Members of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association pose for a group photo following the AGM.

By Our Reporter

The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has elected a new executive. This was during the association’s Annual General Meeting held at Kati Kati Restaurant recently.

During the AGM, Uganda Breweries Limited’s Juliana Kagwa was elected as the association’s new Vice Chairperson, taking over from Manish Kalla of Grays Uganda.

Ms Kagwa, who previously served as the Secretary-General, joins Nile Breweries Limited’s Onapito Ekomoloit, who has retained his position as Chairperson and Srinivasa Reddy of Premier Distilleries, who remains the association’s Treasurer on the executive committee.

Other committee members include John Magara of Beedee Eff; Raghavendra Reddy Ganesh of Blue Nile Distillers; G. Uwa Maheshwar Reddy of Hema Beverages; and M.S Harinath Reddy of King Albert Distillers.

UAIA is an umbrella body bringing together the registered and regulated producers of adult beverages in Uganda. It was formed in 2006 to align the interests of the manufacturers and promote the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The association recently unveiled a report on the illicit alcohol market in Uganda, which highlighted the social and economic impact of the continued proliferation of illicit alcohol on consumers.

The report titled Understanding and Sizing Illicit Alcohol Consumption in Uganda contains findings from research conducted in 2020 by Euromonitor International. Among others, it shows that; illicit alcohol makes up 65% of the total market volume in Uganda; its consumption grew by 9% in the last three years, and this increased during the lockdown due to the closure of entertainment establishments.

Additionally, the report found that an approximated UGX 1.6 trillion in revenue goes unrealised by the government and Uganda Revenue Authority due to tax evasion, which is a result of a lax culture of enforcement of the Enguli act, which prohibits the manufacture and consumption of Enguli (alcohol) without a license.

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By Our Reporter

TECNO has today released its newest CAMON18 series – CAMON 18 Premier, CAMON18P and CAMON18.

Launching the new mobile phones, Mr. Timmy Shen, TECNO Uganda Brand Manager, noted that the TECNO brand aims to continually make breakthroughs in product and design innovations and this is what they have delivered through the new CAMON 18 Series.

“We always seek for breakthroughs of product and technology to inspire our consumers to unlock the world of possibilities. The digital revolution with the rise of new generations brings the latest trend of film making through a smartphone device.” Said Mr. Timmy Shen, TECNO Uganda Brand Manager, adding that, “the CAMON 18 Premier is the first TECNO product to take Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera technology innovations to create brand-new experience to users.”

The new CAMON 18 Premier brings together the best of the CAMON series, such as TAIVOS, Super Night Mode, Selfie Mode to combine with an all new Ultra-steady Gimbal Camera, a 60X Hybrid Zoom and even more enhanced AI features for achieving professional videography.

Equipped with an MediaTek Helio G96 CPU with eight cores, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, the CAMON 18 Premier possesses superior multi-tasking ability, empowering seamless integration of multiple apps. This incredible processing power, coupled with 4750 mAh battery, comprehensively enhances user experience, resulting in a system with the ability to photograph, videograph, network, and run games with remarkable smoothness.

To launch the new CAMON18 series, TECNO Mobile has partnered with MTN Uganda, who will provide free data to customers, and Vivo Energy Uganda who will enable its customers to acquire the latest handset.

“MTN is delighted to note that the Camon 18 will come with free 3GB data for the first three months on the network. The Camon 18 is one of the select 14 TECNO handsets which are entitled to free 3GB data every month for the first three months on the network. The goal of this partnership is to incentivize smartphone ownership and affordability in the country because we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life championed by communication technology,” said MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Somdev Sen.

“Customers who buy fuel for Ugx 50,000 and above from selected Shell service stations will get a coupon that offers a 5% discount towards purchase of the phone. The more fuel one buys, the more coupons are acquired. The coupons are transferrable and there is no limit to the number of coupons one can possess.” Explained Mr. Mark Mutungi, the Vivo Energy Uganda Brand Manager Fuels.

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By Our Reporter

The Uganda Cranes will be aiming for maximum points when they face Kenya’s Harambee Stars at St. Mary’s stadium, Kitende this Thursday in a bid to keep their hopes for qualifying for their first ever World Cup finals alive.

The Cranes who are second in Group E with 8 points were previously held to a goalless draw when they faced the Harambee Stars in the first-leg that was played in Nairobi. They now must beat Kenya and Mali to reach the final play-off round of the road to Qatar 2022.

Although Cranes coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin has expressed wary about the upcoming fixture, he says the team is well prepared. “We need to take every match as it is and we are now focusing on the game against Kenya. They will come with pride and ready to spoil the party like they have done before against the Cranes. We are preparing ourselves in the best way possible.” Micho told media.

Kenya are already out of the race to reach Qatar having managed only two points in their last four fixtures putting them 8 points behind Group E leaders, Mali, who stand at 10 points, thus will only be playing for bragging rights.

Commenting about the upcoming game, Henry Njoroge from Airtel Uganda, who are the official Sponsor of the Cranes, said, “After qualifying for AFCON twice, naturally you want to hit the next big thing, which in this case is the world cup. Airtel as the main sponsor is very keen on supporting the team to realize this dream.”

“Our win against Rwanda was huge because it gave us more hope. Now more than ever as we play Kenya today and Mali on Sunday, we need to collectively rally and support the boys from all over the country.” He added.

Uganda Cranes probable starting XI:

Charles Lukwago (GK), Bevis Mugabi, Timothy Denis Awany, Denis Iguma, Isaac Muleme, Khalid Aucho, Bobosi Byaruhanga, Moses Waiswa, Milton Karisa, Fahad Bayo and Steven Desse Mukwala.

The game will air live on UBC TV starting at 4pm.

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By Reporter

As Africans, land and real estate are often our most popular investment options. And that’s okay. Followed closely by more formal options such as good ole stocks, treasury bonds, T-bills, and fixed deposits.

Now here’s the thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om5bC6AUDPc
These investment options are often big-ticket investments and require a significant cash outlay from investors. This means first-time investors—usually the younger population— can’t build wealth this way as they are either still dependent on their caretakers or simply don’t have enough disposable income to spare.

But that’s about to change

Fractional shares, the new kid on the investing block, are crucial to making investing in stocks easier and more accessible, especially for African countries with lower valued currencies.

“Today, we’re launching a revolutionary product, U.S. fractional stocks,” says Ham Serunjogi, CO-founder and CEO of Chipper Cash. “This product is probably our most impactful product since the launch of the original Chipper app just three years ago.”

“For the first time ever, Ugandans of all economic backgrounds will be able to invest as little as $1 or 3,500 Uganda Shillings in the world’s largest public companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange – when we talk about unlocking global opportunities, this what we mean. As a proud Ugandan, it means so much to me that we get to launch a product that will empower my fellow countrymen and women,” he continues.

Dan Tumuramye CEO Chipper Cash Uganda

With the launch of Chipper’s Global Stocks Investing product, Ugandans (both old and young) can easily invest in publicly traded global companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Tesla, Netflix, etc.

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After Mea Culpa, a new Philippine drama named Love Thy Woman will be premiered on the channel ST Novela E plus since November 23rd, 20:40 CAT, between Monday and Sunday. This series is exclusively on StarTimes and first time to air in Africa. It features complicated relationships in a family of mixed culture background between two generations, and how they react when their love being challenged by accident and sisterhood.

 Love Thy Woman tells a story full of twists. Dana and Jia are stepsisters of half-Chinese, half-Filipino decent being groomed to work and someday head the multi-million real estate business their father established. Despite having different upbringings, both of them grew up possessing charm and intelligence. Jia got her degree in interior design in a local university, while Dana finished Architecture in California where she fell in love with a fellow Chinese named David. This encounter soon led to a grand nuptial between the two families, which unfortunately end in a tragic car accident causing Dana to fall into a deep coma. After nearly a year of fruitless attempts to induce Dana out of coma, her family reached a decision to soon end her suffering. During this emotionally-trying times, Jia and David formed an unlikely friendship which eventually blossomed into love. But what future awaits the two as harsh moral values and an unexpected miracle complicates their forbidden affair?

“Love themed dramas always rank high on audience’s wish list, and Love Thy Woman this time will bring additional factors of cultural communications and merges as background due to the life experience of main characters. We are happy to include these popular TV-series into the package currently offering, thus our audience can enjoy more content, choice and especially, the time spending with family members and friends of the same interest before the screen.” Said XXX, the marketing director of StarTimes.

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MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleptte (R) and Andrew Bugemebe, the MTN Uganda CFO (2L)on the sidelines of the MTN IPO investor meeting in Nairobi

By Our Reporter

Kenyan Investors are showing keen interest in participating in the MTN IPO following the opening of the offer on October 11 2021 and a series of investor roadshows that took place in Nairobi last week. The offer which closes on November 22 2021 is now open to Kenyans and East African investors.

With 4.4 billion shares on offer, the MTN IPO is the second largest offer in the region after Safaricom in Kenya and the first telecommunication company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange.

Speaking on the sidelines of one of the investor meeting, Cynthia Mbaru, Dyer & Blair Investment Bank Director of Corporate Finance, said that it was very useful to have the MTN Management team visit Nairobi last week where they engaged market analysts and prospective investors on the IPO.

“We hosted a great session with them for our clients which was very informative. Our clients had a lot of questions regarding the business and future prospects. At the end of it, it was clear that MTN is a very profitable company with a strong balance sheet and good growth prospects. Our clients particularly felt that mobile money presented a lot of opportunities for MTN considering the impact MPESA had on Safaricom that they have witnessed,” said Cynthia.

She added that; “with all this information, our clients are now very keen to invest especially as they know that they will earn incentive shares of 5% on top of their application and that the allocation policy puts them behind Ugandans.”

“Now, we are very busy assisting them to open SCD accounts and showing them how to apply for shares online. Our advice at this stage for all investors is to open the SCD account first. As the offer comes to a close, it is important not to leave that process till the end.”

The roadshows were made possible after the Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMAK) had provided its ‘no objection’ for The MTN Uganda Initial Public Offering (IPO) to be marketed in Kenya, allowing the marketing of the shares to both Professional Investors and Retail Investors following the opening of the offer in Uganda on 11th October 2021.

The marketing in Kenya is facilitated by SBG Securities, and Dyer and Blair, both of whom are licensed market intermediaries in Kenya, working in collaboration with their respective affiliates in Uganda. SBG Securities Uganda Limited is the Transaction Advisor and Lead Sponsoring Broker for the MTN Uganda IPO and will be collaborating with SBG Securities Limited (Kenya) to market the IPO in Kenya. Dyer & Blair Uganda is a Lead Retail Broker.

The MTN Uganda IPO offers for sale 4.4 billion ordinary shares, accounting for a 20 percent stake of the company, at a price of UGX 200.00 per share. Each prospective shareholder must apply for at least 500 shares, which, if fully allocated, results in a minimum investment of UGX 100,000 per shareholder.

Kenyan investors will require a valid identification national ID or passport to open a Securities Central Depository (SCD) account at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) to apply for the MTN Uganda IPO. All East Africans who apply for shares, will receive 5 bonus shares for every 100 shares they are allocated. The MTN Uganda IPO will close on Monday 22nd November 2021 at 4pm EAT.

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By Reporter

UK based talented Ugandan singer Bella Mubiru is back with a brand new beautiful love song called 'Speed Yeeyo' and we have it here already for you.

Speed Yeeyo means “That’s the right speed” when loosely translated to English and in this new song, Bella focuses more on her love life while praising her man and telling him never to reduce on the amout of love he gives her.

Bella Mubiru is a talented Ugandan female artist based in UK. She started her music career way back in 2013 and over the years she has released a couple of songs of which she owns an album dubbed “Tulo Tulo” which is available on all streaming platforms.

She holds crown for Best Artist in Diaspora in The Uganda Entertainment awards 2016! With her passion for music, Bella Mubiru is here and promises to do/release more music for her fans world wide.

Speed Yeeyo song was produced by Brian Beats of Beats House and Lyrics written by Mozey Writer.

Listen to the song below:

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By Reporter

Papa Muteesa(Real Names Fred Muteesa) is a new upcoming Music Artist, inclined to producing Gospel, Inspirational and Motivational Music. 

Papa Muteesa is a Computer Science Graduate from Kyambogo University.Has worked as VoIP solutions telecom Engineer/Consultant for over 10 years. Today, his hit song Omuntu is trending all over the world.

We managed to track him down and shared with us his story.

Briefly tell us who Papa Muteesa is?

 Papa Muteesa(Real Names Fred Muteesa) is a new upcoming Music Artist, inclined to producing Gospel, Inspirational and Motivational Music. 

Papa Muteesa is a Computer Science Graduate from Kyambogo University. I have worked as a VoIP solutions telecom Engineer/Consultant for over 10 years.

Papa Muteesa is also a church minister and a youth Pastor in Live Christian Center Ministries located In Gayaza-Wakiso Uganda. He is a family man married and blessed with 3 children.

10 years as a Youth Pastor and now a musician, Don’t you think you sat on your talent for long?

Well, I believe everything happens at the right time. This is the right time and season for my music to be heard. Our Lord is never late.

What finally pushed you to start recording songs after all that long?

Honestly God stirred up everything. I was motivated by my friends around me to venture into singing. Being a music artist was never part of my list of achievements. It all just happened one day, I had my music recording drafts in my smart phone for years until one time a friend heard one of the drafts and he became excited and pushed me to the studio. That is how it all kicked off.

Computer Engineering really sounds like a good profession, why don’t you concentrate there and leave Pastoral work and singing?

Well, I can say Computer work is a Profession, Pastralship is a calling/ministry, and Music is both a ministry and Passion. So in the End, my profession is only meant to help me achieve my passion. My Passion is meant to drive my ministry.

Today Gospel music is full of drama, Gospel singers accusing Pastors of not supporting them, why are you joining the controversial side?

Drama and Controversy have never hindered God from doing His will. I am compelled to believe that it’s for exactly those reasons that God is spinning up new talent everywhere. I believe I will be able to help build and grow the gospel industry. 

Maybe with my profession and experience I could help advise other musicians. Let’s see how this turns out. But at the moment I am focusing on getting my music and message out there, to touch every heart.

What is your take on the ongoing debate that gospel musicians shouldn’t be paid for their music. They sing for God.

Well I totally disagree. Every minister should receive the earthly benefits that come with serving God. God himself promises benefits for those who serve him. I don’t even need to quote a scripture for this. Let’s look at the reality.

Producing Music requires Money. (Are there free Music Production and videography Studios? I have not heard of any). After getting the audio, you have to produce videos, and you have to facilitate the whole crew. And after the song gets out there, you are invited to perform in concerts, you need to transport yourself. In addition to that, you have to keep supporting your family. 

This is a very big topic that I have actually done extensive research about; I think most musicians and churches here in Uganda need guidance on this particular issue. This is one of the very reasons why the church is losing a lot of talent to the secular world; we need to handle it smartly.

How many songs/ albums are out now?

 I have 14 songs out at the moment. That makes 2 Ep’s each with 7 songs. one EP is entitled ‘Redemption ‘and the Second is entitled ‘Here I am’. You can find them on spotify, Apple music, and all other streaming stores under the stage name, Papa Muteesa

Let’s talk about your latest omuntu, sounds so perfect, who wrote it, recorded and produced it?

I have written all the 14 songs. I produced the Music in Audio one Studio, with Paddy Man and Emmy Wonders as the producers. 

What is the message behind ‘Omuntu’ song?

Omuntu, is basically talking about People’s Hearts, and Hypocrisy both to fellow Men and God Himself. The message is that Man’s Heart cannot be trusted. 

Omuntu is receiving a lot of air plays and great online reception, what is the magic?

Well all I can say, is that I have received a lot of Guidance from my friends who have had massive experience in this field of music. Kim-xp has guided me so much from the very beginning. 

For example I have made sure I have presence on all social media platforms, so that I am easily reachable by anyone who wants to know more about my music that is how it all starts, getting organized.

How can someone buy or get your omuntu song from?

Omuntu will be out on YouTube very soon, but it’s on any streaming platform. The link below can help you check it out. 

https://papamuteesa.lnk.to/omuntu

How has internet impacted on your music career especially the Omuntu song?

Well, My Omuntu was already referenced by World a Raggae music team, which launches the best reggae songs in the world. They have posted me on most of their social media platforms. 

My Music is all licensed by music Distributors and organized on all streaming platforms. I have done all this remotely via internet with my team.

Lastly, how do you balance family, church and music?  We have seen many broken families of pastors and gospel singers of late. What is your advice?

Well I can simply say, if Family is work, both parties have to desire to make it work. I would never start music if my family is not behind me. The reason is, that will be a failed project. 

MY Wife has been there from the very beginning. She has listened to most songs before anyone else. If she says that song will not do, we drop it. 

I will take this opportunity to thank her for standing by my side.

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By Our Reporter

Unicaf University has announced that it has received the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) licence to operate in Uganda. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Serena Hotel in Kampala.

Speaking during the event, Unicaf University’s Pro Vice Chancellor for Academic Innovation at Federal Level, Dr. Antony Brogden-Ward, said that the University is committed to delivering international quality higher education at an affordable cost through strategic partnerships with universities in the UK and Africa.

Mr. Timothy Sejjoba, Principle Education Officer, who was representing the State Minister for Higher Education, welcomed the new university and further lauded their use of technology in the delivery of higher education.

“The virtual age is one which will not only help us manage this pandemic but it also presents us with an opportunity to widen the reach of higher education. The move away from physical classroom delivery makes it possible to reach students in even the most remote parts of the country. I therefore welcome Unicaf University and challenge the leadership to begin thinking of these opportunities.” He said.

The Unicaf University campus is located on Plot 53B Ntinda II Road, in Kampala.

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Airtel Uganda Managing Director, Manoj Murali (3rd R), Amit Kapur Chief Commercial officer at Airtel Uganda (2nd L), Andrew Rugamba Acting Airtel Money Director (2nd R),Henry Njoroge, Marketing Director at Airtel Uganda( L) with Mr. money (3rd L), at the launch of the Money After Money campaign by Airtel Uganda at Kampala Serena Hotel.

By Our Reporter

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited has launched a countrywide 1.5billion shillings reward based promotion for its customers and agents.

The 3 months’ promotion dubbed “Money after Money”, running from 15th November 2021 to 15th February 2022, will see Airtel Uganda customers and agents across the country transact and win daily, weekly and monthly cash prizes.

While launching the promotion, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali said, “Airtel prides in having the most affordable rates for mobile money, with a secure platform offering our customers convenience as they transact in Uganda and across borders. Amidst the pandemic, we have continued to see our customers transact and this is the time to reward them as we get into the festive season.”

During the promotion, 100 customers will win 100,000/- each daily, 20 agents 100,000/- each daily, 10 customers 10 million each monthly and 10 agents 2million each monthly. Over 1.5billion shillings will be awarded over the 90 day promo with a number of instant prizes for any customer found transacting on Airtel Money.

“For us to stay true to our commitment of offering relevant services to our customers for their day to day communication needs, it means that we must continue to innovate and introduce products and services that align with what our customers and the market need,” Manoj concluded.

By dialing *185# or transacting using My Airtel App to carry out any Airtel Money Transactions that is sending money, Cash deposit, Cash withdraw, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Airtel Money Pay, International Money Transfer, buying airtime, a customer/agents will stand a chance to enter the draw to win the daily/monthly prizes. Monies will be paid to the customer Airtel Money accounts. The only Airtel number that will call winners is 0200100100.

Daily draws will be held between 8:55-9pm Mon to Thur on NBS, Bukedde, BBS and handover shows on NBS, Bukedde, BBS on Friday 8:55-9pm.

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Stephen Mutana, the Acting CEO of MTN Uganda Mobile Money Limited

By Our Reporter

MTN Mobile Money Ltd has increased the number of Senkyu points a customer gets to 15 points for every UGX 100 charged in MoMo withdrawal fees. The points are given on the withdrawal fees that the customer is charged i.e., for every 100/- a customer is charged they receive 15 Senkyu points.

In addition, sending money between MTN MoMo customers on the MTN MoMo app has been made free, during the promotion that will go on till early 2022.

MTN Senkyu is a customer loyalty initiative aimed at rewarding customers who use MTN services. Once a customer dial *141# and joins the Senkyu program, they start receiving points for using MTN services including loading airtime and bundles, making calls, sending messages, using data and MTN MoMo services such as sending money, making payments, depositing, and withdrawing at a mobile money agent.

While making the announcement, Stephen Mutana, the Ag. Chief Executive Officer MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited said the promotion’s objective MTN is to reward its customers who ardently use its services.

“As we draw closer to the end of the year, we want to recognize and appreciate our customers who have continuously used MTN services. That is why we want to reward them with loyalty points that can be used to enjoy more of those services,” Mutana explained.

Mutana said the decision is informed by the increased person to person transactions over the last two years.

According to recent statistics from Bank of Uganda, person to person transaction values have grown from UGX1.1trillion in January 2021 to UGX1.4 trillion in June 2021.

He further explained that the promotional offer serves to drive affordability of cashless transactions with the aim of boosting financial inclusion across the country.

“We at MTN believe that through initiatives such as this one, we can increase financial inclusion which is necessary because each and every single person deserves access to mobile financial services,” he noted.

Mobile money is currently the biggest contributor to financial inclusion in the country, standing at 78% according to the Finscope survey of 2018.

This promotion is yet another effort by MTN to drive affordability of mobile financial services for its customers following a reduction in withdrawal rates earlier in May this year.

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By Our Reporter 

Renowned Latin and Ballroom dancer Valentino R. Kabenge, together with ValRich Arts, an arts and entertainment company, will, on Sunday, 21st November, host Dance with Valentino Experience, an exciting Latin and Ballroom dance extravaganza to launch the dance classes continuously requested after the airing of the hit TV show Dance with Valentino, where dance lovers acquire professional training on various Latin and Ballroom dance genres from Valentino himself. This is the first dance training experience in Uganda catering to kids and adults alike. The classes have been going on for two months now.

At the event, which is set to be held at Kampala Serena Hotel, Valentino will also present the first cohort of dancers from the training, who will put on a fabulous show of performances for the guests. The event will also mark the launch of the first platinum ball room classes for young stars.

This extravaganza will have a red carpet welcome with lots of glitz and glamour, a chance for all dance lovers to get out those glamourous ball gowns and start the run up to Christmas in style.

According to ValRich Arts, guests will also get a special screening of excerpts from Dance with Valentino season one, a little glimpse into Season two plus performances from the one and only Latin maestro himself Valentino R. Kabenge. There will also be lots of goodies to giveaway from Radiant Cosmetics.

Just a handful of tickets are still available with most of the attendance being by invite only to adhere to the Ministry of Health S.O.P.s. To secure a reservation, head over to Dance with Valentino’s social media platforms.

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By BigEyeUg Team

In September 2021, the African Union Commission (AUC) and The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) released the 2021 edition nomination list from the over 8,880 songs submitted for adjudication.

For the first time in history, the list featured over 8 Ugandans; Bebe Cool, Eddy Kenzo, Rema Namakula, Spice Diana, B2C (Kampala Boys), DJ Harold, Afrie, and Double S, all set to battle for supremacy in their respective categories.

These have since intensively run social media posts and ads asking for vote support from their fans worldwide.

The 2021 AFRIMA main event will go down this weekend on Sunday, November, 2021 at the Eko hotel and Suites, Lagos Nigeria by 4PM.

AFRIMA events and activities are predominantly youth and music focused and they include concerts & festivals, conferences, parties, stakeholders’ meetings and a Host City University Campus Concert.

The main awards programme of events occurs over four days in the main awards ceremony week and they include: AFRIMA Welcome Soiree, AFRIMA Music Village, Africa Music Business Summit, Tour of the Host City, Nominees Party, Courtesy Visit/Banquet By The Governor, The Main Awards Ceremony, Awards ‘After Party’.

It should be noted that singers Eddy Kenzo, Bebe Cool and Afrie that have won the AFRIMA trophy before for Uganda.

We will keep you posted!

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By BigEyeUg Team

It’s such a horrific day for Gagamel International raising singer Edith Khey after she survived the first of twin explosions in Uganda’s capital Kampala.

Taking it to her social media, Edith Khey revealed her shock after finding herself close to the two blasts.

In a terrified mood, Edith glorified the Lord for saving her life.

“Guys am here to thank my God. I have just survived the bomb blasts in town right now. i was in the middle of them. 😭😭😭. I am so scared right now. May God have mercy on the injured ones,” Edith Khey wrote on her social media.

According to the Uganda Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga Police spokesperson, the registered two separate deadly suicide attacks occurred at 10:03am and 10:06am on Tuesday.

The first attack occurred at the Central Police Station checkpoint where a CCTV footage of a man who detonated himself, killing himself instantly has since been released on social media.

The spillover effect of the attack covered a radius of 30metres. Two people were confirmed dead.

Another one was at Parliamentary Avenue where two suicide bombers were captured on CCTV cameras, moving on motorcycles and disguising as Boda Boda riders, detonated the bombs that killed them instantly along Parliamentary Avenue.

A total of 27 injuries; 20men of whom 7 are in critical condition with 3 fatalities have been so far reported.

We will keep you posted

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By Reporter

Christmas season is known for family gathering, sharing moment with loved one and most importantly, it is the period Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

In the same spirit, StarTimes has launched a campaign named ‘Christmas Level up” that will see its customers win over 200 million in prizes such as Cash, School Fees, Flat Screen TVs, Annual decoder subscription and Many More. The theme for this campaign is Upgrade your TV experience with StarTimes Christmas level up

Secondly, existing StarTimes customers will enjoy FREE upgrade to the next bouquet upon payment of monthly subscription on their current bouquet. For the highest bouquet customers, making monthly subscription and automatically receive 5 days extra.

“Christmas is about sharing moment with family and friends, As StarTimes our customers is our family that is why we came up with a campaign that is focused on sharing with all our beloved customers. ‘Brand and Marketing Director Isma Lule’

All customers have a chance of winning the prizes highlighted above, to enter the draw; simply buy a StarTimes decoder or make monthly subscription. Winners will be announced weekly in a live TV Draw in December.

This festival we have something special for our oldest customers, 500 loyal customers will receive special festive humpers to spice up their X-Mas experience.

For the Football lovers, we have deliberately lined up hot StarTimes UPL fixtures that will give our customers the best of Ugandan football, and during the Christmas week we shall have a cocktail of music and football in an event dubbed ‘Christmas battle’. Big StarTimes UPL teams, big artistes in one venue.

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By Reporter

Golola Moses is a part of a movie cast titled, “Rwenzori, The Mountains of the Moon” that is to be premiered on the 26th of November in Fort Portal during the Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival.

The movie’s storyline is a 9-day fact-finding hike to the snowcapped Margherita Peak, Mt. Rwenzori’s highest point measuring 5,109 meters (16,762 ft)) tall, filled with adventure, anxiety, mixed emotions, pain, comedy, and the sweet feeling of victory.

The cast includes UTB’s CEO, Ms. Lilly Ajarova, Multi International gold medalist, Joshua Cheptegei UNDP’S Associate Project Officer, Ms. Pasqa Lorna Abur, and Mr. Peter Odeke. The premier will be live on NBS Television and the Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival social media pages.

The Ekyooto Ha Mpango is a sustainable cultural and tourism event that showcases the beauty and diversity in Tooro Kingdom. It will run from the 25th to the 26th of November 2021 and includes activities like Business workshops targeting Tourism and Agribusinesses, A business Expo, Adventure sports activities that include a boat regatta, cycling and marathon, a fashion show, movie premier and climaxes into a mega virtual cultural music festival.

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By Reporter

After rewarding Spice Diana with an accolade for producing fine music on BBS TV during Round About show last week, Arapex has today fulfilled their pledge of 50 bags of Arapex Tile Adhesive.

While handing over the 50 bags thr company manager Thadeous Katumba said “we are dedicated to rewarding the finest in the industry while we are also dedicated to giving your best floor tile fitting with Arapex Tile Adhesive”

At the hand over ceremony, singer Aziz Azion was present and handed over the lorry of 50 bags of Adhesive.

“Now that I have received Arapex Tile Adhesive gift, I am going to use it to finish tiling both my house and my Grandmother’s house and once completed I will invite you all to a big house warming party”– Spice Diana promised.

Arapex Tile Adhesive main office and Factory is located in Kiruddu-Buziga.

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Sensational Ugandan music producer Emmanuel Ssempijja alias Kuseim Knots (Fresh) has revealed his main brains behind the popular Afrobeat sound currently in Uganda.

Appearing on a local TV interview, the Africa Bureau of Music CEO said that one of his first projects was Eddy Kenzo’s “Mbilo Mbilo”, a song he believes outragedly sparked the Afrobeat genre in Uganda.

“One of the first songs I produced was Eddy Kenzo’s ‘Mbilo Mbilo’. It’s the song that has inspired most Afrobeat sound in Uganda, that music with a slow tempo of 94 and 100,” Kuseim said while on NBS TV.

The bald-headed music architect is popularly known to be behind most of BET award winner, Eddy Kenzo’s ballads that elevated him to the international market.

Some of the songs include; Soraye, Mbilo Mbilo, Dagala, Disco Disco, So good, Viva Africa with Digi Bawa, Freestyle with Okay Fanky, Addicted Ft. Alaine, and many more.

Currently, he has had his magical touches on fast-raising Ugandan singer Azawi’s music like; Quinamino, Slow dancing, and Repeat it.

He was also behind songstress Pia Pounds’s famous “Tupaate” song.

We will keep you posted

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By BigEyeUg Team

Kenyan Comedian Eric Omondi Ongao has allegedly been arrested during his much-publicized demonstrations at parliament buildings, this website has learnt.

According to Kenyan television station K24 TV, Omondi was arrested at Kenyan Parliament buildings on Tuesday after staging protests with fellow creatives.

The comical man had vowed to storm Parliament buildings in his alleged push for revolution in the music industry.

He declared that he would mobilize creatives to demonstrate at Parliament buildings, demanding to have the law that requires 75% of local music to be played on radio and TV.

In the video, Omondi is seen being bundled into a Police vehicle and fights back in resistance.

We will keep you posted

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By Reporter

Singer Van Data today celebtrates his birthday a day after the 2 Kampala bomb blasts. Known for his humanitarian nature, the singer has reached out to the bomb victims.

On his 34th birthday, Ugandan singer Van Data continues to show his humanitarian side as he pledges to support some of the victims of the twin bombings that happened in Kampala on Tuesday.

Van Data wants to celebrate his life by sharing his blessings with those that suffered the extremes of yesterday’s forgettable events.

Through social media, the Personal Person singer asked his followers to share contacts of the families of people that lost their lives in the bombs.

He pledged to share “something small” with them and that his team will reach out to these victims to share these blessings.

On my birthday which is today I would like to celebrate life by sharing something small I also got from friends with any of yesterday’s bomb victims.

Please if you know any, share their contacts in my inbox and the team will reach out. Thanks, de blessings upon us all.

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