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Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo will not attend the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, despite earning a nomination at this year’s prestigious ceremony. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and will celebrate outstanding musical achievements released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025. Kenzo

Burgeoning Ugandan artist Faymous has officially signed an exclusive management deal with Ray Pan Management, a strategic move that signals a bold new chapter in his fast-rising music career. The partnership formalises a shared vision to elevate Faymous from a local standout to a global contender, with a strong focus on professional brand positioning, high-quality

Songwriter Shena Skies has repeatedly raised concerns about lack of payment and credit from artists she writes music for, sparking ongoing debate about compensation and recognition within Uganda’s music industry. Reacting to the matter during a phone interview, fellow songwriter Ray Signature said Shena’s frustrations highlight a broader industry challenge but stressed the importance of

Churchill James Ssentamu, the Makerere University Guild President and son of Chairman Nyanzi, has suffered a decisive defeat in the race for Central Region Youth Representative to Parliament. Ssentamu, who is also a nephew to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was trounced in results officially declared by the

Musician turned politician Ali Buken, popularly known as Nubian Li, has been officially declared the Mayor of Nakawa Division following a prolonged and delayed vote tallying process. The delay had kept supporters and observers in suspense for hours, but the final announcement has now confirmed Nubian Li’s transition from music to political leadership in one

Songwriter Josephine Namagembe, popularly known as Shena Skies, has made a startling revelation that has reignited debate about how songwriters are treated in Uganda’s music industry. During a recent interview, Shena disclosed that she was the songwriter behind ‘More Of This,’ the popular collaboration by Rema Namakula, Slick Stuart and DJ Roja, but received only

The Ugandan entertainment scene is no stranger to blunt opinions, and Lil Pazo has once again proven why he remains one of its most outspoken voices. In remarks that quickly set tongues wagging, the singer turned his attention to fellow artists who traded the microphone for parliamentary seats, questioning what they truly delivered for the

January is often joked about as a month that feels like it contains several months within itself. It is the first month of the year, yet one many people struggle to prepare for effectively. Salaries arrive earlier than usual, bills spill over from December, and the weight of festive spending, parties and endless get-togethers catches

The air in Mutundwe was heavy with purpose yesterday as artists from across the country converged for the annual Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) general meeting, a gathering that went beyond routine procedure to become a moment of reflection, expectation, and renewed hope for the music industry. Presiding over the meeting, UNMF president Eddy Kenzo

Ugandan singer Uncle Chumi has openly expressed her desire to collaborate with fast-rising songstress Ava Peace, showering praise on both the artist and her management team. Speaking during an interview on Spark TV, the often-controversial musician revealed that she deeply admires Ava Peace, not just for her music but also for her work ethic and