The main classroom block (L) and the administration block which also houses the science and computer laboratories.

The Emirates Airline Foundation along with Outreach to Africa (OTA) has established a school with three sections; nursery, primary and secondary; The Emirates Airline Foundation campus in Geme village near Fort Portal, Kabarole District, Western Uganda. The campus is presently catering for 850 pupils and students in both day and boarding sections. What began as a collaboration to provide basic health care services to residents in 2010, has grown to become a fully-functioning school. Upon the completion of the on-going construction and renovation work currently underway, the capacity of the school will increase.

The Paul Devlin School was started by OTA in 2008; an NGO located in Fort Portal, Kabarole district, Western Uganda with a mission to empower communities by providing quality education, health care and economic empowerment projects. In 2014, The Emirates Airline Foundation in partnership with OTA announced the commencement of a project valued at over US$ 1.5 million towards a building project that would transform The Paul Devlin School. The construction of The Emirates Airline Foundation Campus – a new wing of the School, will enhance the infrastructure and capacity of the school, allowing more students to enrol and receive a well-rounded education.

“The Emirates Airline Foundation is deeply committed to helping disadvantaged children around the world. The school that we are building with OTA will contribute to empowering communities and transform the lives of so many children,” said Sir Tim Clark, Chairman, The Emirates Airline Foundation.

“Our work in Uganda over the past eight years has enabled us to meet our objectives as an organization, and this project also ties in with the goals of the Ugandan government to eradicate poverty through increasing access to education,” he added.

The Emirates Airline Foundation Campus is expected to be completed by December 2018; in time for the start of the new academic year in February 2019. The new facility of the Emirates Airline Foundation Campus will include dormitories for boarding students, sports fields, staff housing, a library and computer laboratory, a dining hall, and classrooms.

Over the years, the Paul Devlin School has enrolled thousands of students from vulnerable communities. Mr. Edward Nyakabwa, a board member with OTA said, “we have the responsibility to significantly meet the needs of and improve the lives of the communities in which we are stationed. The new wing whose construction was funded by The Emirates Airline Foundation will enable us to increase the number of students who will, in turn, reap the invaluable asset of education.”

“We admit students from the surrounding Rwenzori region and other districts in Uganda. A large number of our students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and are in need of a quality education that will improve their socio-economic standing. This expansion means that we are now equipped to improve the lives of many students who might have otherwise not received any form of formal education,” Mr. Nyakabwa added.

The post Emirates Airline Foundation transforming communities in Western Uganda appeared first on BigEye.UG.

2018 FIFA World Cup sponsor and beverage giant Coca-Cola Uganda recently excited football fans and revelers at Legends Bar, Kampala with prizes and branded items in celebration of the Company’s historic association with the FIFA World Cup.

According to Coca-Cola Brand Manager Ms. Miriam Limo, the Company will continue rewarding consumers at their favorite hangouts as they watch the different World Cup matches.

The Coca-Cola Company has had a long-standing relationship with FIFA since 1976 and has been an official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup since 1978. Earlier this year, the two global bodies partnered to do the fourth FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour.

Staff Writer

The post Football fans rewarded in World Cup celebration appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Guests try out “The Epic” pizza during the unveiling ceremony.

By Our Reporter

Pizza lovers are in for an epic treat at Pizza Hut Uganda. This after the pizza restaurant company unveiled their new pizza offering which is being touted as the biggest ever on the market.

Dubbed “The Epic” pizza, it was unveiled during a ceremony held at their Muyenga branch on Thursday where invited guests and media personalities got the first taste.

According to Laura Sseezi, the Marketing coordinator Pizza Hut Uganda, “The Epic” pizza is their largest ever and is almost twice their current large size. “‘The Epic’ pizza is 16 inches long, making it 75% larger than our current large size.” She noted.

Pepperoni pizza

James Ouma, the Area Coach Pizza Hut Uganda, explained that the decision to introduce the extra large pizza was influenced by continued demands from their customers for a bigger size. “One of the biggest complaints from our customers has been the size of our pizzas,” he explained. “And because we listen to our customers, we have decided to introduce, ‘The Epic’, the biggest pizza on the market.”

The Epic pizza comes in five offerings — Pepperoni, Tandori Chicken, Veggie, Meat and Cheese. It is available at Ugx 55, 000.

The post Pizza Hut Uganda unveils their largest pizza ever appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Staff Writer

As most of the top musicians we have in Uganda originate from Masaka and Jinja, Luwero has always had only one top artiste David Lutalo representing them.

However over the years, there has emerged singer Chris Johnz who is also from Luwero, the singer has caused threats to many top singers in Uganda, releasing top songs like Kawunyemu, Osena Ku Nyanja, Yenze Answer Club banger Akagere etc and controversial song Taata Wankizo that many music critics claimed Bebe Cool copied

After releasing Abantu Bawansi, a song that is topping charts already, we can comfortably say that David Lutalo and Chris Johnz are now sharing the crown as the kings of music in Luwero, the two can now sit on the same table and discuss music or the future of young stars emerging from Luwero though they haven’t been given an ear before

With this fast pace Chris Johnz is taking, we are looking forward to see whether he will be consistent like how David Lutalo managed to be since his break through Kapapaala. Hope we are yet to see a concert this or next year for the work shown so far

The post Singers David Lutalo And Chris Johnz Taking Luwero to the World. appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Embattled singer Jackie Chandiru could be on your screen again after a very long time. Good News have hit the website that the former Blu 3 singer was discharged from rehab where she has been battling drug addiction. Chandiru for the first time in a long time is spending quality time with family.

According to family sources, the singer intends to fly out soon with husband to settle and start a family.

The post Jackie Chandiru set for comeback, discharged from rehab. appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Member of parliament and cum singer Judith Babirye has found love again after her first with Niiwo failed.  The Buikwe Woman MP Judith Babirye 40 years, has finally met a man of his life after years of being single. We are reliably informed she will wed her new man a fellow member of parliament this year.

The new found love is the Buikwe North MP Paul Musoke Sebulime, 44 years. Judith Babirye and Paul Musoke have been secretly dating for two years now. The wedding is slated for July 28 at Judith Babirye’s parents’ home.

“Hon Judith Babirye with pleasure invites you to her introduction ceremony due to take place on 28th July 2018 at a private venue that will be communicated,” the wedding card reads.

The post Judith Babirye finds new love in fellow MP. appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Bryan White under his Bryan White foundation has addressed the recent Boda Boda related killings and in the highest manner condemned them. While at his Munyonyo based pad, he held a meeting with heads of Boda Boda stages in Makindye division and had a word with them. Bryan White Foundation chief advised them to protect their job by spying on those who are tainting it a bad job.

“There is a need for you to reset yourselves as far as your jobs are concerned. Respect your job because you have families to feed at home. Stop being used by selfish people; guard your job for the benefit of your family because they may turn against you when they finish others.  No one will do it for you; it begins with you because it’s you guys that know the dealers in Kampala.  There is need for you as the boda boda riders to sit down and re-organize yourselves. “If you see strange people at your place (stage), inquire about them, don’t sit on information, go ahead and report strange people or things to police,” he added.

The post Stop being used by selfish people – Bryan White addresses Boda Boda men on rampant killings. appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Staff Writer

Chart-topping Musician Zanie Brown was recently  announced as the brand ambassador for Darling, a renowned hair company in Uganda.

In the deal, Zanie Brown will be tasked to use her fame to establish and grow a customer base for the company.

According to sources, Darling also intends to tap into the singer’s social media fan base, which consists of thousands of potential customers.

Despite remaining tightlipped about the amount of money they agreed upon, a close source says, “It’s a multi-million agreement.”

Zanie’s scandal-free and inspiring lifestyle is believed to be the major force behind her new ambassadorship.

“They were impressed by her life, she’s a motivational person who can easily turn fans into buyers,” a source said on condition of anonymity.

“She will be like a goldmine for them,” the source added.

The duration of the contract remains unknown.

Prior to the signing, Zanie has been basking in the glory of Airplay mostly for her latest song “Mugulu” which is becoming more of an anthem than a ballad.

The post Singer Zanie Brown Unveiled as Darling Hairline Ambassador appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Our Reporter

The 7th edition of Roast and Rhyme went down on Sunday at its home, Jahazi Pier in Munyonyo. Dubbed “Story Tellers” edition, the event attracted a host of revelers who enjoyed a rich live music experience as they feasted on their nyama choma and washed it down with liqour.

To open up the music performances was Aka dope band who did a rendition of several classic hits, before paving way for rapper The Mith. This was followed by a session of laughter as Madrat & Chikko took over the stage. They cracked up the crowd with their comical skits.

At 7pm, musician turned artiste manager Chagga stepped on stage. He wowed the crowd with several of his old time hits, and even had Chameleone make a cameo appearance to perform their collabo, “Tobesiga”. Sensational rapper Fefe Bussi then stepped up the tempo and thrilled the audience with his hit songs that included, “Who is who”, ” Iddi Amin Dada”, “Yes/No” and “Business” among others.

To crown the day, Jamal stepped on stage at around 8 pm amid cheers from the excited crowd. He had the crowd dancing, in a performance that lasted close to an hour, as he sang some of his hit songs like “Omusomesa”, “Abakyala Bazira”, “Ononsonyiwa”, “Love Teri fair”, and “Nga Olabye” among others.

Meanwhile, the kids were not left out in the fun of the day as a special playing area filled with bouncing castles was set up for them.

Roast and Rhyme is an out-door family event organized by Swangz Avenue.

Here are some photos from the event.

The post Photos: What went down at Roast and Rhyme 7th edition appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Demo Riley

Musician GeoSteady who recently ended his relationship with longtime lover Prima Kardashi has finally come out to reveal the reason behind his decision.

Despite being together for over 5 years and even siring a beautiful daughter together, the singer says that Prima wasn’t constructive to him and she only wanted to slay on social media instead of working.

“I just got fade up of her ways. All I needed was a more constructive woman and she wasn’t proving that. Initially, I wanted to take her back to school and also gave her money to open up a cosmetic company but all she wanted to was to slay.” Said GeoSteady.

The singer went on to confirm his relationship with the new catch, Lilly Lianah. We wish them the best.

The post GeoSteady finally reveals why he dumped longtime lover Prima appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Rodney P and Skits bringing down the House

By Our Reporter

The annual Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) concert organized by Alliance Française Kampala took place on Saturday at the French School, École Française, Des Grands Lacs. The concert followed a week of activities like a traditional instrument making workshop and an opening event in which Ugandan top stars, Eddy Kenzo and the Ghetto Kids, joined Giovanni Kremer to engage with migrant children in the project Voices Without Borders that uses music as a tool of repair and resilience in Uganda’s Bidi Bidi Refugee Camp.

The main concert on World Music Day, June 23rd – sponsored by Alliance Française, the Embassy of France, École Française, Total, Brussels Airlines and SafeBoda – brought together a diverse crowd of Kampala music lovers, both young and old, foreign and Ugandan, fans of hip hop and French culture. MC’d by Jora MC and Adele, the show started at exactly 6pm with heart-warming opening performances from the French School Music Club and Breakdance Project Uganda kids. Destiny Nsonga, a rising star, blew the crowd away with her performance just before a live band, ‘The Groovetones’ took over and had everyone dancing.

Breakdance project Uganda kids entertain revelers.

When the lady MCs stepped on stage, they stole the show. Yallah MC, one of the First Ladies of Ugandan hip hop, and newbies K’Van and Recho Rey, all performed like they were out to prove and claim their place in the mostly male dominated genre. We can confirm that they indeed owned the night.

The guys were not left out. Artists such as Byg Ben Sukuya all the way from Mbale and Nemesis Keya represented hard, just before Control Posse Kongoloko and the hiphop-lingala mash up R’Afrika from DRC had everyone dancing with joy.

The main act, straight from London UK and known as one of the godfathers of London hip hop, Rodney P, hit the stage right after R’Afrika. He performed with the artist/DJ/producer, Skitz. The two threw down a raw, old-school hip hop set mixed with reggae rhythms that had the crowd living their best life, from older fans who were excited to see the stars they’ve known for so long, to those who had never heard of Rodney P and Skitz and certainly enjoyed the lesson in hip hop history. The closing act performed until midnight exactly, then the crowd left for the after party at Big Kafunda, where the celebration of music continued late into the night.

The post World Music Day concert attracts diverse crowd appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Our Reporter

Uganda Waragi is hosting an invite-only Picnic Party for its consumers at Buvi Lodge in Entebbe this Saturday. To attend, UG lovers are required to buy 2 bottles of Uganda Waragi Pineapple from Game stores and they automatically win a ticket to the party.

The picnic is organised for over 1000 revelers who will be treated to a fun filled day with the best DJ mixes, cocktails and much more on the shores of Lake Victoria. Several artists have been lined up to entertain the guests including comedian Salvador aka Patrick Idringi who, as the MC, will provide nonstop comedy all day long.

On offer are boat rides for revelers, a large swimming pool for a splash all day, large picnic gardens with free hammocks, sunny chairs, sandals, hats, kangas, sun glasses and the best view for the sunset.

Uganda Waragi will also provide free transport for Ticket Holders to and from Buvi Lodge via Coasters on June 30th. There will be complimentary drinks served on the bus too.

The post Uganda Waragi to host consumers’ Picnic party appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Demo Riley

She is curvaceous, with a glowing smile and was recently signed to Eddy Kenzo’s Big Talent, making her the first female artiste to be signed by Big Talent (at least officially). But who is Pia Pounds? Well, we caught up with her and this is what she has to say.

For starters, who is Pia Pounds?

My real name name is Tracy Kirabo. My father abandoned us and my mum raised us as a single mother but later died and left me and my siblings with her sisters.

I was raised on a staunch Christian foundation, I was the lead vocalist in my church choir all my childhood.

I became immensely drawn to music when I was 8, I felt like no one understood me… and the best way I could express myself was through music. I became an outlaw at the age of 13 when I ran away from home because I felt mistreated and always misunderstood. Call me the black sheep of the family and certainly yes, I am very different.

I struggled while I was a teenager, with tuition and rent because I had to provide all that myself, my situation forced me to grow at a very tender age. I’ve worked in half the supermarkets and restaurants around Kampala, insurance companies too because I started working during the holidays of senior 3.

I’ve learnt to be independent and since I was a kid, I’ve always known music was the only thing I was truly good at. At 14 years of age, I was surrounding myself with music related environment because that’s where I felt confident the most.

I have always been insecure and very shy. I love music and art, writing, fashion, food and am a psycho for love.

Well, now that you’re under Big Talent, how is your experience working with Eddy Kenzo?

Big Talent in some way is more than just a label to me; it’s family. It’s one of those places where I feel safest the most. I’ve grown close to everyone there, sometimes I wonder what took me so long to find them.

We work hard, always in studio, always in training. So far, I love it there. And I hope my dreams really become a reality.

By the way there’s been rumor that your relationship with Eddy Kenzo goes beyond just music, how true is that?

I have grown weary explaining to my fans and Uganda at large that me and Eddy Kenzo have only business in common.

Eddy Kenzo is a very tough man, he has no time to play, you have no idea how many times he scolds me(laughs). He’s a great mentor and director, his heart is too big and I feel sad that people hardly see all this.

Many female artists whose music journey started off in labels have been dogged by similar rumors, for example Rihanna was accused of dating Jay Z, and Rema was rumoured to be dating Bebe Cool, but time is a healer.

You recently confessed that countless men have been approaching you for sex, how are you dealing with that?

I never said that countless men approach me for sex. The media chose to twist my words into what they wanted to hear.

I simply said in this industry, many females as viewed as sex objects that’s why thousands either fail or quit. It’s unfair how the world connects sex to our talents that If Pia is an artist it means she’s a whore. We are better than that and we deserve a little more respect.

Besides that, who’s the lucky man taking care of you?

Honestly, I am not ready to disclose my relationship status.

Three things you can’t leave without?

Definitely food, my fully charged phone and lipstick

What would you say is your inspiration, fashion wise?

Like I said, I was always insecure and I thought little of myself. Until one day in 2015 when I met Fatumah Asha. I was in my first year at university and she told me I had such an amazing body and she couldn’t wait to have me in some of her dresses. That compliment changed my life, next thing you know I walked into my school Miss registration office and registered as an aspiring Miss IUEA (International University of East Africa) in the competition I was crowned Miss IUEA second runners-up and Miss IUEA talent.

I was filled with so much confidence that out of 54 contestants I was a chosen one. I then met Bettina Tiana who became another inspiration and big mentor, most outfits I put one are chosen by her. I knew fashion was part of me, it makes me confident to put on a good outfit, there’s how it transforms my whole look.

Who’s your best male artist Ugandan artiste and why?

I have like 5, first the late Moses Radio – this man was exceptional, he wrote so damn well. He’s music took me through so many years of loneliness. And vocally, he was a genius.

Second is Eddy Kenzo. Before I knew him I thought he was just lucky but after seeing how creative he is in person, he can freestyle on 5 tracks in one day and he will release them all. He chooses his words in a way that makes them very relatable to the listener and hard to forget. My fave songs from him are – Twala Ewamwe, Stress free and Jubilation.

The third is David lutalo – I think he’s a very talented man. He writes so well and he’s voice is beautiful, his jam ‘So Nice’ is always on replay at my house.

Lastly, Fik Fameica. This kid has changed the whole Hip-pop industry of Uganda. I am his big fan.

Musically, what should your fans expect from you this year?

Music, music, music and more music.

The first time I was signed my boss he told me “Gwe ogenda ku kikuba”

We have a lot of work, only waiting for the perfect time to release it. I have great collaborations some with the male artists I mentioned above. I keep bettering my product all the time so the once a song is released, it’s hard to be taken un-seriously.

Some of the future prospects?

An album will be dropped at the end of this year. And lots of collaborations.

Last message for your fans?

I love them so much. They push me into becoming the best version of myself. I don’t intend to let them down, believing in me is a gift I take very seriously. Greatness is where we are headed.

The post INTERVIEW: Pia Pounds talks relationship with Eddy Kenzo, Fashion and Music appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Timothy Mugume

Jumia Food, a leading online food delivery platform in Africa, has appointed Timothy Mugume as the new Country Manager for Uganda.

Mr Mugume, who has been the Jumia Travel Country Manager, brings to the company a great expertise and understanding of e-commerce amassed over the past 5 years. He is a Chartered Accountant who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Makerere University where he majored in Finance and Accounting.

“We are excited to see Timothy bring his experience of winning in a fiercely competitive space to our Jumia Food business in Uganda. I am confident he will lead us to the next stage of growth, as we double down on offering the best food delivery experience for our customers,” said Ron Kawamara, the Regional Managing Director of Jumia Food.

Speaking about the appointment, the new Jumia Food boss elaborated his plans to grow the online food delivery business in Uganda and his aspirations to mitigate existing industry challenges.

“We are currently delivering food for over 160 of the best restaurants in Kampala and Entebbe in under 60 minutes, with various cuisines; giving customers a wide assortment of meals to select at affordable prices. Plans are underway to expand the restaurant database and delivery radius to greater Kampala,” said Mr Mugume, adding that with the current increase in traffic to the site, Jumia Food will continue providing diverse, convenient, and quality customer service.

“We are also delivering fresh groceries and partnering with big distributors to deliver alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the best market prices.”

On dealing with both existing and emerging industry challenges, he highlights the need for efficient delivery services, as well reliable and affordable internet connectivity.

“Unfortunately, sometimes there are internet outages and improper signage. However, we have come up with innovative solutions to mitigate this, with for instance a zero rated app courtesy of MTN Uganda and best in class location applications specifically developed for the market,” he notes.

The post Jumia Food appoints new country manager appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Geosteady performed at the UK Global Cultural event and had all his fans dancing to the music. Take a look.

The post VIDEO: GeoSteady performance at UK’s Global Cultural Event appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Huawei’s New Managing Director Mr. Liujiawei receiving a book about Ugana from the First Lady Hon. Janet Museveni at a recently concluded Seeds for the Future event at State House Nakasero.

Huawei, a leading information and communications technology (ICT), has appointed Mr. Liu Jiawei as its new managing director for their Uganda Operations.

Mr. Liujiawei who replaces Mr. Stanley Chyn comes with a working experience of approximately eight years in senior management positions in countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland, Malawi and Mauritius.

“He has been working as a director for the Mauritius representative office before joining Huawei Uganda,” revealed Ms. Lina Cao, the public relations manager in the statement.

On why the office tenure of Mr. Stanley Chyn, who has been Managing Director of Huawei Uganda since 2015, had been cut short in less than two years, Ms. Lina Cao, said: “This is a normal and regular transfer in Huawei and for Mr. Stanley Chyn. He has been working as an excellent MD of Huawei Uganda for two years, and our Uganda representative office achieved very good performance with his hard work and effective management, our vision and goal of enabling Uganda to embrace a digital society is still growing stronger and we are still also fostering ICT talent development in Uganda.”

Ms. Lina Cao praised Mr. Liu as a veteran engineer with a lot of expertise to add to the ICT industry in Uganda. “During his seven and half year’s tenure in Africa, he has managed to expand our business in Mauritius and other African countries to a great extent. With his rich engineering experience, we have no doubt that Huawei Uganda office will have a better performance and service delivery in the future” Ms. Lina Cao said of the new Managing Director Mr. Liujiawei.

The post Huawei Uganda appoints new managing director appeared first on BigEye.UG.

By Our Reporter

Infinix Mobility has today officially unveiled their latest flagship, the Infinix Note 5, in Uganda at a media event held at Hotel Triangle. This follows a global launch held in Dubai on Sunday.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony,  Yang Ralap, the Brand Marketing manager Infinix Uganda said, “As a brand we are committed to bringing cutting-edge technology and stylish designed mobile devices to young generations at an affordable cost.”

Powered by Google’s Android One OS, the Note 5 brings secure and smart AI-powered innovations – like the Google Assistant and Google Lens – to everyone, living up to its tagline “Beyond Intelligent”.

It features a 12MP rear camera and a 16MP low-light front camera, which allows selfie lovers to take high-quality selfies even in low light, and has an inbuilt long-lasting 4500mAh battery with a 3A Fast Charge that will keep users fully functional throughout the day.

It also boasts of a big display, which provides users with superb viewing and entertainment experience with an Infinity 6.0’’ FHD screen and a 18:9 screen ratio.

The Infinix Note 5 is retailing at Ugx 769,000, and is available in Red, Blue, and Black color variants.

The post Infinix Note 5 officially unveiled in Uganda appeared first on BigEye.UG.

Joseph Kiyimba speaking to media.

By Our Reporter

Club Ambiance, arguably the biggest nightclub in the country, is set for a mega relaunch this Friday, June 29 following the revamping of their VVIP wing. Dubbed “De bank” lounge, it had been closed for the last three months under going major renovations.

According to Sarah Ssebugwawo, the Marketing Manager Club Ambiance, the re-opening ceremony will also double as the nightclub’s 4th anniversary celebration and will be graced by different distinguished guests.

“We are re-launching our VVIP section this Friday,” she said. “It will be a double celebration for us because we will also be celebrating our 4th anniversary.”

The ceremony will be a red carpet event which promises to be a fun-filled evening which will be headlined by songstress Sheebah Karungi. The night will also feature top deejays including DJ Shiru, DJ Mark and Slick Stuart among others.

Speaking to media, Joseph Kiyimba, the Managing Director Club Ambiance, explained that the nightclub has undergone change to better serve their patrons. “With the revamp, our patrons should expect an improved customer experience and a better ambiance in which they can relax and have a memorable time.” He said.

“We accommodate all classes of people. We have three sections and customers can always choose one which suits their needs.” He added.

The post Club Ambiance revamped, set for mega relaunch appeared first on BigEye.UG.

GNL Zamba has released a brand new album dubbed Nsimbi album.

Nsimbi is a world fusion album written and performed by the duo made up of international Ugandan hip hop MC GNL Zamba and gifted American worldbeat artist Miriam Tamar. The album debuted on the USA iTunes World Music Chart at #6, the Canada iTunes World Music Chart at #3, and the Uganda iTunes Chart at #3. Nsimbi has so far been featured in prominent international press outlets such as PopMatters, Vents Magazine, Financial Times and KCRW radio Los Angeles and continues to gain momentum on USA media and radio rotation.

Nsimbi is now available worldwide on all online platforms (iTunes Store, Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, Amazon) and also available for purchase through the SulaPay app using Mobile Money in Uganda.

The 13 track album has the following songs; Dunia Ni Matembezi, Leo Ni Leo, Mujje, Omugga, Forsaken, Koona, Acholi Boy, Gonna Be Alright, Flower of the Heart, Kulusozi, Moonglow, Sokota ft Jaja Bashengezi and Amaka.

Speaking about the new album, GNL had this to say; “Echoing positive messages from the past to the present, so we can advise the future, we hope that Nsimbi shows the possibility of living in harmony once we do away with our differences and focus on what makes us all human. Collaboration was essential to this project. Our wonderful creative partners, multi-instrumentalists Jaja Bashengezi and Kinobe Herbert, played all 18 instruments on the album with fiery finesse and heart. Nsimbi is written in Swahili, Luganda, English and Lingala.”

“This project is filled with so much love and intention, and we genuinely hope it brings our listeners joy and a sense of journey through East African culture and human connection. The album is a collection of songs and poems guided by our experiences combined with ancient Swahili and Buganda wisdom that we discovered in proverbs and folklore. This wisdom is so relevant in today’s divided times. We’re thrilled the Financial Times reviewed our album as Afropop dynamism. Miriam Tamar and GNL Zamba’s singing and rapping, respectively, are a perfect mix of soulful and direct,” he added.

Nsimbi is the Luganda word for a cowry shell, but is a symbol of all indigenous communities as it is found on all continents. It denotes abundance in spirit and wealth, and it resembles the life-giving organ of the earth symbolizing continuity.

Watch our Live Nsimbi EPK Video to learn more about the album.

ABOUT NSIMBI THE DUO:

Nsimbi is a duo formed by Ugandan hip-hop artist GNL Zamba and American world fusion artist Miriam Tamar. Building on the acoustic sounds and indigenous instruments of Africa, Nsimbi blends contemporary elements of hip-hop and spoken word with English/Western songwriting techniques and vocals to merge the traditional with the modern. A global sound anchored in the rich messages of ancient East African proverbs and folklore emerges with their debut self-titled album, scheduled for release in summer 2018. The collection bridges cultures with lyrics in English, Swahili, Luganda and Lingala.

The duo met six years ago in Uganda, and have collaborated in Africa and in the United States. Nsimbi is their first album together and includes contributions by East African musicians they long admired, Kinobe and Jaja Bashengezi. Bound by the kindred world travelers who embrace the beauty of dialogue and human connection through music, each artist’s background shapes the sound of the album.

GNL Zamba is among East Africa’s most influential hip-hop artists, credited with bringing rap to the region’s mainstream culture by using Uganda’s indigenous language in a style known as Lugaflow. Nominated for over 30 African music awards, winning 12, GNL has performed throughout the world, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, We Love Africa Music Festival in Denmark, Selam Africa Music Festival in Ethiopia, and Sauti Za Busara Festival in Zanzibar.

Fusion vocalist and songwriter Miriam Tamar creates empowering soundscapes that journey through the vibrant rhythms of world culture. Her mix of genres reflects global travels and the communities she’s lived within, including five years spent in Uganda developing peace education curriculum to rebuild the lives of post-conflict children. Profoundly transformed and determined to remind people of the beauty beyond borders, Miriam’s most recent Firedance EP debuted in the Top 5 of the iTunes World Music Chart and has been featured on Huffington Post as the video for her single, “Who We,” has over 500,000 views.

As passionate global citizens, Nsimbi is developing an educational curriculum tied to the themes of cross-cultural exchange, appreciation, and dialogue explored in their album. Workshops will be part of their album world tour.

The post NSIMBI: Self-Titled Album Debuts on Global Charts appeared first on BigEye.UG.

MTN Uganda has today inked a deal with pay TV giant StarTimes Uganda that will see the telecommunications giant offer special promotional MTN TV bundles for viewers to watch the latest StarTimes entertainment, sports and news for as low as UGX 2,000 (for two hours) and UGX 4,000 (for four hours) per day using the StarTimes app.

Present at the event was the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda, Mr. Olivier Prentout, who gave key remarks about the partnership:

“We are happy to partner with StarTimes Uganda as we continue our vision of delivering a bold, new digital world to our customers. StarTimes, as the market leader in paid TV subscriptions, reaches out to the widest range of customers across Uganda. This is important in ensuring internet access – as well as TV content – is accessed by as many customers as possible”.

He also highlighted the benefit of the affordable time based data bundles that will be used to access the StarTimes content using the StarTimes app:

“Video content uses a lot of data to stream/watch/download. Using our partnership, we shall offer time based bundles; so if you for example want to watch a football match, you can buy a two hour bundle and never worry about running out of data mid-way your viewing” said Mr. Olivier Prentout.

Speaking at the launch, which was held at the MTN Headquarters along Jinja Road, Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga, Vice President and Brand & Marketing Director of StarTimes Uganda, was thrilled at the partnership:

“As the leading pay TV in Uganda, we are delighted to be launching this partnership with the largest telecommunications company in Uganda. The FIFA World Cup is the largest single event in the world and everyone wants to be a part of it. As official broadcasters of Russia 2018, this innovation should enable every Ugandan with a phone to follow and enjoy the FIFA World Cup wherever they are at their convenience affordably” he said.

During the launch Aldrine Nsubuga also spoke about the future of television being streamed through the internet rather than through telecommunications, multichannel televisions and broadcast television, something that Olivier Prentout highlighted.

“With more and more people being connected to smart phones and steady internet, TV will become something that will be mandatory to access on the go. The only way to do this is through having unlimited access to all their TV entertainment. We believe that the MTN – StarTimes Uganda partnership can deliver this” said Olivier.

At the launch, members were explained to how the timing of the bundle only references the total time spent consuming content on the StarTimes app. If one buys a two hour bundle and watches it for 10 minutes then stops, the time counter also stops. When you resume and watch for another 20 minutes and then you stop, your total time used will be 30 minutes. This goes on until your total usage is equal to two hours, and then the bundle expires.

To load a bundle, MTN customers can dial *165*4*7# on their mobile phone and select StarTimes. Terms and Conditions will apply.

The post MTN and StarTimes bring World Cup to your phone appeared first on BigEye.UG.