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Kampala’s New Year’s Eve celebrations are set to end on a high as award-winning singer Sheebah Karungi headlines a major countdown concert at Speke Resort Munyonyo Lakeside on December 31. Announcing the show in her signature bold and playful style, Sheebah invited fans to usher in the New Year with a night of fireworks, music

Outspoken NRM mobiliser and presidential adviser Jennifer “Full Figure” Nakangubi has broken her silence with a fiery warning to online content creators she accuses of persistently provoking and harassing her, in remarks that come amid the ongoing legal saga involving YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi. Full Figure is the complainant in the case that has seen Kaweesi

Singer Jackie Chandiru has weighed in on the growing trend of musicians openly aligning themselves with political camps, a move she believes often comes at a steep cost to their careers and fan loyalty. Speaking candidly on the subject, Jackie stressed the importance of keeping music and politics in separate lanes. In her view, artists

Media personality Sheilah Gashumba has spoken out following the arrest of YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi, criticising police for what she described as misplaced priorities. Kaweesi was arrested on Monday and charged with cyber harassment, with reports indicating that socialite Full Figure is the complainant. The development has since sparked widespread debate online, with several public figures

Singer Chosen Becky has been summoned by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara to appear before the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development on Tuesday, December 23, following public outrage over her alleged use of her children in controversial messaging during her civil wedding celebrations. The summons comes after images

For many artistes, the first successful concert becomes a ritual. Concerts are, after all, a major income stream. But there comes a time when repetition outweighs creativity, and the magic begins to thin. Spice Diana appears to have reached that crossroads. Since bursting onto the entertainment scene, the Siri Regular hitmaker has staged more than

Every year, Ugandan-born designer Joe Malaika hosts Excessive Fashion – an event that is far more than a runway show. It is a powerful platform dedicated to amplifying marginalised voices and creating visibility for minority communities, particularly individuals with limb differences and developmental disabilities. Driven by purpose beyond fashion, the Boston-based designer extended his impact

As the year draws to a close after a run of consistently successful weekly editions, Comedy Store is set to crown 2025 with a grand end of year showcase that promises laughter, music and star power in equal measure. The popular Wednesday night experience has once again cemented its place as Kampala’s go to midweek

Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone continues to stretch his influence beyond the stage, this time taking his vision to Burundi. The Leone Island boss, born Joseph Mayanja, was recently hosted by Burundi President Gen Évariste Ndayishimiye at the Mwami Ntare Rushatsi Palace on December 15. During the high-profile meeting, Chameleone pledged to establish an ultra-modern

The High Court has set December 22 as the date to deliver its ruling in a petition challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify musician and Busiro East MP aspirant Mathias Walukaga. Justice Rogers Kinobe fixed the date after resolving preliminary issues related to service of court documents and timelines for filing responses by the