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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

Once upon a time in Kampala’s very loud but very small socialite ecosystem, Katrina Nilzero and Sheilah Gashumba were those girls. They moved together, ate together, did business together, soft-launched life together, and supported each other the way only women with matching aesthetics, Wi-Fi, and brunch schedules can. Then, one day, silence. No breakup statement.

It is also awards season. Everywhere you turn, someone is being crowned, celebrated, photographed, or thanked for the tireless service. From music awards to influencer awards to Best Office Vibes Champion 2025, December has become one long acceptance speech. But the biggest lesson award organisers have learned in recent years is simple: everybody must win.