Singer Jose Chameleone is as always said unpredictable. The singer with barely 10 dqys to much anticipated concert has imported a brand new electric marcedes benz.

The two seater car has already been branded with his Legend Saba Saba concert stickers and is roaming aroumd town doind all concert preparations.

Chameleone is also said to have bought a monster new ride he will unveil soon.

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Last week, the B2C music trio of Bobby Lash, Delivad Julo and Mr.Lee decided to part ways with their manager, Andy Events due to his busy schedule that had stopped him from delivering as expected.

The B2C boys released an official statement via their social media platforms confirming the development and saying a new manager would be unveiled soon, notifying fans that at the moment,B2C management is in charge.

We might have thought everything happened amicably, but rumor has it that the disgruntled Andy Events plans on dragging the boys to court in a bid to retain rights over the group name.”Born to Conquer (B2C)” that was his creation, which will force the group to come up with another name.

It is said, consultations with their respective lawyers is ongoing.

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Media personality Faridah NAkazibwe has widened her horizon to the fragrance business.

The NTV News Anchor has partnered with JK Taylor to launch a line of fragrances called “Faridah by JK Taylor”.

Faridah announced the new venture on Instagram on Monday, posting a photo of 3 bottles of the body mists.

“It’s a bright Monday and we’ve got to smell fresh all day long. Make us your choice.” She captioned.

Faridah Nakazibwe is already an ardent farmer, rearing animals and growing crops at her farm.

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Following a successful performance at the One Africa Fest in Dubai on Friday, Singer Eddy Kenzo has dropped a new music video.

Titled “Nanzili”, the visuals arrived via the 2015 BET award winner’s YouTube channel over the weekend.

The video was shot and directed by M Grate Pest of Grate Make Pictures.

This comes just a few days after Kenzo stirred controversy on social media for asking his fans to vote for his longtime rival Bebe Cool in the 2018 AFRIMA awards where he has been nominated in the category of Best Male East Africa.

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Uganda’s music doctor, José Chameleone has shared his thoughts on why the music industry is yet to be as big or bigger than that of Nigeria and other African countries that are soaring when it comes to music.

During his appearance on ‘NBS Uncut show’, hosted by Zahara Toto, the “Mateeka” hit maker noted that most Ugandan artists do not want their fellow artists to do well and always make it seem like it’s a competition of sorts ,instead of working together and supporting each other.

He goes ahead to say that some people criticized him for working with Khalifa Aganaga on a collabo, since they didn’t view him as Chameleone’s peer, which he disagreed with saying the only way the music industry in Uganda can grow faster is if all artists helped each other do better.

Chameleone also threw subtle jabs at Bebe Cool saying ,last year ,he made a list of his favorite artists ,excluding a big number of others, making it seem like they were in a competition and the rest had done nothing, making him fit the description of ‘those” artists he had talked about .

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On form singer Lydia Jazmine has shown all intentions to keep her fans hooked to her music and career. While all her peers wait for the festive season, Jazmine will usher her fans into the season as early as 1st December at Beverly hills in Kansanga.

The show that will be hosted by DJ Harts is dubbed Jimpe and will charge 10K and 20K for ordinary and VIP respectively.

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By Namyalo

Uganda’s popular ‘picnic like’ event, Blankets and wine is back for its final edition this year, promising to give revelers the best entertainment yet, come the 19th of December at Lugogo cricket oval.

The organizers have unveiled a massive list of acts lined up for this edition and its one to die for. The list includes songbird, Irene Ntale who hasn’t had any major shows or performances this year, which has left her fans excited to watch her perform then.

“This edition of #BlanketsAndWineKla presents Ugandan songbird @Irenentale Known for her acoustic soul, love for the guitar and hits like “Stay With Me”, “Sembera”, “Post Me” featuring Mr.Eazi, this is one performance you surely can’t miss come 16th December.” Announced Blankets and Wine

Other acts on the list include, DJ Naselow, Farouq Farouq ,DJ Crisio ,Tamba , among others.

Advance tickets are already up for grabs at 75k after the early bird ticket for 60k promo expired on 18th November.

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Wizkid keeps creating new records and breaking them himself,talk about being a legend in his own right when it comes to the music industry in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.

The Nigerian super star has the most viewed Nigerian music video on YouTube this year.

“Soco,” a song he did with Terri and Ceeza has become the most watched music video in Nigeria ,hitting over 28,832,353 views edging out Davido’s “Assurance” which comes in second at 28,497,808 views, while Yemi Alade comes in third with over 17 million views for her music video ,”Bum Bum.”

The “Ojuelegba” hit maker earlier last month made history for having the most followers on a fan page ever.

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By Our Reporter

The Kampala Cake Fair, an annual event that brings together cake and food enthusiasts is returning for its second edition which will be held on December 2nd at the Uganda Museum grounds in Kampala.

The event is an annual showcase of a variety of cakes, desserts, accompanying foods and style in a colorful, fun filled family day. This year, the event has attracted over 80 bakers building on the success of the previous edition. It will also feature an after party with performances by Almost Famous DJ’s and Vinka.

The Fair which is being held under the theme “Celebrating Life with Cake” was launched at the Naguru Skyz Hotel.

“Some of the activities that will be held at this year’s fair include a celebrity bake-off, kid’s bake-off, cake eating competition and a main cake competition. We have also selected a team of six reputable pastry chefs who will adjudicate at the awards,” said Asha Batenga, the event organizer.

The celebrities who have been selected for the bake-off include Anne Kansiime, Roger Mugisha, Renzioni Hill, Gaetano, Laura Kahunde and Anita Beryl.

“With the unprecedented levels of unemployment in the country, we are pleased to support an initiative such as this one that brings together young people to showcase their skills in the craft of pastry baking. Many do not know but Baileys is actually part cake and part liqueur so we will be rewarding bakers who will ingeniously incorporate it into their recipes as an ingredient,” said Roger Agamba, International Premium Spirits Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries.

The main cake competition will see bakers compete in four categories; traditional, creative, wedding and starter. Baileys, the platinum sponsor of the event has provided liqueur for the bakers to incorporate into their cakes.

The event is the brainchild of Cake Shop Uganda, a Facebook group with over 100,000 cake and dessert entrepreneurs and enthusiasts.

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Comedian Dolibondo, the brains behind Camp Comedy.

Comedy lovers now have a refreshing show to look forward to. This comes with the return of the one of a kind show dubbed “Camp comedy”.

Organised by comedian Dolibondo, the comedy event is returning for its 3rd edition after close to a two-year break.

Dolibondo who previously held past editions of the event at Forever Resort in Jinja and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe in 2015 and 2016 respectively, announced early this week that Camp Comedy returns in Jinja on December 1 at Forever Resort in Jinja.

Camp Comedy is a trans-night event which involves comedians cracking jokes around a camp fire all night with those tired going to the tent to take a nap. The show usually goes on from evening till the next day at midday.

Staff Writer

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Ahead of his concert on 7th December, Chameleone has finally revealed why he named his concert Legend Saba Saba. While masses has been wondering why he named his concert Saba Saba, the singer today revealed to Big Eye that he was born on the year of the Saba Saba war between Uganda and Tanzania between Tanzanian President Nyerere and Ugandan President Amin Dada.

“I was born on the year of the Saba Saba and hence my concert name” he revealed.

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NBS presenter Anitah Kyalimpa aka Anita Fabiola is another unsang personality waving the Ugandan flag high. After representing earlier this year in Miss Uganda, Afrimma Awards in Amerca, she is today representing Uganda at another prestigious event in Accra, Ghana at the All Africa Music Awards 2018.

Fabiola who landed on Thursday and has been anxious on the night of today. “Afrima 2018, your Red Carpet Host is in town baby. Get your outfits ready for the biggest Music Award show on the continent. It’s going to be lots of fun.” she posted.

Other Ugandans Bebe Cool, Bobi Wine and Irene Namatovu are also in Ghana to grace the same event.

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By Staff Writer

The 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held in Accra, Ghana on November, 24, 2018 had in attendance music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent, the annual music event seeks to celebrate and reward  African talents who have done exceedingly well in the year.

With a total of 36 categories, the 5th AFRIMA winners are culled from the Regional and Continental categories. In addition, special recognition awards fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA is awarded to individuals who have impacted positively to the world using their craft. The 5th AFRIMA Legendary awards was given to the internationally recognized South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. The music legend, who is “dubbed Princess of Africa” has a career span of over 30 years with several hit albums, has performed for notable personalities within and outside the country.

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state, most importantly the role Lagos state played as official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 – 2017.

In what turned out to be an emotional moment for the audience, a special recognition awards was given to one of Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osadebe group, an Atropop band created in 1969. The veteran who was helped to the stage in a wheelchair had been suffering from a mild stroke, but was overwhelmed by such great honour.

See winners below;

REGIONAL CATEGORY

Best Female Artiste in Central Africa

-Daphne / Cameroon / Jusqu’à La Gare

Best Male Artiste in Central Africa

-Fally Ipupa / DRC / Mannequin Ft Keback & Naz

Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa

-Betty G / Ethiopia / Mengedegna

Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa

-Bebe Cool / Uganda / Freedom

Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa

-Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz /Algeria / Bye Bye

Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa

-Hamza El Fadly / Morocco / Ya Mraya

Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa

-Shekhinah / South Africa / Please Mr

Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa

-Nasty C / South Africa / Jungle

Best Female Artiste in Western Africa

-Tiwa Savage / Nigeria / Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz

Best Male Artiste in Western Africa

-Davido / Nigeria / Fia

5TH AFRIMA WINNERS CONTINENTAL CATEGORY

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

-Betty G / Ethiopia / Wegegta

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

-Davido / Nigeria / FIA

BEST AFRICAN VIDEO

-Sesan / Gringo (Shatta Wale) / Nigeria

BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA

-Hazel Mak / Malawi / Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin

BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION

-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Ghana-Nigeria / Akwaaba

-Kidi / Ghana / Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido

BEST AFRICAN DJ

-Afrotronix / Chad / OyO

-Master KG / South Africa / Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza

BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND

– Toofan / Togo / Money

-M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE / Ghana / ME NE WOA

BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST

-Falz / Nigeria / La Fête

– Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh / Egypt / Ekaa Maksour

-Irene Namatovu / Uganda / Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

-Sandra Nankoma / Uganda / Kaddugala

BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

-Sarkodie / Ghana / Glory Ft. Yung

MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA

-Kuami Eugene / Ghana / Confusion

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

-Fresh VDM / Togo / Fia

REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

-Betty G / Ethiopia / Ere Manew

SONG OF THE YEAR

-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Akwaaba / Ghana

SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR

-Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II / South Africa / Different Ft. Mariechan

AFRICAN FANS’ FAVOURITE

-Nedy Music / Tanzania / One and Only Ft. Ruby

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Revelers having a good time at a recent party.

By Our Reporter

December is upon us and we are spoilt for choice on which parties to attend. While we thought we had seen it all, the latest info coming to our desks is that someone is planning a must attend pop-up club dubbed “You Are Not On The Guest List,” and it will happen at the Kampala Serena Hotel on December 20.

A pop-up club is basically a night-club set up just for a particular event and this time the Kampala Serena Hotel is going to be turned into a Las Vegas nightclub, just for one night.

Organisers of the event have promised to bring Vegas to Kampala and deliver an exciting feel of the bright lit boulevards in Las Vegas in addition to casino games, entertainment and the whole extravaganza that makes what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas.

We still don’t know who the organizer is, but with Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve confirmed as a sponsor and Fenon Events tasked to turn Serena’s Victoria Ballroom into a nightclub for one night only, it surely is not one to miss.

The event is strictly for reservations and tickets are already being sold online at quicket.co.ug. If you go with the Ugandan attitude of paying at the door instead of reserving your ticket early, we are sure the bouncers will tell you, “You’re not on the guest list.

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The evening of November 24th 2018 will forever remain imprinted on the memories of most Ugandans especially the survivors, relatives, family members and friends of all revelers who had gone for a boat cruise / partying.

During the course of the cruise, the boat allegedly got mechanical issues and took in gallons of water forcing it to capsize.

Its alleged that of the over 120 revelers onboard, only 29 made it to safety and the rest were found floating both the dead and some alive.

Bryan White cut short his busy schedule and went to Mutima beach to join the men in Uniform (Uganda People’s Defense Forces and Uganda Police Force) in their efforts to recover the bodies of our fallen brethren.

He offered both financial and moral support and also helped mobilize local divers and fishermen to further navigate the waters of Lake Victoria to that cause.

The initiative is ongoing and we hope and pray that the bodies are recovered soon.

Our prayers go out to the bereaved and May the Souls of the departed Rest In Peace

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DStv Eutelsat Star awards 2018 national winners pose with the 2018 Judging panel.

MultiChoice Uganda unveiled winners of the 2018 DStv Eutelsat Star Awards competition at an award ceremony held at their head offices in Kololo on Friday.

The eighth edition of the Science and Technology based competition saw Kizza George William from St Mary’s College Kisubi emerge winner of the essay category while Saviour Mpipkwe from Uganda Martyr’s Namugongo was declared runner up in the same category. Samuel Muwanguzi from Kings College Budo dominated the poster category as overall winner while Charlene Nuwamanya from Greenhill academy emerged as runner up for the poster category.

The DStv Eutelsat Star Awards are a product of a partnership between Eutelsat and MultiChoice Africa which aims to stimulate interest in science and technology and to inspire innovative thinking among secondary and high school students across the continent in 42 countries.

This year, students across the continent participated both in writing an essay or designing a poster to depict the areas in which they believe the full potential of satellite technology hasn’t been embraced or tapped that can help improve the lives of Africans and portray the different roles and functions that satellites would play in Africa if adopted in the future.

Making her remarks during the ceremony, MultiChoice Uganda PR & Communications Manager Tina Wamala said, “MultiChoice understands that this young generation is the future. With the fast growing trend of satellite technology, it’s only vital to develop their creative minds in preparation for a better tomorrow. Technology and science play a vital part that is why we invest in this competition. Our partnership with Eutelsat is passionately based
on our common belief that the two fields are great contributors to digitizing Africa.”

Over 26 schools participated across the regions in Uganda and a total number of 180 entries, vetted by a carefully selected panel of judges to determine the winning applicants.

The winning essay and poster will enter into the overall Africa awards and represent Uganda at the continental competition where the best essay on the continent will win a trip to Eutelsat offices in Paris, France and onward to witness a rocket launch. The continental poster winner will jet off to South Africa to visit the space agency at Hartbeesthoek.

“Uganda is no alien to the concept of winning in the continental competition of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards and holds the record for most continental winners for this competition. Earlier this year, MultiChoice hosted the 2017 awards whose overall essay winner was a Ugandan student. In 2015 we produced the runner up poster winner, best overall poster winner in 2014, runner up overall poster in 2013, the best overall essay and runner up overall poster in 2012 and best overall essay in 2011,” Wamala added.

The panel of judges this time around included; Mrs. Fiona Kamikazi a Telecom Compliance Engineer at Uganda Communications Commission, Mr. Philip Asavio Nampundu from Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Mr. James Amatre, an English Teacher at Nabisunsa Girls school also representing the Ministry of Education, Mr. Michael Niyitegeka the Country Manager ICDL Africa-Uganda and Mr. Mark Kayigwa as a representative from Multichoice Uganda.

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By Nila Faisal

Bebe Cool walked away with the Best Male East Africa award at the just concluded All Africa Music Awards 2018.
The Gagamel boss managed to beat other contenders like Tanzanian singer Diamond Platinumz who had been pitted against him to bring the award home.

Bebe Cool’s AFRIMA nomination has been nothing short of drama. A section of Ugandans have been rallying fans to instead vote for their “in-law” Diamond Platinumz instead of the Gagamel boss due to his political affiliation. Some like music promoter Suudiman even went as far as congratulating Diamond for winning the award before the actual awards ceremony, saying Bebe Cool was Hipipo awards material and not good enough for an AFRIMA award.
Now Bebe Cool has spoken up following his big win and thanked his group of supporters he dubbed the “silent-majority” for believing in him and casting their votes in his honor.

“Silent but effective (the Silent Majority). There is a very thin line between hate and fear. Hate describes a feeling of intense dislike for something/someone AND fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by a threat of danger, pain or harm. The process of achieving success is usually understood only by the successful and is always misunderstood by the unsuccessful. Most people misinterpret this process as arrogance, disrespect and/or pride. This process is comprised of hard work, honesty, belief and loyalty, which virtues must be cherished by those who want success.

Tonight is exemporary but at the same time we should not forget that wherever there is good, bad also exists and wherever there is bad, good always prevails. I would like to thank all my fans in GAGAMEL phamily, Uganda, Africa and the whole world for loving and believing in Bebe Cool and for taking your time to vote for me. Special thanks to these GAGAMEL members Kabaka Izz, Twine Crescent, Umar Kigozi, Amos Kewell and all those that have had a direct hand in making this happen. I am humbled.

On a sad note, my heart and prayers are with the families of those who have lost their beloved ones in the unfortunate accident on L.Victoria. We are with you in pain and sorry. May their souls rest in erternal peace. I dedicate this award to the two sides bad and good, those who love me and those who hate me, the Silent Majority and the loud minority, the believers and non believers.

In GAGAMEL, failure is not an option. If you know you know- but then again, I AM BEBE COOL. 
#TONDEKA_EKIWATULE_MUTIMA_ZABU 26th December 2018.” Bebe Cool wrote.

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By Nila Faisal

Singer Irene Namubiru has broken her silence on the tragic boat that capsized on Lake Victoria on Saturday leading to the death of over 32 people. The “Nkwagalanyo” hitmaker was among the over 100 people who boarded the boat for a boat cruise party from KK Beach Ggaba to Mutima Beach in Mukono District.

Speaking about the accident for the first time, Irene who is currently receiving medical treatment has conveyed her gratitude to God for saving her life, saying HE was trying to make her understand something.

“I would like to thank all of you who have reached out to me, Thank you for the Thoughts, Concern, Care  and Beautiful messages! By GOD’S GRACE I am  still Alive ,Safe, and getting medical attention but still so traumatised. My deepest thoughts to our comrades who didn’t make it and condolences to the bereaved families.  What can I say? The DEVIL and his ACCOMPLICES are not winning. GOD IS JUST NOT DONE WITH ME YET, but he is for sure  trying to make me understand something.”

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By Nila Faisal

Singer Juliana Kanyomozi’s friend and stylist Ndoori Brian commonly known as The Last King was among the people that died in the Saturday Lake Victoria boat tragedy.
The boat that was carrying over 100 people capsized in the lake as it was moving from KK Ggaba beach to Mutima Beach in Wakiso District.
The “Woman” hitmaker has taken to social media to post an emotional tribute to The Last King and recount her last moments with the deceased.
According to the post, the last time they spoke, Brian wanted to take her out and buy her a drink but she was forced to decline the offer because she had a wedding to perform at that day.

“@thatlastking my bestie, I’ve been trying not to believe the news. I’ve been hoping you’ll txt me at some point and tell me yo alright. But I can’t run away from the truth no more. Last time we spoke not too long ago you wanted to buy me a drink, I had to perform at a wedding and I said I can’t make it, but I told you to “have one on me”… I wish I’d come and atleast hang out one last time. Thank you for making me look and feel fabulous with every outfit you hand picked for me, but most of all thank you for being my friend. I’m gonna miss you terribly Chucky. As you chill out in heaven, please have one on me. Till we meet again. I love you. RIP”. Juliana posted on Facebook.
Meanwhile the search for bodies continues on Lake Victoria as more than 60 people who boarded the fateful boat remain unaccounted for.
Mechanical failure of the boat and negligence of its owners who also perished, have been blamed for the unfortunate incident.

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By Nila Faisal

Singer Desire Luzinda’s baby daddy has emerged as one of the survivors of the Saturday night boat tragedy on Lake Victoria.
On the tragic day, the singer had called on fellow singer Irene Namubiru who was pictured with her daughter Michelle’s dad shortly before the boat capsized, to check if he was alive.

Desire Luzinda has taken to social media to inform her followers that her only child’s father is alive and well.

“Baby daddy survived. Thanks to all who called to check on us and all who cared to text and prayed with us.” Desire posted on Instagram.

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