By Staff Writer

Dancehall singer Beenie Gunter, real name Baguma Crescent, has finally dropped his new 25-track album dubbed ‘No Fear’.  He collaborated with several stars including Eddy Kenzo, Lydia Jazmine, Big Tril and Nigeria’s Skales, among others on the album.

The album is composed mostly of Reggae, Ragga, and Dancehall vibes and is made up of songs that had been released earlier like Oli Wadala, Sekkle Down, Commando, and No Letting Go (feat. Lydia Jazmine) among others.

On the new album, he tackles different topics ranging from his life struggles, to overcoming his fears, to music journey, his dreams as well as betrayal.

According to the singer, the “No Fear” album had been in the works for almost 4 years and every song was recorded freestyle.

“This day means a lot to me,” he stated during the album release party held at Talent Africa offices on Monday evening. “I have worked on this album for about 4 years and have put my heart in it. I am excited to finally be releasing it.”

He further revealed that with his new album, he hopes to disapprove his doubters who thought he could not make it singing in patois as he “takes Uganda to the world with no fear”.

The No Fear album is available for streaming and online purchase.

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Singer Nwagi has let her frustration get to her job and is starting to show lately. The singer has over time been rumored a very sad person after all her failed relationships and also being sidelined at Swangz and emphasis put on Vinka. This would not have been our problem until the singer started booking shows, getting paid for them and not showing up.

The Swangz Avenue singer is wanted by police after a show promoter filed a case against her for taking money from him and failing to perform. Ssendagire, the Promoter reveals that Nwagi had been booked to perform alongside Da Agent and Da New Eagles singers at a show in Kyotera on 24th August 2019.

All the other artistes turned up and performed on the agreed date, very much to the pleasure of the revelers. Their remaining balance was also paid upon performing. One singer however did not show face at the event.”It got to 3am and Winnie Nwagi was nowhere to be seen. She did not perform. The revelers vandalized the P.A machines, broke and stole the chairs at the venue”Ssendagire narrated.

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By Staff Writer

The much forgotten OS Suna is in your face again courtesy of Spice Diana. The pais recently released a song together titled “Emmala” translated Enough.

The audio of the song was produced by Diggy Baur and the video was shot and directed by Simon SPK.

Watch it below:

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Mr. Liujiawei, the Managing Director Huawei Uganda.

By Our Reporter

Huawei global ICT competition has kicked off in Uganda with a road show in Makerere University. With the theme “Connection, Glory, Future”, the Huawei 2019-2020 Global ICT competition aims to provide a platform for global ICT talents to showcase their ability, compete and communicate, encouraging ICT-related study and drive the growth of a robust ICT talent ecosystem.

Over 6000 students from the various Universities all over Uganda are expected to participate in the contest with various subjects including network, Cloud Computing, artificial intelligence and big data.

Mr. Liujiawei, the Managing Director of Huawei Uganda noted that ICT skills gap has increasingly become a bottleneck for embracing opportunities in the digital era, as across all industries are poised to grow with rapid advances in emerging technologies, changing the very nature of the jobs.

He emphasized that it is important to foster an open and sustainable ICT talents ecosystem that involves different stakeholders to equip youths with employable skills and increase competencies relevant in the labor market.

“We need a comprehensive approach of skills development for employment, enhanced productivity and growth. Training contents must be aligned with skills requirements in the job market. That is why we re-dedicate ourselves to working even more closely with universities across the country to better equip students with the next generation of technologies and create the platform for the Ugandan students to demonstrate they are capable of maturing into world-class experts.” Liu said.

Skills gaps across all industries are poised to grow in the Fourth Industrial Revolution globally. There will also be strong demand for ICT-related skills. According to the World Economic Forum, at least 133 million new roles generated as a result of the new division of labour between humans, machines and algorithms may emerge globally by 2022. In Uganda, the ICT skills gap is also a challenge. Report by National Information Technology Authority shows that within MDAs, ICT personnel account for only 1.9% of the total work force.

To bridge the ICT skills gap and fostering ICT talent pool needed for national social economic development, Huawei Uganda has been working with government, industrial and academic partners in upskilling engineers, providing certification courses, sponsoring aboard studies and supporting government’s initiatives in promoting innovation and ICT learning. Huawei Uganda has so far signed up six universities across Uganda in launch establishment of academies, where students can access to industrially-recognized certification courses.

This is the second executive year for the global leading ICT solutions provider to bring the global event to Uganda. First round of registration will take place from 26 th August to 30 th October at Makerere, Kyambogo, Muni, MUST, Lira, Gulu, Busitema and many other private Universities respectively.

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By Staff Writer

Known socialite as always showed up for yet another event and yet again stunning. The self styled accountant did not miss out on all the fun as she danced and had fun to all genres through the event.Most notably, Shillo took every opportunity on the microphone and interview to preach the gospel of her foundation. See some pictures of her from the event

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By Staff Writer

Comedy Store will in this year’s grand finale jet in arguably Africa’s finest singer Wizkid. Comedy Store boss Alex Muhangi may not have confirmed but leaked News have confirmed the singer has been booked for a show in December. Alex Muhangi who has dedicated an African star for his show every month has saved the best for last with WizKid. “He is giving back to his loyal fans of Comedy Store by bringing their stars closer through his show” a source from Comedy Store revealed. Previously, he has brought big international acts like Klint Da drunk and BasketMouth from Nigeria, Eric Omondi and singer Jaguar from Kenya and Diamond Platnumz.

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By Staff Writer

Another NTV Uganda news anchor has joined NBS Television.

Hatma Nalugwa Sekaaya has become the latest of many NTV employees to leave the Serena Based TV station for Kamwokya based NBS Television.

This was revealed to Next Media employees in an emailer sent out to staff unveiling the latest addition to the Amasengejje news team.

Hatma has been off air for some time. Word has been making rounds that she had entered private business where she had become a food supplier to the always hungry city residents.

She joins the likes of Raymond Mujuni, Douglas Lwanga, MC Kats, Solomon Sserwanja, Rukh-shana Namuyimbwa, Wisdom Kiyonga among others who have crossed from NTV to NBS Television.

We will keep you posted.

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By Staff Writer

Every year come August, Ugandans get that strange little tingle, a feeling grows towards september and finally it hits you, it’s Nyege Nyege and you feel no pain, only joy and hapiness from what has now become one of the most talked festivals on the planet.

Everyone has an opinion on Nyege Nyege. Those that have attended: “the best party of my life”, “life transforming experience”, “I feel recharged” and even “I met my wife at Nyege”… And those that have not attended: “Nyege Nyege is evil”, “Nyege Nyege is too wild”, “Nyege Nyege is for rastas” and the list goes on. But what if we asked the artists, the people from Njeru, the hotel owners and the minister of Tourism, they all will have positive things to say about an event that directly affects them, in a positive way.

But few people know that Nyege Nyege is actually just a part of a much greater vision for the creative industry. The founders beieve in the creative arts economy as a potentail income greater than any resources found under the ground. Before Nyege Nyege was even an idea, the founders used to work with musicians and djs and music producers, as well as filmmakers, photographers, dancers, graffiti artists and fashion designers, always aiming at building strong communities and working together to find new ways to showcase creative talents.

With the demographics and job market of Uganda in a complex bind, the founders of Nyege Nyege saw that by expanding the access to market for people in the creative sector and by giving last mile support to talented individuals, it would generate interest worldwide and create more opportunities for the artists. That brings us back to the Nyege Nyege not many people know about. The two labels they run, nyege nyege tapes and hakuna kulala have both received internationa critical acclaim, the community studios that pushes young talents to the next level, a place for bands to rehearse and a networks that now spawns the whole planet. The festival received about 500 artist applications this year, a testament to its value for the artist community.

Artists know that Nyege Nyege can make careers the same way it has made designers and restaurants, right there and then, with over 40 international bookers in attendance, an underground artist has the chance to break through. Nyege Studios train and support emerging artists, the record label Nyege Nyege Tapes and the Nyege Nyege Festival now help promote the artist to a wide audience, and then come international tours and considerable income.

Nyege Nyege Tapes now has over 25 artists on it’s roster, 75% of the making considerable income from Europea, Chinese, American and South American tours, inspiring more artists to come to Uganda and learn about East African music and the region as a whole. So the festival is a celebration of the year’s works, for artists know that this is the performance that doesn’t do playbacks, it’s where the best come and shine.

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By Our Reporter

Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) in conjunction with Emmanuel Ikubese Films is set to release a pan-African edutainment TV show dubbed “Kyaddala: It’s Real” that will target young people from across the continent.

The TV series that will be premiered on 27th of September 2019, features top actors and actresses from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria, and will depict issues facing young people through a rich storyline that rotates on themes like Life skills empowerment for young people (covering education, livelihoods and women empowerment), HIV and its impact on young people, Teenage pregnancy among others.

“Edutainment is one of our strongest channels of communication to young people. We continuously innovate on how we impact change in a language that our target audience understand and Kyaddala is another way that we look forward to creating more impact.” Humphrey Nabimanya, the Team Leader & Founder of Reach A Hand Uganda mentioned.

The TV series is expected to be aired on NBS Television in October and other international platforms that will see it expand to more young people on the African continent since the challenges that it addresses, are familiar to what many of them face across the continent.

“I have been a peer educator, motivational speaker, an actor and I have used my talent to be a champion among my peers. Through my acting career life, I have taken up responsibilities like Femi in the award-winning TV show MTV Shuga that focuses on HIV and young people. I have used this platform to impact very many young people and I can’t wait to do the same with Kyaddala: It’s real this time round in Uganda but going continental.” Emmanuel Ikubese, the Director and Executive Producer of Kyaddala: Its real mentioned.

Shot and directed in Kampala, Uganda, Kyaddala brings out risky behaviours, society’s role and the uphill climb to address the challenges to light through the storyline and characters as elucidated in the 5 main characters Wonny, Eze, Kalungi, Umutoni and Shamim. The series highlights how young people deal with each of these challenges, based off the limited information they receive from both home and school.

The cast comprises of 28 actors and actresses who were successful after auditions that attracted over 187 emerging and seasoned actors and actresses. Some of the actors and actresses include Martha Kay, Salvador Idring, Harmonie Kyomugisha, Eleanor and Mathew Nabwiso, Anita Fabiola, Kevin Wanjiru (Kenya), Stephen Katusiime, Emmanuel Ikubese and Olumide Ollu (from Nigeria).

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By Our Reporter

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline has offered Ugandans a taste of its award winning in-flight experience by treating parents and children to the screening of “Terra Willy – unexplored planet,” a 2019 animation release at Century Cinemax located at the Acacia mall.

The animated adventure movie has a touching story at its heart, scripted around Willy (the lead character) who gets separated from his parents while on an outer space quest. Willy’s capsule lands on a wild, unexplored planet from whence he has to muster his skills and knowledge to survive. With the help of the Buck, a survival robot, he will have to hold on until the arrival of the rescue mission.

“Young Flyers have innate curiosity and boundless energy and we offer a range of products and services with their needs in mind. We want to share our passion and love for adventure with these future travellers as well as stimulate their curiosity. Whether they’re flying alone or with their families, our toys and goodie bags inspire the greatest imaginations and encourage tomorrow’s explorers,” explained John Gemin, Emirates Country Manager.

During the movie premiere, the children were also given interesting gift packs that included retro bags, fitted with maps and activity plaques to enable them explore their world, comfort buddies among other items.

The children also got the chance to play act as they dressed up in full Emirates Pilot Costumes for the boys while the girls were dressed up in Emirates’ Cabin Crew attire. It was a sight to behold as the young ‘pilots’ and ‘cabin crew’ smiled and posed for the cameras.

Emirates offers a wide variety of children’s programming including the best movies and television programs from Disney, Cartoon Network, CBeebies and Nickelodeon channels plus much more. Passengers can choose from Disney favorites, top kids TV shows and popular cartoons that opens up a world of entertainment for young flyers.

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By Our Reporter

For the movie lovers, there will be an exciting Baileys Picnic and Movie Experience this Saturday, August 31 st at Sheraton gardens.

The Baileys Picnic and movie experience is an outdoor afternoon-long fun filled event that is characterized by a variety of intimate indulgent crafty baileys cocktails, creative baileys snacks, acoustic garden entertainment, make up artist on site, topped with a movie under the stars on a giant screen.

The movie that will be aired is called A star is born(2018), a musical romantic drama film starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga.

There will also be performances from talented artist Afrie, Body of Brian and JC Muyonjo who will be treating revelers to live acoustic melodies as they sip on masterfully crafted Bailey’s cocktails.

The host of the day will be non-other than Ugandan actress Cleopatra Koheirwe.

To secure tickets, all one has to do is buy a Baileys bottle and they instantly win.

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By Staff Writer
Nyege Nyege is finally here. The fifth Edition of Nyege Nyege is going down at Nile Discovery Beach in Jinja. Yes, right at the source of the Nile. It’s 300 artistes, 6 stages and 4 days of non-stop fun.

There’s not a single festival in Africa that comes close. It’s two stages playing mainstream African music versus 4 stages playing the cream of the East African underground with a carefully selected line up of international artists, including acts from all over the Continent as well as a special focus on China, Indonesia and the US.

This 5th edition really aims to bring forth the amazingness of the Ugandan and East African creative spirit. By showcasing performances and happenings, art installations and delicious cuisine, dancers, acrobats, graffiti artists and fortune tellers, musicians, magicians, all brought together to create one grand adventure that lasts for four days. Even more so than previous years, this year’s edition will be highly participatory and interactive, with a special emphasis on building community and spaces that are safe and fun.

This year Nyege Nyege is endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and the city of Njeru, making it a joint effort to showcase the beauty and hospitality of Uganda to all foreign visitors. Nyege Nyege is partnering with several touring companies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, South Africa and Los Angeles to give visitors a chance to combine the festival with other adventures, from rafting to safari and mountain climbing, or simply relaxing, Uganda has something for everyone.

This year the festival will feature 5 stages and one secret stage, as well as roving traditional bands and a few disco shacks outside the festival grounds where surprise acts from the official line up will perform.

Music is once again the main topic on the Nyege program, with over 300 performers coming from over 30 countries, in essence a true celebration of music.

Fulu Mziki the legendary 8 piece band from Kinshasa will make their first appearance outside of the Democratic Republic of Congo, they will be in Kampala for a month building instruments, costumes and recording an album in the Nyege Nyege Studio, ahead of one of the most anticipated performances.

D JDiaki from Bamako will bang out balani tunes, while DJ Serpent Noir will bring Ivoirian coupe décalé to the tropical stage, Menzi, Msaki, Sho Madjozi and DooWop will bring the whole range of South African music from gqom to afrohouse and soul, Hama the synth virtuoso from Niger will take everyone to the Sahel while Infrapa will breath new life in his twisted kalindula soukous hiphop from Kisangani.
From China we will have electronic heavyweights and label boss Kilo Vee, who wil.

Remember, Nyege Nyege is nothing but the feeling of a sudden uncontrollable urge to move, shake or dance.

Are you ready to Nyege?

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By Staff Writer

Kololo based Mixa publishing LTD has gifted upto 10 students to travel to Dubai in the first ever literacy tour. The occasion for teens from different school who will be part of an exciting experience launched in June 2019 and students from different schools who bought copies of the Wasted Beauty were given a chance to be part of the first ever Mixateens Literacy tour to Dubai.Literacy tours are organized to track where the author was born, lived or what places he writes about in his book.

Literary tourists are specifically interested in how places have influenced writing and at the same time how writing has created places. In order to become a literary tourist you need only book-love and an inquisitive mindset; however, there are literary guides, literary maps, and literary tours to help you on your way. There are also many museums associated with writers, and these are usually housed in buildings associated with a writer’s birth or literary career, such as their home. For the case of Mixa Publishing Limited, the first literacy tour will be to Dubai. Winners are required to write stories that will change not only their lives but their peers. Bearing in mind that the tagline for Mixateens is “Your Story Matters” and the organisers believe the chosen destination will enable them write as many stories ranging from science, fiction, creativity, art among others. 10 Student winners have emerged and will be on a Literacy tour from 30th August 2019 to 3rd September 2019.The places the winners will visit include ;Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall , Dubai Aquarium, IMG, Dolphinarium, the beach and much more.

The Winners and their schools;

BAYIGA NALUGO ZAKIAH TRACY FROM MARY’S KITENDE, KUGUMYA BLESSING ELISON FROM BWERANYANGU GIRLS, BIIRA JOYCE FROM MT ST MARY’S NAMAGUNGA, KATUSIIME KENDRA KIRABO, FROM GAYAZA HIGH SCHOOL, NAMMOMBWE JULIANA FRANCES FROM TRINITY COLLEGE NABBINGO, SEMPIJJA PALVIN GLORIA FROM TRINITY COLLEGE NABBINGO, ABENEITWE TANDEKA PARVIN FROM CALTEC ACADEMY – MAKERERE, NDAGIRE KIRABO TYNER FROM KABOJA JUNIOR ACADEMY, KUOT NYARIAK KON MADUTHANA FROM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, ABENEITWE TANDEKA PARVIN AND FROM MARIAM HIGH SCHOOL.

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By Our Reporter

Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, has announced that it has crossed the 100 million customers mark across its operations. Airtel Africa is the second largest mobile operator in Africa by number of active subscribers.

Commenting on this milestone achievement, Raghunath Mandava, Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am delighted to report that Airtel Africa has crossed the 100 million subscriber mark. This achievement is testament to the hard work of our employees and a clear reflection that customers value our network, service offerings and customer experience. The positive momentum we have seen in customer acquisition, further underpins our medium-term aspirations for revenue and profit growth. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teams that have worked hard to get us here.”

Airtel Africa’s footprint is characterized by low but increasing mobile connectivity, with a unique user penetration at 43%, highlighting the potential for growth across its footprint.

The company believes in enhancing connectivity and digitizing the countries in which it operates and has invested to expand its network footprint and number of 4G sites to enhance network capabilities and support its future business growth.

A combination of an under-penetrated telecom market, a young addressable population and rising smartphone affordability, along with low data penetration and an underbanked population, will drive the growth opportunities for the data and mobile money segments moving forward.

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By Staff Writer

Not so many places around town will have you get all your body services at a one stop. Serenity Saloon and Spa is one of those places that will not need you place to place, the Kimathi based Saloon and Spa has services ranging from makeup, weaving, braids, dreadlocks, massage, pedicure & manicure, facial, body scrub, hair treatment, tattoos and physiotherapy services.

From those that have been at the place, the customer care is excellent and in a conducive and mind relaxing environment that has FREE WIFI. Because we have been there to experience the ambiance, the place is convenient for all classes of people including the working class because it opens through all 24 hours.

While is remains a classy saloon and Spa the charges are relatively friendly. Breeze Serenity Saloon and Spa is located at Kimathi Avenue, Pan African House, next to Kampala Casino.

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By Staff Writer

In the wee hours of Thursday 29th, American gospel singer Ron Kenoly jetted into the country to an over whelming welcome at Entebbe Airport. Ron Kenoly will on 1st September, this Sunday be at Zoe fellowship grounds in Lugogo opposite the KCCA Football grounds. Ron Kenoly is famous for his worship songs like Ancient of days, Lift him up, I see the Lord, Sing out among many more.

Ron Kenoly was born on December 6 in 1944 and is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is “to create an environment for the manifest presence of God”. His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments. Although Kenoly himself only plays on one of his recordings, he leads comfortably with his voice and is always backed up by musicians and a large choir.

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By Staff Writer

The Government of Uganda through the Uganda Clean Cooking Supply Chain Expansion Project, a Government of Uganda project, implemented by Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is encouraging the public to use improved cook stoves dubbed ‘Supa Sigiris’ designed to use less charcoal, emit less smoke and cook faster than the ordinary cooking stoves found in most homes. Currently, Supa Sigiri’s can relieve their users of at least 360,000Ushs worth of annual charcoal expenses.

According to the 2016/2017 Uganda National Household Survey, almost every household in the country either uses charcoal or firewood for cooking, revealing that the dependency on firewood as a source of energy is straining the environment locally, regionally and globally. Ordinary Sigiri’s emit large amounts of black carbon which in the long run contribute to global warming. 

The collective benefits of using any of the Supa Sigiri types are;

• Supa Sigiris use less charcoal,
• Supa Sigiris cooking time is greatly reduced thus making them a faster means of meal preparation,
• Supa Sigiris emit less smoke, and therefore reduce the risk of health issues household members may face in association with smoke fumes released within the home, 
• Supa Sigiris also ensure a cleaner and safer environment generally in the home because of their unique design.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Capital FM Cook off with Supa Sigiri held last Friday, 23^rd August 2019, Michael Oboth Sales Personnel for the Envirofit and Ecozoom cook stoves explained that the Envirofit and Ecozoom are a product of a World Bank research to combat climatic change which has become a global concern. ‘Both Envirofit and Ecozoom cook stoves save consumption rate of fuel by 58%, have a 78% faster cooking rate and 82% smoke reduction.’ Oboth added that one can cook with the Envirofit cook stove in the comfort of one’s choice:  on top of plastic tables, woollen carpets or tiles and they will not cause a fire outbreak.’

Biolite cook stove Representative Uganda Andrew Abacha said, ‘Biolite improved cook stoves can uniquely charge your phone or light up as you cook. It uses minimal amounts of firewood which in the long run addresses environmental, health and financial challenges. It also saves its users money as they need firewood worth only 500 Ushs to cook with every day.’

Charles Akamanya, Sales Representative and Project Development Officer for the Potential Energy cook stove said, ‘The Potential Energy cook stove is versatile, uses both charcoal and firewood, cooks at double the speed and comes with two provisions for cooking both at the top and bottom.’

Debbi Nansumba, Project Officer for the Smart Home Supa Sigiri Cookstove said that being part of the Uganda Clean Cooking Supply Chain Expansion Project has generally created awareness for the cook stoves and widened the market. She called upon the public to use Supa Sigiris cook stoves because of their benefits that make them unique from ordinary sigiris.

Mugwanya Ahmed the Sales Representative for Ugastove cook stoves said, ‘Ugastoves are durable, can work for 4 years, have less carbon emission, save energy and use less charcoal than ordinary sigiris.’

The Supa Sigiris come in 7 brands and are priced as follows:

Any of the 7 Supa Sigiri’s can be bought either by cash or loan (PSFU is reaching out to the various office SACCO’s in and around Kampala for the member credit facility option). Supa Sigiri’s sale points around Kampala and Wakiso can be accessed at the following locations: 

• Shop No. 4 located at Wandegeya market building, Northern wing,
• Johnrich supermarket Kabalagala entrance,
• Bugolobi market entrance, 
• Nakawa market, charcoal entrance shop No. 278, 
• Seeta Trading Centre next to Stanbic bank ATM.
• Capital Shoppers Ntinda and Nakawa Entrance
• Kasubi Market opposite Kobil Petrol Station

Supa Sigiri’s can also be ordered via the phone on 0783813902; via SMS to 8008, Type Sigiri [leave space] your location and send; Email: info@supasigiri.co.ug; or by visiting the website www.supasigiri.co.ug. The Supa Sigiri’s are also available on the JumiaUG shop.

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By Staff Writer

MultiChoice Africa is thrilled to announce that the final students for the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy Class of 2019 have been chosen. After a two-month long rigorous selection process across 13 African countries, 60 aspiring filmmakers representing East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa will begin their 12-month training programme at the MTF Academies in Nairobi, Lusaka & Lagos in October this year.

The final candidates were selected after a rigorous interview and adjudication process by film and television experts, as well as regional Academy Directors Njoki Muhoho (East Africa), Berry Lwando (Southern Africa) and Femi Odugbemi (West Africa). Launched in May 2018 as part of MultiChoice Africa’s ground-breaking corporate shared value (CSV) initiative, the MTF Academy is a 12-month fully-funded training programme aimed at upskilling the next generation of passionate young film creatives. As the first touchpoint of the shared-value initiative, the academy’s curriculum was tailored alongside MultiChoice Africa partner institutions Pan-Atlantic University in Lekki, Kenyatta University in Nairobi, and the University of Zambia in Lusaka, which will respectively confer the course qualification upon completion of the academy programme.

In addition, The Henley Business School offers an orientation intervention to the students at the beginning and end of the 12-month programme. The appetite for training opportunities across Africa is massive within the creative film and TV industry, according to MultiChoice Talent Factory Director Cheryl Uys-Allie, which is exactly why the MTF Academy programme was launched.“As one of the few industry players that not only tell African stories but also invest in them, the need for a dynamic training programme such as the MTF Academy has been a long time coming. As MultiChoice Africa, we always ask ourselves: what’s next in the industry, and how can we better prepare for it? The MTF Academy was the answer to that question: By giving young Africans the chance to hone their television and film production skills,” says Uys-Allie.The Class of 2019 is hot on the heels of the inaugural Class of 2018, who are ready to graduate and have their first films screened on M-Net channels and Showmax.

This year’s class will reap the additional rewards of -new partnerships between the MTF Academy and Jasco Broadcast Solutions as well as Nihilent with its connection to Bollywood, as well as existing partnerships with the New York Film Academy College of Visual & Performing Arts (NYFA), DOLBY Institute and Universal Music Nigeria (UMG). As part of their curriculum, the 2019 candidates will also be exposed to the MTF Masterclasses, aimed at upskilling industry professionals and emerging creatives alike by offering exclusive access to practical, expert-led industry skills workshops across the 13 participating countries. Here’s to another year of investing directly in Africa’s dynamic storytelling spirit through the MTF Academy!

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By Staff Writer

Kenyan Female DJ Makena will be coming to Uganda and particularly to Bbunga based nightlife spot Nomad bar and grill. The grill is slated for 7th September in a night themed “All ladies affair party”. DJ Pierre will be joined by DJ Lola from Uganda.

Event will be hoosted by NTV’s MC Esco, DJ Ace and DJ Kerb. The DJ Makena is also an actress and TV host and has served in the inaugural season of popular reality music show, Tusker Project Fame.

Determined to network with industry bigwigs, she poured herself into her duties and soon enough, climbed through the ranks becoming a camerawoman. The calls she so desperately longed for also started pouring in as the producers of TV drama series Tahidi High contacted her for a role.DJ Pierra Makena won best supporting actress for her role in When Love Comes Around at the annual Nollywood and African Film Critics awards held in Los Angeles.

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By Our Reporter

A media campaign has been launched today at the Electoral Commission offices ahead of the 2020/21 General Elections. Electoral commission, a body that was constitutionally established by the Government of Uganda to organise and conduct elections in the country launched a media company that will kick off on Monday to September 14.

The company according to Electoral Commission Chairman Justice Simon Byabakama, some polling stations will relocate from the usual areas to avoid chaos during election time. “Some Polling stations are located near bars and crowded places and these have been affecting the exercise of voting in the past years,” Byabakama said.

He went on to also assure the general public that the National ID alone will not be enough for someone to take place in the voting exercise come 2021. “Only Voters registered with electoral commission will take place in the process,” Byabakama said.

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