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01/12/2022

Music producer Rinex known for his strong touch on the songs he produces has decided to go back into managing artistes. According to news reaching sQoop desk, he is now manager to singer Flona real name Florence Nankinga who is signed to music label CRK planet. Rinex’s experience with no doubt has been tested and […]

Producer Rinex to manage female singer Flona

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Music producer Rinex known for his strong touch on the songs he produces has decided to go back into managing artistes. According to news re...

30/11/2022

It’s not every day you get to talk to someone as influential as Phiona Okumu, a former music journalist now Spotify’s Head of Music in Sub-Saharan Africa. It took me three months to get the attention of the Kenyan-born Ugandan music executive, tasked with solidifying the presence of the giant Swedish audio streaming platform in […]

Okumu: The Ugandan making major decisions at Spotify for African artistes

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It’s not every day you get to talk to someone as influential as Phiona Okumu, a former music journalist now Spotify’s Head of Music in Sub-S...

30/11/2022

Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, who is known by his stage name 2Baba, has apologised to his wife of 10 years for cheating on her. 2Baba and his wife, Annie Macaulay, have two children, but according to his wife the singer has cheated on her multiple times, and is reportedly expecting baby number 8 with […]

Nigerian singer 2Baba apologises to wife for cheating on her

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Nigerian singer Innocent Ujah Idibia, who is known by his stage name 2Baba, has apologised to his wife of 10 years for cheating on her. 2Bab...

30/11/2022

Miss Oliver Nakakande might be known for being the longest-serving Miss Uganda title holder, all thanks to the pandemic, but it is her style that has us quite intrigued. The Ugandan pageant queen, who currently resides in Dubai shared a lot of her fashion moments on her social media, and we would be lying if […]

Styling 101 with Oliver Nakakande

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Miss Oliver Nakakande might be known for being the longest-serving Miss Uganda title holder, all thanks to the pandemic, but it is her style...

29/11/2022

Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime has revealed the reason why she opted to conceal her pregnancy. The mother of two kept her pregnancy secret for nine months, only to surprise her fans and followers on social media after giving birth to her son. The comedian made the revelation while narrating her pregnancy journey on the Bump […]

Kansiime: Why I concealed my pregnancy

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Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime has revealed the reason why she opted to conceal her pregnancy. The mother of two kept her pregnancy secret f...

29/11/2022

NTV news anchor and Mwassuze Mutya host Faridah Nakazibwe is going to have her first event a few weeks from now. The event aimed at benefiting the people of Masaka dubbed the Greater Masaka Fete is a cultural and family event meant to bring together the people from the sub-region. “We shall be networking, exhibiting, […]

It’s time to give back to the community – Faridah Nakazibwe

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NTV news anchor and Mwassuze Mutya host Faridah Nakazibwe is going to have her first event a few weeks from now. The event aimed at benefiti...

28/11/2022

Before English actor Daniel Kaluuya made a splash in Hollywood, most Ugandans had no idea he existed. This was when he had even featured in Johnnie English, Scario and Skins. But then he appeared in Jordan Peele’s Get Out. The horror film was the actor announcing his arrival and what happened after that was an […]

Kaluuya visit off

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Before English actor Daniel Kaluuya made a splash in Hollywood, most Ugandans had no idea he existed. This was when he had even featured in ...

28/11/2022

When choosing what to wear in the morning, I put into consideration… My activities of the day, and whom I plan on meeting determine what I choose to wear. As long as I am comfortable, I am ready to go. The item of clothing I’m wearing often is… Biker shorts because I hate shaky behinds. […]

Celebrity style: Faridah Nakazibwe, TV Host

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When choosing what to wear in the morning, I put into consideration… My activities of the day, and whom I plan on meeting determine what I c...

27/11/2022

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has featured in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The now international Nigerian superstar singer lent her voice to the trailer for Marvel Studio’s newest project, Wakanda Forever which will be released on the 11th of November 2022. Tems, also known as “IT girl” internationally, adds this feature to another […]

Tems Features on Black Panther 2, ‘Wakanda Forever’ Soundtrack

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Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has featured in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. The now international Nigerian superstar si...

27/11/2022

Naija. Uganda/Nigeria, this is a musical conversation that has been around since 2014. At that time, Bebe Cool wondered why local DJs prioritised foreign music over local music, something that started a debate and ended without resolve. Eight years later, the situation has not changed. Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Ladipoe and Kizz Daniel. […]

Does Uganda have a Naija music problem?

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Naija. Uganda/Nigeria, this is a musical conversation that has been around since 2014. At that time, Bebe Cool wondered why local DJs priori...

26/11/2022

The haggling, the sweet endearments, the lugambo… Belonging: In Uganda, introversion is a crime, you must belong to some social outfit, some church group, or Sacco. Anything less of this, and Ugandan society will not consider you a full Ugandan. Today, we look at the different outfits that provide that social cover School leagues We […]

Ugandans and the need to belong

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The haggling, the sweet endearments, the lugambo… Belonging: In Uganda, introversion is a crime, you must belong to some social outfit, some...

26/11/2022

Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz says he’s acquired a chopper. The Waah hitmaker shared the news with his 15 million followers on Instagram. “God is good I bought me a helicopter today.” The reported purchase comes days after the popular musician performed at the Azimio political rally in Nairobi which was attended by among others, the […]

Diamond Platnumz ‘buys’ chopper after Azimio performance

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Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz says he’s acquired a chopper. The Waah hitmaker shared the news with his 15 million followers on Instag...

25/11/2022

Looks like album compilation is the “in thing” these days. Azawi has given us an album, Juliana promises an album and now King Michael has also come out with a 20-track album titled ‘Nsiika’ Michael made this announcement on Thursday afternoon at Cubana in Munyonyo during a press conference where he also announced the release […]

King Michael returns with 20-track album

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Looks like album compilation is the “in thing” these days. Azawi has given us an album, Juliana promises an album and now King Michael has a...

25/11/2022

Nigerian Afrobeat singer Kizz Daniel was Monday night released from a police cell in Tanzania after he failed to show up for a fully paid concert on Sunday night in Dar es Salaam. The “Buga” hitmaker had been paid his full fees, which the Nation has since established to be $60,000. Kizz Daniel had just […]

Tanzania police release Nigerian Afrobeat star Kizz Daniel

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Nigerian Afrobeat singer Kizz Daniel was Monday night released from a police cell in Tanzania after he failed to show up for a fully paid co...

24/11/2022

Last week, a video of Swangz Avenue artiste Winnie Nwagi being chased from Ministry of Internal Affairs offices over ‘indecent dress code’ made rounds on social media. Clad in a grey skimpy jumpsuit, blue-jean jacket, and white canvas shoes, Nwagi is seen being ordered to vacate the premises by a police lady and is seen […]

The curious case of Winnie Nwagi

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Last week, a video of Swangz Avenue artiste Winnie Nwagi being chased from Ministry of Internal Affairs offices over ‘indecent dress code’ m...

24/11/2022

Ugandan artistes usually name their concerts after the success of a single track. Just to name a few are David Lutalo and Gravity Omutujju. The success of their previous concerts could also be attributed to the title tracks. For Songstress Juliana Kanyomozi, that is not going to be the case. She decided to name her […]

What is behind Juliana’s ‘Boundless’ concert name?

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Ugandan artistes usually name their concerts after the success of a single track. Just to name a few are David Lutalo and Gravity Omutujju. ...

23/11/2022

Nigerian Singer Kizz Daniel has been detained by police in Dar es Salaam after he failed to show up for performance on Sunday, July 7 at the Summer Amplified concert at Warehouse arena. In a short video, Tanzanian police officers are seen picking up the ‘Buga’ singer in a police pick up alongside two other […]

Nigerian Singer Kizz Daniel Arrested in Tanzania

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Nigerian Singer Kizz Daniel has been detained by police in Dar es Salaam after he failed to show up for performance on Sunday, July 7 at the...

23/11/2022

For the past three weeks, Ugandans that love a party have been on a roll. It started with Adekunle Gold, followed by Tiwa Savage and on Saturday, another Nigerian artiste, Kizz Daniel was upon us. The last time he performed in Uganda was in 2015 at the Buzz Leaver’s rock at Garden city, Kizz Daniel […]

Kizz Daniel pulls surprise success in second coming

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For the past three weeks, Ugandans that love a party have been on a roll. It started with Adekunle Gold, followed by Tiwa Savage and on Satu...

22/11/2022

Uganda has had several artistes over the overs, while some have come and gone, many are here to stay and serve us good music, and one of these is upcoming artiste Flona. But who is Flona? Popularly know for her song ‘Kakigambe‘, Flona, real name Florence Nankinga is fast rising Uganda’s vibrant female artiste that […]

From cook to artiste: Who is Flona?

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Uganda has had several artistes over the overs, while some have come and gone, many are here to stay and serve us good music, and one of the...

21/11/2022

Oliver Nakakande is on cloud nine after she was chosen to be Uganda’s representative at this year’s Miss Grand International. The pageant will be taking place at Sentul International Convention Centre in Indonesia next month. “It’s a dream come true for me and I’m truly honored to be representing my country. I’m going to use […]

Oliver Nakakande for Miss Grand International

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Oliver Nakakande is on cloud nine after she was chosen to be Uganda’s representative at this year’s Miss Grand International. The pageant wi...

21/11/2022

US reality star Kim Kardashian and comedian Pete Davidson have broken up after nine months of dating, US media reported. The couple split sometime this week because their busy schedules “made it really difficult to maintain a relationship,” the entertainment media outlet E! News reported, citing sources close to the celebrities. Davidson has spent part […]

Kardashian breaks up with comedian boyfriend Davidson

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US reality star Kim Kardashian and comedian Pete Davidson have broken up after nine months of dating, US media reported. The couple split so...

20/11/2022

We’ve been waiting. Did it happen? Did Desire and Luzinda make it official? The video doesn’t grant you the answers. It gives you a glimpse into the function that probably was. Those glimpses are snap shots of the ceremony. We keep glancing at a Desire, at a Levixone, at the happy faces. Was the intention […]

Yoya – Levixone & Ray G

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We’ve been waiting. Did it happen? Did Desire and Luzinda make it official? The video doesn’t grant you the answers. It gives you a glimpse ...

20/11/2022

New vibe. The gist of the leagues being occasions for re-living school times over football have now evolved into displays of superiority, grandiose, shut-down partying and silent-competition for spending power. Trevor Taremwa dives deep into why school leagues are currently in vogue. It was more than nostalgia and football at the recently concluded fifth […]

Why school leagues are the new hottest fever in town

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New vibe. The gist of the leagues being occasions for re-living school times over football have now evolved into displays of superiority, ...

19/11/2022

When you talk about art and craft in Uganda, many will give you a deaf ear perhaps because they think it is not a lucrative kind of business venture. Amos Kalyesubuula, a 26-year-old visual artist, believes those who are not looking at it as a career yet have the talent and chance to study Art […]

Art has taken me places – Amos Kalyesubuula

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When you talk about art and craft in Uganda, many will give you a deaf ear perhaps because they think it is not a lucrative kind of business...

19/11/2022

Songwriter and artiste Yesse Oman Rafiki recently released his new song titled Education For All, a song that calls upon children to consider education as a priority. The artiste urges Ugandans to consider educating the younger generation if the future is to be secured. Asked whether the timing of the song was good given that […]

Yesse Oman Rafiki returns with message of hope

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Songwriter and artiste Yesse Oman Rafiki recently released his new song titled Education For All, a song that calls upon children to conside...

18/11/2022

On Thursday last week, photos made rounds on social media showing Sandra Teta, Douglas Mayanja aka Weasel’s baby mama in a bad state, with a disfigured face. Rumors then made rounds alleging that she had been beaten by her baby daddy Weasel Manizo. It was alleged that the singer attacked the socialite at Nomads Bar […]

Weasel needs help – Mc Kats

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On Thursday last week, photos made rounds on social media showing Sandra Teta, Douglas Mayanja aka Weasel’s baby mama in a bad state, with ...

18/11/2022

Ugandan creatives can now have a sigh of relief as the battle of getting to have a market for their craft is getting sorted day by day. YO TV in partnership with MTN has added channels on the redesigned YO TV app strictly for promoting the works of Ugandan musicians and filmmakers. Speaking at the […]

Ugandan creatives get a home

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Ugandan creatives can now have a sigh of relief as the battle of getting to have a market for their craft is getting sorted day by day. YO T...

17/11/2022

A few days ago, the Ministry of Education and Sports put a temporary ban on the hosting of performing artistes on premises of public or private Primary and Secondary Schools. This ban will be in place until proper guidelines have been put in place. ‘Ebango Waliwanika’ singer Rickman has come out with some advice in […]

Be more specific – Rickman

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A few days ago, the Ministry of Education and Sports put a temporary ban on the hosting of performing artistes on premises of public or priv...

17/11/2022

Wakiso based Destiny Africa Choir on Saturday July, 30 2020, held their annual concert at House Of Rest. The auditorium was fullto the brim as fans gathered to enjoy performances from the youth choir. The concert that was dubbed ‘Cause You Care’ was aimed at gathering funds to feed children at Kampala Children Centre in […]

Destiny Africa Choir impresses at concert

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Wakiso based Destiny Africa Choir on Saturday July, 30 2020, held their annual concert at House Of Rest. The auditorium was fullto the brim ...

16/11/2022

Over the weekend, the Day of Friendship was internationally-recognised and several groups of friends gathered at Gazebo Grill in Najjera to toast to the occasion. The event, dubbed “Meatings Phase II” was a sequel to “Meatings Phase I”, which was held during the Easter weekend in April this year. The day that happened courtesy of […]

Group games and enjoyments dominate international day of friendships

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Over the weekend, the Day of Friendship was internationally-recognised and several groups of friends gathered at Gazebo Grill in Najjera to ...

16/11/2022

Jolly Joseph Ndugwa alias Omugave is not the mastermind behind Uganda’s theatre but he is the craftsman of many of the celebrated playwrights and theatre performers in the country today. Like the hero he was, Ndugwa made his final curtain call on June 9, at Kaiser Permanente Sunset hospital in Boulevard California. He had been […]

Joseph Ndugwa: The craftsman of theatre creatives

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Jolly Joseph Ndugwa alias Omugave is not the mastermind behind Uganda’s theatre but he is the craftsman of many of the celebrated playwright...

15/11/2022

The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and social development together with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have launched a five-year strategic plan worth Shs3 billion for the Ugandan film industry. This is to respond to challenges that have the Ugandan film sector […]

Shs3 billion five-year strategic plan for Ugandan film sector unveiled

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The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and social development together with the European Union (EU) and the United ...

15/11/2022

It is comfortable to say Tiwa Savage’s relationship with the Ugandan audience is complicated. The Nigerian has earned her flowers, every two years or less, she will get Ugandans singing to a word they barely understand. From the days of Kele Kele, Eminado, Koroba to Roboskehskeh, she has been making Ugandan girls in filthy and […]

Savage reigns on the downpour

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It is comfortable to say Tiwa Savage’s relationship with the Ugandan audience is complicated. The Nigerian has earned her flowers, every two...

14/11/2022

If there is one way to learn about people and their culture, it is definitely through food. For instance, Italians will go on about spaghetti and pizza, Mexicans will remind you that tacos are heavenly while in Africa, different societies associate with different foods. Some even have special practices preceding them. This is probably what […]

Swahili night debuts

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If there is one way to learn about people and their culture, it is definitely through food. For instance, Italians will go on about spaghett...

14/11/2022

The Boy From Mulago, that is how comedian Allan Kibuka, alias Optional Allan, aptly titled his maiden concert at the National Theatre. You could say that on any ordinary day, Allan had set himself up for failure, staging a show on July 22. This was the same day Swangz Avenue’s Azawi was having her maiden […]

Ghetto and options, introducing the Mulago Boy

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The Boy From Mulago, that is how comedian Allan Kibuka, alias Optional Allan, aptly titled his maiden concert at the National Theatre. You c...

14/11/2022

11/11/2022

New me now. Judith Heard says a lot has changed in her life and does not miss her old life. After seeing the light, the queen of popping bottles has been sober for at least six months. She talked to Edgar R. Batte. She feels new. Model and socialite Judith Heard says she is now […]

I don’t miss my past life – Judith Heard

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New me now. Judith Heard says a lot has changed in her life and does not miss her old life. After seeing the light, the queen of popping bot...

10/11/2022

Here we go: Kampala can be misleading. To an outsider, Kampalans, aka Banakampala, are not fast-paced. They are never in a rush. If you rush in this city, you will always crash. The potholes, the Boda bodas, exist to remind you of these facts. Yet, when one reviews Kampala in hindsight, there is something revelatory. […]

Kampala In Court: Why We Are Suing Kampala…

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Here we go: Kampala can be misleading. To an outsider, Kampalans, aka Banakampala, are not fast-paced. They are never in a rush. If you rush...