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SafeBoda has announced a partnership with Rubis Energy Uganda. The partnership will see SafeBoda customers and drivers enjoy great discounts when purchasing fuel at select Rubis stations. SafeBoda recently acquired a National Payments Services license from Bank of Uganda which allowed the company to operate digital wallets for Ugandans.

As part of its mission to offer affordable services to its customers and driver community, the company has teamed up with Rubis Energy Uganda to offer fuel at a discount. SafeBoda drivers will be getting their fuel at 4,500/= at select fuel stations only if they are paying using the SafeBoda app. Customers who wish to purchase fuel using their SafeBoda wallet will get their fuel cheaper by 100/= per liter from the board prices.

“At SafeBoda we strive to add value to the communities that we serve whether it is our driver community or our customers; we believe in adding value to them. For our drivers, fuel has been a big issue with the prevailing uncertainty in the market. Our partnership with Rubis Energy Uganda will enable our drivers to do their work efficiently. We are also extending this same token to our customers to enjoy the service.” Says Ricky Rapa Thomson, SafeBoda’s Co-founder and Director.

In order to enjoy the affordable services from this partnership, SafeBoda customers and drivers will have to keep money on their SafeBoda wallets. Once at the select stations, a driver or customer needs to approach the fuel Agent to make the fuel purchase. A customer can complete the payment by using the Pay feature on the app, and search for the Rubis station under the Merchant section. On the other hand, the driver is required to complete a cashless transfer to the Agent.

Olivier Gatera, Country Manager at Rubis Energy Uganda said, “Through this partnership with SafeBoda, we are able to add value to our customers by offering them a high quality fuel, Rubis Ultratec Petrol or Diesel at a discounted price. Rubis Ultratec fuel is designed to clean the engine, enhance performance, and fuel economy with less emissions. SafeBoda users can now enjoy the benefits of our premium fuel at various Rubis Stations countrywide.”

Meanwhile, SafeBoda has carried out several initiatives to ensure that its drivers increase their uptake of cashless payments. SafeBoda drivers are now be able to enjoy discounted fuel purchases if they use cashless as a means of paying for it. The cashless system of payments enables a big percentage of the SafeBoda drivers to save their earnings for a rainy day.

Having increased the number of services that customers can enjoy on the SafeBoda app, the app has transformed into a super app bringing convenience at the fingertips of its community of over 1 million customers. With the SafeBoda app, a customer not only enjoys safe transportation to their destinations, but also gets to pay their bills like Yaka, Umeme, TV and Water, buy airtime, order food, and shop various items using the ecommerce platform.

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On Sunday, the alumni of St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) thronged Legends Rugby Grounds for match day three of the SMACK League’s fifth season.

The match day was a throwback edition, a football galore that saw the old boys of the elite institution reminisce to the golden memories that they lived through during their respective stays.

The match day was organized by the Outkasts, a team of old boys that were at the school between 2000 and 2005.

The Outkasts evoked loads of nostalgia from the SMACK fraternity as they lined up appearances from Mr SMACK, the SMACK twins among a boatload of other entertainment portfolios that were cherished as part of SMACK tradition. For the uninitiated, Mr SMACK was a title given to the best dancer in the school.

Despite SMACK being a single boys’ school, the throwback edition was filled up with some of Kampala’s fine women and well-wishers from other institutions who kept the energy at an all-time high thanks to the Guinness that kept the beers in circulation.

Guinness continues to power old students’ leagues with the premium beer’s most recent activation being at the SMACK League.

The SMACK League’s fifth season is currently ongoing as the football fest meant to unite SMACK old boys has morphed into a social-cultural phenomenon that entertains Kampala’s party lovers and networking while at it.

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Rwanda’s leading female singing duo, Charly na Nina will be headlining Comedy Store this week in a show that is set to also feature Geo Steady with whom the duo did hit song, Owooma.

The girl group, real names, Umuhoza Fatuma and Charlotte Rulinda, will entertain their Ugandan fans with several of their other songs like I Do, Agatege, Face to Face, Zahabu, Nibyo and their latest, Lavender.

Their collabos with Ugandan artistes including Bebe Cool have easily made them a household name in Uganda.

Owooma, their 2017 collabo with Geo Steady quickly became a lovers’ anthem registering quick success in both Uganda and Rwanda. The duo has worked with Ugandan audio and video producers on several of their songs.
This will be the second time Charly na Nina are performing on Comedy Store.

Geo Steady who last appeared on Comedy Store in June of 2019 returns to perform his long catalogue of love ballads.

Fast-rising entertainer, John Blaq whose latest release Follow has gathered wide airplay, is also lined up for the Wednesday show at the UMA show grounds in Lugogo.

Organizers say the audience should expect a thrilling evening and rib-tickling performances from Uganda’s leading comedians including MC Mariachi, Madrat and Chiko, Amooti Omubalanguzi, Daniel Omara, Ehma Napoleone, Kalela, The Talkers among others.

Tickets go for 20k (Ordinary), 50k (VIP) and 400k (Table of 4).

Comedy Store has dubbed this week’s edition ‘Border Is Open’, as a convergence of the Ugandan and Rwandan cultures which have in recent years been further integrated through music collaborations.

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L-R: Johan Grobbelaar, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Uganda hands over a dummy cheque worth UGX 250 million to Dipu Ruparelia, President for the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) President and Leila Mayanja, General Secretary FMU.

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Vivo Energy has announced a sponsorship of UGX250 million towards this year’s annual Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally.

“Globally, Shell V-Power, the premium performance fuel is one of the greatest supporters of motorsport. Shell V-Power has been tested and proven to enhance performance on the race track and has existing partnerships with F1’s Scuderia Ferrari, BMW motorsport and the Moto GP Ducati technical teams. Uganda is no different. Building on the support extended to the sport for the last 10 years, we are pleased to once again provide this sponsorship that will enable the return of the annual rally to the sporting calendar.” Said Johan Grobbelaar, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Uganda.

The Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Rally Uganda is one of the main motorsport events in Uganda. It is part of the National Rally Championship and the FIA African Rally Championship.

While speaking at the sponsorship announcement, Dipu Ruparelia, President of the Federation of Motorsport Clubs Uganda thanked Vivo Energy Uganda, and the Shell V-Power brand, for its continued support towards motoring events, and contribution to the growth of the sport in Uganda.

Ruparelia noted that, “this is our first rally following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and we look forward to welcoming both the drivers and fans back. We intend to deliver a successful event and preparations are already underway.”

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L-R: Gen. Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works & Transport, Johan Grobbelaar, Managing Director, Vivo Energy Uganda, together with Dipu Ruparelia, President for the Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) President and Leila Mayanja General Secretary FMU unveil the official logo for the 2022 Shell V-Power Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally.

In Uganda, Shell V-Power has a long-standing history of supporting and contributing to the growth of racing through sponsorships of rallying events that include the National Rally Championships and Pearl of Africa Rally. Shell V-Power has also contributed towards nurturing the growth of rallying talent by extending support to drivers, namely Arthur Blick, Ronald Sebuguzi, Omar Mayanja and Umar Kakyama.

“We are aware that there have been concerns over safety following the yellow card issued by the FIA on this rally. Part of our support to this rally will go towards enhancing safety at the rally. At Vivo Energy Uganda, safety is our key priority and an integral part of our business. We will do whatever is within our means to support FMU to enhance the safety protocols at the rally,” Grobbelaar added.

The Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally is slated for 6th to 8th May.

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Entrepreneurs from Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and beyond are set to convene in Kinshasa for a major business summit. Dubbed the Uganda-DRC Business Forum, it will be held starting 22-25 March at Fleuva Congo Hotel.

Now in its second edition, the forum is expected to attract business people from Uganda and their DRC counterparts along with Government officials of both countries, as well as key business stakeholders from the two countries.

Commenting about the much sought-after business forum, His Lordship Gentiny Ngobila, the Governor of the City-Province of Kinshasa reiterated that the Forum is timely and the environment is conducive.

“It is time to break the barriers and fast-track trade links among ourselves; it is high time for our private sectors to harness and unlock the full potential of the existing business opportunities. A city to city cooperation is also timely. I will personally grace the forum and look forward to seeing the Uganda Business Community in Kinshasa, Bienvenue.” H.E Gentiny Ngobila said.

The forum being spearheaded by Ugandan Embassy in Kinshasa, DRC government and supported by private actors including DRC-Uganda Business Association, an umbrella association of traders is aimed at building spurring bilateral trade between Kampala and Kinshasa as both countries look up to each others for investment opportunities.

The business forum will be hosted under the theme: “Growing Business and Trade between DRC and Uganda through Deepening Bilateral Trade, Partnerships, Knowledge Transfer for Mutual Peace and Prosperity.”

The other areas of forum’s focus will include promoting trade between the two countries through sharing information on improved trade facilitation, enhanced trade in goods and services as well as investment opportunities.

The forum will offer a platform for sharing the rich business potential that exists between the two neighbouring countries and exploring ways of economically leveraging from the cordial bilateral relations that have been heightened by continuous engagements at the Highest level.

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The Twitter Barbecue Party is back, big and better.

Known to bring together Ugandan netizens to network in a fun setting, it returns this weekend after close to two years as the entertainment industry remained under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the organisers, lots of fun activities and entertainment has been lined up to give revelers a memorable experience. Revelers will enjoy performances by renowned reggae artiste, Elijah Kitaka as well as music showcases from a host of top deejays including Deejay Kathy, Dexter DJ, and Wabz DJ among others.

“2022 has offered us a second chance at life and although we are not yet fully released by the Coronavirus pandemic, with all detailed SOPs in mind, we intend to blow your mind this year with the Twitter Barbecue Party 2022. We have been cooking, and we are now ready to serve!” The organisers told this website.

The Twitter Barbecue Party was birthed out of the need to give people in the digital space a better networking platform where they can connect, share ideas and opportunities while also having a good time.

Now in its 5th edition, it is slated for 19th March 2022 at Kati Kati grounds in Lugogo. The event will be hosted by MC Emeka.

Get your early-bird ticket here!

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Singer Pallaso has declined reports of falling out with Kama Ivien management.

On Tuesday, rumors on social media indicated that the self-proclaimed ‘Sucker Free Boss’ had furiously parted ways with Kama Ivien Management under which he has been handled for the last three and half years.

Speaking to this website, Pallaso proved deeply shocked by the news about Kama Ivien management departure.

He confirmed nothing to have changed between him and manager, Kama Ivien as their working relationship is still intact, moreover than never before.

“Me and my management we are still solid, am also shocked by the rumors. Kama Ivien is my management company and manager,” Pallaso said.

He also denied to have signed manager Salango Siraje to relieve Kama Ivien off duties of his Team Good Music camp.

Kama Ivien management headed by Kakama Ivan (Kama Ivien) commenced its music management obligations to Pallaso in August 2019.

Their journey has been undoubtably a notable one after seeing the singer’s spike back to the top rankings with a number of musical bangers such as; Malamu, Nalonda Nemala, Mpa Love, Bareke Abo, and many more.

We will keep you posted

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Ugandan iPhone dealers, Sagebuyers have announced a partnership with Lipa Later, a Kenyan tech-led consumer credit platform to enable their clients to receive iPhones and other Apple products available at the Sage Buyers store on credit.

The new arrangement that targets mostly corporates and other salary earners will have people getting their dream Apple products after paying just 10% of the final amount and clear in 12 months while using the product.

Speaking to this website, Stanley Sempijja, the Sage Buyers CEO said that his business is a customer-satisfaction oriented enterprise and committed to scouting more opportunities and partnerships that helps them to advance that goal.

“We appreciate that saving is not easy. It takes a lot of discipline and commitment which many people may not have. But that should not stand in their way to enjoy the finest things that life has to offer.” He said.

“That is why we came up with this arrangement. If you earn a salary for instance, you can start using your desired gadgets while paying in installments until you complete the payment.” He added.

Lipa Later has other partnerships with retailers across East Africa allowing shoppers to pay for products in installments. For instance, Lipa Later’s partnership with French retailer Carrefour allows customers to pay for items including furniture, electronics and even perishables in monthly installments.

Recently, they raised over USD 12M that they have set aside to expand their operations into Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria. At the moment, they have been operating in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

To benefit from this partnership, customers will have to sign up on the Lipa Later website. After signing up, they will be awarded a credit limit which they will then use to shop for any product of their choice from Sage Buyers.

How to Benefit from the Lipa Later – Sage Buyers Partnership

a) Sign up on the Lipa Later website – you can sign up using national ID, PASSPORT or driving permit.

b) After signing up, Lipa Later will award you with a credit limit which you can use to shop for any apple product of your choice.

c) Upload your 3 months bank statement (this can be done through your banking app ) onto the website or send it to the email buy@lipalater.com

d) Sign a consent form which will be available on the website to authorize Lipa Later to do a background check on the information provided.

e) Go ahead and shop for your dream Apple product from Sage Buyers.

f) Indicate how long it you will take to pay for the product (upto 12 months).

g) Your dream Apple product will then be available for pickup at the store or delivery within 3 working days.

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Its now 7years since Ugandan dancehall singer Emmanuel Hermatton Mayanja alias AK 47 (Akay) passed on.

AK 47 breathed his last upon arrival at Nsambya hospital after he reportedly fell in a bathroom of Dejavu bar in Kansanga, sustaining serious injuries on his head on March 16, 2022.

Since then, mystery has surrounded the fallen ragamuffin’s death with conflicting reports from different spheres of the community.

As a norm for most deceased celebrities around the world, the “Champion” crooner has often been commemorated by family, friends and fans.

The Late AK 47’s tribute for year 2022 has commenced with a memorial mass at his burial place in Kalangaro Mityana district organized by his family members.

His family (Mayanja family) has rallied friends and fans worldwide to flock the place as they pay a holy tribute to the late singer.

Under Team No Sleep (T.N.S) music camp, at his time of death the Late AK 47 had discovered his niche and had out-rightly morphed into a top fans’ favorite.

With his unique sense of style, he had stepped up ranks in the dancehall music genre in Uganda.

The deceased left a pair of twins with whom he born with girlfriend Nalongo Maggie Kiweesi.

However, Nalongo Maggie Kiweesi remarried in 2021 with one of AK 47’s close friends, Sseguya Faisal a.k.a Rabadaba.

Rest in Peace AK 47

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Sport-loving DStv customers are in for a super sporting weekend with the DStv Open App weekend – granting access to ALL  sporting events via the DStv App regardless of package.

This means that on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March, customers subscribed to Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access packages will have unrestricted access to SuperSport channels on the DStv App, including WWE, SuperSport La Liga, SuperSport Football, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Golf and SuperSport Tennis amongst others. And a what an eventful sporting weekend it’s set to be!

“In an increasingly mobile environment, rewarding our DStv App customers with some of the best sports content from around the world is part of how we are ensuring that our customers enjoy memorable moments whether at home or on the move. The DStv App gives them an unparalleled viewing experience,” says MultiChoice Uganda Hassan Saleh.

The DStv App gives customers access to plenty of live channels from sports, to movies, news, music and much more. The DStv App can be downloaded in Google Play and in the App store.

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Clik here to view.Turkey based blogger Fred Lumbuye, who came into fame fully a year ago when it was alleged that the government had sent security agents to pick him from Turkey and bring him to face the law.

At this moment, he got a sympathy vote from social media and his following grew from roots to branches. With a big one now, the challenge is sustaining it with catchy story lines.

This has seen him use big names with little or no facts but to simply keep his following hooked.

The list has a couple of government officials and it does stretches to other big institutes including Buganda Kingdom.

Not long ago, Lumbuye attacked Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s right hand in Katikiro (Buganda Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga with falsehoods.

“They were always silent when that bigot attacked us, attacked the Kabaka, insulted the Nnabagereka, the katikkiro and attacked the Catholic Church. You have now seen them panicking to fly to Turkey to rescue him. You have also seen them posting on their social media platforms.” Kampala Central MP Mohammed Nsereko told Nile Post accusing top NUP officials of paying Lumbuye to attack people.

Just like any other man on a mission, sources close to Lumbuye say he is no longer just a political activist but is slowly turning into a mercenary for hire.

The trade of being paid to attack people who make news is his new favourite meal. This is evident again in a video making rounds on social media securing a meal card off Pastor Robert Kayanja’s holy reputation.

In the defamation video, a staged caller is heard telling Lumbuye how pastor Kayanja is involved in a gay relationship with celebrated NBS presenter Canary Mugume.

With a forced accent the caller claims the two meet at a house in Buzinga near Kiruddu hospital in a shaky voice the caller pulled off traits of character assassination.

This raised eyebrows and the findings from speaking to sources close to Lumbuye, this is yet another erroneous originating from the Bwaise based pastor who is well known for attacking fellow pastors be it alive or dead.

Proud of tarnishing the images of his fellow men of God he said uncouth words to the late Pastor, Augustine Yiga alias Abizaayo hours after his death before being laid to rest in peace.

Well, being in the know that now, people sieve his words before consuming them, rumour has it that he opted for a mercenary with specific instructions on how to go about the false propaganda.

The sources claim big money was paid to Lumbuye who greedily accepted the offer.

With the help of the flashy lifestyle of the youthful Mugume which was put into question especially since he was quoted as saying he leaves his wife 600,000 shillings for kameza.

Mugume, a mere journalist at NBS TV also had a flashy wedding that left many wondering how a young media personality could afford such a wedding.

In the blackmail meeting, the messenger is said to have told Lumbuye of the connection between Pastor Kayanja and Mugume which goes back to when the latter handled the version 86 project on behalf of the former.

Version 86 was a project aimed at bringing together youth who were born after 1986 when the current regime came into power.

Riding on this connection and Mugume’s being seemingly loaded at a young age the protagonists of the alleged relationship between the two hoped to make it believable and try and show that the two have been at it for so long.

Last year he was behind a group of former workers of Pastor Kayanja who stormed Rubaga miracle centre claiming unpaid wages and that they had been sodomized.

In the video that is on the page of Lumbuye he acts surprised as the caller narrates how he left Rubaga Miracle Centre because of the continued allegations.

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Clik here to view.For the very first time since it’s inception, the Global Games and Politics exhibition is set to take place in Uganda and the organizers Goetzentrum have contracted seasoned gamer Edwin Danze to curate the events of the exhibition.

This comes as no surprise to someone who has been following the video gaming scene in the country because the name Danze always seems to pop up somewhere if not everywhere.

From playing in a number of events, advocating for the video gaming industry, organizing gaming tournaments and collaborating with international stakeholders, he has made a visible mark on gaming in Uganda.

“Uganda has a ‘seemingly’ casual gaming scene but this is just a perception, one that is created by the fact that gaming isn’t considered a Sport. Globally, gaming is one of the biggest e-sports, earning brands and individuals loads of money and clout. I’ve taken it upon myself to steer the ship in the right direction,” said Danze in a recent interview.

For years now, he has entered partnerships with a number of local and international brands all with an aim of improving and popularizing video gaming in the country with his most focus being the young and youthful Ugandans.

Between 2011 and 2016, in partnership with Buzz Events, a youth marketing agency, Danze was the key curator of the Buzz gaming events which gathered students from across the country to participate for an ultimate prize.

He has partnered with Crown Beverages through their premium brand Mountain Dew to organize the National Xtreme Gamers’ tour (2014-2016), a tour that moved across the country interesting young people into gaming and rewarding those that showcased great skills. The Xtreme gamers tour rewarded gamers with consoles, money, product and an opportunity to network with a community that’s uniquely theirs (gaming community).

In Uganda, gamers are an isolated bunch. The gaming community is large but it is also primarily virtual with most gamers doing so at the comfort of their homes.

But Danze believes that this is something that can change.

“Through gaming events, we can mobilize youths, grow the gaming community and create employment for gamers and game developers,” he said.

On top of Buzz gaming events and the National Extreme Gamers’ tour, Danze has curated the then Orange Expo gaming experience, Gladiators digital gaming experience, Ultimate Gamer championships, CocaCola Schools FIFA league among others.

The buzz and reputation he had created locally got him an opportunity in 2021 to be spotted by Activision, the makers of the game Call of Duty who contracted him to curate the Call of Duty Mobile Gaming tour in Uganda on behalf of their global beverage partner Mountain Dew.

“Call of Duty Mobile was licensed and sampled to understand what the market was like in Uganda. It was a niche audience but at the end of the day, it painted a picture of Uganda’s reception of the game and drove sales for Mountain Dew who was our beverage partner,” he said.

Speaking about his current project – curating activities for the Games and Politics exhibition, Danze says it’s an opportunity to bring together stakeholders in the gaming industry to socialize and learn together.

“A game is always more than just a game. There is a lot of political intonation in video games; the politics of gender, the politics of race, the politics of body perfection among other things. These are the things that we are going to be showcasing and discussing throughout the exhibition,” he said.

He added; “the event will attract people from the gaming industry; game developers in Uganda, character designers, investors who have been investing in gaming, people who have been collaborating gaming in Africa and players.”

Asked why he does what he does, Danze said he is trying to raise a voice for the many people in the industry whose voices are not heard and whose stories have not been told.

“The gaming industry in the country has game developers but their story is not being told. No one knows about them. We have people who do character designs, those who model gaming environments but their story is not known,” he said.

“We have people like Creatures Animation who are doing animations for Disney right now but that story is not celebrated enough. Also, the people in gaming parlors who spend a lot of money to buy equipment but charge a little amount of money for people to play,

“I would like to highlight all these things that affect us as gamers and push this supposed hobby to become something big.”  

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Clik here to view.Renown Pastor cum politician Joseph Kabuleta Kizza on Thursday celebrated his 50th birthday in a mega and glamorous party.

Kabuleta is the leader of National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), a political movement that aims at sensitizing and protecting Uganda’s natural resources that could be used by citizens to alleviate themselves from poverty.

The luxurious birthday party that took place at Serena Golf Resort Kigo, was attended by Kabuleta’s close friends, political colleagues and family.

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Clik here to view.Some of those who attended include former Rubaga South Member of Parliament Ken Lukyamuzi ‘The Man’, Bukoto Central legislator Richard Sebamala and Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, MP of Nakawa East.

Others include, NEED Chief of Staff Charles Basajja, NEED National Coordinator Asuman Odaka, former Deputy Inspector General of Government Wasswa Lule, former presidential candidate Samuel Lubega Mukaku, Sports Journalist Mark Ssali and many more.

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Clik here to view.Mr Lukyamuzi who wished the former presidential candidate more years on earth, praised him for standing on the side of the ordinary and oppressed Ugandans.

He encouraged Kabuleta to continue spreading the financial liberation message among the citizens, noting that he has all his support.

“We are right behind you. Thank you for empowering Ugandans economically,” Mr Lukyamuzi said.

Mr Basajja who also owns Redfog, an events organization firm also showered praise on Kabuleta for being a strong force to reckon with when it comes to fighting for Ugandans socially, economically and politically.

“I pray to God that He gives you more and more years on earth because we still need your exceptional contribution towards the development of this country.”

On the other hand, Mr Odaka also told Mr Kabuleta that, “We are so grateful to have you as our Principal in NEED, we promise you that we shall fight the economic empowerment battle with you until the end. Happy Birthday Comrade.”

In his words, Kabuleta thanked God for keeping him alive for all those years and prayed to Him to add him more years on earth so that he accomplishes all his goals of national interest.

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Clik here to view.The former sports journalist also thanked all those who attended and wished him a happy birthday.

“The poor leadership in Uganda prompted me to join politics and I promise I will do all I can to change the narrative. Meanwhile thank you God for blessing me with another year in life,”he added.

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Clik here to view.Danger is the first single off his sophomore EP titled In Transit  set to be released soon.

 The audio was produced by the legendary Krizbeatz and is a blend of Yoruba and English with Terri describing the lengths we would go for love.

Terri’s entry to the industry came  after his cover of Oshe by Dj Jimmy Jatt ft Wizkid in 2018. This earned him a feature on Wizkids monster hit “Soco”. This was followed by the release of his debut EP “Afro Series” which had his most streamed song to date Ojoro.

Terri’s sound can be classified as Afrobeat but his versatility in songwriting and vocal delivery sits distinctively on nearly any music genre.

Over the course of his career, Terri has had the opportunity to work with various people in the music industry. In 2021 he released on “Come Around” produced by P.Priime and“Money” featuring Bella Shmurda & Mohbhad produced by Tuzi, where he showed his versatility .

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Clik here to view.He has also made appearances on several singles including  Laycon’s “Jeje”,Jamaican-American DJ-producer Walshy Fire’s “Right here”, producer Krizbeatz Time & Place, to mention a few.

In 2021, Terri received a Grammy nomination for his feature on “Roma” off Wizkid’s Global album “Made In Lagos”.

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https://ONErpm.lnk.to/Terri-Danger

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https://audiomack.com/official-terri/song/danger

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With 23 race weeks on the annual calendar, Formula One lovers are in for a treat this weekend as premium scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker, is set to spice up the race weekends at select city bars.

Johnnie Walker has partnered with two top hangouts; Alchemist in Bugolobi and Gardens in Najjera, to screen all the Formula One action live, on every race day, at both bars.

They are revamping the experience starting this Sunday with re-imagined activity and offers on their premium range of labels.

Fans will be delighted to a starter cocktail happy-hour that will see Johnnie Walker mixologists churn out flavorsome selections of cocktails made with Johnnie Walker Black Label and Gold.

Guests will then be treated to an amazing food pairing experience with a special Johnnie Walker barbeque and highball combos.

Johnnie Walker will further elevate the grandeur and spectacle of the hangouts by setting up a cocktail bar, and also add huge TV screens that will be dedicated to showing the race with live commentary.

Johnnie Walker Brand Manager Christine Kyokunda emphasized that partnerships like these offer an immense opportunity for the brand to engage with its consumers at a more personal level.

“As Johnnie Walker Uganda, we want to engage with our consumers on a more personal level, to engage with them in the activities that they enjoy like motorsport. This is something we have been doing for the last four years at Gardens in Najjera and we are excited to expand the experience to Alchemist. So, why not come and enjoy the race with great company, tasty barbeque and of course discounted Johnnie walker offers,” she said.

Formula One returns this weekend with a season-opening race, the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place over 57 laps of the 5.412-kilometre Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Sunday, March 20.

Race lovers can look out for special discounts of up to 15% on a wide range of Johnnie Walker offerings at Gardens and Alchemist every race weekend.

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Swangz Avenue has unveiled a new artist, Zafarani.

Real names Josephine Nakyoonyi, it is believed that she has been under training for months leading to the contract signing. She was also recently seen backing up musicians in the Tusker Malt Conver sessions.

Sources have intimated to us that she has signed a long-term recording contract with the label.

This takes the number of artists to 4 directly managed by Swangz and they are all female. Winnie Nwagi last year renewed her contract with the Industrial area based label, Vinka Signed to Sony but managed by Swangz as well as AZAWI.

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What a splendid weekend to recall for legendary singer Jose Chameleone’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) Stuart Kagoro alias Stuart G-Kharst as he was introduced by longtime fiancée Peace Mugabe.

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The glamorous traditional marriage ceremony held on Saturday March 19, 2022 in Nakasongola district provided an appropriate backdrop to Stuart and Peace for the public affirmation of their love.

The notable ceremony saw a number of Ugandan celebrities led by singer boss Jose Chameleone attend in person to witness Stuart being introduced to his in-laws.

Forgetting the luxurious decoration, the sense of style and fashion at the function also brought Kakooge village at stardom.

Stuart the groom together with his maids headed by Next Media’s Isaac Kawalya (Kayz) showed up in white and black designated high-end Ankole cultural attires.

The bride boasted a double dresscode for the day with her maids cladding in a shiny green and gold ‘Mushanana’ costumes.

Musicians; Jose Chameleone, Nina Roz and Big Eye StarBoss lit the day, performing their top love ballads.

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“My best friend and I have a new convenant, to love and to cherish. Cheers to new beginnings,” Stuart G-Kharst wrote.

In October 2020, Stuart is recalled to have gone on his knees, asking Peace for her hand in marriage.

Stuart and Peace dated for 5years prior their intentions of legalizing their relationship.

The couple has proved to be such a charming and darling one to the public as social media continues to flood with all kinds of congratulatory messages to it.

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BigEye.Ug in Special way congratulates Stuart and Peace upon their new milestone of love!

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Singer cum-politician, Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has opened up on his son Solomon Sekayi Kyagulanyi’s (Solomon Kampala) suspension from St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK).

During the parents meeting convened by the school over the weekend, Bobi Wine faced-it-off with the administration as he poured out his longtime frustration by the school over his son Solomon Kampala.

Bobi Wine accused the school headteacher, Br. Deodati Aliganyira of riding on Solomon Kampala’s suspension to spark national attention.

He demanded clarity regarding son’s “possession of illegal drugs” case, that he says Solomon decried to have been a set-up against him.

“My son (Solomon) informed me that he had been set up and drugs put in his suit case and under his bed. I did not believe it at first. Not that I believe it now, but because I want answers,” Bobi Wine said.

He said that his son has overly cried foul of the school administration exercising multiple segregation patterns on him.

“That young man had been reporting to me a pattern of segregation and targeting on him. When all these issues came up, the head teacher told me that for a child to be a leader in this school, he must be an A-student and not an average student like my son,” he said.

The National Unity Platform (NUP) President also inculpated SMACK, a partially government-aided school of barring his son from involving himself in the institution political affairs with no grounds.

“We raise our children to be leaders. My young man always hoped to stand for an elective position in this school…but this one day, he came crying to me at home that the headmaster had blocked him from standing,” Bobi Wine said.

From a disciplinary meeting held in February between Bobi Wine and SMACK over his son’s suspension, headteacher Br Aliganyira is said to have assured that Solomon has no requirements to politically stand in school.

“Students that are overly popular are not allowed to run for office in this school,” Bobi Wine added.

The father-to-five further revealed how the administration had blocked him from attending the school Annual General Meetings with grounds on ‘Causing unnecessary attention’.

It should be recalled on February 1, 2022, SMACK slapped Solomon Kampala with a two-week suspension for acting contrary to the school’s policy on “zero-tolerance for indiscipline” after he was reportedly nabbed with illegal drugs.

The news sparked a mammoth of comments in both the media and public domain.

However, SMACK is yet to officially open up on Bobi Wine’s claims.

We will keep you posted

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Filmmaker Mariam Ndagire has been nominated in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. File photo.

By Our Reporter

Nominees for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
(AMVCAs) have been announced.

Announcing the nominees were Nollywood actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim-Effiong during a special live broadcast, which aired on Saturday, 19 March.

Renowned Ugandan Film makers Mariam Ndagire and Ayeny T. Steve among the nominees for Best Movie – East Africa Award.

See the full list of nominees below:

Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Shawn Faqua – Soole
Deyemi Okanlawon – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)
Gideon Okeke – Loving Rona
Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry – Dwindle
Femi Adebayo – Progressive Tailors Club
Williams Uchemba – Dear Affy
Timini Egbuson – Ponzi

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Stan Nze – Rattlesnake
Uzee Usman – Voiceless
Gabriel Afolayan – For Maria Ebun Pataki
Efa Iwara – This Lady Called Life
Femi Jacobs – Introducing The Kujus
Eyinna Nwigwe – Dear Affy
Timini Egbuson – Introducing The Kujus

Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Funke Akindele – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)
Bimbo Ademoye ­– Breaded Life
Nse Nkpe Etim – Quams Money
Bisola Aiyeola – Dwindle
Nancy Isime – Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards
Sarah Hassan – Just In Time

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Asabe Madaki – Voiceless
Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Meg Otanwa – For Maria Ebun Pataki
Bisola Aiyeola – This Lady Called Life 2
Nancy Isime – Superstar
Genoveva Umeh – A Tune Away
Kehinde Bankole – Dear Affy

Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

Bucci Franklin – Rattlesnake
Adjete Anang – Gold Coast Lounge
Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo
Eric Roberts – A Soldier’s Story
Magaji Mijinyawa – Amina ­
Yemi Blaq – The New Normal
Country Hard – Tope Tedela

Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

Bisola Aiyeola – Sugar Rush
Mercy Johnson – The New Normal
Clarion Chukwurah – Amina
Mumbi Maina – La Femme Anjola
Enado Odigie – The New Normal
Omowunmi Dada – Country Hard
Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)

Best Short Film Or Online Video

Something About Zee – Mary Nsikanabasi Uyoh
Fractured – Abimbola Craig
Ounje Ale – Ozor Uche
Koro – Nicholas ‘Big Ghun’ Nartey
Kiitan – Korede Olayinka
Dices – Sandra Tetteh
I Am The Prostitute Mama Described – Taiwo Ogunnimo

Best Director (Movie)

La Femme Anjola – Mildred Okwo
Amina – Izu Ojukwu
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Ramsey Nouah
Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters
Voiceless – Robert O. Peters
Light In The Dark – Ekene Som Mekwunye
Namaste Wahala – Tiencepay Lawal & Hamisha Daryani Ahuja

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Larry Gaaga
Collision Course – Collision Course
Just In Time – Boumeester Lindsay & Kagwe Mungai
Amina –Dabs Agwom
Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka & Raquel
Light In the Dark – Awele Mekwunye & Bizzouch
The White Line – Michael Pulse & Ponti Dikuua

Best Online Social Content Creator

Multi Personality Disorder – Mr Macaroni
Nollywood Epic Love Story 1 & 2 (Parody) – Tee Kuro
Kayamata – Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori
Mr Funny – Oga Sabinus
Road Rage – Taaooma
Of Line And Layers – Jacqueline Suowari
First Date-Mummy’s Boy – Edem Victor
Affiah-De Ja Vu – Elozonam Ogbolu

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo)

Nne-Ka – Uche Nnanna Maduka
Uhuruchi (Sunset) – Victor Iyke
Echezona – Victor Onwudiwe and Ugomma Onwe
Udene – Oma Nnadi

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)

Voiceless – Rogers Ofime
Sarki Goma Zamani Goma – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda
Bana Bakwai – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda
Tsangayar Asali – Abdulkadir Nuhu Aminu
Bayi – Diane Russet and Ayo Newo

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)

Jankariwo – Bukunmi Oluwasina
Alasie – David Akande, Demola Yusuf, Edgard Leroy
Abeke – Samuel Oniyitan
Balokun – Olamide Akinmolayan
Ijolewa – Olapeju Wahab
Arodan – Wunmi Ajiboye

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)

Obambo – Freddy Feruzi
Jaramandia – Dennis Humphrey and Bernard Kahindi
Rishai – Omar Hamza Hassan

Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy)

The Mystic River – Rogers Ofime
The Smart Money Woman – Arese Ugwu, Isoken Ogiemwonyi, Lala Akindoju & Akintunde Marine Marinho
Rumour Has It Season 3 – Vincent Nwachukwu
Little Black Book – Olawale Adetula
My Name Is A-Zed – Olawale Adetula
Butuku – Mwaka Nakweti
Jenifa’s Diary – Olufunke Akindele

Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series

Movement-Japa – Femi Odugbemi
Riona – James Omokwe
Unmarried – Uche Ikejimba
Dilemma – Uche Ikejimba
Venge – Tosin Igho & Rogba Arimoro
Eve – Winifred Nwokedi
Enakhe – Victor Sanchez Aghahowa
Rishantes – Dimbo Atiya

Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series

The Johnsons – Rogers Ofime
My Flatmates – Bright Okpocha & Solomon Adekunle
My Siblings & I – Funke Akindele Bello & JJC Skillz

Best Makeup

Voiceless – Gift Ameh
Amina ­– Dagogo Diminas & Gabriel Okorie Gabazzini
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – Balogun Abiodun
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Ugochinyere Ihendi
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Carina Ojoko
Peregun – Adewunmi Fatai & Ayobami Abolarin
La Femme Anjola – Abiola Popoola

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)

Amina – Jim Lively & James Nelson
Prophetess – Bayo Adepetun & Biola ‘Lala’ Olayinka
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – Puffy Tee
For Maria Ebun Pataki – Tom Koroluk
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Habib Adebayo Olaore
Tinka’s Story – Hassan Mageye

Best Documentary

Road2Blow – Taiwo Adeyemi
Unmasked: Leadership, Trust And The COVID-19 Pandemic In Nigeria – Femi Odugbemi
This Love – Eugene Mbugua
Sunset In Makoko – Allen Onyige
If Objects Could Speak – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg
Streets Of Lagos: Dear Little People – Lawrence Adejumo

Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Amina – Stanley Ibegbu Okechukwu
The Mystic River –Yemi Awoponle
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Mathew Yusuf
The White Line – Jaco Strauss
Light In the Dark – Godwin Lawani
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Mathew Yusuf
Dear Affy – Fei Mustapha

Best Art Director (Movie/TV Series)

The Smart Money Woman – Ediri Okwa
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Pat Nebo
The Mystic River – Mayowa Labiran
Amina – Tunji Afolayan
One Lagos Night – Chima Adighije
Day Of Destiny – Chris Udomi
Introducing The Kujus – Adeoye Adetunji

Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Voiceless – Titi Aina Raji
Amina – Millicent T. Jack
The Smart Money Woman – Isoken Ogiemwonyi
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – Funke Akindele Bello
The Mystic River ­– Obijie Oru
La Femme Anjola – Yolanda Okereke
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Yoanna ‘Pepper’ Chikezie

Best Cinematographer

Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Muhammed Atta Ahmed
Collision Course – James Amuta
Amina – Peter Kreil, Wale Adebayo, Samuel Jonathan & Moruf Fadaro
The Mystic River – Samuel Jonathan & Moruf Fadaro
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – John Njaga Demps
Just In Time – Victoria Ombogo
Superstar – Barnabas Emordi

Best Picture Editor

Voiceless – Rogers Ofime
Just In Time – Dolapo Adeleke
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – JJC Skillz, Adeyemi Shomade & Valentine Chukwuma
Lockdown – Tester Bassey, Abiodun Okunola and Moses Inwang
Bad Comments – Moses Inwang
For Maria Ebun Pataki – Tunde Apalowo
Collision Course – Tega Salubi

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

La Femme Anjola – Tunde Babalola
This Lady Called Life – Toluwani Obayan & Kayode Kasum
For Maria Ebun Pataki – Tunray Femi & Damilola E. Orimogunje
One Lagos Night – Chigozirim Nwanegbo
Introducing The Kujus – Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia, Biodun Stephen
Amina – Frank Chinedu Uba
Little Black Book – Abosi Ogba, Sally Kenneth Dadzie, Lydia Idakula Sobogun, Olawale Adetula & Belinda Yanga Agedah

Best Movie (Southern Africa)

Hairareb – Dantagos Jimmy-Melani
Black Dollar – David Kazadi
Maria Kristu – Paul.S.Wilo
Veza-The Unfolding – Dumie Manyathela

Best Movie (East Africa)

The Girl In The Yellow Jumper – Morocco Omari
A Grand Little Lie – Denise Kibisu Ngubuini
My Husband’s Wife – Ndagire Mariam
Just In Time – Sarah Hassan and Dolapo Adeleke
Ugonwa Wa Kifo – Raphael Emmanuel
Beautiful Ashes – Ayeny T. Steve

Best Movie (West Africa)

Tainted Canvas – Orwi Manny Ameh
Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters & Joseph Umoibom
Amina – Okey Ogunjiofor
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story – Chris Odeh
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – Funke Akindele Bello and JJC Skillz
Breaded Life – Biodun Stephen & Tara Ajibulu
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Chris Odeh

Best Overall Movie

Amina – Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor
Voiceless – Robert O. Peters & Rogers Ofime
Rattlesnake – Ramsey Nouah & Chris Odeh
Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters
Omo Ghetto (The Saga) – JJC Skillz & Funke Akindele Bello
Nneka The Pretty Serpent – Tosin Igho & Chris Odeh
La Femme Anjola – Mildred Okwo & Rita Dominic
Just In Time – Dolapo Adeleke & Sarah Hassan

Multichoice Talent Factory

Bride Untangled – Abisola Aboaba
Engaito – Daisy Masembe
Nyau – Masuzyo Mwale, Cosmas Ngandwe, Abel Ngoma and Edward Sakala
Rebirth – Brian Ontiri
Oko K3 Akueteh – Christine Boateng and Eric Okyerefo

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By Our Reporter

Uganda’s pioneer audio-visual radio station, Next Radio is ready for relaunch, we have learned.

According to a statement released early this week, Next Radio will return to the airwaves on Monday, March 28.

“We have retreated, refocused and strategised on our future, re-deployed some of our talents, and brought some new faces on board,” the statement reads in part. “Next Radio is now ready to return to the airwaves on Monday, March 28, 2022, starting at 6:00 AM East African Time.”

It should be remembered that Next Radio had previously suspended all normal programming to realign in light of new industry realities and the need to remain competitive in the market.

The station will be available to watch and/ or listen to via 106.1 FM, the Afro Mobile app, StarTimes Channel 243, and DStv Channel 898.

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