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Kampala is raining music concerts. These concerts have evolved beyond live performances into full-scale productions, where what the audience sees is becoming just as important as what they hear. Costumes, stage design, and visual storytelling are now central to how artistes connect with their fans. At the forefront of this shift is fashion designer Abbas

When laughter blends with conviction and passion fuels purpose, you meet Frank Yiga Kakeeto, 68, fondly known as Taata Bobi. He nicknamed himself the “struggle father” of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the president of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party, and has since become a social activist, entertainer, and devoted supporter of the opposition leader.

On August 16, Afrigo band celebrated 50 years on the entertainment scene with a concert at Millenium Grounds Lugogo. Dubbed The Legends of Sound, the show was a big milestone for Afrigo Band, as it attracted thousands of the band’s supporters with legendary Congolesse artiste Koffi Olomidde as a guest artiste. On this golden jubilee, the

We are slowly returning to the olden days when every grievance ended in the arena or, in modern Uganda, the celebrity boxing ring. Honestly, this might just be the solution to half our national problems. Over the weekend, two celebrities better known for their romantic CVs than their art decided to settle scores with gloves

In this country, Presidential Advisors are like mushrooms after the rain. Every corner you turn, boom, another one appears. And honestly, no one knows the criteria anymore. English? Degrees? Experience? Nope. The current breed suggests you only need two things; a loud mouth and the stamina to quarrel for five straight hours without blinking. Over

So, the Kyabazinga (king) of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, and his wife, Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi, have added not one but two royal cries to their palace; a set of twin princes; William Ethan Nadiope and Arnold Eli Nadiope. Now, talk about silent movers. Just the other day, the Kyabazinga was making headlines for bagging

I will admit that I had seen the trailers, heard the hype, and still had never watched Shaka iLembe, until I saw that Season 3 is officially on the way next year. And since that is going to be the final chapter, I figured it was time to finally catch up. I am glad I

None of the three CHAN hosts managed to reach the semifinals of the tournament as they all exited at the quarterfinals, but there was more to the football game in the last stages for Uganda and Kenya. Kenya hosted the finals of the tournament on Saturday between Morocco and Madagascar while Uganda hosted the 3rd

In 2017, he made a record at Freedom City with his Ondisa Bubi Sente Zange concert, which still ranks among the best-attended concerts at the venue. Eight years later, Mun G, armed with an enviable catalogue, took on Serena in a show powered by Castle Lite and produced by Fenon Events.  “I can promise you

In the 2000s, when artistes still sang with their mouths open and music still had a soul, the UK gave us Craig David. Craig David released his debut album, Born To Do It, 25 years ago with songs such as Walking Away, Fill Me In, Rendez-Vous, Can’t be Messin’ Around and Seven Days. At the