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Lately, Dr Hillary Okello has been getting the attention he deserves. Something that every creative longs for. Every stage that he has stepped on this year, he has been leaving a mark to the extent that someone regarded him as Uganda’s Chris Rock. Last Friday was not any different as Okello delivered the right prescription

Ugandan music artist Eddy Kenzo has received his second Grammy Awards nomination for Best African Music Performance for his song “Hope and Love,” featuring Swedish artist Mehran Matin. Kenzo expressed gratitude for the nomination, thanking God and his supporters. He attributes the nod to the song’s uniqueness, citing the Grammy Academy’s criteria of quality, melody,

The Amplify Uganda Music Expo (AUMEX) came alive on Friday at MOTIV Kampala, drawing hundreds of creators, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts. AUMEX served as a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions on strengthening Uganda’s creative ecosystem, covering topics from music rights and royalties to talent export and brand partnerships. The day kicked off with a

There are some conversations that parents don’t want to have with their kids. Conversations that have to do with sex and pregnancies but former KFM presenter Lucky Mbabazi had nothing to do a few days ago when her eldest son Tamem Kanganve asked her what she would do if he told her he had made

Singer and Uganda Musicians Association Vice President Phina Mugerwa has called upon fellow creatives in Uganda’s arts sector to unite in pushing for the amendment of the 1959 Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) Act, describing the existing one as outdated and a setback to the growth of the industry. According to Masanyalaze, the amendment act

In the ever-evolving world of African fashion, few names carry the weight and influence of Oscar Kampala. The 24-year-old designer, known for his sharp tailoring and visionary approach to youth engagement, has once again raised the bar — this time with the announcement of his most ambitious initiative yet: “7,000 Men.” Scheduled for 2026, the

Kampala woke up to color, laughter, and rhythm on Tuesday morning as a lively procession of boda bodas rolled through the city, painting the streets with energy and pride. Riders wrapped in flags, waving and cheering, set off a spectacle that quickly turned into a citywide celebration of all things Ugandan — our people, our

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me introduce Ninye Tabz, or as the government records and his baptism card confirm, Andrew Natumanya, an investigative journalist, cinematographer, documentary filmmaker, and photographer best known as Bobi Wine’s photographer. He is also a human rights and press freedom activist. That is according to Google. But honestly, we are still trying

When Kampala floods, it does not just rain, it rebrands. The city turns into Venice with potholes, and traders become accidental swimmers.  With the recent pours, downtown officially joined the list of water bodies. For the traders, though, it was not funny. Years of savings and loans ended up floating down Nakivubo Channel. One woman

Our quiet and peaceful neighbours down south; the calm cousin in East Africa’s chaotic family finally went to the polls. Normally, Tanzanians mind their business, speak politely, and only trend online when Diamond Platinumz drops another heartbreak song or Zanzibar is being advertised as Africa’s hidden gem. But this time? The streets of Dar decided