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Diamond Platnumz set for Kampala meet-and-greet dinner

Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz is set to meet fans and guests at a private dinner at Kampala Marriott Hotel on October 29, a day before headlining Comedy Store Uganda's 10th anniversary concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The exclusive meet-and-greet dinner will feature Rwandan singer The Ben, DJ Sheilah Gashumba and guitarist Myko Ouma, according The post Diamond Platnumz set for Kampala meet-and-greet dinner first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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New Cranes with Innit boys

Uganda has reached that interesting stage of football where, before you support the Cranes, you may need to first study the team sheet. Very interesting names: Abdoulaye Sissako, Akpan David Udoh, Kingdom Osayi, Kelvin Owusu Boateng, Dieudonne Gaucho Debohi, Arnold Vula, Souleyman Diaby, Nathan Asiimwe and Noble Okello. You read the names once and immediately The post New Cranes with Innit boys first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Fik Fameica's 'Sikiwa' is built to keep you moving

There are songs that ask you to sit down and listen to every word, and then there are songs that simply want you to move. Fik Fameica's "Sikiwa" firmly belongs to the second category. Released on August 18, with its official music video following on September 1, the three-minute-plus track finds Fameica in familiar territory The post Fik Fameica's 'Sikiwa' is built to keep you moving first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:53:14

Govt to send senior six leavers to Kyankwanzi

The government has announced plans to send Senior Six leavers across Uganda to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi for patriotism and ideological training. The programme is expected to start this year, with National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku saying the school leavers will spend about six months at the institute. The post Govt to send senior six leavers to Kyankwanzi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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I don't need Kololo to prove myself — Chameleone

Jose Chameleone has rejected suggestions that he should have chosen the larger Kololo Independence Grounds for his December 4 concert, saying he does not need the venue to prove his status. As the countdown to his concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval continues, the music veteran questioned why fans and critics should dictate where he stages The post I don't need Kololo to prove myself — Chameleone first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Fashion, Vodka and the changing face of Kampala's nightlife 

From its disputed origins in Eastern Europe to its growing presence in Kampalas fashion, brunch and nightlife scenes, vodka has evolved into one of the worlds most versatile spirits. As the world marks Vodka Day on October 4, its journey offers an interesting look at how a once-regional drink has become a global fixture. Few The post Fashion, Vodka and the changing face of Kampala's nightlife  first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Maurice Kirya proves that good music is bigger than hits

You can tell how good a show was by the way the audience leaves. At some concerts, people start leaving while the main act is still on stage. At others, they head for the exits as soon as the performance ends. Then there are those rare shows where the audience lingers, discussing the past hour The post Maurice Kirya proves that good music is bigger than hits first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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I saw Joshua Baraka's potential early – A Pass

Ugandan singer A Pass has recalled Joshua Baraka's early days in music, saying he saw potential in the young artiste before he became one of the country's recognised performers. A Pass said Baraka was still young when they first met and was yet to establish himself, at one point miming songs by other artistes, including The post I saw Joshua Baraka's potential early – A Pass first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Mariam Ndagire credits faith, family for four-decade career

For veteran entertainer Mariam Ndagire, staying in Uganda's entertainment industry for more than four decades has required more than talent. The actress, singer and filmmaker says her upbringing, faith, education and responsibility as a mother have shaped the choices she has made throughout her career. Speaking on the Diaspora Connect UG podcast, Ndagire said the The post Mariam Ndagire credits faith, family for four-decade career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:42:24

Tenge Tenge shares stage with Jason Derulo

Young Ugandan content creator Tenge Tenge shared the stage with American singer Jason Derulo during the Stanbic Music Festival in Lusaka, Zambia, on Saturday. Tenge Tenge's appearance almost turned chaotic after security personnel reportedly mistook him for an unauthorised person who had entered the stage. As the TikTok sensation made his way onto the stage, The post Tenge Tenge shares stage with Jason Derulo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:54:44

Miss Uganda finalists take a night off ahead of grand finale

With the Miss Uganda 2026/2027 grand finale just days away, the 22 finalists traded rehearsals and pageant preparations for music, dancing and laughter during a girls' night out at the Boot Camp House in Buwaate. Held on Friday, October 2, the evening, hosted by VA Sherry, offered the contestants a chance to unwind after weeks The post Miss Uganda finalists take a night off ahead of grand finale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:32

Singer Neha Kakkar lights up India Day in Kampala

Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh had thousands of revellers singing and dancing at Kololo Independence Grounds on Saturday night as India Day 2026 brought together Indian music, food, dance and culture in a colourful celebration that also raised support for healthcare. The October 3 event drew members of Uganda's Indian community and the wider public The post Singer Neha Kakkar lights up India Day in Kampala first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Chameleone opens up about Weasel's four-month sacrifice during US treatment

Ugandan singer Jose Chameleone has opened up about the difficult period he spent in the United States receiving medical treatment, revealing that his brother Weasel Manizo sacrificed his own comfort to care for him. Chameleone said he travelled to the US without anyone to accompany him because his brother Pallaso had shows in South Africa, The post Chameleone opens up about Weasel's four-month sacrifice during US treatment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:51:45

Viboyo turns regret, survival, and memory into 'melodies of pain'

There are some things in life you only understand when you are far enough away from them to look back. A decision that once seemed right suddenly feels like a mistake. An opportunity taken for granted becomes the one you wish you had handled differently. A relationship ends, a dream changes, and somewhere along the The post Viboyo turns regret, survival, and memory into 'melodies of pain' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Ugandan sensation Kyle Simbwa featured on Apple Music's Up Next East Africa

Kasangati-born multi-hyphenate artist Kyle Simbwa is officially stepping into the global spotlight. The vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been named the latest artist featured in Apple Music's prestigious Up Next artist development programme for East Africa. Hailing from a small town just outside Kampala, Simbwa has carved out a distinct lane by weaving together a The post Ugandan sensation Kyle Simbwa featured on Apple Music's Up Next East Africa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Laughter meets nostalgia as Fun Factory prepares for outdoor grand comedy night

For one night, the National Theatre Green Park will trade its familiar calm for laughter, music, nostalgia, and a touch of organised chaos. On October 8, Ugandan comedy outfit Fun Factory will host its Grand Comedy Show on the grounds where its story first took shape. The outdoor event promises three hours of sketch comedy The post Laughter meets nostalgia as Fun Factory prepares for outdoor grand comedy night first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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