Summary: Nakate has been unable to move or stand for 16 years and lives with her two daughters, aged 19 and 22. MUKONO: The Multi-talented international award-winning artist Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, celebrated his birthday on Sunday with his Gagamel family by donating a wheelchair, smartphone, and …
Read More »KISORO: Kenzo Urges Youth to Join Leadership and Correct Elders’ Mistakes
Summary: Kenzo urged the youth to support President Museveni in correcting the errors made by the older generation in government and to work towards making the National Resistance Movement (NRM) strong once again. KISORO: The Presidential Advisor on Creatives, Edirisa Musuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has called on the …
Read More »RUKUNGIRI: Kinyasano Deanery Triumphs as Champions of North Kigezi Diocese Music Dance and Drama Competitions
Summary: Kinyasano Deanery emerged as the winner, followed by Rujumbura in second place. RUKUNGIRI: On Friday, July 19, 2024, Kinyasano Deanery was declared the champion of the North Kigezi Diocese Mother’s Union Music, Dance, and Drama Competitions in Rukungiri District. The competitions were organized under the theme, “Do not Conform …
Read More »JUST IN: Reggae Star, Peter Morgan is Dead
NEWS: Grammy award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage is in mourning after the sudden passing of their lead singer, Peter Anthony Morgan who died on February 25, 2024 at the age of 46. In a family statement, it was shared with deep sadness that Peter had ascended. “Jah comes and saves …
Read More »Two Musicians Die in Road Accidents within Two Weeks
NEWS – The Ugandan music community is mourning the loss of two talented musicians in separate road accidents within a span of two weeks. Edirisa Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo and the president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, shared the distressing news. Last week, the federation bid farewell …
Read More »Uganda National Musicians Federation Denounces Violence and Tribalism in Music Industry Amidst Clash Between Ray G and Azawi
NEWS – The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) has strongly condemned violence and tribal sentiments in the music industry following a recent clash between Azawi and Ray G. The Federation President Eddy Kenzo emphasizes the richness of Uganda’s diverse cultures, urging unity instead of divisive actions. Kenzo expresses concern over …
Read More »Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Jamaican Star Konshens Forge Musical Alliance for Uganda and Jamaica
NEWS – The Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on Monday Evening held a meeting today with Jamaican music sensation Garfield Spence, widely known as Konshens, in Entebbe. Their discussion centered on exploring collaboration opportunities between the flourishing music industries of Jamaica and Uganda. Both Gen Kainerugaba …
Read More »Dancehall Star Alien Skin Accused of Contract Breach, Ordered to Pay Ugx 250 M
NEWS – Mulwana Patric, a 27-year-old artist known by the stage name Alien Skin, specializing in dancehall, reggae, and afropop, finds himself in a legal predicament for violating a performance contract in Mbarara District. Accused of breaching the agreement with Deluxe Grill and Lounge in Mbarara, Alien Skin was slated …
Read More »MP’s Express Concern Over ”Excessive Nudity” in Music Concerts
KAMPALA – A group of Members of Parliament has voiced their concerns regarding what they perceive as “excessive nudity” displayed during a music concert featuring artists Sheeba Karungi and Cinderella Sanyu. They have criticized the stage dress code, describing it as ungodly and not in line with African values. These …
Read More »Former RDC Turned Musician Calls for Gov’t Support for Educational Music Industry
KISORO – The Former Resident District Commissioner of Kisoro, Dan Ndikumwami, is urging the government to recognize and support the educational music industry within the country. Ndikumwami, who served briefly as an RDC before being reassigned during last year’s reshuffle, is no stranger to the world of music. Under his …
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