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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:59:28
Singer Rickman injured in bar fight
Ugandan singer Derrick Ddungu, also known as Rickman Manrick has been injured and hospitalized following a fight with fellow musician Deus Nduggwa, popularly known as Grenade Official. The incident happened on Monday morning at Skyz Hotel Naguru after a brunch party at La Terezza in Kampala. According to Sheilah Gashumba, Rickman’s girlfriend and a media personality, Grenade threw a glass of wine at Rickman’s face, causing him to bleed profusely. The media personality also posted a video of Rickman lying on a hospital bed at Nakasero Hospital, where he was receiving stitches. She says Grenade tried to join their table during the party but was rejected. “It’s very unfortunate and sad that the industry in Uganda still has artists like […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:39:29
Muslims want Nyege Nyege festival cancelled
By Tausi Nakato The Muslim community in Jinja City wants the Nyege Nyege music festival cancelled, saying it is “immoral”. The annual international music festival is set to kick off on November 9 in Jinja City, with revelers each parting with Shs120,000 per day for the three-day event. The Jinja District Khadi, Sheikh Ismail Basoga Adi, says although many Ugandans will earn from Nyege-Nyege, they are against it. “Things that are being done in Nyege Nyege are not good, especially for the young generation. It generates a lot of money, but promotes immorality in society,” Sheikh Basoga said. Speaking at a fundraising event for Busoga Women Muslim Daawa and Development Association in Jinja, Sheikh Basonga wondered why the event which […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:19:24
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa ready to ‘fund’ Chameleone-Bebe Cool music battle
The Sheebah-Cindy music battle has seemingly ignited a trend of music battles within the Ugandan music industry. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has expressed his desire to see a music battle between two legendary singers: Joseph Mayanja, commonly known as Jose Chameleone, and Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool. Taking to his official social media […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:59:28
Singer Rickman injured after bar fight
Ugandan singer Derrick Ddungu, also known as Rickman Manrick has been injured and hospitalized following a fight with fellow musician Deus Nduggwa, popularly known as Grenade Official. The incident happened on Monday morning at Skyz Hotel Naguru after a brunch party at La Terezza in Kampala. According to Sheilah Gashumba, Rickman’s girlfriend and a media personality, Grenade threw a glass of wine at Rickman’s face, causing him to bleed profusely. The media personality also posted a video of Rickman lying on a hospital bed at Nakasero Hospital, where he was receiving stitches. She says Grenade tried to join their table during the party but was rejected. “It’s very unfortunate and sad that the industry in Uganda still has artists like […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:46:36
Drama as goalkeeper runs off the pitch after stomach upset!
A dramatic moment unfolded at Muteeesa II Wankukuku Stadium over the weekend during a StarTimes Uganda Premier League match between Express and Mbarara City. The incident involved Ronnie Mutebi, the goalkeeper for Mbarara City FC (Ankole Lions), who suddenly left the field due to a stomach upset. As a result of Mutebi’s unexpected departure, the […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:59:31
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
By AFP Striking writers whose industrial action has paralyzed Hollywood said Sunday they had reached an “exceptional” deal with studios that could see them go back to work. The apparent breakthrough will raise hopes that striking actors can also reach terms with studios to end a months-long impasse that has seen film and TV production largely halted, costing the California economy billions of dollars. “We have reached a tentative agreement on a new 2023 (minimum basic agreement), which is to say an agreement in principle on all deal points, subject to drafting final contract language,” said a letter the Writers Guild of America sent to members. “We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional — with meaningful […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:00:00
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show
By AFP Hitmaker Usher Raymond IV will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, he and the NFL announced Sunday. The pop and R&B singer behind charttoppers including “U Got It Bad,” “My Boo,” “Yeah!” and “OMG” will helm one of the world’s most-watched stages in Las Vegas during the sporting event scheduled for February 11, 2024. “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a statement. The 44-year-old from Atlanta is one of best-selling artists of the early 2000s, and more recently has been a draw on the Vegas […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:32:02
Mak sets aside Shs20m to evict over 300 businesses
More than 300 business owners in and around Makerere University are living in fear of an impending eviction starting today. The eviction process that will cost the university Shs20.2m, targets those that were illegally set up and are not paying rent. “Expect some teargas at the hill today as plans have been finalised to evict all illegal businesses in the early hours,”a source told Daily Monitor. When contacted, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, said he was not aware of the eviction. However, Mr Julius Gumisiriza, the chairperson of Makerere Universi- ty Business Owners, confirmed the planned eviction. “The eviction has been kept a top secret by the university management, but we received information from our sources that they intend […]
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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:03:20
CDOs, SACCO Leaders Arrested over Corruption, PDM Violations in Kabale
Two Sub-County Community Development Officers (CDOs) and six Parish Development Model SACCO leaders have been arrested in Kabale District on charges of corruption and violation of PDM guidelines. The suspects that have been arrested are Sonia Ahimbisibwe, the Nyakagyera Parish Chief; Gill Andinda, the CDO of Kyanamira Sub County; Macklean Nyesimire, Chairperson of Nyakagyera PDM …
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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:12:02
Rukungiri/Kanungu Chief Magistrate Cheats Death in Kanungu Road Accident
Edith Mbabazi, the Rukungiri and Kanungu Districts’ Chief Magistrate, her driver, Tusingire Warren, and another person, only identified as Confidence, survived an accident on Friday evening after the vehicle they were traveling in lost control and overturned. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman, has confirmed that the Judiciary Double Pick Up registration number UG …
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@kfm Sun, 24 Sep 2023 15:46:57
Son shines as Spurs rescue derby draw at Arsenal
By AFP Tottenham came from behind twice to rescue a pulsating 2-2 draw against Arsenal thanks to Son Heung-min’s double in Sunday’s north London derby. Ange Postecoglou’s side trailed to Cristian Romero’s first half own goal before South Korea forward Son hauled them level at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka restored Arsenal’s lead with a second half penalty, but Son had the last word with his second goal as these bitter rivals both extended their unbeaten starts to the Premier League season. Tottenham sit in fourth place, above fifth placed Arsenal on goal difference, after a hard-fought clash offered more evidence that Postecoglou has revived a club in turmoil when he arrived from Celtic in the close-season. Although Tottenham have […]
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