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Zalwango: Beauty queen crowned by nature
At just 23, Miriam Zalwango wears three crowns. A graduate with a Higher Education Certificate in Biological Sciences from Victoria University and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, she had recently held the titles of Miss Tourism Buddu County and the reigning Miss Tourism Buganda Kingdom. Her journey into the beauty and cultural space was […] The post Zalwango: Beauty queen crowned by nature first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Gloria Bugie takes her shot on Diamond and The Ben
Ugandan singer Gloria Bugie has used the opportunity to share a stage with East African music stars Diamond Platnumz and The Ben to make a pitch for something bigger: a studio collaboration. The singer made the appeal during a press conference ahead of the upcoming Comedy Store show, where she is expected to perform alongside The post Gloria Bugie takes her shot on Diamond and The Ben first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Alex Muhangi reflects on competition from fellow comedians
Comedian Alex Muhangi says success in the entertainment business can attract competition from people who want to replicate an idea once they see it making money. Speaking on Muno Watch, Muhangi reflected on the challenges he encountered as fellow comedians sought to venture into the kind of business he was doing, describing it as part The post Alex Muhangi reflects on competition from fellow comedians first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Kwiso Movie Nights returns with film and conversation
Film enthusiasts gathered at Reach a Hand Africa's offices in Lungujja, Kampala, on Friday, October 30, for the return of Kwiso Movie Nights, an initiative seeking to bring audiences together through film and conversation. The first screening of the year, dubbed Cinema Cocktails, featured the award-winning film The Unforgivable and brought together guests for The post Kwiso Movie Nights returns with film and conversation first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:05:02
Diamond Platnumz explains his special bond with Muhangi
Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz has revealed why he feels more comfortable receiving show confirmations directly from Comedy Store boss Alex Muhangi than through the events management team. Speaking at a press conference ahead of his Comedy Store performance, Diamond clarified that he gets most of his bookings through the management but prefers when Alex personally The post Diamond Platnumz explains his special bond with Muhangi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:36:54
Alien Skin served 30-Day eviction notice over Shs36 million rent and water bill arrears
Singer Alien Skin has reportedly been given 30 days to clear alleged rent and water bill arrears amounting to Shs36 million or vacate the premises he occupies. In a notice dated October 26, 2026, the landlord, Isaac Katurebe, told the singer, identified in the document as Patrick Mulwana, that his tenancy was being terminated over The post Alien Skin served 30-Day eviction notice over Shs36 million rent and water bill arrears first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:26:54
Chameleone reveals how Bobi Wine, Goodlyfe forced him back to studio
Even musical veterans need a little panic to get back to work. For Jose Chameleone, that moment came when Bobi Wine released Bada, a song that left him worried enough to return to the studio and respond with Valu Valu. Speaking during a social media live session, Chameleone offered a glimpse into the competitive instincts The post Chameleone reveals how Bobi Wine, Goodlyfe forced him back to studio first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:31:39
Musicians rally behind Mesach Semakula ahead of 50th birthday concert
With two weeks to his 50 Years of Greatness concert, singer Mesach Semakula received a show of support from fellow musicians and members of Uganda's entertainment industry at a press conference held at Papaz Spot in Makindye on Thursday. The gathering brought together artistes, socialites, journalists and sponsors, including VA Sherry, as Semakula prepares for The post Musicians rally behind Mesach Semakula ahead of 50th birthday concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:30:47
Sheebah's 'Kings over men' message sparks fresh debate online
Singer Sheebah Karungi has sparked another debate about relationships after attempting to explain why she believes women should look for "kings" rather than simply men, drawing both criticism and questions from social media users. The singer first stirred discussion last evening when she declared that women should prioritise financial stability over pursuing men, arguing that The post Sheebah's 'Kings over men' message sparks fresh debate online first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:51:41
Iryn Namubiru opens up about painful fallout with mother during first pregnancy
Singer Iryn Namubiru has shared a painful account of how her relationship with her mother deteriorated during her first pregnancy, revealing that they went months without speaking, even as she prepared to become a first-time mother in a foreign country. In a lengthy social media post, Namubiru recalled that in 2002, shortly after getting married, The post Iryn Namubiru opens up about painful fallout with mother during first pregnancy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:34:11
Former comedian Sammy Okanya arrested over alleged debt
Former comedian Sammy Okanya, now a pastor with Da Mighty Family, has reportedly been detained at Katwe Police Station following a dispute over a $10,000 loan he allegedly obtained from a South Sudanese national. According to reports, Okanya borrowed the money to finance religious activities, including missionary work and crusades in Uganda and other countries. The post Former comedian Sammy Okanya arrested over alleged debt first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:19:34
Joshua Baraka promises gym work after AI video goes viral
Joshua Baraka has responded with humour to an AI-generated video depicting him with a noticeably more muscular physique, joining fans in the online conversation sparked by the digitally altered clip. The Wrong Places singer appeared unfazed by the video, suggesting he was working on his fitness while stopping short of promising fans the body transformation The post Joshua Baraka promises gym work after AI video goes viral first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:19:17
Iryn Namubiru questions costly nursery graduations
Singer Iryn Namubiru has criticised schools that require parents to pay additional fees for nursery graduation ceremonies, after a five-year-old child was reportedly sent home over an unpaid Shs120,000 graduation fee. In a social media post, Namubiru said the child's parent had already cleared school fees, requirements and development fees but was allegedly told by The post Iryn Namubiru questions costly nursery graduations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:40:14
Nina Roz defends meeting with UCC boss ahead of concert
Singer Nina Kankunda, alias Nina Roz, has apologised to fans who interpreted her meeting with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) executive director Nyombi Thembo as a political statement, insisting that the encounter was about preparations for her upcoming concert. The singer faced criticism on social media after sharing images and video of the meeting with Thembo, The post Nina Roz defends meeting with UCC boss ahead of concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:55:29
Zari responds to Kaggwa Njala over claims questioning Semwanga's death
Zari Hassan has pushed back against journalist Simon Kaggwa Njala's questions about the circumstances surrounding the death of her former husband, businessman Ivan Semwanga, insisting that she personally confirmed his death and helped arrange the return of his remains to Uganda. Njala recently described Semwanga's death in South Africa in May 2017 as a "mystery", The post Zari responds to Kaggwa Njala over claims questioning Semwanga's death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:35:33
Njala questions circumstances surrounding Ivan Semwanga's death
Journalist Simon Kaggwa Njala has called for the release of businessman Ivan Semwanga's postmortem report, saying questions surrounding the circumstances of his death in South Africa in 2017 remain unanswered. Njala, who has faced criticism for revisiting the businessman's death, said he was seeking documentary evidence to clarify what happened rather than attempting to attract The post Njala questions circumstances surrounding Ivan Semwanga's death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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