By Our Reporter

Ugandans responded to a call by the Uganda Red Cross society and have contributed shs21.9million towards the society’s efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The contributions were made through a MoMoPay merchant code that MTN Uganda launched in April as one of the telecom company’s interventions in the fight against the deadly virus. Through the merchant code *165*3*191919# MTN customers are in position to make donations of any amount toward the efforts to combat COVID-19.

Robert Kwesiga, the General Secretary Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said at the launch of the Merchant code that the donations would be used to procure and provide essential food assistance to the most vulnerable households whose livelihoods, from their informal jobs, have been adversely affected by the partial lockdown instituted in response to COVID19 pandemic in Uganda. This is to complement government efforts.

Speaking after receiving the money from MTN Uganda on behalf of Red Cross, Dr. Josephine Okwera, the Director Health and Social Services at URCS was elated that Ugandans had responded positively to the call, but said the struggle is still on and needs more generous Ugandans to come on board.

“We would really like to thank the community for responding to our call. This money will go a long way in making the lives of some people easier during this hard time. But as you are all aware, the lockdown has been extended so we call upon more Ugandans to come on board so we can rescue those that are worst hit due to the lockdown,” Okwera said.

MTN Uganda’s Senior Manager corporate affairs and Public Relations, Ms. Rhona Arinaitwe reiterated the company’s commitment to stand together with Ugandans by doing everything it can to reduce the impact that covid19 is having on their lives. She committed that, “MTN Uganda will continue to look at ways of supporting our communities and government, to ensure that together, we do everything feasible to get through this difficult time.”

Arinaitwe further noted that the merchant code *165*3*191919# will remain open to the public who wish to donate towards the fight against the COVID19 pandemic. The money collected from the merchant code henceforth will be channeled to the National COVID19 Task Force to support their efforts in alleviating the devastating effects of the pandemic.

MTN Uganda, like other organisations responded to governments call to support her efforts in the COVID19 fight. MTN zero rated mobile money sending transactions of any amount, contributed shs290million to Uganda Red Cross society to support the society’s efforts, and contributed another shs220million to National Water to deliver water to water stressed communities in and around Kampala.

The telecom company also handed over three brand new pickup trucks to the COVID 19 task force as a response to the President’s call for cars.

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By Our Reporter

MTN Uganda together with Salaam TV delivered some of the donations to Oasis Orphanage in Lweza, along Entebbe Road. The home takes care of children that have been orphaned, abandoned in hospitals, police stations, thrown away by their parents or guardians among others. The home has been running for 10 years now and has taken care of over 500 children.

The orphanage is one of the beneficiaries of the Ramadhan food and alms donation worth 100million shillings that will be distributed to the Muslim community by MTN Uganda in partnership with Salaam TV during this fasting period.

This support underscores the long standing relationship that the telecom giant has had with the Muslim community spanning several years. This year however is a different year as the fasting season has fallen at a time when the whole world is grappling with the COVID 19 pandemic which has paralysed livelihoods of many. It gets even harder for the orphanages that depend on donations since the COVID19 pandemic has devastated many of their would-be donors.

The food items that were donated include sugar, rice, maize flour, cooking oil, beans, wheat flour and bar soap for hand washing.

The proprietors of the orphanage thanked MTN Uganda and Salaam TV for their generosity noting the orphanage operates because of generous and kind organizations like these.

While handing over the donation, Ian Mugambe the High Value Marketing Manager at MTN Uganda expressed the company’s delight upon reaching out to the children in the home.

“We are delighted to donate to a home that has taken care of abandoned children who would otherwise have nowhere to stay. We dearly appreciate your efforts and hope that our package will go a long way to help during this time”, Mugambe said.

On behalf of the area Resident District Commissioner, Sejjengo Sulaiman, the Mayor Ndejje Division, received the donation as per the guidelines of the Government of Uganda on behalf of the Orphanage.

He thanked MTN Uganda and Salaam Foundation and in turn handed over the donation as received to the orphanage.

Similar food items will be distributed to the Rafic Children’s home in Nansana and other vulnerable Muslim communities especially in the areas of Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono district with the guidance of the National task force against COVID19.

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By Reporter

The third and final edition of club beats home concert will take place this Saturday starting 8PM and will go on till late. Star singers Mun G, Suspekt Laizor, Lillian Mbabazi and John Blaq have been booked for the night.

Last weekend’s edition was lit and featured singers Lydia Jazmine, Grenade, Feffe Busi and Tonix. Dj Aludah was on the decks and as always Martha Kay was the host.

The third and last edition will return this Saturday 9th May and unlike previous editions, DJ Xyzl will make debut appearance. It will stream on Club Pilsner Facebook and Youtube platforms. The party will also be streamed live on BigEye.ug Facebook Page. Party with Club Beatz this Saturday.

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We set out to settle the big debate, of all Ugandan TV Presenters, who holds the mantle of the greatest, the best, the most formidable? Could it be Sheilah Gashumba or Zahara Toto. We focused on the social side of the Presenters. Pretty much, all the other categories of presenters do not feature here. But if you did entertainment, social life, fashion, name it all, we’ve come up with the ultimate list.

1. Colin Serubiri (Jam Agenda)

If there’s a god of TV presenting, then it must be Colin Serubiri. Everything we know about presenting today, Serubiri did write the textbook. At his peak, he was having stints as a guest presenter on BET and Channel O. He built the template for TV presenters, from how to speak, how to stand, how to dress up. Serubiri was the man. He went from being a host at Sabrina’s pub Karaoke nights to transforming the craft. He brought the Jam Agenda idea and flew with it. As they say, the rest is history.

2. Straka ‘Baibe’ Mwezi (Late Show)

If there’s one person who built a loyal following, almost to cult-like status, it’s Straka. Late Show was the today’s equivalent of the Saturday Night Live. Although her life was full of drama, she did set hair trends every week at the Late Night Show. Most shows rock on Friday nights, but Straka transformed Thursday night with her show.

Here’s the rest of the list:

3. JK Kazoora

4. MC Kats

5. Douglas Lwanga

6. Barbara Yata

7. Calvin D’ Entertainer

8. Dennis Mawanda

9. Robin Kisti

10. Charles Oyimuke

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By Reporter

Turkish based Ugandan money bag Don Anthony Mugabi has through out this covid -19 pandemic extended aid to suffering groups he identifies and yesterday was another day at work. The tycoon who is in Istanbul through his Ugandan team extended aid to a one Aisha Ssenkubuge who broke her left leg when delivering food relief items to her fellow bouncers during covid-19.

Aisha Ssenkubuge got an accident around Zaana round about when she was door to door delivering food to a body she heads, Uganda Bouncers association when their patron Elly Kayanja extended food relief during the pandemic. Her left leg was completely smashed and cut off.

Don Anthony yesterday blessed her with a sum of 1M to help in medication and so promised more food items during this time.

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Manifest TV series cast

By Our Reporter

As the world continues to grapple with the novel Coronavirus pandemic, the biggest population has been left confined to their homes. With limited avenues for entertainment, more people are turning to television for binge watching.

If you are running out of what to watch on your tele, worry not. DStv is bring more action to your living room with new TV shows this May. From drama series to reality TV to animes, there is something for everyone.

Here are the top shows to look out for:

Manifest – MNET

Montego Air Flight 828 from Jamaica to New York City experiences a brief period of severe turbulence. When they land, the passengers and crew learn from NSA director Robert Vance that over five and a half years have passed while they were in the air, during which time they were presumed dead.

Carol’s Second Act – MNET

After raising her two children and retiring from teaching, Carol Kenney embarks on a unique second act: pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor by completing medical school and beginning an internship at the Loyola Memorial Hospital.

Real Housewives of Atlanta – 1 MAGIC

Marriages and friendships are put to the test in Charlotte, N.C., as couples face marital challenges, including financial stress, intimacy issues, and the ups and downs of parenthood.

Killing Eve – FOX

Award winning Killing Eve story is based on Eve’s life as a spy which is not adding up to what she had hoped it would be when she started. She is a bored, very smart, MI5 security officer who is very desk-bound. Villanelle is a very talented killer, mercurial in mood, who clings to the luxuries of her job. Eve and Villanelle go head to head in a fierce game of cat and mouse, each woman equally obsessed with the other as Eve is tasked with hunting down the psychopathic assassin.

Charmed – M-NET CITY

Mel and Maggie Vera suffer a shock when their mother dies suddenly, but before they have time to heal from their loss, another surprise shows up on their doorstep in the shape of an older sister — brilliant geneticist Macy — whom their mother never told them existed.

Oswaldo – CARTOON NETWORK

It’s a Brazilian animated television series. The crazy adventures of Oswaldo, an ingenious and dreamy penguin of 12 years with an innate ability to transform any daily situation into an unforgettable adventure.

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Saarbrucken based Ugandan singer, model and actress Yvonne Starr has added salt to an injury reviving the Sheila Gashumba undr payment debate that was a hot topic earlier this week. Yvonne who before singing was a model based in Tanzania also shared her experience where she disclosed how she once rejected a 15M Centenary bank deal to appear on billboads as a model because she was paid way more in Tanzania and Europe.

Sheila Gashumba earlier revealed how she used to earn just Shs50k per show while still presenting on The Style Project show on NTV Uganda. Yvonne Starr’s concern however is that not only do other countries pay better but also men are paid way more in Uganda to execute similar tasks. Yvonne Starr therefore believes that Gashumba’s point is a broad one that needs a serious debate.

“I think Sheilah Gashumba raised a topic that is affecting almost every Ugandan not only TV presenters, however it’s a broad topic that needs a serious debate. Another thing also to consider is equal pay for equal work.”

Yvonne is currently living in Saarbrucken, Germany and over a month ago, she prophesied that COVID-19 will be no more by 29th May 2020. We still await to see if her prophesy will turn out true.

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By Reporter

Talent Africa Group will not let mother’s day go un-celebrated even during this lockdown. TGA has set up an online concert to celebrate the day and because it’s mother’s day, TGA has lined up a hot line up of female entertainers for the night.

Lilian Mbabazi and her Sundowners band will headline the night event while several female influencers Zari Hassan, Flavia Tumusiime, Crystal Newman and Cindy Sanyu will be another highlight of the night.

Judith Heard, Dorah Mwima, Peace Menya, Daphne Idring, Rachel K, Eleanor Nabwiso, and Halima Namakula are the other influencial female figures that will feature.

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By Reporter

News coming in is American rapper, songwriter and record executive Rick Ross, has confirmed that he will be coming to perform in Uganda at a post covid concert jointly organized by top promoters, Talent Africa, Swangz Avenue, Malembe and Kenya’s DJ Guchy. Sources revealed that this a charity concert with proceeds going towards supporting health workers.

No dates have been communicated yet and our efforts to get a comment from the organizers didnt bear fruit.

Ross’ debut album port of Miami and his second, Trilla in 2008 both topped the billboard 200 chart.

The 6 time Grammy nominee founded the record label Maybach Music Group in 2009, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap (2009), Teflon Don (2010), God Forgives, I Don’t (2012), Mastermind, Hood Billionaire (2014), Black Market (2015), and Rather You Than Me (2017). This year, Rick Ross was nominated in the Grammys for best rap song Gold Roses featuring Drake.

Our snoops will keep you updated as this news develops.

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• Thousands of people are displaced, houses and property destroyed, and livelihoods affected following flash floods from heavy rains in Kasese district and surrounding Mt. Rwenzori region this month.

• MTN has donated shs.41,000,000 to provide relief to the displaced people

• The money will be used to provide 100 start-up nonfood items/ relief kits to support some of the displaced families.

MTN Uganda through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, the MTN Foundation has donated Shs. Ugx 41,000,000 million towards the Kasese floods victims. This money will be used to buy non-food relief items to support the families that have been displaced.

The devastating floods ensued after River Nyamwamba burst its banks, following the heavy rains that hit the Rwenzori Mountain ranges.

Over 24,760 households with approximately 173,320 people were affected by the flash floods. Almost up to 150 houses were destroyed in Karusandara division while another 92 houses were completely washed away in Nyamwamba and kilembe areas. The displaced people have sought shelter from nearby churches and school buildings following a directive from Hon. Musa Ecweru, the state Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness during his visit to the area last week.

It is against this premise MTN Uganda, through it’s foundation that aims at improving the lives of the communities within which it operates by supplementing government efforts in priority areas including disaster responses has urgently come in to reach out to the  Kasese floods victims with relief aid.

While handling over the dummy cheque to the Red Cross and Officials from the office of the Prime Minister, MTN Uganda’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte said remarked that facing such a disaster in these unprecedented times when the globe is grappling with the Covid19 pandemic and the country in a state of lock-down, spells double tragedy for the people of Kasese, thus prompting urgent relief from mtn and all other stake holders to save the lives of people.

This was during a dummy cheque handover at the Nyonyi Gardens MTN offices in Kampala this morning.

Wim further expressed MTN’s heartfelt sympathy to the people of Kasese.

“As MTN Uganda, we stand with the people of Kasese who have suffered great loss in the recent heavily destructive flash floods. We understand that this is such a trying time, especially since we are already battling the devastating effects of the Covid19 pandemic. We hope that this modest support we have rendered will offer them some comfort,”

While receiving the cheque, Robert Kwesiga, Uganda Red Cross Secretary General appreciated MTN for always coming through very fast to support whenever the Country has emergences.

“This is not the first time MTN Uganda has supported people affected by disasters. Last year they supported Bududa twice, supported Bundibugyo and today they are supporting Kasese. This consistent commitment is a true humanitarian spirit exhibited by MTN to support it’s community. Amidst this period when all partners including MTN have heavily invested in the COVID-19 fight, MTN has still managed to support Kasese. We want to thank you.” Kwesiga said.

The money shall be used to procure 100 standard household non-food-item kits to reach out to 100 most vulnerable families comprising of children, youths, women and the elderly. Each of the kits contains 2 cooking pots, 6 cups, 6 plates, 1 knife, 1 ladle, 2 jerry cans, 3 blankets, 3 mosquito nets, 3 bars of soap and 1 tarpaulin for shelter.

In 2013, the MTN foundation spent about 250m to support the kilembe mines hospital which had been affected by similar floods through refurbishment of the children and maternal ward and provided items to support the hospital inclusive of 100 hospital beds, mattresses, mosquito nets as well a generator.

On behalf of the Government of Uganda, the Ag Commissioner for Disaster Preparedness Ms. Rose Nakabugo extended warm heartfelt appreciation to MTN Foundation for the support to the people of Kasese. “This is very timely. We thank MTN and commit that the donated items will right away be delivered to Kasese to help people cope through this situation. Thank you for complementing our efforts.”

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By Reporter

Club Pilsner sponsored Online concert, Club Beatz At Home on Saturday night brought another unforgettable experience to music fans when it hosted singers John Blaq, Mun G, Lilian Mbabazi, Suspekt Leizor and DJ XZYL in a show hosted by Martha Kay. The online concert streamed live on Club Pilsner YouTube and Facebook pages and saw the artistes streamlive.

Suspekt Leizor opened the showcase with hos master pieces Nakolamu, Wulira Ebbaala among other of his songs. Daddy Andre then also hit stage and performed Sikikukweka, Don’t Stop, and Folo Folo.

Lilian Mbabazi then serenaded us with her strong vocals in a performance where she sang Dagala hitting all the high notes and cooling it off just perfectly. She also performed Blu*3’s Nsanyuka Nawe, Memories, Danger and Vitamin.

John Blaq then did his Mama Bulamu, Hullo Hullo, Ebyalagirwa, and Do Dat before Mun G performed Champion, Ebintu, Sejjusa, Fati, Igwe (Weyayu), and the lockdown anthem Bintwala.

DJ XZYL then had her way of over an hour of a mix show as she kept the viewers on their feet, dancing to their favorite songs.

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Hassan Saleh, General Manager MultiChoice Uganda.

By Our Reporter

Now more than ever, Africans are shaping and owning their narrative through stories and music – and this Africa Month, DStv and GOtv will serve as vehicles that share these stories far and wide.

This follows the launch of a new campaign dubbed “The Africa We See” aimed at celebrating the excellence and power of Africa, its people and the rich stories that come from the continent in commemoration of Africa Month.

Africa month, celebrated throughout the month of May, is recognised as a time when the continent of Africa commemorates the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which was founded on May 25th, 1963, and was later succeeded by the African Union.

Hassan Saleh, the MultiChoice Uganda General Manager says Africa needs to come together and unite in celebrating what matters the most, especially during these unprecedented times.

“Although the current climate demands everyone to physically isolate it has, in so many ways, called people to come together and unite in celebrating what matters the most: resilience, sense of community, creativity and so much more. Attributes that perfectly illustrate the very essence of who we are as Africans,” says Hassan Saleh.

“It is in light of this, that we celebrate the distinctively African talent and entertainment on our channels that reflect the stories and lives of our treasured viewers across the continent.”

With a myriad of stories to be told, diverse audiences to reach and an abundance of talent across the continent, DStv and GOtv will be sharing impactful and inspiring African content across several channels including Mzansi Magic and Zambezi Magic for Southern Africa, Maisha Bongo for Tanzanian viewers, Pearl Magic for the Uganda market, Maisha Magic East for Kenyan audience as well as Africa Magic that continuously provides viewers with a variety of popular Nigerian series and movies.

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A year down the road, after establishing and proving that they have what it takes to do an Online Business, Kikuubo Online has launched it’s retail operations.

What this means to a layman is that, Kikuubo Online is 2 in1 Online platform (Wholesaler and retailer). As a retailer, you can now buy one item of any product and fill up your shopping cart as when you go to any supermarket and pick any item of your choice, add it to your cart and delivery will be done within 24 hours. Orders below 200,000 will have to pay a nominal delivery fee that is calculated basing on distance from their warehouse to your location

“Our target market is individuals and households who find it difficult to pass by the supermarket every other day. Kikuubo Online is making it convenient for consumers who regularly visit the supermarket to have their daily supermarket shopping cart delivered to them at their doorstep” explains Paul Muyobo, the Marketing Manager for Kikuubo Online. This should come as good news especially in the current lock down due to COVID 19 where movement is limited, and social distancing is encouraged.

“While we still serve our existing customers who have supported us since one year of operation as an online wholesaler, Kikuubo Online is now launching the retail platform to be able to reach out to the end customer. Our prices are transparent and affordable coupled with doorstep delivery”, Paul further explains.

With a steady increase in Internet connectivity, Internet world stats puts Uganda at 31% penetration rate, more and more Ugandans are embracing e-commerce. Kikuubo Online is redefining the way retail and wholesale business works by bridging the gap between the manufacturer and the last mile customer.

With over 1,200 products in the fast-moving consumer goods category, Kikuubo Online is consistently adding more products to meet the demands for its current and new customer base.

With a fleet size of 30 vehicles and counting, Kikuubo Online has the capacity to deliver to areas of Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso and Entebbe and has plans to later expand its operations country wide in the near future.

Apart from convenience, using an online supermarket is fast and time saving, shopping online alleviates the need to walk up and down supermarket aisles. You can log in any time—even at 2 am—and still have the advantage of a fully stocked Supermarket. Plus, the hassle of physically going to a supermarket is now eliminated saving you time and fuel. In fact, studies show grocery delivery services slash carbon dioxide emissions in half compared to individual household trips. This means by shopping online; you are also now contributing to saving the environment.

Online shopping eliminates overspending your shopping budget which is far too easy to do; you’re walking around the supermarket grabbing all the items you need and suddenly a chocolate cake, packet of biscuits, and some sausage rolls have somehow found their way into your trolley. You didn’t plan for them before but now you need them! Shopping online can help you tame the impulse buying within you

With Online shopping, search functions make it much easier to find items quickly; typing in the name or brand of a product will show you all relevant products making it much easier to find exactly what you need. You can mark your regular items as favorites so as to make it easy to place an order and save time on browsing through various categories.

Online shopping comes with an invaluable feature that will make the lives of countless housewives and working women simpler – the feature of price comparison. Online shopping does not compel you to remember how much more expensive sugar is in supermarket A versus supermarket B. You can also track the record on your spending to keep you on track with your budget. More features will be added soon, including express delivery, Loyalty points, specific time of delivery during the day among others.

To place an order with Kikuubo Online, simply download the free Kikuubo Online app from either the Google plays store or Apple app store or visit their website at www.kikuuboonline.com

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By Reporter

StarTimes recently established an e-shopping platform to provide a new shopping experience to the public. With e-shoppping one can enjoy shopping without physically going to a store. StarTimes GO includes TV shopping, Online Shopping and Phone-call shopping (TOP). StarTimes has a dedicated TV programme about the StarTimes Go shopping service airing daily on Sanyuka TV, Face TV, and Magic 1 HD.

How it works: The TV hosts present selected equipment such as TV sets, solar power systems and decoders. More products in other categories will be introduced later. The feature and function guide of each product is well presented by the hosts, so the audience can get sufficient and effective information in a short time. The TV programme is more like a reachable shopping assistant who helps everyone to get the exact product he or she wants. If one decides to purchase the product, one can directly tell the service staff on the hotline, and the call agent will tell you the available payment methods and how to conduct some certain online security payment.

 Online shopping experience can be accessible on StarTimes ON (the OTT platform) and official Facebook page of StarTimes. For the display of products and order making, the user of StarTimes ON can find the access to StarTimes GO on the mini-banner of landing page or the personal account page. The other convenient way is to visit the official Facebook page of StarTimes, on which the recent available special offers are presented; meanwhile, any relevant questions can be answered in time once a comment is left under the post. An interested customer can also go to the ugmall.startimestv.com web page.

Phone-call shopping service is mainly supported by the Call Centre of StarTimes so you can make your order by calling 0317117777. The operator on the phone is able to further explain the details of delivery and installation. The delivery team will contact you and agree on the convenient time and right place to deliver, and adjust the schedule according to your order on call. For specific requirement of installation, a call in advance may have the team fully prepared with the proper equipment.

With the TOP service offered, StarTimes GO e-shopping platform is now able to serve more people across Africa.

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By Reporter

South African based Starqt awards CEO Stella Nankya is facing her worst nightmare. The South African based Ugandan business woman last week lost her last born, Trillion Ssemakula who fell and hit his head on the ground while at their home South Africa. Trillion was the only boy and youngest among her 5 children. Trillion was approaching 2 years old who was born on June 12, 2018.

On hearing the sad News, her grandmother back in Uganda fainted and died and in turn her son who is Stella’s uncle also died from shocking News of his mother.

“If I could have one wish in life, that wish would have to be That God would take away my pain and send you back to me,” the feeling so low Stella said in a sombre mood before adding that; “You are gone my son, and I just wanted you to know how much I deeply love you and that I miss you.” Stella said faintly.

“The next day after the tragedy, I headed to our police station to seek permission for a good fare well to my son but in vain. I couldn’t get a death certificate in time and without it, i couldnt get authorization from Police to transport the little man’s body. On top of that, without the certificate i was also denied access to a catholic priest to pray for my son. Acquiring a plot to burry my son in a south African cementry was also hard. I feel pain that i wish would never happen to anyone.” Stella narrated.

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Singer and Producer Daddy Andre teamed up with Occupy Love NGO and donated 3 tones of Maize Flour to the Moslem fraternity of Mbale district

The gesture is part of the campaign by the league to help those in need especially the Muslim community in different parts of the country, during the COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown

On his part Daddy Andre who is under Black Market record label, noted that these are very trying moments that have left a number of people vulnerable and in dare need saying “These people need our support.”

By the grace of God, I and my management (Black Market Records) were able to stand with our brothers and sisters in Mbale. In these trying times which also happen to be the holy month of Ramadhan were our Muslim brothers and sisters are fasting, we were able to avail them with food to take them through this time,” Andre said.

See photos here

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New York based Ugandan singer Allan Tumusiime aka Alan Scoop has struck again. From his first album on 2015, Allan has evolved into a better singer evident in his new release “Birthday Queen”

Birthday Queen was produced by The Wizzy on the Beat and video shot by Sasha Vybz, the song is another love ballad piling praise to a woman. “This is just one song off his new upcoming album” sources from his camp have told us.

Who is Alan Scoop?

Alan Scoop is a New York based Ugandan who recently persued music. He owns Scoop entertainment a music label he rins along with other artistes. He was introduced to us by the famed Coca Cola/MTV Video Joker (VJ) search in 2007, before going on to host Theatre Factory’s Barbed Wire show on NTV, and appearing in Henry Ssali’s films: Kiwani; The Movie and Bullion. He then suddenly went off the scene, only later to learn that he had gone for kyeyo in the United States.

Watch Birthday queen here

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By Our Reporter

There is a new duo in town — Hatim and Dokey!

After writing several chart topping songs for other Ugandan artistes, songwriters, Hatim aka Ken Hatim and Dokey aka Dokta Brain have teamed up to also share in the spotlight. They are getting behind the microphone to record music.

The duo was recently signed under Subwami Empire, a local Talent and Events Management Company and are currently working on their debut music album.

We caught up with them for a quick chat:

1. Who is Hatim and Dokey?

Hatim: Real name Ken Hatim, I am a Ugandan singer and songwriter. I started out as a solo artist in in 2015, but that didn’t pan out. Currently I am one half of the duo, Hatim and Dokey, which is signed under Subwami Empire, a Talent and Events Management Company.

Dokey: My real name is Nkwanga Geoffrey but many people know me by my stage name Dokta Brain.

I started my music career at Sous Records in 2014 where I was an in-house songwriter with producer ManPollo.

In 2015, I got my breakthrough after working the legendary Angella Kalule on her single ‘Malaika’. Later that year, I met with the late Danz Kumapeesa and wrote several hit songs including ‘Musawo’ and ‘Magic’ for Winnie Nwagi, as well as ‘Juice Wa Mango’ by Rema.

I have since written several other songs like ‘Kisasi kimu’, ‘Binkolera’, ‘Omwoyo’, and ‘Beera Nange’ by Sheebah Karungi; ‘Sabula’, ‘Nakupenda’, and ‘Katijjo’ by Fille; ‘Olindaki’ by Lydia Jazmine, just to mention but afew.

2. How did you meet and what made you decide to team up?

Hatim: We met for the first time in studio in late 2019. It is after this that we discovered that we could do good music together. The chemistry, how our vocals blend, and the positive feedback from other people made us confident and we talked about becoming a duo and the rest is history.

Dokey: I met Hatim in 2019 at Nuff Empire studio where I had gone to record a song with Skills On the Beat. We had a long chat about the industry and music at large, listened to each other’s music, and thereafter decided to record a song together. We realized there was a good vibe between us, and decided to record even more music together in that same week.

After taking time to look through what we had done together, it was addictive and irresistible to our consciences, we felt we belong together musically. It is after this that we thought of becoming partners.

We formed HD Music, H from Hatim and D from Dokta Brain, but felt the name didn’t sound catchy enough. We later settled for Hatim & Dokey.

3. Describe your kind of music and the creative process that goes into making it?

Hatim: Our music falls in quite a number of genres and is mostly influenced by the surrounding environment at the time. Writing lyrics and creating melodies is a natural skill and ours has evolved over time with training and experience.

Dokey: We are versatile artistes, both lyrically and melodically. We are not confined to one music style. We may do a lot of Afrobeat music but we are very flexible, allowing us to realize our full musical potential.

4. Are you working on any music projects at the moment? If yes, when should we expect them to drop?

Yes, we are working on our debut album titled Vibes and Themes (VAT) which will have 20 tracks. So far we have released 2 songs and hope to be releasing more music soon.

5. What challenges have you so far faced in the music industry and how have you dealt with them?

Hatim: The lack of funds to attend studio sessions, record and produce music, shoot music videos and promote the music is one of the biggest challenges we have had to go through, not to mention unsupportive people along the way.

Dokey: Just like any other business, the music industry is challenging, especially financially. But thank God for our management, we’ve overcome that struggle. Now, the remaining struggle is just a question of time, and all will be alright.

6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hatim: We pray for life, otherwise we are working to get to the top. We see ourselves holding successful album releases, music concerts, and global tours.

Dokey: We are just going to do what we have to and continue to grow. Through hard work and persistence that we intend to put into our careers for the next five years, we should be able to put our name on the global map.

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South Africa-based Ugandan singer Mc Norman Ganja alias Mutebi Ronald has dropped his latest single “Wanachukia Furaha”

Norman was born to Ugandan music legend Eddy Ganja and is also a Multi –award winning artiste, producer, songwriter and political activist who advocates for the people power movement is yet set to release is Swahili and Luganda doubted banger ’ WANACHUKIA FURAHA’ Which means “Haters”? This time round decided to release Swahili and Luganda song because Swahili is common language a cross East Africa countries and targets his message to be received by all Africa and East African people.

Wanachukia Furaha, the message behind this love song is that he is trying to talk about haters who invade in people’s relationships and family affairs and he was assuring his lover that no hater will separate them or enter into they love affair. It was written by MC Norman and audio was produced by A kron production.
Video here

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Students do not need MBS to be able to access the sites as they are free of charge

The gesture is part of the initiatives that MTN Uganda has put in place during the lockdown to make the lives of her communities a bit easier. 

MTN Uganda has zero rated a number of Universities online learning platforms allowing students and lecturers free access to study at home during this period of the COVID 19 lockdown.

This means that no data charges will apply to these educational websites as students and lecturers will be able to utilise them to continue with learning and teaching from home. 

Like all other education institutions, the universities officially closed on March 20 after a directive from President Yoweri Museveni that all places of mass concentration suspend their operations to prevent the spread of Covid19. 

Below is a list of the learning platforms that have been zero rated.

Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof Barnabas Nawangwe has lauded telecommunications giant for this gesture saying it will go a long way in enabling students catch up on lost study time as they will now have access to the study materials at no cost.

 “Our negotiations with MTN Uganda yielded a lot of fruit as the telecom company has accepted to zero rate six of our online learning platforms. We applaud them for this. I now urge our students and lectures to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said. 

At the onset of the lockdown, MTN Uganda also zero rated a number of e-learning platforms targeting the primary and secondary students, a move which several parents lauded as it enabled them to continue their children’s learning at home.

The other websites that MTN Uganda zero rated targeting pupils and high school students include:

MTN Uganda’s Chief Marketing Officer Sen Somdev said the telecom company is committed to standing together with Ugandans by doing everything it can to reduce the impact that the lockdown is having on their lives.  

“MTN Uganda will continue to look at ways of supporting our communities and government, to ensure that together, we do everything feasible to get through this difficult time,” Somdev said.

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