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Musician Alien Skin has explained his sudden absence from National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign rallies, insisting he will only return if President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni personally reaches out to him. At the start of the campaign period, Alien Skin was a regular performer at NRM rallies under Bebe Cool’s Unstoppable Movement. He notably appeared at

Outspoken cleric Father Deogratius Kiibi Kateregga of St. Joseph’s Parish, Mpigi, has sparked debate after sharply criticising Ugandan musicians who appeared at President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recent campaign rally, accusing them of trading talent for handouts. Speaking in an interview with Spark TV, Father Kateregga questioned the dignity and long term survival of artists who,

Veteran singer Mesach Ssemakula has issued a firm message to his children, making it clear that none of his property is automatically theirs to inherit. Speaking candidly during the Senkoole Family gathering held to celebrate the graduation of Remmy Mubiru, daughter to fellow musician Haruna Mubiru, from the Islamic University in Uganda, the Sigwe Ansimila

When TikTokers casually remark that ‘nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party,’ the statement may sound hyperbolic at first. Yet the One Man One Bottle end-of-year experience offered a compelling rebuttal, presenting an evening defined less by noise and excess, but more by polish, precision and unapologetic luxury. The 2025 edition of One Man One Bottle

Events promoter Nobat Twezire, popularly known as Nobat Events, has regained his freedom after being released on bail earlier today. Nobat appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, which granted him bail as his case continues. The promoter is facing a wave of defamation complaints from some of Uganda’s biggest music stars. In total, he

Renowned YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi has been granted bail after spending several weeks in custody over charges of cyber harassment. Shalom was released on bail by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makindye on Monday, following a successful bail application. He had been arrested after a complaint was filed by Jennifer “Full Figure” Nakangubi, accusing him of

By the time the first sax note curled into the chilly Kampala night, it was already clear, it was not going to 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 just wanted to share

When Bebe Cool unveiled his latest album Break The Chains earlier this year, he framed it as a bold attempt to finally propel his music onto the global stage. For an artist whose career spans more than two decades, the project signaled ambition and reinvention. But fellow musician Kalifah AgaNaga believes the strategy may be

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has issued a stern warning to singer Rebecca Kukiriza, popularly known as Chosen Becky, following a controversial incident involving her children at a private wedding ceremony earlier this week. Chosen Becky was summoned by the ministry and directed to appear before the State Minister for Youth and

Kampala eased into the festive season in true Meatings style on Saturday, December 20, as Gazebo Grill in Najjera turned into a vibrant playground of flavour, sound, and connection. The final Meatings edition of the year delivered a full-bodied celebration, with revellers treated to epic music sets alongside an indulgent selection of meats, all thoughtfully