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Nasty C Shuts Down Kampala with Explosive Energy at The AUMEX Showcase

On Friday night, South African rap heavyweight Nasty C brought pure chaos, electricity, and unforgettable energy to the AUMEX Showcase, turning the MOTIV Media...

Music Steals the show; Inside Roast and Rhyme’s 24th Edition

Yesterday the city of Kampala came alive with soulful melodies as Roast and Rhyme marked its 24th Edition at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds, a...

Social Gems Seeks to Boost Brand & Content Creator Engagement at its first of a kind “The Gem Connect”

Creative Digital media hub and influencer market-place Social Gems this week on Wednesday, hosted its inaugural edition of Gem Connect. Hosted by Bernard Ewalu (also...

YouTube Honors A Pass With Silver Award Following 100K Subscriber Milestone

Having built a reputation for being witty, outspoken, and versatile in his art, A Pass has kept fans and lovers of exciting content glued...

Where Art Meets Healing: Inside Ceee’s “All Petals Float” Exhibition

Through her “All Petals Float” Art Exhibition, multidisciplinary Ugandan artist, singer-songwriter, and visual artist Ceee (born Celine Kiberu) is intersecting creativity and wellness. This...

MTN Nigeria, ONErpm and U-Records Unveil “Next Afrobeats Star” Contest. Here’s how to Participate

Are you a budding Afrobeats artist? How does a $100,000 music deal sound to you? Last Saturday at their Ikoyi headquarters in Lagos, MTN...

Tracy Melon, Where Have You Been All Our Lives?

If you’ve been paying attention to Uganda’s music scene lately or even if you haven’t; chances are Tracy Melon’s name has found its way...

OVMBR Set to Make Kampala Debut This August

OVMBR is bringing the Vibes to Uganda this Summer! Having lit up Berlin (Germany), Manchester, London, Paris, and Portugal, OVMBR Sounds is scheduled to happen...

Uganda Government Funding of SRHR Left Wanting in 2025/2026 – Cynthia Kinyera

Uganda’s National Budget for the 2025/2026 financial year arrived with a few surprises in store for us all. When you want to know what...

Of their Passenger Prince/ Princess Era: Car Etiquette to live by

You know how they say it is the little things that matter, I do believe the same applies to cars, more so when offered/...

From Landcruisers to Lifelines: Uganda’s Budget Finally Gets a Moral Makeover

Uganda is a very beautiful country that can be summarized from the soap opera title ‘Beautiful but Unlucky’ In the many of its unlucky...

A boy and his Dad, an ode to modern masculinity

June is one of those months that’s personal to me. It carries one of my least favorite memories, the loss of my pops. Thirteen years....

Intergenerational Obligation: The Complex Reality of Black Tax

Ever heard the undertone of the saying that sometimes your success isn’t your own, but rather it is for those who came after you....

Meet Starsamm, KeyQaad’s Latest Signing

A fortnight ago, KeyQaad, one of Nigeria’s most dynamic independent record labels unveiled their latest signing, Starsamm, born Samuel Iseoluwa Awelewa. ...

MORE THAN A MOVIE: “It Ends With Us” Raises Critical SRHR Concerns

Trigger warning: This article includes mentions of domestic violence and sexual assault. Please read with care. For a while now, the film It Ends with...

Evening of Acoustic Serenade as Jiran Seyn Hosts Intimate EP Listening Party

Last night was nothing short of amazing!! That’s because friends, collaborators and fans got to be treated to a vibrant EP listening party by...

Vinka to share stage with Bayanni, Magixx and Boy Spyce at first ever ‘East Side Tour’

Vinka, Joshua Baraka, Denesi and Ava Peace, among others added as event announces the full bill of performers. Yesterday, Talent Africa which happens to be...

Dawn of an Era! Femme Forte launches virtual museum to honor African Feminists

Last week, on Friday, I had the incredible honor of attending a one of a kind event, the launch of Femme Forte’s virtual museum. The...

Story telling, Film and Conversations highlight inaugural ‘Night of Ideas’ at Alliance Française de Kampala

The Night of Ideas, a global platform and celebration of intellectual discourse and artistic expression, finally arrived in Kampala, Uganda, last week on February...

How Ayikoru Patience Poni is Flipping the Script for Women in West Nile With Her Honey Startup

In the heart of West Nile, a sweet revolution is underway, driven by the golden nectar of locally sourced honey. At the forefront is...

Lionel Richie Set to Perform in Uganda for a Charity Cause

Surprise, surprise! Ugandan fans of Lionel Richie are in for a treat. The iconic American singer, songwriter, and producer is set to perform in Uganda...

Unforgettable Night: A Pass Makes Bold Statement with Successful Maiden Concert

Last night was not only a special one, but rather a full circle moment where it all came together, the music, love, and dance....

Strictly Soul Excites Netizens With Announcement Of February Edition

Poised as the most sought-after celebration of music (R&B), art, and community, Strictly Soul yesterday announced the dates of the upcoming edition of the...

Meet Fola, the Nigerian Fast Rising Gem Whose Sound Has Us Obsessed!

New age Afrobeats has never sounded so good! A couple of artists broke out last year but there’s this particular one that has most...

Naava Grey Promises to Deliver 101% at Her Forthcoming Concert

Having first teased a concert back then in March 2022, it’s finally happening. Naava Grey’ first concert of her career. Related: “Coming Soon” – Sultry...