sqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:31:50
Rewarding the cream of marketing
Last Friday evening was a night to remember for top marketers as Evolve Group Africa held the third installment of its annual Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAS) at a red carpet and black-tie gala at Kampala Serena Hotel under the theme, “Celebrating ideas that work.” The awards were orchestrated to cover every facet of marketing […]
read moreOther Headlines
sqoop.co.ug
@sqoop 4 hours ago
When house music found its way home
Vuma Piano at Mestil Gardens brought together familiar Ugandan records, house music nostalgia and the contemporary sounds of South Africas Amapiano movement. If there is one music culture Kampala embraced and has continued to revisit, it is house music. In the early 2010s, the genre was gaining a following among a relatively small but enthusiastic The post When house music found its way home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop 8 hours ago
The night Levixone turned Serena into a place of testimony
From Desire Luzinda comforting him on stage to dancing with his mother, Levixone's sold-out Serena concert was as personal as it was musical By the time Levixone broke into song at Kampala Serena Hotel on Saturday night, his wife, Desire Luzinda, had already made her mark on the evening. But the singer's One Time Experience The post The night Levixone turned Serena into a place of testimony first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop 6 hours ago
Rema's daughter turns five, but the house steals the show
Singer Rema Namakula has given fans a glimpse of what could be her new home after sharing moments from her daughter Aaliyah Ssebunya's fifth birthday celebration. The birthday party, reportedly organised by Rema and her husband, Dr Hamza Ssebunya, brought together family members and a small circle of close friends. While the occasion was centred The post Rema's daughter turns five, but the house steals the show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:29:40
Muzeyi Magala's house reportedly gutted in fire
A fire has reportedly left Buganda history storyteller and YouTube personality Muzeyi Magala without a home after it gutted his house in Bunyaaka, Luweero District, in the early hours of Sunday. News of the incident was shared by his close colleague Shalom Kaweesi, who said the house had been reduced to ashes. It was also The post Muzeyi Magala's house reportedly gutted in fire first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:04:21
Can Nyege Nyege hand the Kayunga economy a boost?
Nyege Nyege Festival's decision to make Kalagala Falls in Kayunga District its permanent home presents an opportunity to expand the area's tourism economy. But whether local businesses and communities will benefit beyond the four-day event remains an important question. The festival returns to the banks of the River Nile in Kangulumira from November 19 to The post Can Nyege Nyege hand the Kayunga economy a boost? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:33:24
'Happy Birthday' may be bigger than some Ugandan musicians – Pallaso
Ugandan singer Pallaso has weighed into the debate surrounding Nigerian superstar Burna Boy's relevance, arguing that criticism suggesting the African Giant has fallen off overlooks the scale of his success. In a post on X, Pallaso drew an interesting comparison between Burna Boy's international standing and his own song, Happy Birthday, suggesting that even a The post 'Happy Birthday' may be bigger than some Ugandan musicians – Pallaso first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:36:12
I regret working with Nina Roz on Sumulula – Da Agent
In music, not every song that fails to reach its expected destination is necessarily a bad song. Sometimes, the disappointment lies not in the music itself but in what happens around it. For rapper Da Agent, his collaboration with singer Nina Roz, Sumulula, is one such case. The rapper has opened up about his disappointment The post I regret working with Nina Roz on Sumulula – Da Agent first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:42:02
King Saha unfazed by Diamond's regional dominance
Singer King Saha has questioned why he should prioritise winning over Tanzanian audiences when, according to him, there is still a largely underserved audience waiting for him back home. The singer made the remarks during an interview on BBS TV, where he was asked about his apparent lack of interest in pursuing the Tanzanian market, The post King Saha unfazed by Diamond's regional dominance first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:32:09
Gaetano Kaggwa recalls temporarily staying out of school after family moved to Kenya
Media personality Gaetano Kaggwa has opened up about the disruption to his education when his family relocated from Uganda to Kenya, recalling a period when he was unable to attend school as his father tried to establish a new life. Kaggwa said the move brought unfamiliar surroundings and uncertainty, with his family having to start The post Gaetano Kaggwa recalls temporarily staying out of school after family moved to Kenya first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:20:05
A Pass seeks to clear 'Shilling' in Congolese producer dispute
Singer A Pass says he is battling an alleged copyright complaint seeking to have his song Shilling removed from YouTube, insisting that he did not use another producer's beat. The dispute reportedly involves a Congolese producer who claims the singer used his instrumental without permission. A Pass, however, says the accusation is unfounded and has The post A Pass seeks to clear 'Shilling' in Congolese producer dispute first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:33:21
DJ Spinny stunned by sold-out Shs70m package for Wizkid show
For some concertgoers, the experience begins with buying a ticket and arranging transport to the venue. But for a select group of wealthy fans attending Nigerian singer Wizkid's upcoming Nairobi show, the evening could start with a chauffeur picking them up from home and end with a ride back, at a reported cost of Shs70 The post DJ Spinny stunned by sold-out Shs70m package for Wizkid show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:53:50
Joshua Baraka adds Visa partnership to growing music career
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has secured a brand partnership with global payments company Visa, becoming its first-ever Ugandan brand ambassador. The announcement, made on Thursday, November 5, 2026, comes as the singer prepares to release his upcoming EP, Recess 2, and stage his B'rakaland EA concert later this month. Under the partnership, Visa will also The post Joshua Baraka adds Visa partnership to growing music career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:07:01
Why Spice Diana no longer chases collaborations
Singer Spice Diana says she has built a strong enough reputation in the music industry to attract collaboration offers, rather than having to approach fellow artistes to work with her. The Ugandan musician believes her standing in the industry, both locally and across East Africa, has made her a desirable partner for other performers. Speaking The post Why Spice Diana no longer chases collaborations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:30:58
Lydia Jasmine opens up about grief, announces music comeback
Singer Lydia Jasmine has opened up about a difficult period marked by personal loss, revealing that she temporarily stepped away from work and releasing music as she dealt with grief. In a heartfelt social media post, the singer described October as a particularly difficult month, adding that the preceding months had also been emotionally challenging. The post Lydia Jasmine opens up about grief, announces music comeback first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:01
'Portugal will always be in me': Ronaldo ends international career
Cristiano Ronaldo has called time on his international football career, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year journey with Portugal that saw him become the country's most celebrated footballer and the leading scorer in men's international football. The 41-year-old announced his retirement on Thursday, November 5, through an emotional social media message, captioned: "Portugal will The post 'Portugal will always be in me': Ronaldo ends international career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read moreRight Column Content