By Staff Writer
Desire Luzinda was among the smartest celebrities at the recent concluded Uganda Entertainment Awards. The singer turned up in a gorgeous red dressed that left everyone at the red carpet mesmerized. Here are the 5 amazing shots of her during that night
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By Staff Writer
With many turning up for the event in unique dress codes, this gentleman has turned out the talk. Last Friday at Serena hotel while attending the Uganda Entertainment Awards red carpet, the yet to be identified gentleman turned in his own unique attire and has turned the talk of the event. He still leads the worst dressed polls.
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By BigEyeUg Team
Days ago reports were making rounds that Sheila Gashumba was too close to South African based Ugandan tycoon, Katsha De Bank.
The two were seen together in different hangouts, at the Life Of Bebe Cool concert and others. But it turns out they were not up to anything sinister, but business as the young TV presenter has managed to convince Katsha to get his wife to buy her commodities.
Today, Sheila revealed that she has added a new client to her ever growing list of beauty product clients. She told us that Katsha’s wife, Shakira is now one of her clients.
“Guess who is rocking GashGlam Hair and Sunglasses in Southafrica!! The beautiful Shakira DeBank. All our GashGlam Products are shipped worldwide,” she said.
Well, congratulations Sheila on getting another client.
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By BigEyeUG Team
Musician Eddy Kenzo has revealed that he derived inspiration for a BET win from Radio and Weasel his fellow stars.
Speaking after winning an award at the Uganda Entertainment Awards, Kenzo said that his eyes were opened to take over the international stage when the dynamic duo were nominated in the awards back in 2013.
Although they didn’t win, Kenzo knew that he had to get a nomination and he had to win to make sure that he makes them proud. He said;
“I was inspired by Radio and Weasel after they were nominated in the BET Awards back in 2013, it opened up my eyes, I knew I can also make it if I work hard and keep on doing good music.” We will keep you posted.
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By Robert Kayindi James
The 2012 London Olympic gold medalist and 2013 World champion, Stephen Kiprotich has today failed to defend his crown after finishing 14th at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro.
Solomon Mutai was Uganda’s best performer on the day having finished 8th in the men’s 42km marathon that has been won by Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge.
Kipchoge emerged winner to scoop the Gold medal with a time record of 2:08:44 while Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lelisa came second with a record time of 2:09:54 to win Silver and before USA’s Galen Rupp at 2:10:05.
Despite finishing 8th, Mutai set a season best time record of 2:11:49 whereas his counterpart Kiprotich managed 2:13:32 on the day.
Jackson Kiprop was the other Ugandan participant but finished 80th in 2:22:09
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FACO, a local company dealing in body enhancement products, threw a mega Birthday bash for singer Desire Luzinda over the weekend.
The ‘Ekitone’ singer who turned 32 on Monday(15th August) last week, celebrated with fans and close friends. She had previously invited her fans through social media, posting: “I wanna invite 20 fans for my exclusive WHITE and GOLD birthday party.”
The white and gold themed company was held at Riders Lounge on Saturday.
Here are some photos from the party.
Staff Writer
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By Robert Kayindi James
The new Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) resumed on Friday 19th August at the different stadia across the country with eight fixtures played. Two wins and six draws were recorded on the day, five of the draws being goalless which further manifested the low scoring rates for the local league clubs. Eight goals were scored, seven of which were netted by debutants.
Defending champions KCCA FC kicked off their title defence on a high note with a 2-1 victory over Jinja based side JMC Hippos at the Phillip Omondi Stadium. 2016 MVP (Most Valuable Player) opened the scoring for the reigning champions inside 20 minutes of the game off Paul Mucureezi’s attempt that failed to beat the JMC custodian. The Kasasiro Boys held onto the lead until halftime. In the second half, Viane Ssekajjugo, a summer recruit from The Saints levelled matters for the visitors at the one hour mark before Geoffrey Sserunkuma restored the host’s lead just after five minutes.
At Muteesa II Memorial Stadium, Express FC came out on top of the Wankulukuku derby against Kajjansi based side Lweza FC. KCCA reject Herman Wasswa netted twice to win it for the Red Eagles while Karim Ndugwa, who joined from SC Villa scored for the Kajjansi Boys.
At the heart of Kampala, two time league champions Vipers Sports Club shared the spoils with Kawempe based side, Bright Stars. Fred Segujja, a signing from Sadolin Paints gave Bright Stars the lead while midfielder Ibrahim Kayiwa was on target for the hosts. Kayiwa joined the 2016 Uganda Cup champions from Express FC in July.
Elsewhere, the tie between Police and SC Villa ended in a goalless draw while the story wasn’t any different when Soana travelled to GreenLight Stadium in Aura to play league debutants Onduparaka. The result was the same when URA visited Kirinya in Jinja as well as in the tie between Bul and Proline, The Saints and Sadolin.
Like the case was last season, Joseph Benson Ochaya once again scored the first goal of the season against JMC Hippos. Last season he scored it against Sadolin Paints. According to online sources, Herman Wasswa scored the fourth time on his debut. He it did for Masaka LC, KCCA FC, Sofapaka and now Express FC and only failed to do the same in 2012 at SC Villa. It was also being the third time the striker scored on the opening day of the season having done it in 2012/2013 for Villa against Bul FC, for KCCA against Police in 2013/2014 and for Express in 2016/2017 against Lweza.
The league continues on Tuesday 23rd August with all the 16 teams expected to be in action.
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By Robert Kayindi James
There was a chaotic moment on the touchline during the Wankulukuku derby between Express FC and Lweza FC on Friday at Muteesa II Memorial Stadium as Alex Gitta and his coaching counterpart Wasswa Bbosa disagreed on tactics.
Gitta, whose CAF A class licence papers put him in the position of head coach, above Wasswa Bbosa almost cost the Red Eagles maximum points on the opening day of the Azam Uganda Premier league as the two gave out different instructions to the players. The two clashed as fans watched their team beat Lweza by 2-1 courtesy of Herman Wasswa’s brace that toppled Karim Ndugwa’s earlier to Ibrahim Kirya’s side.
“I’m happy Express managed to win its first opening game in many years but I’m frustrated my boys didn’t play according to the script because they didn’t fully follow my instructions,” Gitta quoted by local newspaper the Daily Monitor.
Apparently, Gitta had relegated Bbosa to the U-17 side midweek and elevated Douglas Bamweyana as his new deputy.
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By Derrick Luyombya
Miss Tourism Eastern beauty queen was crowned on Saturday evening at Mbale Resort hotel amid a lot of disorganization.
To begin with, the competing girls did not go through a boot camp like the other regional pageants. The girls were also not tested in their catwalk and special skills as the winner was crowned basing only on questions asked. This left many disappointed.
The event ended late in the night as the eastern region crowned it’s ambassadors for the Miss Tourism nationals. And to represent the region at the nationals is Namutosi Rose Helena, 22, from Mbale District who was crowned Miss Tourism Eastern. They will also be represented by Shanirah Chemutai, 22, from Kapchorwa District who was 1st Runner-up and Tekitendwa Sheila, 22 from Budaka district who was 2nd Runner-Up.
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MTN Uganda has boosted the 2016 Masaza Cup with fifty million shillings. MTN is the exclusive telecom sponsor for the Masaza Cup 2016.
The Masaza Cup is an annual football tournament that brings together all the 18 counties of Buganda Kingdom and the purpose is not only to promote sports in Buganda but to also encourage unity amongst all people living in the region.
“At MTN we are very keen at promoting activities that develop local talent and products that resonate with the needs of our customers. The Masaza cup gives us that opportunity to re-affirm this,” said the MTN Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Mapula Bodibe
MTN recently launched MoKash, the Mobile Money Micro Savings & Loans product, and Ms. Mapula commented that, “We’re using occasions like the Masaza Cup to educate customers on how to register for these services and get the best value from the MTN brand”.
MTN’s CEO Wim Vanhelleputte (Center) pose for a photo with MTN’s General Manager Mobile Money and Financial Service Phrase Donald Lubega (Left) and an official from Buganda Kingdom after receiving the Certificate of appreciation.
Other services and products that are of interest and are being promoted in customer engagements during the tournament include MTN Paka Paka that allows customers to make up to 30 minutes of MTN to MTN calls the whole day for only 1,000/-, affordable Internet enabled phones for as low as 39,000/-, affordable data bundles as well as the Juzza Internet promotion where customers get 100% bonus data bundles of any bundles above 100MBs that they buy.
During the tournament, MTN customers who participate in promotional activities stand a chance to win prizes like branded t-Shirts and caps.
This sponsorship is also manifestation of MTN Uganda’s continued association with Buganda Kingdom to contribute towards the wellbeing of the kingdom’s people and its residents.
On his part, the Minister of Youth, Sports & Recreation – Buganda Kingdom, Mr. Henry Sekabembe Kiberu, commended MTN for the good gesture that will go a long way in strengthening the tournament and the kingdom’s effort to develop local talent and the community in general.
The 2016 edition of the Masaza Cup started in June and will go on until October. The county or Saza of Singo, are the defending champions from 2015 but its Ggomba and Buddu that have reached the finals and will tussling it out for the 2016 honours on Saturday 20 th August 2016 at Namboole stadium. The final will then be followed by the Luwangula (Winners) mini tournament that brings together quarter finalists from 2015 and 2016 for more football.
The Kingdom of Buganda consists of 18 counties (also known as Masaza). They include; Ssingo, Bulemeezi, Buruuli, Buweekula, Kyaddondo, Bugerere, Busujju, Mawogola, Ggomba, Butambala, Busiro, Kabula, Kyaggwe, Kkooki, Buddu, Ssese, Mawokota, and Buvuma.
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By Derrick Luyombya
Spice Diana’s dancer gave revelers more than they paid for during the singer’s show at Nkumba University over the weekend.
During her performance, the Onsanula hitmaker’s dancer inadvertently displayed her goodies as she showcased her acrobatic dance moves. This excited students even the more.
Our camera captured the moment!
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Mbarara people were on Saturday treated to a mega Tubbaale party hosted by Uganda Breweries. The party that was held at Agip Motel is part of the Tubbaale campaign; Uganda’s biggest ever under the crown consumer promotion which features three of UBL’s renowned beer brands; Bell Lager, Tusker Malt Lager and Guinness. The event saw many UBL customers walk away with motor cycles, flat screen TVs, airtime, among other many giveaways.
Bell Brand Manager, Maureen Rurabigwa poses with one of the winners.
The Mbarara party was the first of four regional tours aimed at ‘bringing responsible fun’ closer to the people. The event started with a colorful procession around town where revelers were given free UBL goodies. As the evening chipped in, the action turned to Agip Motel where the stage was clearly set for a hallmark of quality entertainment, yet to be seen in Mbarara in many a year.
Radio and Weasel thrill revelers at the Tubbaale party
Hundreds of people turned up for the show which was headlined by Radio, Weasel and Mun G. At around 10 pm, the goodlyf duo leaped on stage and struck it off with their big hit Juicy. They were later joined by Mun G who sent the crowd on fire with his latest song sala Puleesa. For many hours, revelers went extra and danced there feet off with beer bottles at hand and received many Tubbaale goodies that he threw into the audience. The night’s performances were dazzling and the sound was bearable.
According to Maureen Rutabingwa the Bell Brand Manager, the party was meant to celebrate the Mbarara customers and reward them for their support for the past 70 years.
“To win the prizes is pretty simple; when you buy a Bell, Tusker Malt Lager or Guinness, check under the crown for the code. SMS the code to 6050 and you stand a chance to win fantastic and life changing prizes,” she noted.
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Watch Uganda Crane’s Andy Mwesigwa use a hoover board for the first time in video below.
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By BigEyeUg Team
Last season on Coke Studio Africa, Nigeria’s Flavour had such a good time with Uganda’s Juliana Kanyomozi. This year however, Juliana is not on the show after she went off the radar to prepare to welcome a new life into this world.
As Flavour returned, our sources in Kenya told us that he looked out of place as his best collabo-mate, Juliana was missing in the picture.
He has however been teamed up with someone else to make more good music. We hope they will pull off as much chemistry, energy and good music as was the case last season when he was coupled with Juliana.
We will keep you posted.
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Fille and Nutty Neithan have teamed up in a new single dubbed “What did you do”. Listen to it below.
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By Robert Kayindi James
League debutants Onduparaka FC seek their first victory as they travel to the Champion Stadium today to take on home side Bright Stars as the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL) match day two takes course.
The Arua based Caterpillars had a promising start to the league after holding Soana FC to a goalless draw at GreenLight Stadium last week on Friday.
Fred Kajoba’s Bright Stars on the other hand also managed to hold Abdullah Mubiru’s Vipers SC to a one-all draw at Nakivubo Stadium.
Elsewhere, league defending champions KCCA FC are plotting to raid Lweza FC in a trip to Muteesa II Memorial stadium in Wankulukuku. The Kasasiro Boys had a great start to their title defence with a 2-1 victory over JMC Hipppos while the Kajjansi Boys lost their opening game 1-2 against the Red Eagles.
Once again, coach Mike Ray Mutebi will place his trust in veteran striker Geoffrey Sserunkuuma to hunt for goals against his former side. Enterprising midfielder Muzamiru Mutyaba is also back from injury and will be available for selection for the KCCA side.
Ibrahim Kirya on the other hand will be eager to avoid a second straight loss.
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By Robert Kayindi James
After managing only a goalless draw away against Police FC on the opening day, 16-time league record champions SC Villa travel to Kyabazinga Stadium in Jinja to take on Sadolin Paints FC on match day two of the Azam Uganda Premier League (AUPL).
The Jogoos visit the Painters who picked just a point on their trip to Bimbo Military Stadium on the opening day in another goalless draw of the day.
Meanwhile, Vipers SC remain home at heart of Kampala at Nakivubo Stadium to welcome Police FC. The Kitende based side who currently host their home games from the city center were held to a 1-1 draw by Bright Star.
In some of the other fixtures of the day, newly promoted side Proline FC host Express FC at the Phillip Omondi stadium, Lugogo while league debutants Kirinya Jinja SS make a to trip to Kakindu Stadium to take on JMC Hipppos in an Eastern derby.
2016/17 Azam Uganda Premier League: Match day 2 fixtures – Tuesday, 23rd August
Bright stars vs Onduparaka – Champions stadium, Mwererwe 4pm live on Azam TV
JMC Hippos vs Kirinya Jinja SS -Kakindu stadium -4:30pm
Lweza vs KCCA -Muteesa II stadium -4:30pm
Proline vs Express – Phillip Omondi stadium 4:30pm
Sadolin Paints vs. SC Villa -Kyabazinga stadium -4:30pm
Vipers vs. Police -Nakivubo stadium -4:30pm
Soana vs. The Saints – Kavumba Recreation centre – 4:30pm
URA vs. BUL -Mehta stadium, Lugazi – 4:30pm
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Airtel Uganda yesterday recharged Lira town as they rewarded their fourth car winner in their “Re-charge and Mujje Tulumbe” campaign. Rita Nabuzaale, the lucky winner, is a mother of one and business woman in Lira.
She won a brand new Toyota Premio; one of the eight cars being given away by Airtel Uganda in an effort to rally more support for the Uganda Cranes AFCON qualifier game.
The match will take place on the 4th of September at the Nambole stadium where the team will be playing against Comoros in a bid to qualify for the 2017 AFCON tournament.
Rita who is only 23 years old was extremely overwhelmed as she thanked Airtel Uganda. “I am thankful for Airtel Uganda who have come all the way to Lira town to hand me my car. I encourage all Airtel customers to recharge their airtime; they too can have their lives changed like mine was.”
Ritah, the 4th lucky car winner in the Mujje Tulumbe campaign shows off her car key and log book to the new Toyota Premio from Airtel Uganda.
Commenting at the car handover, Airtel Uganda’s Head of Brand & Communications, Remmie Kisakye said “This promotion is designed to thank all the Airtel Uganda subscribers who have stood with the telecom over the years by offering them a chance to win daily prizes of 100 tickets to the Uganda Cranes game. We are also giving out UGX 1,000,000 cash daily and a brand new Toyota Premio every week,” she said.
“We are calling upon everyone to keep recharging their airtime accounts to stand a chance to be part of the Uganda Cranes’ road to victory. Recharge your passion all the way to Namboole,” Kisakye concluded.
Airtel Uganda has handed over 3 brand new Toyota premios over the past weeks to winners across the country. The 1st winner Ian Bukenya is a resident of Kampala, the 2nd winner Grace Twongyeirwe is from Mbarara district, and last week’s winner Amiri Sunday Kawooya hails from Kayunga district.
“Recharge and MujjeTulumbe” commenced in July and is running for 53 days.
To be part of the campaign, Airtel subscribers just have to keep recharging their airtime accounts and stand a big chance to go watch Uganda Cranes make history against Comoros in the AFCON qualifier on 4 th September 2016 at Namboole Stadium.
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By BigEyeUg Team
Uganda Hip-hop awards launched recently have excited many artistes in the hip-hop circles. After rapper Keko came out praising the awards and saying that they are here to change the game, another rapper, Flex D’Paper has added his voice to the subject.
Speaking about the awards after the release of the official categories, Flex D’Paper said that he is excited that the awards are finally here. He said, “Its been along time coming, the wait is over. Many times the Ugandan hip hop genre has been undermined at different levels especially awards.”
We will keep you posted.
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By Genius Musa
Singer Bobi Wine was one of the winners at the recently concluded Uganda Entertainment Awards. The ghetto gladiator wasn’t the only happy one after bringing home an accolade for the Best All Round Entertainment Personality as his daughter baby Suubi was seen playing with it with a big smile. See photo below.
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