By BigEyeUg Team

Tanzanian ‘Bongo flava’ music icon, Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack aka Diamond Platnumz is currently heaped with bundles of joy after receiving a special gift from President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli.

During his latest performance at H.E Magufuli’s campaigns in Mwanza, the CEO WCB Wasafi was invited on the Presidential stage and awarded with a green hat for his unending support to President Mugufuli’s political campaigns.

The ‘Jeje’ crooner took to his Social Media platforms to share with his fans and followers upon receiving the prize from the President.

In his own words, Diamond confessed how this hat is such a notable symbol in his life and other youths who hold aspirations in life.

He also hailed President Magufuli for providing patriotic leadership.

“Thank you so much Mr. President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli this Hat means alot to me and all the youth who have different dreams in Life….Thank you for your patriotic leadership that helps us achieve our dreams,” Diamond said.

On reaching his home in Dar es Salaam, Diamond notified his fans in Mwanza about his safe flight aboard Air Tanzania and also appreciated them for the love and support.

“Thank you, my fellow brothers in MWANZA your child have reached Dar es Salaam safely.

SAFELY HOME NOW!!… words can’t express how grateful i am for this Hat Mr President Dr John Pombe Magufuli. Am Humbled & Grateful.

(Shukran sana ndugu zangu wa MWANZA mtoto wenu nimefika Dar es Salaam salama…. Asante Air Tanzania.”

Congratulations mukko.

We will keep you posted.

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By BigEyeUg Team

Singers Ykee Benda and Cindy Sanyu have today been officially unveiled and sworn in as the Uganda Musicians Association President and Vice-President respectively.

The swearing and handover ceremony took place at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.

Benda replaces longtime female singer, Sophie Gombya who resigned for the position in June to fully concentrate on her political career.

Cindy also substitutes Ykee Benda who is now working as the new President of the association.

UMA is extremely expectant under the new leadership and has also commended Sophie for her past remarkable services.

Here is a statement from the Uganda Musicians Association;

Today @ykeebenda was legally sworn in as UMA president taking on from Sophie Gombya. The handover ceremony was held at mestil hotel.

 Also @cindysanyu was sworn in as Vice president of UMA. We look forward to a good leadership with these two at the top.

We would like to also thank our outgoing president Sophie Gombya for everything she put in during her leadership and wish her the best in her new journey.

Congratulations to Ykee Benda and Cindy!

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By Our Reporter

As part of its Covid-19 Emergency Response Programme (CERP), the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has donated different types of locally-procured medical supplies, medical equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to close to Ugandan 60 hospitals, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and the country’s National Response Fund to Covid-19.

Donated supplies include: 1,060 examination gloves, 500 surgical gloves, 1,000 surgical masks with folds, 1,000 NK95 respirators, 500 fluid-resistant coveralls, 300 face shields, 600 protective goggles, 1,000 heavy duty aprons, 800 heavy duty gloves, 120 gum boots, 500 cotton wools, 480 safety boxes, 300 fluid resistant gowns, 500 sanitizers, 500 sodium hypochlorite, and 100 infra-red thermometers.

The supplies were handed over during a ceremony hosted by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda by – on behalf of TDB – Mr. Richard Byarugaba, Managing Director of Uganda’s National Social Security Fund and shareholder representative on the TDB Board of Governors, to Mr. Emmanuel Katongole, Chairperson of the National Response Fund to Covid-19.

“This donation will enhance Ugandan hospitals and health care workers’ level of preparedness to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and make sure that they, themselves, are adequately protected to continue helping others,” said Mr. Byarugaba.

“We are delighted to contribute to the efforts deployed by the Government of Uganda towards the fight against Covid-19,” added Admassu Tadesse, TDB President and Chief Executive. “Indeed, we are working hard in tandem with various partners in our Member States to curb the spread of the virus and mitigate its impact. This urgent action complements the reprioritized financing interventions we are rolling-out for enterprises, sovereigns and financial institutions via TDB’s operations complex. It is only by acting in solidarity that will shall defeat this common enemy”.

Mary Kamari, TDB Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Executive commented that, “CERP is part of TDB’s COVID-19 broad response plan. So far, this targeted direct assistance programme has delivered to various TDB Member States medical supplies, equipment & PPEs, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions, support to local SMEs, to women and youth employment, as well as a contribution to the African Union’s Africa CDC, among other actions.”

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By BigEyeUg Team

The fact is, Music and dance are inseparable and this can be seen in most of our music here in Uganda.

Well, the main talk around town is all about Ugandan singer Hanson Baliruno who seems to have twisted a bit of his music style from the renowned smooth performances to a different type of touch.

This follows his latest music video ‘Gimme More’ where Hanson has surprised the public with groovy dance moves affiliating him to professional choreographers.

It has been a long time coming for Hanson to pull-up such phenomenal dancing skills in either his videos or during stage performances but basing on his latest two projects; For You and Gimme More, something is special is boiling up for him.

In this video, Hanson received a big company of professional choreographers, blending the script with stunning dance strokes. This left fans wowed.

Without forgetting, Videographer, Aaronaire had the best colorful touch on the video.

Fabled music producer, Nessim Pan Production’s magical fingers flag-off the audio as a reputable one.

‘Gimme More’ audio slightly borrows a ‘Soukous’ style of music with majority of it being of an Afro beat genre.

Soukous is a genre of dance music from the Congo Basin. It is derived from Congolese Rumba in the 1960s. It gained popularity in the 1980s in France.

Watch Gimmie More by Hanson Baliruno here;

We will keep you posted.

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By Reporter

Sure Ent is one of the latest entrants in the music industry as a promoter. His entry was impressive as they signed promising female singer Nina Roz. After Nina Roz got attached to the new label, she started to blossom with her latest releases kyoyoyo and Ntinke Nkutinke which have kept her afloat.

However, her short time of shine could be over as the man who made all this possible Sure Ent seems to have put a stop to promoting her music after rumor has had it that he has jumped onto another artiste Karo Kasita. Karo Kasita is rumored to have signed with Sure Ent and this could also be the end of Nina Roz’s working partnership with Sure Ent.

All parties are keeping this amongst them but we can exclusively reveal Karo Kasita is all smiles as Nina Roz drowns in her own tears.

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By Reporter

Last Sunday, the premises of Fez Media LTD in Ntinda played host to the official unveiling of two Ugandan showbiz icons; Kilara Daniel alias Judas Rap Knowledge Da Akbar and Pacoto Jacob alias Spragga – jacobtrigger spragganifficient ug starboy. The unveiling was the crown of a day punctuated by such mirth, as guests were treated to barbequed bites and different tribes of champagne and cocktails.

The party gathered the cream de la cream of socialites from Northern Uganda and Kampala. Famed rapper Judas Rap Knowledge Da Akbar (The Great) and JacobTrigger Spragganifficient commonly known as Spragga were the center of attention all through the function, taking time off to interact with yearning sects of the attendants.

Many in the audience pointed out how Northern Uganda Hip Pop Star; Da Akbar, who is signed officially under Record Label, Fez Records, (a subsidiary of Fez Media LTD, where Spragga is signed) was fast conquering outside Uganda, and how he is celebrated in West Africa more than he is celebrated in Uganda. Da Akbar took West Africa by a storm after his beef with Sierra Leon’s self proclaimed Hip Pop King Kao Denero spiraled into a musical battle that garnered Da Akbar legions of fans in West Africa.

Speaking at the party, Charles Lwanga Otema aka NOBDIZZO said that Fez Media was happy to sign the two, citing that both brought a powerful force to the table of growth at Fez Media.

“Think about it like this, the Ugandan audience appreciates only the people that the media gives hype. Eddy Kenzo has been staging musical festivals and filling stadiums in West Africa, and yet at home, he doesn’t bask in the same quality of adulation. It’s perhaps a phenomenon that best explains why Judas Rap Knowledge Da Akbar is going to shine everywhere. He is already being celebrated in West Africa, and is a major Hip Pop star in Northern Uganda; certainly, because his lyrical prowess is deeply rooted and original, yet cuts across different audiences in appeal. We are happy to ignite the train that takes him to the deserved stardom. We are also glad that we have signed Spraga as a marketing force and brand custodian,” said NOBDIZZO.

Spragga and Da Akbar expressed gratitude for the opportunity, and promised not to let down Fez Media.

“This is a dream come true for me, to join Fez Media. With the exposure I’m going to gain at Fez Media, I am going to be international. Only the sky is the limit,” Spragga ecstatically stated.

Da Akbar promised to use the opportunity to bring international awards to Uganda.

“I am bringing a Grammy to Uganda. Fez Media has given me an opportunity that will catapult my musical career to the heights of glory it belongs to, and in 3 years time, I will be bringing major awards to our homelands like the Grammies and more,” stated Da Akbar.

“As Fez Media, we pride in promoting and supporting young talent and helping young people realize their potential. We picked the two because they’ve risen organically given their immense talent,” explained Patrick Ocira aka Heights P’ Christ, one of the founders of Fez Media.

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By Reporter

Who would have thought that Bebe Cool and A Pass would ever be on the same song!!!! Well we have it just in from our sources that HerbertSkillz fresh from his recent International Chart successes including a UK number 1 hit and topping the Billboard top twenty with his contributions featuring Jethro Alonestar Sheeran, Ed Sheeran and Wayne Wonder has managed it and added another first to his achievements in the industry by bringing the two very different artists together on his latest release ‘For Real”

The song is another one of HerbertSkillz own releases where he shows his versatility not just as a groundbreaking producer, but also a performer and artist in his own right.

What many here in Uganda don’t know is that our man Skillz has already performed and Dj’d in London, Bristol, Manchester, Southampton in the UK and also in Denmark with British star Jethro Sheeran’s Team Lit, Jade, Trinidadian Kojo, and their band. They have also just released a joint album Sunshine and Rain and have a tour planned next year.

As if that’s not enough, in recent months Skillz has raised the bar again and made history in Uganda, making the African Music Industry proud by having a hit in the UK being number 1 on the iTunes all genre chart with Jethro and Ed Sheeran with the song Raise Em Up clocking up over half a million streams in its first week and  to date totalling over a million streams and in addition Skillz gained a Billboard plaque for his song with Alonestar and Wayne Wonder, featured on the international hit album Tropical House Cruises to Jamaica Reggae Lovers Edition. This album released by the Kontractor Music Group was headlined by Ghanaian Shatta Wale and also ft Vybz Kartel, Tommy Lee, Capleton, Dababy, and Sizzla Kalonji, and was number 1 in many countries including UK, USA and Ghana and was also in the  top twenty in the billboard chart for several weeks, making HerbertSkillz an official Billboard artist and producer and putting him in the same league as such A list artists as Drake, Arianna Grande , Major Lazer , and amazingly this album charting  just behind an album from all time legend Bob Marley in the official Billboard Charts.

The brilliant “For Real” Herbertskillz song with Bebe Cool and A Pass is out now on all streaming platforms and is already breaking records leaving us anticipating what this understated yet progressive and amazing musical man will come up with next, but we are certain that although he may be quiet he is always cooking up something hot so watch this space for more from him, not just as the producer we all know and love but also a very talented Billboard and International chart topping musician and artist in his own right.

Get the song “For Real” and subscribe to his channel from this link https://youtu.be/ungU3Dsbh4I

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By BigEyeUg Team

Yesterday Tuesday 8^th September socialite Shanitah Namuyimba aka Bad Black rocked Social Media with photos of herself smartly dressed in a ‘Gomesi’.

This scooped her attention from the public as majority kept on wondering the special function persuaded Black to dress unusually.

However, later in the day, it was established that she had actually landed an appointment at Bulange, Mengo for the ‘Luwalo’ function.

‘Luwalo’ is a famous campaign in Buganda where Baganda people around the world are invited to willingly bring their support (social and financial) to the Kingdom.

The royal ceremony was presided over by Buganda Kingdom Katikiro, Charles Peter Mayiga.

Bad Black contributed worth Shs. 200,000 on behalf of her ancestral area of Busiro Kyaggwe and Mawogola.

She was then handed a certificate of appreciation from Katikiro Mayiga.

Black also talked about her current financial crisis and promised to render more support to Buganda Kingdom in the later days.

“When I get something small, I will be giving it to support Buganda Kingdom. Today I have just brought Shs.200K because am broke at the moment,” Bad Black said.

A ‘Gomesi’ or ‘Busuuti’ is a colorful floor-length dress. It is the most commonly used costume for women in Buganda and Busoga.

Watch video here;

We will keep you posted.

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By BigEyeUg Team

Ugandan young athlete Jacob Kiplimo,19, continues to receive hearty congratulation messages from fellow countrymen and women after his stunning performance in the IAAF Golden Spike 2020 Athletics meeting in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

On Tuesday night, Kiplimo edged Ethiopian World Championship silver medallist Selemon Barega to win 5000 metre race at finishing in a meet record time of 12:48:63 in the eastern Czech city.

Unlike other sports events taking place at the moment around the world, Kiplimo’s glorious race was witnessed by over 3,000 spectators in Mestsky Stadium as meeting celebrated its 59th edition.

Upon the massive victory for his country, Kiplimo has was showered with praises on Social Media with iconic names also laboring into the inclusion.

It should be noted that this is Jacob’s third world records (WR) in nine months to add to last year’s 5000m Diamond League (DL) trophy, the World Cross-country title and the world 10000m gold.

He is also marked as the favorite competitor in this race prior its commencement after dominating the track prior to the World Cross-country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, in March 2019.

Congratulations Jacob Kiplimo!

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By BigEyeUg Team

Tanzania’s music icon Diamond Platnumz has launched a new campaign for his ‘Inama’ song featuring Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fally Ipupa to shoot 100Million YouTube views landmark.

The Social Media campaign seeks to have the video exceed a tremendous views count of over 100Million on YouTube earning Diamond’s channel between $30,000-$200,000 ad revenue.

The 14months-old video currently stands at 70,075,637 views on YouTube.

Once his campaign succeeds this year, it will join Master KG’s ‘Jerusalema’ video that clocked the same figures in June.

We will keep you posted

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By Stuart G-Khast

Cluh Beats at Home is back this weekend with Apass and crazy boy Zex Bilangilangi. While this is he second time Apass appears on the show, it will be a maiden appearance for Zex who has had his hit Ratata warm many people’s hearts during lockdown.

The fortnight spaced show features favourite stars and brings you a virtual show on Saturdays. As expected, Douglas Lwanga will host the show.

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By BigEyeUg Team

Singer Ykee Benda has unmasked his fierce heart and stand when it comes to music battles against his fellow Ugandan artistes.

Benda took it to his social media and asked for a battle from any willing contender once the COVID-19 lockdown is done.

The Mpaka Records CEO also confirms his readiness for any musician who weighs his/her caliber close to his.

“When the lock down is over for musicians…… I want a battle …Whoever thinks he can take me….Jangu !!! I MEAN WHOEVER!!!”

Ykee Benda was on Tuesday sworn-in as the new Uganda Musicians Association President replacing songstress Sophie Gombya who is now capped with Political ambitions of her career.

Prior, the ‘Maradona’ singer was running as the Vice-President of the association.

We will keep you posted

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By BigEyeUg Team

The newly appointed Ugandan Tourism brand ambassador singer Edrisa Musuuza, famously known by stage names Eddy Kenzo has already commenced his services just a week after being handed the role.

The development is evident from the pictures that the singer is often sharing on his Social Media dressed in an official Uganda Tourism attire.

In the photos, Eddy Kenzo also appears to be undergoing an operational patrol in his new gig as he visits different tourism attractions around the country.

Kenzo was unveiled in this position on 1^st September 2020, replacing 2018 Miss Uganda Quinn Abenakyo who was being aided by socialite Zari Hassan and TV personality Anita Fabiola.

Who is an ambassador?

An ambassador is an individual who enhances the marketing and sales of a firm/company brand value via the representation of the brand to specific customers in a good reputation.

The ‘Semyekozo’ singer together with his team are committed than never before to landing their obligations and objectives in Uganda’s Tourism industry within the rightfully stipulated time as contracted.

See more photos here;

We will keep you posted

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Nicholas Lutakome, Ag. CEO Sanlam Life Insurance Uganda Limited

By Our Reporter

Although the insurance sector in Uganda continues to register impressive growth, it is widely agreed that a lot still needs to be done in order for it to reach its full potential and take its rightful place as a cornerstone of our economic growth and overall development.

Indeed, there is every cause for optimism, as under the aegis of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a particularly foresighted corps of individuals is staking a claim to ensure the country reaps the full benefit of what the sector can provide. Armed with years of experience gained both here and abroad, they now also possess unique insights on what works, and what does not, when it comes to the business of insurance in Uganda.

“The insurance industry is evolving to be more customer-centric, especially with local solutions for the local insurable interests of the population. This is a change from the past where most products were ‘imported’,” reveals Emmanuel Mwaka, the Chief Executive Officer of ICEA Life Assurance Company Limited.

For long, these ‘imported’ products have generated attitudes of suspicion and mistrust amongst a confused and unwilling populace who only acquire the likes of Third-Party Insurance and Workmen’s Compensation in order to keep on the right side of the law.

Rising levels of literacy have seen to it that although many might now understand what those policies are, they are yet to be convinced of their need and efficacy in the environment they operate in. And can one blame them when, for illustration, it is conceded that even the Government itself has not fully adopted insuring its people and property.

Nicholas Lutakome, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam Life Insurance Uganda Limited, who just like Emmanuel has over a decade of experience in the sector, also attests to the fact that integrating local knowledge and attitudes has formed the basis for what is now an unreservedly positive outlook for growth.

“The Ugandan society has nothing against insurance,” he explains, “In fact, within our society we already actively practice insurance of some sort. Take the example of a death in a community: this triggers natural generosity to raise financial support from well-wishers in solidarity with the bereaved. These contributions are pooled together and handed to the bereaved and, in a way, serve to reduce the financial and emotional anguish caused by the loss of the loved one. This is exactly how insurance works, the main difference being that, with insurance, contributions are pooled prior to the occurrence of the unfortunate event.”

“By acknowledging that many Ugandans understand insurance in very simple terms through their day to day responses to life circumstances, we are doing better at convincing them that it serves better as the buffer against future unknown events that can lead to financial distress,” Nicholas adds.

One of the major moves in this direction was the demerger of Life and Non-Life Insurance, operationalized about 6 years ago. “There has been a special focus on insurance products that have the highest impact on society such as Life Insurance whose contribution for the total Gross Written Premium has tripled from about 10% to a few percentage points shy of 30% over the past 10 years,” Nicholas reveals.

And we are just getting started, for it is Nicholas’ belief that Life Insurance will eventually overtake Non-Life in terms of Gross Written Premium before 2030. This will be in line with the global trend which according to Swiss Re, Life Insurance premiums constitute 54% of the global insurance market.

This optimism has been bolstered by the effects of another major strategy- the introduction of bancassurance a few years back.

“We arguably have the best bancassurance regulations in the region. And the initial results have shown that banks are keen on distributing Insurance Products to their customers, especially Life Products.” Nicholas adds.

“And the industry figures clearly reveal that Ugandans, now possessed with better understanding of what insurance can do for them, are now looking beyond the perfunctory offerings like Third Party and Workmen’s Comp- the asset base has grown from 400 billion to about 1.6 trillion in the past 10 years, with Non-Life Insurance contributing about 70%, Life Insurance contributing about 28%, and the rest coming from Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). Of course, some might still consider this small in comparison to the banking sector, which has assets in excess of 30 trillion, but it is nonetheless remarkable progress.”

As earlier mentioned, insurance can play a far greater role in providing a bulwark for Uganda to improve its development indices, from health to education to infrastructure and all. And today’s gains can only be built upon if the right decisions are made in regards to the sector, decisions, needless to say, where it would be wise to consider the input and leadership of the likes of Nicholas and Emmanuel, individuals with the experience and knowhow to seamlessly blend local sensibilities with international best practice.

One must start off with the fact that the importance of professionalism cannot be overestimated.

“Ensuring that the support institutions such as the Insurance Training College are well equipped to provide education, training and professional development in the industry is a big step in the right direction,” Emmanuel asserts.

It is with Nicholas’ earlier example in regards to the community assisting the bereaved to gather resources that both he and his colleague advocate the need for change in Uganda’s insurance sector: quite simply, it is necessary for people to be given an enabling environment to encourage them to pool their resources better.

“Given the opportunity, I would promote long term investments by offering incentives for every Ugandan through avenues like tax waivers for those who invest regularly in long term assets like Life Insurance and Pension Funds,” Nicholas asserts. “The amassed funds would create a reasonable pool for the economy to borrow locally, thus pushing the desired developments in infrastructure as well as private businesses.”

Emmanuel divulges similar thoughts, “The tax regime for insurance needs to be relaxed to allow for it to grow without seeming unaffordable for the population. Taxes such as VAT should be minimized or suspended.”

Also, Emmanuel adds, because life insurance typically encourages and grows the saving culture in the country, it is important that tax incentives for the population are created linked to the amount of life insurance an individual takes out. This can be in the form of deductibles for salaried earners before PAYE is computed. Eventually this will create the much-needed pool of funds that can be used by insurers in performing their investment functions, to finance public projects through purchase of government securities, Public Private Partnerships projects and the like.

As of now, though, there exists a stalemate. As Nicholas explains, “Currently the cost of borrowing is so high with annual interest rates in excess of 17%. This makes it hard for businesses to offer affordable services to the population, with many choking on loans and eventually dying. The lack of funds further forces our government to borrow a lot externally to fund programs. This greatly reduces our forex reserves and continues the downward spiral by imposing catastrophic pressure on the taxable income for Ugandans.”

Adoption of the right policies will thus not only ensure that old age poverty is done away with, through the provision of pension and annuity products to the senior citizens, but will also produce enough resources to sustain our economy in the medium to long term.

We do have individuals who can guide us to that point. It is only wise that they are given the opportunity.

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By BigEyeUg Team

Ragga-dancehall singer, Richard Kasendwa famously known by stage names Ziza Bafana turned 31 years yesterday, Wednesday 9^th September 2020.

Unlike his previous birthdays where the singer has often shared his exhilaration in mega bashes, parties with friends and fans, Ziza this time held a low key celebration in quarantine where he is currently stuck for one week now.

According to the videos posted on his Social Media, Bafana’s basic celebrations comprised of a pleasant meal shared with friends; Comedian Taata Sam, DJ Shan, among others who are also quarantined.

The self-proclaimed ‘Katonda wa Ragga’ together with his team were arrested by authorities in Tanzania last week after violating the COVID-19 Pandemic Standard of Operation procedures by performing on a certain music show.

They were later handed-over to Uganda-Tanzania boarder and put into quarantine in Mutukula.

Ziza Bafana and his team have since raised an alarm to fellow musicians and Ugandan government for emergency support and help because of the allegedly unbearable conditions in Mutukula quarantine.

Watch video here;

We will keep you posted.

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By BigEyeUg Team

The long wait is finally over as singers Martha Mukisa and Victor Ruz drop ‘Kikomando’ remix video featuring DJ Sting.

As we reported to you earlier this week after viewing the video trailer, Kikomando remix video is not far away from that notable project to watch out for this year.

The visuals primarily comprise of indoor scenes with an alluring setup in a multi-million mansion.

Of course, its videographer, Elly V Mugisa (Black Magic Films) who is responsible for the tremendous shots in the video.

‘Kikomando’ is a love ballad with a narration of somebody who fed-up with having jumpy relationships and he/she is now more than ready to settle for only a single lover.

Without doubt, Martha Mukisa and Victor Ruz are just cruising in their juvenile musical journey amidst the general challenges that hit the industry this year.

Watch Kikomando remix video by Martha Mukisa Ft. Victor Ruz & DJ Sting here;

We will keep you posted

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By BigEyeUg Team

This year continues to be a weird one as different bad things continue happening.

Well, news coming in indicates that male vocalist George William Kigozi aka Geosteady and wife Prima Kadarshi’s splendid relationship seems to have hit rock bottom.

This manifests after a viral video making rounds on social media disclosing how Prima’s apartment property was destroyed by her baby papa on circumstances that she is not well-versed with.

Further, a screenshot of Prima’s post on Facebook is also in circulation about the similar dispute.

Prima has gone ahead to delete the post from her Facebook despite a number of her followers grabbing it with several screenshots.

In her post, Prima reveals how husband Geosteady has made her life a disastrous one despite the fact that she had decided to move out.

Prima also accuses him of breaking into her apartment and demolishing her property, an act that left her flabbergasted.

“Geosteady u told me u wanted peace of mind, I shifted and gave you peace. U came to my house, broke the door and spoilt everything. What have I done to deserve this?????? Why are you so bitter? I have been good, taken care of my children n focused. I have stayed out of media despite everything Y??? Nakukolaki mazima ddala?? Y me?” wrote Prima.

The CEO Prima Cosmetics went head to dump hopes of revenging to husband.

“Revenge is not in my plans, you fuck yourself on your own,” she added.

Intimate sources have it that the birth of the love birds’ break-up happened a few days ago after Geosteady was nabbed on various occasions bedding a number of city slay queens.

It should be noted that their 9year old relationship has been full of breakups, misunderstandings, and reunions.

However, in 2019 the lovers made such a crucial step to firm their relationship when Prima introduced Geosteady to her parents.

The two are blessed with two children Sorayah Kigozi (5years) and Solange Williams Kigozi (2years).

Prima is a business woman, with a number of innovations like; Prima Kadarshi Cosmetics and Prima Lusaniya (restaurant).

Geosteady is currently having a dormant music career.

We will keep you posted with new developments in the allegations.

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By Reporter

At 19 most youth are struggling with school and probably depending on their parents. That is ot the case with Victor Matsiko who has nae a fortune at only 19.

Victor Emmanuel Matsiko, was born and raised in Kayunga Bugerere. He then left Uganda for South Africa in 2014.

“I had gone over there to study but I had my heart set for business though. I started by moving from household to household selling clothes. It gave me an idea of what is needed to run a business. I took a big gamble investing money that was supposed to offset some of my academic bills on a trade whose success was not exactly set in stone,” he says.

Matsiko then gambled joining forex trade, a decision he does regret.

“I put all tuition into forex trading and took a break from school to focus entirely on my new venture. This happened in my third year and interestingly my parents had no idea. Before you know it I was earning about 300dollars a day. I bought my 1st car in the 1st year and from there I couldn’t turn back,” he says.

“Foreign exchange can be explained as a network of buyers and sellers, who transfer currency between each other at an agreed price. It is the means by which individuals, companies and central banks convert one currency into another, if you have ever travelled abroad, then it is likely you have made a forex transaction. There are a variety of different ways that you can trade forex, but they all work the same way: by simultaneously buying one currency while selling another,” he explains.

According to Matsiko, risk management is the key element of Forex trading and it is better to understand this simple fact rather sooner than later and put a lot of effort into mastering the science.

He says that the risk that exists for Forex traders is simple to understand: it’s the ever-present risk of a bad trade that is closed with a loss.

After some time, reality rolled in for Matsiko. He came in terms with himself and realized that he needed a career and he decided to pursue a course in aviation.

“I joined Aviation because it was my dream ever since I was young so when I saw that I can afford it then I dropped out of university for aviation school and I’ve been studying just to complete my dream.

I’m currently at Durban Aviation Center South Africa. I am a few hours away from getting my Private Pilot license,” he shared.

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By Reporter

Patoranking has dropped his latest album “Three”. Three was dropped on Thursday 10th September 2020.

Three is Patoranking’s third studio album via his own Amari Musiq imprint and US-based indie powerhouse, EMPIRE.

Eclectic and wide-ranging, Three features collaborations with some of  contemporary African music’s most essential acts, including fellow Nigerians Tiwa Savage (‘Matter’) and Flavour (‘Mon Bebe’), Ghana’s King Promise (‘Odo Bra’).

Yo Body’ delivers a heavyweight slice of dancehall energy while ‘Black Girl Magic’ is a slinky funk anthem that lives up to its title.

Nigeria’s fast-rising TELZ (produced for Burna Boy, Olamide) and Zimbabwe/South Africa’s Mr. Kamera (produced for Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, Netflix’s Blood and Water) head up the project’s international production team.

Patoranking is one of Africa’s most multifaceted artists, an international Reggae star whose Dancehall anthems (Daniella Whine, Suh Different) have resonated from Nigeria to Jamaica.

At the same time, his Afro-pop collaborations with Tiwa Savage (Girlie O), Wande Coal (My Woman, My Everything) and Diamond Platnumz (Love You Die) have made him a continental icon.

He has extended his influence into North America through partnerships with U.S. labels EMPIRE and VP Records, and touring with Hip-hop/Soul icon Lauryn Hill.

During its first week of release, one of the tracks on the new album, Abule, was the most played Afro-beats song on Audiomack reaching 1 million plays on that platform alone in under 5 days.

In addition to Three, Patoranking can be heard on the new version of Bob Marley’s ‘One Love’ alongside Stephen Marley, Skip Marley and other members of the international music community, with all proceeds going to support UNICEF’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

He recently created the ALU Patoranking Scholarship, offering 10 fully-paid scholarships for promising students from across Africa to attend the prestigious African Leadership University, and was featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 under 30 class for 2020.

Three is available for streaming on all online platforms. Listen to Whine It (feat. Sauti Sol) below:

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Onyiaka is an upcoming female Nigerian artiste based in Los Angeles. She made her debut in the afrobeat scene choreographing and appearing in music videos with major artist like Young Paris, Wale, Davido, and Tiwa Savage. However, she wasn’t satisfied with being behind the scenes and started recording her own sound. As a multitalented creative, she had been writing songs from a young age and had no difficulty creating hits.

However, the start of Onyiaka’s pursuit of music wasn’t easy. Out of fear of disappointing her family she had difficulty sharing her music and was often sneaking off to the studio just to record, many times only having as little as 30 minutes before having to rush back home. But she knew that if she wanted to become a serious artiste she would have to let go of this fear. To her surprise, her parents were supportive. Her next challenge was finding people to work with. The friends she had grown accustomed to working with had moved in a different direction than her which almost made her give up, but she was determined to keep working. By the grace of God, she was aligned with new collaboraters that supported her as an artist and helped her grow. She is now recording a new style of Afrofusiom music like no other artist the industry has seen.

As a proud Nigerian raised in California, she incorporates all her musical influences into her sound, seamlessly flowing between English, pidgin and Igbo. Her unique rasp and vocal tone make her stand out as both a singer and rapper. Stay tuned for her new releases. This one will put the industry for trouble!

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