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@sqoop Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:24:12
Nine editions later, Ngalabi roars louder
Last week, the ninth edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival took place at the Goethe Zentrum in Kamwokya. The festival, as the past eight editions, is a celebration of short films from around the world. With short films such as Joy Alisanyukirwa’s Falling Out, Doug Mulumba and Cyrus Bugaba’s Nedda, Anthony Ngachira’s Know Thy […] The post Nine editions later, Ngalabi roars louder first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:35:57
Afrigo Band, Chameleone in Friday Night Live series
Every last Friday of the month, Afrigo Band teams up with another artiste for the Friday Night live. Last Friday should have been a collaboration with former Eagles Production singer Irene Namatovu but the songstress did not make it for the show. Word we got was that she had missed a flight from Rwanda where she […] The post Afrigo Band, Chameleone in Friday Night Live series first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:50:05
Cantina Fiesta was more than music
Ndere Cultural Centre turned into a vibrant explosion of sound, dance and fashion on Saturday as Uganda joined the world in celebrating World Tequila Day. Being an event-filled weekend, the event started off with only a handful of people earlier in the day but after 9pm, the crowd started growing – typical Ugandans! Lilian Mbabazi […] The post Cantina Fiesta was more than music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:13:37
Afrigo Band gives fans yet another Friday Night Live to remember
With a colorful career closing in on 50 years, Uganda’s legendary Afrigo Band continues to prove why they remain the country’s most iconic musical groups. Afrigo Band’s ability to pull in and entertain crowds remains unmatched, and they proved it once again at Uganda’s premier night club- Guvnor, at the July edition of the Friday […] The post Afrigo Band gives fans yet another Friday Night Live to remember first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:29:24
Here is the Uganda Cranes CHAN final squad; Allan Okello to captain the team
The Uganda Cranes technical team has released the final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament reserved for players active in their home countries’ domestic leagues. Vipers SC forward Allan Okello will captain the team as Uganda prepares for its seventh CHAN appearance. Final Squad List: Uganda, placed in Group C […] The post Here is the Uganda Cranes CHAN final squad; Allan Okello to captain the team first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:10:36
Man tries to jump off Karuma Bridge to ‘float’ to Egypt
Army officers in Nwoya District on Friday rescued a man who attempted to jump into the fast-flowing waters of the River Nile at Karuma Bridge. The individual, identified only as Ashraf and estimated to be about 23 years old, had reportedly traveled from Kampala, as indicated by a bus ticket found in his possession. Security […] The post Man tries to jump off Karuma Bridge to ‘float’ to Egypt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:19:33
Ugandan star Arthur Kaluma signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
Ugandan basketball talent Arthur Kaluma has officially taken his game to the biggest stage, signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the NBA’s most storied franchises. Kaluma earned the deal after an impressive showing in the NBA Summer League, where he played three games for the 17-time champions, averaging 12 minutes on the floor […] The post Ugandan star Arthur Kaluma signs with the Los Angeles Lakers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:34:43
Desire Luzinda and Levixone to Wed in August
Uganda’s gospel music scene is abuzz after renowned singer Levixone real name Sam Lucas Lubyogo and Desire Luzinda—now known by her Christian name Racheal—announced that they will wed on August 15, 2025. The revelation came during a Sunday service at Phaneroo Ministries International in Kampala, where the couple made their first official church announcement. The […] The post Desire Luzinda and Levixone to Wed in August first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:24:56
New Christian faith umbrella unveiled
A new Christian faith umbrella organisation, the Remnant Identity Coalition, has been birthed at Zoe Grounds Kigo. The body comprising of churches from all across the world was launched on Saturday by Prophet Elvis Mbonye of Zoe Ministries flanked by renowned evangelical ministers including Pastor (Prof.) Simeon Kayiwa, Bishop Grivas Musisi, Bishop David […] The post New Christian faith umbrella unveiled first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:55:31
David Okwere Vows to Spur Development After Winning Bukedea MP Flag in NRM Primaries
[Nile Post] David Beecham Okwere has said time is now to spur development of Bukedea constituency after winning the NRM flag in the just concluded primaries.
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@allafrica Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:57:48
Govt to Set Up Regional Cancer Institutes Amid Rising Cases
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has announced plans to decentralize cancer care by establishing regional cancer institutes across the country, in a bid to combat the growing number of cancer-related deaths attributed to late diagnosis and limited access to specialized treatment.
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@allafrica Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:57:48
Traders Cry Out Over Poor Sanitation At Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market
[Nile Post] Traders and residents at Rwentobo-Rwahi Onion Market in Ntungamo District are raising alarm over worsening sanitation conditions, citing a complete lack of adequate toilet facilities and poor waste management in the bustling trading hub that serves over 800 people daily.
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@sqoop Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:04
What you missed at Katumwa’s 30 years of Jazz party
In a space of just two months, two Jazz events have made Serena Victoria Hall look like a small venue. The inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival event, which featured Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa on May 10, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, was a sold-out event that combined world-class jazz music with […] The post What you missed at Katumwa’s 30 years of Jazz party first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:19:21
PICTORIAL: Pilsner powers cultural unity at 2025 Kwegonza Avenue
The sun was high and so were the spirits as revellers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to celebrate Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. The event brought together crowds to celebrate tradition and guests were welcomed with a complimentary Pilsner King as they were ushered to the red […] The post PICTORIAL: Pilsner powers cultural unity at 2025 Kwegonza Avenue first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:24:39
What the film ‘Ties That Bind Us’ is all about
This year, many Ugandan filmmakers are taking matters in their own hands when it comes to where they showcase their work. After years of depending on broadcast media for exhibition, today, many are finding alternatives, especially with YouTube, a video sharing application, and website, which is also globally one of the most visited sites. Since the […] The post What the film ‘Ties That Bind Us’ is all about first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 27 Jul 2025 11:23:03
Don Julio celebrates World Tequila Day in style at the Cantina Fiesta
The first ever Cantina Fiesta, sponsored by the world’s finest tequila brand- Don Julio, turned Ndere Cultural Centre into a vibrant explosion of sound, dance, fashion, and – of course – tequila, on Saturday night. It was a perfect way for Uganda to join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tequila Day. Simply […] The post Don Julio celebrates World Tequila Day in style at the Cantina Fiesta first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:48:51
Levixone and Desire Luzinda announce engagement after years of speculation
Gospel artist Levixone and US-based musician Desire Luzinda have finally made their relationship official. For years, fans speculated about a deeper bond between the two gospel singers, fuelled by their heartfelt performances at each other’s events and their affectionate social media exchanges. Levixone has often described Luzinda as a “wonderful woman of God” and a […] The post Levixone and Desire Luzinda announce engagement after years of speculation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:30:29
How breakdance is reshaping slum communities in Ugandaa
On a late Thursday afternoon, I find several youth and young children taking part in free breakdance classes under the auspices of Imagination Circle Limited at the Economic and Community Development Complex in Makindye Division’s Namuwongo slum. I also learn that the sessions are triweekly. Sylvia Nabukenya, a 23-year-old dance coach, is taking the youngsters […] The post How breakdance is reshaping slum communities in Ugandaa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:16:12
Bebe Cool on media tour to promote album
When Moses Ssali, alias Bebe Cool, started his album rollout in November last year, one thing his team was aware of was the fact that the journey would face a lot of resistance from Ugandans of differing opinions. When he started the drive towards the release of the first song, the reception was partly expected […] The post Bebe Cool on media tour to promote album first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 26 Jul 2025 08:35:38
Kampala Crème: Uganda’s reality show serving chaos, glamour, and raw truth
When Kampala Creme premiered on MultiChoice Uganda’s Pearl Magic Prime last year, the reality show broke the Internet. The cast was stellar, Gloria Mulungi Ssenyonjo alias Baby Gloria, Etania Mutoni, Zahara Nalumansi alias Zahara Toto and Deborah Nantongo Cleve alias Mami Deb; the first reality show of a kind could be likened to Young, Famous […] The post Kampala Crème: Uganda’s reality show serving chaos, glamour, and raw truth first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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