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@sqoop Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:48:51
Music firm Universal announces streaming overhaul
The world’s biggest music publisher Universal, whose catalogue includes artists from Taylor Swift to the Beatles, announced a deal on Wednesday it says will shake up the way artists are rewarded for streaming. The US-based giant has teamed up with French app Deezer to launch an “artist-centric” approach that will give more money to professional […]
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Club Guvnor opens doors to Suuna Ben's sound
Deejay Suuna Ben is set to take his distinctive Ebinyanyanyanya sound to one of Kampala's most recognisable nightlife venues, Club Guvnor, in what could mark another step in his transition from grassroots entertainment to the corporate nightlife scene. The deejay will headline this Saturday's edition of Saturday Night Fever, with socialite Sheilah Gashumba hosting his The post Club Guvnor opens doors to Suuna Ben's sound first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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A Pass questions lyrics in Waden Kartel's song, calls for industry gatekeeping
Singer A Pass has questioned the lyrical content of young musician Waden Kartel's song Kikubye Akawuzi, arguing that while the youngster has talent, some of the lyrics are not appropriate for his age. A Pass believes Uganda's music industry needs stronger gatekeeping to guide young performers and ensure that their music does not expose them The post A Pass questions lyrics in Waden Kartel's song, calls for industry gatekeeping first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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'Back then, music settled scores; today artists just weigh themselves' – Chameleone
For Jose Chameleone, Uganda's music industry once had a straightforward way of determining who was better than whom: artists released songs, challenged their rivals and let audiences decide. The singer believes that competitive spirit has faded, with musicians increasingly declaring themselves the biggest rather than proving their standing through music. Speaking on Bruno K's Ekibozi The post 'Back then, music settled scores; today artists just weigh themselves' – Chameleone first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 22 hours ago
'Geosteady is no longer worth my tears' – Prima Kadarshi
Prima Kadarshi says she has run out of sympathy for her former partner, singer George William Kigozi, popularly known as Geosteady, following his recent distress calls that sparked concern on social media. Prima, who shares children with the singer, says she has supported him through difficult moments but believes he has repeatedly failed to take The post 'Geosteady is no longer worth my tears' – Prima Kadarshi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:07:35
Geosteady injured while escaping suspected intruders at his home
Singer George William Kigozi, popularly known as Geosteady, is receiving hospital treatment after reportedly injuring himself while trying to escape from suspected intruders at his home. The singer is said to have jumped over his compound fence in an attempt to get away from the people he believed had entered his residence. However, his escape The post Geosteady injured while escaping suspected intruders at his home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Nov 2026 07:54:48
Geosteady's distress calls raise concern after reported mob incident
Singer George William Kigozi, popularly known as Geosteady, has raised concern among fans after audio recordings and videos emerged showing him crying out for help following reports of a near-lynching incident. The recordings, reportedly made during the night of November 7–8, 2026, show the singer in distress as he speaks about an incident whose circumstances The post Geosteady's distress calls raise concern after reported mob incident first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:40:31
How farm raid caused Mzee Magala troubles
Social media personality Magala Balikyewunya, popularly known as Mzee Magala, is expected to learn his fate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when a court in Luweero District delivers judgment in his attempted murder case. The case stems from a land dispute that turned violent at Christopher and David Farm (CD Farm) in Kanyale Village, Nakaseke The post How farm raid caused Mzee Magala troubles first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:10:34
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.
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@sqoop Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:39:53
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.
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@sqoop Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:22:30
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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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.
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@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.
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