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In Uganda, marriage season is permanent. Every weekend there is a new couple trending, amidst all this pressure, some OGs remain unmoved, and we salute them as true heroes. The King himself is in no rush. Just as Manchester United win when they want, he the King will marry when he wants. At Omukama Oyo’s

Wednesday evenings would typically call for a laidback vibe on your couch, but not in Kampala, specifically last Wednesday at Mezo Noir. The luxurious Kololo hangout was transformed into bright lights, beaming with flamboyance, luxury and an assortment of happy people invited for the Don Julio Takeover. At the entrance? A flute glass with a

Singer Wycliff Tugume, popularly known as Ykee Benda, and his fiancée, Emily Nyawira, have officially marked another milestone in their love story after holding a colorful and star-studded introduction ceremony. The Mpaka Records boss and his bride-to-be hosted family, close friends, and Uganda’s entertainment elite at a joyous event held in Najeera on Saturday, September

The road map to the iKON Awards 2026 has officially kicked off with iKON Activate an initiative designed to foster collaborations with African film stars. The first edition of iKON Activate is scheduled for September 26–28, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of the build-up to the iKON Awards 2026. The event will feature several

The crowning of Miss Tourism last week was a night of glamour in celebration of beauty, culture, and talent. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Cindy Kezia Nachap as Miss Tourism Uganda 2025, after garnering 316 points. In an emotional acceptance speech, Nachap dedicated her crown to her mother, “I would like

The Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival, a historic celebration of King Oyo’s reign, climaxed on Saturday with a music performance headlined by Cindy and other Fort Portal-based artists. The event brought to life the fusion of culture, rhythm, and modern entertainment. Cindy, who performed solo for the first time after her successful concert a few weeks

In a bid to uplift the quality of life for young people living in ghetto communities, Reach A Hand Uganda has expanded the GN Trybe programme scope to the ghetto, and held an outreach in the slums of Namuwongo with several activities taking centre stage during the day. The activities comprised several life-changing initiatives, including

Be it a funeral, wedding or birth celebration, comedy has a way of making its way into Ugandan events. Which is partly the reason this past week was a historic moment for the comedy industry in Uganda. It was a three-day celebration of laughter, learning and live performance. From September 2, the Marabou Laugh Fest

With Africa’s biggest film fest in Durban, South Africa, now a distant memory, some of the globe’s finest creatives are preparing for Zurich. Sadly, Venice showcased only five films from Africa. Toronto is underway, until September 14. Zurich’s fest, September 25 to October 5, is next. There is also Hamburg, London, Rio de Janeiro and others.

At the beginning of the year, with a few diehard fans, Kenneth Mugabi recorded his latest album, Tales of Mugabi, live at the National Theatre. It was a live recording, probably the first of its kind. He recorded about 16 songs with a live audience, who asked him to repeat a few songs after a