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Lydia Jasmine outs a balanced tracklist with powerful songs – Sqoop
Last week, singer Lydia Jasmine released her first album, One and Only. The album is named after the phrase, one and only, which she usually uses in her songs as an adlib either at the intro or end of songs. Released on July 25, One and Only is Lydia Jasmine’s first attempt at compiling a
Love or whatever it is, wins for real – Sqoop
Levixone really studied Ugandans. Man did not just post his woman like a regular guy. No, he gave us a teaser. A soft launch. Just two hands. One with a ring. Caption: “She said yes.” And just like that, the online in-laws and WhatsApp aunties put on their lab coats. If there is one thing
Nobody and No One cares – Sqoop
The song is as confusing as the titles. What we know is Ugandans are synonymous with drama. So here is the tea, Sheebah, our very own Rihanna supposed to be in retirement, and Ava Peace, her supposed successor or as some call her, “the upcoming Sheebah’, have released what appears to be the same song,
From Amakondere to Levixone’s serenade Kwegonza Avenue brings Bunyoro and Tooro heritage to life – Sqoop
The sun was high and so were the spirits as revellers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and flavours of Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric, with complimentary Pilsner King in hand as
Joe Malaika donates to another amputee – Sqoop
Fashion designer Joe Malaika is once again proving that his influence extends far beyond the runway. In a powerful gesture of compassion, Malaika has donated another set of prosthetic legs to a Ugandan amputee, continuing a mission that has become a defining part of his work. The latest recipient, Paul Wasswa, a member of the
How breakdance is reshaping slum communities in Ugandaa – Sqoop
On a late Thursday afternoon, I find several youth and young children taking part in free breakdance classes under the auspices of Imagination Circle Limited at the Economic and Community Development Complex in Makindye Division’s Namuwongo slum. I also learn that the sessions are triweekly. Sylvia Nabukenya, a 23-year-old dance coach, is taking the youngsters
Mbarara Brunch Affair Returns with style, music and unforgettable vibes – Sqoop
Mbarara’s most anticipated lifestyle event makes its stylish return this Sunday at the Mbarara Country Inn, promising an afternoon of elegance, flavour and non-stop entertainment. Preparations are already underway to transform the venue into a dazzling space ready to welcome guests in true brunch fashion. The event will be hosted by the charming Sarah Kisha,
Bebe Cool on media tour to promote album – Sqoop
When Moses Ssali, alias Bebe Cool, started his album rollout in November last year, one thing his team was aware of was the fact that the journey would face a lot of resistance from Ugandans of differing opinions. When he started the drive towards the release of the first song, the reception was partly expected
Kampala Crème: Uganda’s reality show serving chaos, glamour, and raw truth – Sqoop
When Kampala Creme premiered on MultiChoice Uganda’s Pearl Magic Prime last year, the reality show broke the Internet. The cast was stellar, Gloria Mulungi Ssenyonjo alias Baby Gloria, Etania Mutoni, Zahara Nalumansi alias Zahara Toto and Deborah Nantongo Cleve alias Mami Deb; the first reality show of a kind could be likened to Young, Famous
What you missed at Katumwa’s 30 years of Jazz party – Sqoop
In a space of just two months, two Jazz events have made Serena Victoria Hall look like a small venue. The inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival event, which featured Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa on May 10, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, was a sold-out event that combined world-class jazz music with
