Singer Sheebah Karungi will entertain fans at her “Omwooyo” concert that will take place on Friday November 30 at Hotel Africana.
The singer has announced that she will be premiering her latest music video titled “Exercise” during the concert.
Sheebah has revealed that all is set for the concert and revelers should expect nothing but the best performance.
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The Uganda hip-hop fraternity woke up to sad news yesterday, the 28th of November when they got to know that Muleka Nampeera, a hip-hop artist had succumbed to cancer, a battle he has been fighting for a while.
Artists like St.Nellysade, So Severe, Her Ninjaness , Flex D’Paper ,GNL Zamba ,Big Trill and Ykee Benda are among the individuals that shared messages of condolence for the fallen artist.
Here are some of the messages
Ykee Benda
“I never got the chance to meet you…but I was listening to your flows…you are one of the finest luga flo rappers in Ug…make God strengthen your family and loved ones R.I.P.”
This news just crushed my spirit. Damn. Crushed. RIP Mulekwa RIP Rokym Abenganda Reunion in heaven right now.
This news just crushed my spirit. Damn. Crushed. RIP Mulekwa RIP Rokym Abenganda Reunion in heaven right now.
GNL Zamba
‘’Rest In Peace #Mulekwa Lugaflow will miss your talent and presence on the stage. We will keep your memory alive. You are #Legendary !!!’’
Flex D’Paper
‘’May God judge you with Mercy. Rest in Power Ug Hip Hop legend Mulekwa’’
HerNinjaness-Cynthia
‘’Wait wait wait Mulekwa passed on? Oh no…..God grant him eternal rest. A loss for the Hip-hop community really. Talented guy he was.’’
BIGTRIL
Sad news for UG Hip-hop! Rest in Paradise Mulekwa, May the almighty Lord Judge your soul with mercy.
He is known for songs like Byawongo, Abenganda clan and Abana bano, the “Who is Who” version.
R.I.P Mulekwa
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Club Pilsner is one of the brands that is well known to invest in the entertainment industry as they often put on big parties for Ugandans to refresh their beat.
After bringing Ugandans some of the best parties like Major Lazer at Sheraton Kampala hotel among other events , the beer brand is now organizing a comedy fest dubbed, ”Camp Comedy” that will bring some of the country’s best comedians together to crack the ribs of revelers on December 1st at Forever resort beach in Jinja.
Some of the comedians lined up for the event include, Dolibondo, Kenneth Mugabi, Cotilda Inapo ,Daniel Omara among other others.
“Gear up for a night of beats, booze and banter round a toasty bonfire. #RefreshYourBeat” Club announced.
Participants will part with 30k to enjoy this Club experience.
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Musician Bebe Cool has shared a sweet message for his last born ,Eman, as she turns one today. The “Wasibuka wa” singer took to social media to share a message celebrating his daughter’s life, and expressing the love he has for her in a video.
“Happy birthday baby Eman my mugalanda.
I may not be with you physically today but am with you all heartedly every day.Allow me to thank Allah for the gift of your life and may you grow to blow 100 candles. Naye Eman #wasibukawa
The father of five who is currently not in the country quickly reminds fans of his upcoming “Tondeka Ekiwatule” concert scheduled for 26th December at Kiwatule recreation centre asking them to show up and support him.
Zuena also shared a special message for Eman,
“Where does time go?Just yesterday you were in my stomach and today we are celebrating your birthday. You have surely brightened our lives my love,those tight hugs and kisses you give me before reaching for my blouse in search for your milk is just adorable. I pray Allah gives you more life to see your great great grandchildren, grant you good health & protect you from all evil.We love you mama
Happy birthday Eman Zuena 😘🎉”
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Musician Bebe Cool has shared a sweet message for his last born ,Eman, as she turns one today. The “Wasibuka wa” singer took to social media to share a message celebrating his daughter’s life, and expressing the love he has for her in a video.
“Happy birthday baby Eman my mugalanda.
I may not be with you physically today but am with you all heartedly every day.Allow me to thank Allah for the gift of your life and may you grow to blow 100 candles. Naye Eman #wasibukawa
The father of five who is currently not in the country quickly reminds fans of his upcoming “Tondeka Ekiwatule” concert scheduled for 26th December at Kiwatule recreation centre asking them to show up and support him.
Zuena also shared a special message for Eman,
“Where does time go?Just yesterday you were in my stomach and today we are celebrating your birthday. You have surely brightened our lives my love,those tight hugs and kisses you give me before reaching for my blouse in search for your milk is just adorable. I pray Allah gives you more life to see your great great grandchildren, grant you good health & protect you from all evil.We love you mama
Happy birthday Eman Zuena 😘🎉”
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UBA Uganda last week through the UBA Foundation, the arm of the bank charged with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) launched the ‘Each One Teach One’ Initiative designed to benefit youths in Africa.
The purpose of the Each One Teach One Initiative is to create opportunities where UBA staff across the continent voluntarily commit their time to their communities, teaching youths various skills such as cooking, agriculture, foreign languages, photography, fashion design, music, reading, writing and much more, to empower youths with knowledge, which in future will facilitate their financial independence and support enterprenual development.
To unveil the initiative, Friday 23rd November was declared UBA Community Service Day, group wide. In Uganda, the team launched the project at Bugema Adventist Secondary School. UBA staff donated literature books, agricultural material, planted trees and trained students on financial literacy and entrepreneurship. The ‘Each One Teach One’ initiative will be rolled out will be rolled out across the country in areas of operation.
“We believe the youth are the future of this country and the education they receive does not singlehandedly prepare them to succeed in the future. Through the UBA foundation and the ‘Each One Teach One Initiative’, we hope to give the youth a head start by equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed,” commented Johnson Agoreyo, the UBA Uganda Managing Director and CEO.
UBA Foundation through its four major areas of focus – education, environment, economic empowerment and special projects will continue to positively impact the lives of Uganda youths and communities.
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In a short video after landing at Entebbe Airport, American star GinuWine is seen applauding Ugandans for the love and support they have shown him over the years. Latest gossip information spreading out is that the Ginuwine is set to record a big project with Comedy Store Boss and city comedian, Alex Muhangi at Ntinda based Masters studios.
Master Studios have been a recording platform for many international stars like Tarrus Riley, Konshens etc. Ginuwine is in Uganda as the main act at the annual Jazz Safari which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 1st December at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
placeholder://Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, better known by his stage name Ginuwine, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Ginuwine began his career as a member of Swing Mob in the early 1990s.
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The EK Firebirds team
After six months of training, drills, and preparation, the EK Firebirds, an all-women’s rugby club comprised of Emirates Cabin Crew coming from 14 different nationalities, is ready to compete at the 2018 edition of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens invitational women’s tournament.
The EK Firebirds team members come from rugby loving nations including the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, as well as other diverse nations like Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Namibia, the Philippines and Nigeria – reflecting the multi-cultural Cabin Crew team at the airline and the global make up of Dubai. The team members have found time to practice and train during their busy travel rosters, and organise themselves to ensure that as many of them train together as possible, using the Sevens stadium, Zaabeel Park and other venues in Dubai as their training grounds.
The club started in 2012 with four Emirates Cabin Crew members taking a keen interest in playing rugby. Since then the team has grown to over 15 members, and it continues to actively recruit within the Emirates Cabin Crew community. The EK Firebirds developed from touch rugby to a fully practicing contact rugby 7’s club, and the club has participated in several tournaments. This is the first time that many of the EK Firebirds players will taking to the pitch for a rugby 7’s match at the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens. The invitational tournament is held in conjunction with the World Rugby Men’s and Women’s Sevens World Series tournaments.
Last year the club became a member of the UAE Rugby Federation and since then they have played at the Women’s Gulf Rugby Tournament. During the tournament, the team’s first squad qualified to the finals at the Women’s Gulf Rugby Cup and the second team made it to the quarter finals. The young women continue to focus on improving their skills, knowledge of the game and conditioning their capabilities even further, and most importantly supporting each other as they pursue their passion for the game of rugby. In fact, Emirates’ diverse 23,000 strong Cabin Crew community includes hundreds of vocational backgrounds and talents spanning music, sports, medicine, law, engineering, teaching, amongst others.
The 2018 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off tomorrow at The Sevens Stadium. Now in its 49th year, it is set to be the largest event on record with over 930 rugby and netball matches across three days and enhanced entertainment for everyone. During the Dubai Sevens, Emirates will be bringing the Rugby World Cup and will be displaying it at its hospitality for guests and fans.
Along with activating its world-class hospitality and branding across the tournament, Emirates Cabin Crew will be handing out the airline’s signature children’s products and taking keepsake photos of younger fans with Emirates ‘Fly with Me’ mascots.
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The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has asked the Ugandan government to hand over arrested ‘conman’ Don Nasser Isaac. This was revealed by Maggie Nnalongo, who is an alleged accomplice in the case.
While speaking to journalists in Entebbe during Nasser’s court case, Maggie says the victim, Jessica, already has sanctions against Nasser from her government in UAE.
“She offered a a lot of things to Uganda but unfortunately because of what happened she stopped,” Maggie said. “She asked the government to help her [hand over or charge Nasser] or the Government of UAE will be involved because Nasser is a resident there.”
Maggie further says that she flew in with evidence to pin Nasser on the alleged crimes. “So, I met this lady, she’s called Jessica, today and told her. I came with all the evidence.”
She says she already recorded a statement at CPS. “Because of my children I couldn’t be in Prison for something I never took part in or allow someone steal from investors who come to Uganda,” she added.
Don Nasser was arrested last week after a series of crimes were reported against him.
Staff Writer
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Renowned South African fashion designer Laduma Ngoxokolo famously known for his clothing brand MAKOSA BY LADUMA will showcase at this year’s Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs).
The Ciroc sponsored ASFAs are slated for December 7, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
The vogue Italia Scouting for Africa winner who specializes in knitwear started his fashion journey in 2003 when he joined Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth.
Ngoxokolo’s flair for knit-wear design later earned him a bursary at Cape Wools and Mohair South Africa during his Bachelor of Technology studies at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
In 2010, Ngoxokolo won the South African National Leg in the Society of Dyers and Colorists Design Competition, which earned him a trip to London where he was awarded first international prize for same competition.
He will be showcasing along-side some of the biggest names in fashion in Uganda and around Africa. These will include Nigeria’s Mai Atafo, South Africa’s David Tlale, plus Ugandans Alecool Clothing Kkoolo and Anita Beryl among others.
Tickets are on sale for Shs100,000, Shs500,000 for VIP and Shs5M for VIP tables.
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State Minister for Housing Chris Baryomunsi officially opening the Homes and Property expo.
By Our Reporter
The Homes and Property expo is on. The expo which is being hosted at the Garden City top parking space kicked off on Thursday with different players in the real estate and construction business taking up the stalls to display their goods and services.
The expo which returns for the 8th edition was officially opened by the State Minister for Housing Chris Baryomunsi who was left impressed with the products on exhibition following a brief inspection ceremony.
“I have been impressed with what is being exhibited at this expo. I have seen a lot of excellent and high quality stuff,” he noted. “Ugandans no longer have to travel abroad to get quality materials because we have it all here.”
He also lauded the expo organizers for the excellent initiative, and pledged government support to the real estate actors saying they will continue to provide a conducive environment to enable profitable and thriving businesses.
Edwin Musiime leads Hon. Chris Baryomunsi and his entourage during the inspection ceremony at Homes and Property expo.
Organised by Edwin Musiime, the expo is aimed at influencing and changing home lifestyles by giving home owners access to innovative solutions in real estate.
The expo has attracted over 50 exhibitors who include Home furnishers, Office furnishers, Real Estate dealers, Construction engineers, Construction companies, Security companies, Investment advisers and Mortgaging financing institutions among others.
The 3-day expo which will run until this Saturday, December 1st is sponsored by Roofings, Backyard Gardeners and Nina Interiors among others.
The expo is free entry.
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By Jonah Kirabo
Manzi Outreach, a youth led not for profit charity organisation is set to empower the girl child at African Delighters Orphanage in Luzira.
Under the theme “Educate Girls”, the event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 1st, December 2018 between 10:00AM and 6:00PM
Speaking to this website, Mathias Nsimbe, the founder and executive director of Manzi Outreach noted that each year, they choose a group of vulnerable individuals who are in dire need, fundraise and reach out.
” This year, we chose this orphanage that houses girls that are affected and / or infected by HIV/AIDS. Their conditions at the home needed urgent attention.” – Mathias said in a statement.
Earlier this year, the team at Manzi Outreach also had a menstrual hygiene campaign where they sensitised girls in slum areas but this stands as their main annual outreach.
Manzi Outreach will empower the girls at this Orphanage through sensitisation on how girls can make reusable pads and how they can improve on personal hygiene and sanitation all together. They will also provide scholastic materials, uniforms, sports equipments besides refurbishing their dormitories to ensure that they create a conducive learning environment for the girls living with HIV/ AIDS.
The event is also open to the public and anyone who may need to offer a word of encouragement or any donations to the Orphanage can call or WhatsApp Mathias on 0702453621.
1st December will also mark the 30th anniversary of the World AIDS Day celebrations.
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By Nila Faisal
Fik Fameica is back in Masaka tycoon Lwasa’s good graces.
This is after the rapper and his manager reached settlement with the tycoon following the rapper’s no show at an event Lwasa had organized at his Masaka based Clucb Tavern Kick despite full payment.
Lwasa had threatened to sue the “Tonsukuma” rapper over the incident but all is well now.
The trio reached a resolution earlier this week at Masaka Police Station in which they agreed that Fik Fameica will perform at another event he will be holding on December 28, at Club Tavern as compensation.
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By Consolate Namyalo
This year, Kenyan popular band hit the road on a mission to share their music with different parts of the world in a tour dubbed ,”Melanin Tour” which saw them perform for various audiences all over Africa and places as far as Europe.
The boys surely had a massive turn-up at all their concerts and they pretty much went well besides the small hitch they had in Rwanda, where they were stopped from performing on stage for arriving late at the venue.
After all the successful performances,the boys are now ready to share their awesome music with their Ugandan fans at Lugogo Cricket oval on the 21st of December.
Details on this particular event are not yet fully out there, but we shall update you as more information is unveiled.
Patoranking is also rumored to join the Kenyan band in Uganda and perform too.
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By Nila Faisal
Eddy Kenzo is taking to his art music to mourn the Lake Victoria boat tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 32 people.
The BET award winner has put the blame on government changing the name of the lake from Nalubaale to Victoria. According to Kenzo the universe is unhappy about the decision and it’s why the lake has been claiming people’s lives.
Kenzo has announced that he has hit the studios with Kaddu of Kikka Troupe and together, they are cooking up a song to express their feelings over the MV Templar boat that capsized last Saturday with about 120 people on board.
“Today I met kaddu of kika troupe, we are wondering why it is called lake Victoria!!!!! Not Nalubaale…. the universe is mad we have ignored it’s true identity for along time.. it’s taking our people. And we are doing something in studio right now to clean up the mess. Bakuyita Nalubaale si Victoria, sonyiwa maama”. Kenzo posted online.
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Singer Lil Pazzo Lunabe has outed a new singer that may create controversy. The singer in his latest release has listed a number of female artistes he wants to find lovers and stop one night stands.
The listed female singers include but are not limited to Spice Diana, Evelyn Lagu, Desire Luzinda, Sheebah, Lydia Jazmine, Betty Mpoloma and others.
The singer is already enjoying air play. Watch him
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Legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba is coming to Uganda, we have learnt. News coming in from Cents Events (famed for organizing the Uganda Entertainment Awards) has it that they are bringing the energetic dancer to Kampala soon.
When we called the C.E.O Vincent Nsubuga to confirm the rumor, he said that the company will indeed, be hosting the Congolese musical artiste.
“We want to give Ugandans a retro-fused-with-contemporary experience. Growing up, many of us danced to Awilo Longomba’s music. And it will be like reminiscing the memories. He however also has a number of new hit songs,” relayed Nsubuga.
The rumor started when Vincent Nsubuga was seen frequenting the booking offices at the Kampala Serena Hotel, presumably to seal a date in 2019. Asked the exact date when the event will take place, Vincent was hesitant on disclosing many details, citing that it wouldn’t be a good idea for sponsors and stake holders at the moment.
“I can’t say the exact date. But it will be in April 2019,” relayed Vincent.
Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995, he finally quit drumming for singing and released his first album Moto Pamba with help from Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo, Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana, Syran Mbenza and Rigo Star.
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By Consolate Namyalo
American R&B star Ginuwine (real name Elgin Baylor Lumpkin) has made his name by charming soul music lovers at concerts all over the world over the last two decades.
And he has promised he will not leave Ugandan R&B devotees the same after his Johnnie Walker Soul Safari concert which happens tomorrow, Saturday December 1, at the Speke Resort Munyonyo Lakeside.
“Am so happy to be here and I promise to give the best tomorrow,” the animated star declared at a press conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo, visibly in good spirits as he tackled journalists’ questions.
“I am delighted to be performing here for the first time and we are gonna take Uganda on an amazing R&B and soul journey tomorrow. Tell your family and friends about it and tell them not to dare miss it,” said Ginuwine. The Washington-born R&B legend warmed his way into the hearts of Ugandan R&B and soul lovers thanks to songs like Same Ol’ G, Differences, Pony and, In Those Jeans, among others.
The 48-year-old whose silky voice and captivating dancing moves captured the imagination of Ugandan youth in the late 90s and early 2000s will be preceded on stage by some of Uganda’s most gifted local soul/R&B artistes, including Kenneth Mugabi, Naava Grey, Aziz Azion and Tonya Ayendah.
Ginuwine in Kampala
“Ginuwine inspired a whole generation of R&B music lovers in Uganda and we are excited to bring him to his Ugandan fans in the flesh. As Johnnie Walker we have said over and over that only the best will do and there is no question that Ginuwine is R&B/soul royalty,” said Roger Agamba, International Premium Spirits Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries Limited.
Gates will be open as early as 2pm with an activity-filled lineup to keep revelers entertained at the show that is expected to run late into the evening.
Tickets have been on sale since late October and will also be available at the gate for Shs150,000. Fans can still purchase their tickets at Shell Lugogo Bypass, Shell Bugolobi, Shell Kira Road (Bukoto), House of Walker, Sheraton Hotel, Definition Acacia Mall and online via Quicket.co.ug. The concert’s co-sponsors Stanbic Bank have also rolled out a big offer of buying a ticket for only Shs120,000 and getting one free if Visa or Mastercard (from any bank) is used.
“This is like purchasing two tickets for a price of one—for the biggest concert of the year,” said the Jazz Safari founder Tshaka Mayanja. This event, previously the Johnnie Walker Jazz and Soul Safari, took on a new form this year and will feature two separate concerts going forward.
The jazzy version, the Johnnie Walker Jazz Safari, was held in June this year, headlined by the Grammy Award winner Richard Bona. The R&B/soul edition known as the Johnnie Walker Soul Safari debuts on the Ugandan social calendar tomorrow Saturday, December 1.
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Uganda has the world’s youngest population with over 78 percent of its population below the age of 30. With just under eight million youth aged 15-30, the country also has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (Youthpolicy.org). Such a high and unemployed youth population presents challenges for the country, as they are susceptible to many ideas and habits. Many a time, these youths end up in rehabilitation centers or prisons because of drug related problems and other more serious crimes such as burglary and even murder.
It is therefore imperative for the Government of Uganda to come up with projects that can sustainably occupy these youth and divert them from harmful behaviors and individuals. One such project is the Presidential Jua Kali Youth Initiative that has brought hundreds of youth together for the sole purpose of modernizing the Jua Kali industry and giving the Ugandans involved in artisan trade equipment and skills to enable them join the small-scale manufacturing sector.
A recent visit to the Nsambya Carpentry Joinery and Crafts Training Agency (NSACARJA) located in Nsambya revealed that some youth have taken heed to the government’s call and have started to focus on income generating projects such as furniture.
The agency was established in 2016 when the President of Uganda H.E. Y.K. Museveni handed carpenters already working at Nsambya 100m shillings cash and double that in machinery to ease their work and train youth from all over Nsambya in carpentry. Machinery such as surfacer, skindle molder, thick naser, turning machine, circular saw, sanding belt, mortis machine and band saw were handed over to Mr. Muleke Moses aka Sadaam – the chairperson of their association.
With the 100 million shillings, the carpenters formed a SACCO through which they could borrow money to finance their big furniture orders. Today, the SAACO has over 350 members and the association has attracted over 2000 youth who have the ability to take on larger jobs as they can afford the necessary raw materials. Additionally, hundreds of the youth have been trained in woodwork, weaving, sawing, tailoring and the quality of furniture that they are producing has greatly improved. According to Sadam, the future is very bright for these youth.
“Many of these boys came here with nothing and now they are all dressed up at the roadside selling beautiful beds they made. In future, we envisage a Furniture Village to where we will relocate. It will become our permanent home and Ugandans from across the country will come to buy all sorts of furniture,” he notes.
The benefits at Nsambya stretch far beyond the furniture sales. Within the agency, many women have found jobs as tailors sewing clothes for the sofas and others have started food businesses.
“In the beginning there were few carpenters here and our sales were low. They could not even afford lunch. These days, the workshops have hundreds of men and many of them work on large orders meaning they can afford our lunch. Our business has also grown and we have now started selling passion fruit juice,” narrates Namyaalo Christine, a food vendor.
With the government’s strategic policy expanding from just education to include skills for income generation and employability, the Presidential Jua Kali Initiative is already providing a springboard for many unemployed youth to gain the skills necessary for them to generate income and self –sustenance.
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