Uganda: The Afrigo Effect - Why Uganda Still Dances to the Same Band After 50 Years

When Afrigo Band formed in 1975, the world was a different place. Idi Amin was President of Uganda. Mobile phones did not exist. The internet was science fiction. Most Ugandans got… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala City Festival Returns On October 5th

The Kampala City Festival, East Africa's biggest city celebration, is making a bold comeback on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 and this time, it's more than a street party. Read more »

Uganda: Stop Begging - MP Luttamaguzi Tells Artists, Promoters After Gulu Humiliation

Nakaseke South MP Paulson Luttamaguzi has sharply criticised Ugandan musicians and event promoters for what he described as a culture of dependency and public begging, following an… Read more »

Uganda: Mama D Discharged After Hospital Debt Crisis

After days of uncertainty and public outcry, Ugandan celebrity chef Dorcus Basheba Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, and her newborn twins have been discharged from Mulago… Read more »

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Gulu Launches First-Ever October Fest to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Acholi Culture

Gulu City has officially launched the inaugural Gulu City Oktoberfest, a week-long cultural and tourism celebration set to take place from October 6th to 14th, 2025, at Kahunda… Read more »

Uganda: Sanyuka At 10 - Bugweri Comes Alive With Music and Celebration

As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, Sanyuka TV continued its countrywide activations with a vibrant stopover in Bugweri District last weekend. The event, held at Idudi… Read more »

Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Dismisses Selective Govt Support, Defends Global Reputation

Renowned singer Edrisa Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has rejected a proposal for selective government funding of only a few top musicians. Read more »

Uganda: Jazz Maestro Katumwa Stuns At 30th Music Anniversary Concert

For Isaiah Katumwa, music has never just been a passion; it's been a calling. A platform to not only chase his dreams, but to uplift others and build a legacy rooted in mentorship,… Read more »

Uganda: Kenzo Has Never Been a Global Artist - Bebe

Veteran Ugandan musician Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool has asserted that Uganda has yet to produce a truly global artist. Read more »

Uganda: Government Hands Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders

The government is today officially handing over luxury vehicles to traditional and cultural leaders from across the country, in a ceremony presided over by Vice President Jessica… Read more »

Tanzania: Bebe Cool Breaks the Chains in Tanzania

Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool landed in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday night to kick off the Tanzanian leg of his Break The Chains album media tour, running from July 7 to 12. Read more »

Uganda: Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested… Read more »

Uganda: Political Rallies Have Turned Into Music Concerts!

In May this year, I attended a political rally, at Kazo Secondary School playground in Kazo District, organized by one of the District Woman Member of Parliament (MP) contestants… Read more »

Uganda: Busujju Cultural Leaders Launch School Campaign to Inspire Youth Leadership and Cultural Pride

In a spirited effort to promote cultural identity and responsible leadership among young people, cultural leaders from Ssaza Busujju have launched a school outreach campaign… Read more »

Uganda: June Edition of the Daycation Brunch X Don Julio a Heavy Feast

There are few better ways to close out a weekend than with good music, great food, stylish company, and a glass of something premium in hand. That was the exact vibe this past… Read more »

Uganda: Koffi Olomidé to Headline Afrigo Band's 50th Anniversary Concert in Kampala

Congolese music icon Koffi Olomidé will headline a star-studded concert celebrating 50 years of Afrigo Band, Uganda's longest-standing musical ensemble, in what is shaping… Read more »

East Africa: Bebe Cool Set to Take Over East Africa With New Album

Ugandan music heavyweight Bebe Cool is gearing up to take East Africa by storm following the release of his latest album, Break the Chains. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine's Brother Stranded As Hotel Africana Cancels Dax Vibez Concert

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, better known by his stage name Dax Vibez, has been left stranded and frustrated after Hotel Africana cancelled his debut concert, which was scheduled… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi's Brother Stranded As Hotel Africana Cancels His Concert

Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibez has announced that his maiden concert that had been slated for August 29, has been cancelled. Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge Arts Teachers End Strike After Govt Pledges Salary Review

Arts teachers in Kamwenge District have ended their two-week strike and resumed teaching after receiving assurances from the Ministry of Education and Sports regarding salary… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan-Born Zohran Mamdani Tops Race for New York City Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old son of renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani and celebrated filmmaker Mira Nair, has stunned the US political establishment after pulling ahead… Read more »

Uganda: Musician David Mugema Dies Suddenly in Gulu

Musician David Mugema has died suddenly in Gulu, sources have confirmed. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism and Cultural Riches At Landmark Expo in Doha

The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in the State of Qatar has successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism and Cultural Expo 2025, a high-profile event aimed at promoting Uganda's rich… Read more »