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Ugandan socialite and businesswoman Juliet Zawedde is set to marry Tanzanian singer Bushoke in the United States this month, marking the next chapter in a whirlwind romance that has captured attention across East Africa. The couple, who have been dating for a few months, will officially walk down the aisle on October 18. Their union

When the sun dips over Kampala, the city doesn’t go to sleep — it wakes up. From the neon-lit streets of Bugolobi and Kabalagala to Kololo’s sleek rooftop bars, the nightlife pulses with Afrobeat, Amapiano, and the ever-vibrant kidandali, keeping revelers moving until dawn. But beyond the glitz of popular nightspots lies another group of

Themed Ekyigunda Ky’omuliro – The Gathering of the Flame, this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival promises to be the most spectacular yet, marking a decade of music, culture, and creative freedom. The festival returns to Kalagala Falls in Kangulumira from November 20–23, 2025, for its landmark 10th anniversary edition. Since its modest beginnings in 2015 as

Police have arrested local musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, in connection with the death of Wilfred Namuwaya, alias Top Dancer, a former member of his Fangone Forest crew. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango confirmed the arrest, saying Mulwana turned himself in to the Directorate of Crime Intelligence before being transferred to

It is nearly a week since musician Alien Skin went missing, with friends and family still searching and turning to the police for answers. According to close associates, the singer is currently unreachable, sparking speculation about his fate. His disappearance comes in the wake of mounting allegations linking him to the death of Top Dancer,

For the past two days, fans of Fangone Forest Entertainment boss Alien Skin have flooded social media demanding answers about his whereabouts, with some accusing the authorities of holding him incommunicado. According to close associates, Alien Skin is currently unreachable and nowhere to be found, a situation that has sparked widespread speculation. His disappearance follows

What started as a desperate attempt to spark creativity and stretch his hours in the studio quickly spiraled into a destructive cycle. Days blurred into sleepless nights, his energy drained away, and the toll weighed heavily not only on his music but also on his family. Musician Geosteady, real name Hassan Kigozi, has revealed how

During President Museveni’s nomination event at Kololo Independence Grounds, musicians Weasel (Douglas Mayanja) and Jose Chameleone (Joseph Mayanja) were present, signaling support for the ruling NRM. A few days later, their brother Pius Mayanja, better known as Pallaso, publicly declared his backing for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Posting on social media, Pallaso said:

The iKON Awards team last weekend took their vision to Nigeria, hosting the first-ever iKON Activate at Ebony Life Cinema in Abuja. The gathering, a curtain-raiser to the annual iKON Awards, brought together Nigerian filmmakers, industry associations, and partners to explore how Uganda and Nigeria can collaborate more closely in film. The meeting drew some

Kampala’s social calendar has no shortage of weekend parties, but The Singleton Big Meeting has quickly carved out its own lane. Held every last Sunday of the month at Thrones Bar & Lounge, the gathering has become a place where the city’s party crowd goes not just to drink and dance, but to expect the