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Nigerian star Tems has reopened one of the most painful chapters of her career, hinting that she may not be ready to forgive Uganda for the events that unfolded during her infamous 2020 arrest in Kampala. During an AskTems session on X, a fan posed a simple question: “What’s the lore behind you not coming

Fiona Nagirinya alias Sasha Ferguson, has spoken out firmly to end months of speculation surrounding her marriage to journalist Canary Mugume and the paternity of their two children. In a candid revelation shared through her social media comments and Instagram stories, Sasha said there has never been any doubt that Canary is the biological father

Sheebah Karungi turned an ordinary Monday into a deeply emotional milestone as she unveiled a newly built house for her mother in Mityana, a gift wrapped in decades of pain, healing and triumph.The celebration, attended by close friends, fellow artists and family, doubled as an official housewarming ceremony – but beneath the music and laughter

The 4th annual iKON Awards have officially been launched, unveiling major updates during iKON Activate, the kickoff event held on Sunday at Serena Hotel Kampala. This year’s edition continues the theme “Beyond Borders,” which has shaped the various iKON Activate events conducted across Africa throughout the year. According to iKON Awards producer Usama Mukwaya, more

Renowned Ugandan songwriter Yesse Oman Rafiki has opened up about long-circulating claims of unusual spiritual practices in the music industry, revealing that he once faced direct pressure to join secret cults during a difficult point in his career. Yesse, known for writing some of Uganda’s biggest hits and occasionally performing his own music, says the

The music battles have shifted. Years ago, it was Jose Chameleone, Bobi Wine, Bebe Cool, and the Goodlyf boys trading lyrical jabs for dominance. Today, the spotlight has swung to the queens of the industry. From Sheebah versus Spice Diana, to Cindy taking on Sheebah, and Vinka versus Irene Ntale. The ladies now steer the

Jimmy Cliff, one of reggae’s most radiant voices and most influential global ambassadors, has died at the age of 81. The Jamaican icon whose timeless songs Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want carried the sound of Jamaica to audiences across the world passed away after suffering a seizure

For many Ugandans, theatre was simply a stage for plays, but in the late 1980s and 1990s, it developed into a powerful tool for public health. During a period when HIV was poorly understood and surrounded by rumours, theatre bridged the gap between science and society. It enabled people to confront the epidemic in a

Singer King Saha’s concert in Kyotera district was cancelled over the weekend, a day before it was scheduled to take place, sparking accusations of political sabotage from the artiste. Saha, who successfully held a major show at Lugogo Cricket Oval and later a follow up show in Mukono, had planned to crown the weekend with

The tenth edition of the Nyege Nyege International Festival took place at Adrift River Club, Kalagala Falls along the River Nile over the weekend. This year’s edition had opened on Thursday on a quieter note than the past, for instance, there wasn’t a politician or religious leader trying to have the festival banned and neither