough Times". The East African. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Isaac Nabimanya (August 23, 2020). "YouTube Channel Seized as Ugandan Filmmaker Clashes With Ex-Boss Over Pay". The Capital Times. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ a b [[reputable-tech-publication.com] "Ugandan Entrepreneur Shifts from Media to Cloud Hosting"]. TechAfrica. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
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