Ugandan singer Wycliffe Tugume, popularly known as Ykee Benda, has distanced himself from political propaganda circulating online that falsely attributes to him remarks supporting the torture and brutalisation of opposition politicians. In an official statement released by his management, the singer’s team dismissed the claims as false and misleading, saying neither Ykee Benda nor anyone

Aly Allibhai, the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Producer of Talent Africa Group, has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), in recognition of his exceptional and enduring contribution to Africa’s entertainment, culture, music, fashion, and tourism industries. The ASFA’s highest honor was presented by Uganda’s Minister

Ugandan singer Ykee Benda has ignited a fierce online debate after comments that many interpreted as justifying the government’s harsh treatment of political dissidents, framing repression as an almost inevitable consequence of challenging a leader shaped by war. In a heated exchange with followers on social media, the hitmaker said he was applying what he

They say fame comes at a cost, but first, one has to get there to truly understand the price. In music, many artists achieve recognition; far fewer manage to survive it. Fame can elevate careers just as easily as it can distort personalities. For Joshua Baraka, however, the balance seems to be holding, at least

Musician Alien Skin has explained his sudden absence from National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign rallies, insisting he will only return if President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni personally reaches out to him. At the start of the campaign period, Alien Skin was a regular performer at NRM rallies under Bebe Cool’s Unstoppable Movement. He notably appeared at

Outspoken cleric Father Deogratius Kiibi Kateregga of St. Joseph’s Parish, Mpigi, has sparked debate after sharply criticising Ugandan musicians who appeared at President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s recent campaign rally, accusing them of trading talent for handouts. Speaking in an interview with Spark TV, Father Kateregga questioned the dignity and long term survival of artists who,

Veteran singer Mesach Ssemakula has issued a firm message to his children, making it clear that none of his property is automatically theirs to inherit. Speaking candidly during the Senkoole Family gathering held to celebrate the graduation of Remmy Mubiru, daughter to fellow musician Haruna Mubiru, from the Islamic University in Uganda, the Sigwe Ansimila

When TikTokers casually remark that ‘nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party,’ the statement may sound hyperbolic at first. Yet the One Man One Bottle end-of-year experience offered a compelling rebuttal, presenting an evening defined less by noise and excess, but more by polish, precision and unapologetic luxury. The 2025 edition of One Man One Bottle

Events promoter Nobat Twezire, popularly known as Nobat Events, has regained his freedom after being released on bail earlier today. Nobat appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court, which granted him bail as his case continues. The promoter is facing a wave of defamation complaints from some of Uganda’s biggest music stars. In total, he

Renowned YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi has been granted bail after spending several weeks in custody over charges of cyber harassment. Shalom was released on bail by the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makindye on Monday, following a successful bail application. He had been arrested after a complaint was filed by Jennifer “Full Figure” Nakangubi, accusing him of