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@sqoop Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:22:01
Why boda boda riders are eyeing the music industry
As Ugandan musicians increasingly enter the political scene to make ends meet, boda boda leaders across the country are now focusing on nurturing the riders’ music talents. This initiative aims to diversify their income sources and empower them financially. Mr Frank Mawejje, the chairperson of the United Boda boda Riders Cooperative Union, announced that the […] The post Why boda boda riders are eyeing the music industry first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:54:07
Music: The new language of activism for African youth
African musicians are leveraging the growing global popularity of their music to advocate for better governance and social change. Music is beyond entertainment From Kenya to Nigeria, Tanzania to Uganda and Zambia, a rising wave of youthful musicians is building on the legacies of iconic figures such as Fela Kuti and Brenda Fassie to […] The post Music: The new language of activism for African youth first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:40:35
Tusker toasts to tourism with inaugural Sauce of the Nile Fest
The banks of the Nile came alive with the first-ever Tusker Sauce of the Nile Fest this weekend. Held at the breathtaking Nile Park Resort in Jinja, this event fused Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with a dose of premium entertainment. As the sun dipped below the horizon of the Nile, the festival kicked off with […] The post Tusker toasts to tourism with inaugural Sauce of the Nile Fest first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 19:28:21
Bebe Cool issues legal warning to Comedy Store’s Alex Muhangi over unauthorized use of performances
Ugandan music star Bebe Cool has taken a legal stand against Comedy Store Uganda proprietor Alex Muhangi, accusing him of unlawfully using his performances for commercial purposes. The renowned musician, through his lawyer Timothy Sentongo of RSK Associates, has issued a legal notice to Muhangi, warning him of potential legal action for broadcasting and […] The post Bebe Cool issues legal warning to Comedy Store’s Alex Muhangi over unauthorized use of performances first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:56:30
Vinka clears the air on alleged rift with Ntale: “We Are Both Busy, But No Bad blood”
For a long time, rumors have swirled around the relationship between Ugandan music stars Irene Ntale and Vinka. The two were once close friends, with Vinka even serving as Ntale’s manager before she became an artiste under the management of Swangz Avenue. Their professional bond was once the subject of much public attention, especially given […] The post Vinka clears the air on alleged rift with Ntale: “We Are Both Busy, But No Bad blood” first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:05:33
Dancehall singer Empress opens up about breakup with Nutty Neithan
In an emotional revelation, Empress, a veteran Dancehall singer known for her hit song “Big Masavu“, has confirmed that she and her long-time partner, fellow Dancehall artist Nutty Neithan, have ended their relationship. The couple, who were together for over 11 years and share children, parted ways last year, though Empress had kept the details […] The post Dancehall singer Empress opens up about breakup with Nutty Neithan first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:35:30
Bettinah Tianah announces she’s officially single, requests blogs to delete ‘Girlfriend Proposal’
Popular media personality Bettinah Tianah has made a bold announcement on her social media, revealing that she is officially single. In a post that has since gone viral, Bettinah asked blogs to delete their earlier coverage of a “girlfriend proposal” that had made headlines back in November, signaling a significant shift in her personal life. […] The post Bettinah Tianah announces she’s officially single, requests blogs to delete ‘Girlfriend Proposal’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:32:17
The iKon Awards: A night to celebrate Ugandan film excellence
The 2025 iKon Awards are fast approaching, set to recognize and celebrate the finest talent in Uganda’s vibrant film industry. From exceptional filmmakers to standout actors and industry professionals, this prestigious event shines a much-deserved spotlight on those shaping the future of cinema in Uganda. Ahead of the star-studded ceremony, we spoke with the nominees […] The post The iKon Awards: A night to celebrate Ugandan film excellence first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:21:48
The reason Bebe Cool battled Bobi Wine
In 2012, Uganda witnessed one of the most intense music battles in its entertainment history; a showdown between Bobi Wine and Bebe Cool at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds. Despite the rivalry and the significant investment in the event, Bebe Cool recently revealed the true reason behind his decision to take on Bobi Wine in the battle. […] The post The reason Bebe Cool battled Bobi Wine first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:46:17
Is Kampala losing its spark in East Africa?
As you read this, Nigerian artiste Burna Boy will be taking the stage in Nairobi, Kenya later today. This is just days after Tanzania, Zanzibar was buzzing with the best of African artistes such as Diamond Platnumz, King Promise, Bien, Harmonize, Zuchu, Rema and Joshua Baraka, who convened on the island for the Trace Awards, […] The post Is Kampala losing its spark in East Africa? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:52:53
Can artists leverage concerts beyond gate collections?
The recent concert by John Legend in Kigali, Rwanda was a marvel of meticulous production. From those working on stage to those covering the event; for instance, media coverage was limited to only three of his opening songs and could photograph or record 30 second videos of each of the songs. But there was a […] The post Can artists leverage concerts beyond gate collections? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:17:52
Swangz is transparent – Julius Kyazze
A common question that arises is how Swangz Avenue manages to help the artistes they sign thrive, especially when many other labels, both in Uganda and across Africa, struggle to do the same. According to Julius Kyazze, one of the shareholders of the label, the key lies in the supportive environment they create for their […] The post Swangz is transparent – Julius Kyazze first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Mar 2025 06:14:18
I do not regret leaving Blu*3 – Cindy
In 2008, Cindy was unexpectedly kicked out of the popular girl trio Blu3, just as the group had solidified its position as a dominant force in the East African entertainment scene. At the time, many believed this marked the end of her career. However, ironically, it became the catalyst for a new phase in her […] The post I do not regret leaving Blu*3 – Cindy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:52:51
Vinka back with high-energy dancehall track
While Elijah Kitaka was in Zanzibar building connections during the Trace Awards, Vinka was focused on her latest project, ‘Sirubala’—a high-energy dancehall track that perfectly showcases her signature sound. Written by Yese Oman Rafiki and produced by Bangar Boi, Sirubala tells the story of a woman who’s deeply in love, dreaming about a man she […] The post Vinka back with high-energy dancehall track first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:12:44
VIDEO: London – Ava Peace
London is not just another city to Ugandans, it is a statement, it is a life mark. Ava Peace and the video producer go full circle with painting the whole video with the UK flag colours. The video makes two movements. The movement from faking the London lifestyle in Uganda. Everyone has that cringe; hustle […] The post VIDEO: London – Ava Peace first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:02:58
Halima Namakula’s Grandson, Ryan Dee Kiwanuka, earns full-ride American football scholarship
The legacy of success continues to grow in the household of iconic Ugandan singer Halima Namakula, as her grandson, Ryan Dee Kiwanuka, has achieved a remarkable milestone. Ryan, the son of film producer Hemdee Kiwanuka, has earned a full-ride scholarship to play American football at Western New Mexico University, marking an exciting new chapter in […] The post Halima Namakula’s Grandson, Ryan Dee Kiwanuka, earns full-ride American football scholarship first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:44:31
STREAMING: Zero Day
Created by: Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim, Michael Schmidt Genre: Political Thriller Cast: Robert De Niro, Lizzy Caplan, Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen Duration: Six episodes, 43-59 minutes Now streaming on Netflix The content on almost every medium is so politically charged that I was wary about watching a political thriller in my down time. […] The post STREAMING: Zero Day first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:50:31
Mubs Launches Third Business Languages Festival to Promote Multilingualism
[Nile Post] Makerere University Business School (MUBS), in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled the third edition of the Business Languages Festival, set to take place on March 14, 2024, in Kampala.
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