The iKON Awards team last weekend took their vision to Nigeria, hosting the first-ever iKON Activate at Ebony Life Cinema in Abuja. The gathering, a curtain-raiser to the annual iKON Awards, brought together Nigerian filmmakers, industry associations, and partners to explore how Uganda and Nigeria can collaborate more closely in film. The meeting drew some

Kampala’s social calendar has no shortage of weekend parties, but The Singleton Big Meeting has quickly carved out its own lane. Held every last Sunday of the month at Thrones Bar & Lounge, the gathering has become a place where the city’s party crowd goes not just to drink and dance, but to expect the

Kampala’s jazz community was treated to a rare musical experience on Sunday evening when American saxophonist Kenny G performed at Mestil Gardens. The 68-year-old musician, famed worldwide for his smooth jazz sound, played for close to two hours in a show that blended intimacy, nostalgia, and technical brilliance. The concert nearly fell victim to the

Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo has found himself in the middle of a heated public debate after President Yoweri Museveni made a surprise revelation about his background during the launch of the Yoweri Music Album at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. The event, organized by the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) ahead of the 2026 General Elections,

Singer and songwriter Joshua Baraka has excited fans with hints of new music, teasing both a fresh single and an upcoming album through his social media platforms. On September 23, 2025, Baraka took to TikTok to announce that his long-awaited project is “Album Ready,” giving fans a taste of what’s to come. A day later,

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