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

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

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’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,

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

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

  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

This year, many Ugandan filmmakers are taking matters in their own hands when it comes to where they showcase their work. After years of depending on broadcast media for exhibition, today, many are finding alternatives, especially with YouTube, a video sharing application, and website, which is also globally one of the most visited sites. Since the

    A new Christian faith umbrella organisation, the Remnant Identity Coalition, has been birthed at Zoe Grounds Kigo. The body comprising of churches from all across the world was launched on Saturday by Prophet Elvis Mbonye of Zoe Ministries flanked by renowned evangelical ministers including Pastor (Prof.) Simeon Kayiwa, Bishop Grivas Musisi, Bishop David

Last week, the ninth edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival took place at the Goethe Zentrum in Kamwokya. The festival, as the past eight editions, is a celebration of short films from around the world. With short films such as Joy Alisanyukirwa’s Falling Out, Doug Mulumba and Cyrus Bugaba’s Nedda, Anthony Ngachira’s Know Thy