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Nyege Nyege is undoubtedly a place where the unexpected happens, and its 10th-anniversary edition is no different. As I wandered through the cultural marketplace in the heart of the festival, I had a chance encounter with a group of traditional healers who were as mysterious as they were intriguing. Seated barefoot in front of a

Nyege Nyege opened Day One of its tenth anniversary with a vibrant debut at Kalagala Falls, the festival’s first time at this breathtaking venue, launching the four day celebration in a swirl of colour, music and cultural energy. The gates swung open on Thursday to a gentle trickle of early arrivals, a calm beginning that

Musician Eddy Kenzo, who also serves as president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, has said the National Unity Platform (NUP) is rapidly losing popularity and needs to re-evaluate its direction if it hopes to regain national appeal. Speaking during an interview, Kenzo argued that the party’s current trajectory shows signs of decline, adding that

Singer Gloria Buggie has responded to remarks made by veteran Kadongo Kamu artiste Kazibwe Kapo, who recently accused the new generation of musicians of producing “useless music” and contributing to the decline of Uganda’s music industry. During an interview with Zubeda, Gloria Buggie was asked if she knew Kazibwe Kapo — a question that immediately

Singer Jowy Landa has revealed that she is determined to secure a Grammy Award nomination in the near future, a dream she says is well within reach with continued work and artistic growth. Her comments came after she was asked to reflect on Eddy Kenzo’s Grammy nomination in the Best African Performance category—where he appears

Singer Carol Nantongo lit up social media on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, after sharing photos confirming her engagement to Delan, the son of legendary vocalist Mesach Ssemakula. The announcement immediately stirred excitement online — along with a wave of speculation from critics questioning how long the relationship had existed. But Nantongo quickly set the record

Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Roz, is facing public criticism and internal discomfort within the National Unity Platform (NUP) after openly endorsing a rival candidate over her own party’s flag bearer. The singer, who is NUP’s official flag bearer for the Sembabule Woman MP seat in the 2026 general elections, made comments that many

Songstress Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, has moved to quell a growing political storm after a viral video appeared to show her endorsing a candidate outside the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Kampala lineup. The clip, which circulated widely over the weekend, triggered criticism from NUP supporters who questioned her loyalty and commitment to party

Rapper Gravity Omutujju had a rough day yesterday after he fell off stage while trying to dodge bottles thrown at him during an NRM rally performance in Kaliro. Gravity, who had climbed onto a stack of speakers to hype the crowd, lost balance and tumbled to the ground as he attempted to dodge a bottle

The iKON Awards has staged its latest iKON Activate event in Nairobi, Kenya, deepening its mission to strengthen cross-continental film collaboration as part of its rapidly expanding African engagement strategy. Held at The Location Rooftop, the Nairobi gathering marked yet another step in the growing continental momentum that iKON has cultivated throughout the year. iKON