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Socialite Prima Kadarshi has publicly apologised to singer Winnie Wa Mummy following allegations of cyberstalking that have since attracted police attention. Speaking during a TikTok live broadcast, Prima struck a remorseful tone as she appealed for forgiveness from Winnie Wa Mummy and singer King Saha. Acknowledging her missteps, Prima admitted that mentioning their names publicly

From bold reinvention to rising stars and unfinished business, Bebe Cool’s annual ranking of Uganda’s standout music moments blends praise, provocation, and a warning to an industry he believes can still do better. Every January 1, outspoken singer Moses Ssali, better known as Bebe Cool, releases what has become one of Uganda’s most anticipated and

Buganda Kingdom’s insistence on cultural decorum at Enkuuka saw two performers turned away over attire deemed inappropriate for the royal celebration. Enkuuka, one of Buganda Kingdom’s most anticipated cultural events, ushered in the New Year at Bulange, Mengo, with its usual grandeur, drawing massive crowds and attracting the kingdom’s top leadership. The annual celebration, which

At the very top of the chart, Omega 256’s “See You Tonight” featuring Cindy Sanyu emerged as the defining hit of the year. Smooth, romantic, and widely embraced, the track dominated airwaves and set the tone for what listeners gravitated toward in 2025. Close behind, Elijah Kitaka’s “Ekyange” confirmed his status as one of Uganda’s most consistent hitmakers, while Joshua

As the final chapters of his tenure unfold, Eddy Kenzo stands not with nostalgia, but with vision. Creatives give the world beauty, meaning, and memory, yet too often, they leave it without a place to rest in dignity. Some depart quietly, their songs still echoing, their stories unfinished, their families left searching not just for

Uganda’s long-running music-meets-politics rivalry has flared up once again, with Eddy Kenzo turning his attention back to fellow artist-turned-politician Bobi Wine, this time over the powerful claim that Uganda is “bleeding.” Kenzo, now serving as Presidential Advisor on the Arts Industry, questioned what he sees as a contradiction at the heart of Bobi Wine’s message.

Over the weekend, socialite Bad Black, born Shanita Namuyimbwa, took a significant step in her love journey as she sealed a seven year relationship with a vibrant customary Kukyala ceremony alongside her fiancé, Asha Panda. The colourful celebration was held at Akii Bua Road in Nakasero and brought together close friends, family, and workmates in

For days, music stages and recording studios took a back seat as Uganda’s entertainment industry rallied around rapper Fik Fameica following the death of his mother, Jackline Nassimbwa. In a moment that reminded many that fame offers no protection from loss, artists, DJs, presenters, and creatives chose compassion over competition, standing with one of their

By the time the first saxophone note curled into the cool Kampala night, it was already clear this would not be an ordinary Christmas concert. “This is my first Christmas in Uganda in seven years,” jazz saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa told the crowd, his voice steady but reflective. “So, I wanted to share it with my

In today’s Uganda, the lines between politics and music are increasingly getting blurry. Artists are no longer just entertainers; many have become vocal participants in national conversations, whether by choice or circumstance. As the country moves through another charged political season, musicians find themselves drawn into rallies, debates, and public declarations of allegiance. Even artists