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Ugandan stand-up comedian Dr Hillary Okello has found himself at the center of an online debate about the role of comedians in politics and society. Over the years, Okello has steadily grown his craft, building a loyal following that appreciates his sharp wit, organic delivery, and socially aware humor. But this week, a section of

Songstress Irene Ntale has taken another step toward marriage after introducing her fiancé, Vincent Kalibbala, in a colorful traditional ceremony held yesterday afternoon in Kulambiro, Kampala. The glamorous event was attended by family, close friends, and fellow musicians who came to celebrate the couple’s union. Highlights of the day included the delivery of dowry, prayer,

Singer-turned-politician Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya has spoken out after his 17-year-old daughter, Mellan Nambatya Lutaaya, accused him of neglect and failure to pay her school fees in a TikTok video that has since sparked public debate. Mellan, a Senior Four candidate, alleged that her father had abandoned his parental responsibilities despite attempts to reach him through

Musician-turned-politician Hajjati Faridah Stecia Mayanja has resigned as president of the National Peasants Party (NPP), ending days of public wrangling with the party’s leadership. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Mayanja said she could not abandon her music career to concentrate on politics, describing her resignation as a personal choice rooted in respect for her artistry

We should be talking about the shiny new iPhone 17 but honestly, what is the point if the rapture is around the corner? Imagine rapture finding you getting your hands dirty with the aim of spending your ill-gotten fortune on the iPhone 17!  Trumpets blow, angels descend, and there you are. Tragic. Anyway, iPhone 17

Banana Resort Beach in Nyenga, Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, is set to come alive this weekend with the Banana Tourism Festival, a two-day celebration of culture, leisure, and entertainment on the shores of Lake Victoria. The festival, running Saturday and Sunday, promises a unique blend of vibrant African traditions, thrilling water activities, and live performances,

Former Eagles Production and Golden Band singer Stecia Mayanja has found herself at the center of a standoff with the National Peasants Party (NPP), which had earlier unveiled her its party president. READ: Stecia Mayanja unveiled as president of National Peasants Party The dispute stems from her performance at a National Resistance Movement (NRM) rally

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Kenny G will perform in Uganda for the very first time this Sunday at Mestil Gardens, in a one-night-only concert that promises to be a landmark celebration of timeless music. Organised by Malembe Lifestyle, the show brings to Uganda one of the world’s most iconic instrumentalists, whose music has for

Global dance music superstar Skrillex will make his East African debut at the Nyege Nyege Festival’s 10th Anniversary, scheduled for November 20–23, 2025, at Kalagala Falls on the Nile River, hosted at the Adrift Overland Camp & River Club. Widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation, Skrillex has transformed the

Pop superstar Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13. The couple revealed the news on Wednesday through Rihanna’s Instagram, where she shared tender snaps cradling the newborn alongside a pair of miniature pink boxing gloves. The 37-year-old Fenty mogul and her