Fast-rising musician Jowy Landa has revealed that she has her eyes on a Grammy Award nomination and remains hopeful she will earn it one day. Jowy Landa made the revelation after being asked to give her take on Eddy Kenzo’s nomination under the Best African Performance category alongside Tyla, Ayra Star, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Omah Lay. Jowy Landa revealed that she was among the many artists who submitted their work for review. Mentioning her song selection, she noted that she had selected ‘Ex Twafuna Sente’ ft Vyroota and Sugar Mama ft. JPC Again. She, however, didn’t receive the…
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Rapper Gravity Omutujju, born Gereson Wabuyi, is the subject of discussion on social media after he fell from a high stage during his performance at the NRM political campaign. Gravity Omutujju was lined up to perform at President Museveni’s rally in Kaliro district, and his performance was nothing short of energetic and thrilling. Having faced the wrath of the fans the previous day when he was pelted with an empty bottle, the rapper decided to play reverse psychology on revellers. This time, he personally asked them to throw the empty bottles up in the air. As he dodged one of…
Media personality turned politician Jacob Omutuuze has revealed that he regrets hosting a gossip show that he says tainted his radio career. Jacob Omutuuze hosted a ‘Lugambo’ show on Dembe FM every Friday alongside Lwasama and Yasin DJ. The trio gave listeners gossip news about their favorite celebrities, something that he says created a rift between him and those he gossiped about. He confessed that he had beef with several celebrities, but one that stands out was the friction with the Goodlyfe duo. This worsened when the duo clashed with DJ Shiru’s group, whom Jacob supported so much. The battle was so intense that,…
Swangz Avenue singer Azawi has called out the older generation of artists for practicing witchcraft and trying to sabotage the careers of the younger generation. Azawi, while appearing on a local podcast with Frank Ntambi, gave her two cents about the state of the music industry, which she says is highly influenced by witchcraft. She declared that the many artists, especially the ones who started music before them, out of fear of losing their fame to the younger generation, resort to practicing witchcraft to stay relevant. Azawi further expressed her concern that these same artists are envious and in competition…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Mbarara City North Member of Parliament, Peter Mpaka, has withdrawn from the 2026 parliamentary elections race and announced his resignation from the party. Mpaka, who was unveiled as the party’s flagbearer earlier this year, said on Monday that he could no longer sustain his campaign due to severe financial constraints and what he described as the failure of NUP to support its candidates as earlier promised. “Today, I have made a decision to withdraw my candidature because I have encountered financial challenges that could not allow me to keep in the race,” Mpaka…
President Museveni has appointed former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya as a presidential advisor on general duties, just a month after she left her previous role. Kamya, who served as IGG until last month when she was replaced by High Court Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, assumes the new position with benefits personal to the officeholder. “Yes, it is true that the President appointed her [Beti Kamya] as his advisor on general duties,” said Faruk Kirunda, deputy Presidential press secretary, confirming the development during Museveni’s campaign rally in Bugweri District. The president signed the instruments of appointment on October…
As Stanbic Bank prepares to mark 35 years of serving Uganda, the lender is not pausing to reminisce—it’s doubling down on a forward-looking call for national progress in a new brand campaign dubbed: Keep Growing. Flagged off today, Keep Growing is an 18-month brand campaign that celebrates Uganda not as a story of what has been, but of what is still possible—driven by resilience, ingenuity and a refusal to stand still. “Growth is never accidental; it is the consequence of courage, adaptation, and belief,” said Mumba Kalifungwa, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda. “Ugandans embody this every day. Keep Growing…
Socialite Prima Kardashi has set the record straight about her relationship with her baby daddy, Geosteady, following their recent public appearance. The ex-couple’s photos went viral, showing them attending their daughter, Solange’s, Science Fair at her school. This sparked a massive debate amongst social media users who claimed they were still together. Prima Kadarshi, however, denied the allegations, claiming they were only together to support their daughter as part of their co-parenting deal. While many took it a step further by comparing her to Geosteady’s new wife, Hindu Kay, Prima made it clear she wasn’t involved in their union and…
Phaneroo Ministries International has announced preparations for its annual Night of Prayer, a monumental gathering that will usher thousands of believers into the year 2026 at the Phaneroo Grounds in Naguru. Since its inception, the Phaneroo Night of Prayer has grown to become one of the most anticipated Christian gatherings in Uganda and beyond, attracting multitudes from across the country and international visitors from East Africa, Southern Africa, Europe, and North America. The atmosphere is always electric, filled with joy, worship, and spiritual anticipation as believers come together to thank God for the year past and to dedicate the year…
Renowned events promoter Biggie Events, real name Mariam Mutakubwa, is finally out of jail after spending over a week there, following cases linked to an unpaid Ugx 70m loan. Biggie Events acquired a loan of over Ugx 70m from Tumusiime David Amooti, which she used to invest in one of her events. However, the money didn’t return the proceeds as expected; hence, the payment plan with the money lender wasn’t fulfilled. This prompted the money lender to seek legal action, and Biggie was dragged to court, before being remanded to Luzira prison to serve six months. Following her imprisonment, several…