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@sqoop Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:32:21
King Saha shuts down Cricket Oval… Again!
King Saha is officially in his own league. The singer has made Lugogo Cricket Oval his home turf after pulling off a second fully-packed concert at the same venue within a single year. His first showdown was in January. Ten months later, he returned — same venue, same energy, same madness and the fans showed […] The post King Saha shuts down Cricket Oval… Again! first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Pallaso breaks down concert economics: Why cheap gate tickets don't mean low profits
Ugandan musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has challenged the long-held industry belief that charging entry fees of Shs20,000 or Shs30,000 at concert gates automatically spells bad business for artists. Speaking on the shifting dynamics of Ugandas live music industry, the Malamu hitmaker explained that gate collections represent only a fraction of a well-executed The post Pallaso breaks down concert economics: Why cheap gate tickets don't mean low profits first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Shakira Shakiraa defends her gym friendship with late King Oyo amid backlash
What began with a malfunctioning gym machine eventually grew into an unlikely friendship between Ugandan musician Shakira Shakiraa and the late King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV—a bond she insists was genuine, despite online skepticism surrounding her claims. Following the monarch's passing, Shakira joined the nation in mourning and spoke publicly The post Shakira Shakiraa defends her gym friendship with late King Oyo amid backlash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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'Bobi Wine is out of your league": Weasel warns returned singer Kid Fox over media attacks
Veteran musician Douglas Mayanja, popularly known as Weasel Manizo, has cautioned fellow artist Kid Fox following his recent return to Uganda after years abroad, warning him that the local music industry and its power dynamics have vastly evolved. Speaking during a recent TikTok live stream, the Goodlyfe Crew artist advised Kid Fox to tread carefully The post 'Bobi Wine is out of your league": Weasel warns returned singer Kid Fox over media attacks first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:25:28
Last Gal: Building a name beyond the DJ booth
Before The Last Gal became a name associated with Kampala's electronic music scene, there was Rachel Heyzo Kanyunyuzi, a young woman learning to make sense of music from behind the decks. Her journey began in 2022 at Gong Academy, where she started learning the art of DJing under Derrick Files. There was no dramatic battle The post Last Gal: Building a name beyond the DJ booth first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:53:16
Tooro begins nine-day mourning for King Oyo
The body of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived in Uganda, marking the beginning of a nine-day mourning period across the Tooro Kingdom. The mourning period will run from September 4 to September 12, 2026, when King Oyo is scheduled to be laid to rest. According to The post Tooro begins nine-day mourning for King Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:41
Uganda needs more people like whoever organised Vinka's concert
Can we please take a moment and appreciate the people whose names never appeared on the poster? Not the singer. Not the influencers recording slow-motion entrance videos. And certainly not the celebrities who arrived fashionably late because apparently punctuality is for ordinary Ugandans. I am talking about whoever was behind organising Vinka's concert at Lugogo The post Uganda needs more people like whoever organised Vinka's concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:15:20
Kid Fox salutes Ragga Dee, Steve Jean for staying relevant
In an industry where breaking through can be difficult, staying relevant for decades can be an even bigger achievement. For singer Kid Fox, veterans Ragga Dee and Steve Jean deserve special recognition for their lasting contribution to Uganda's music industry. The "Kapere" singer says the two industry heavyweights may no longer command the spotlight the The post Kid Fox salutes Ragga Dee, Steve Jean for staying relevant first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:02:06
Why Evelyn Mic keeps moving: 'I'm intentional about growth'
For Evelyn Mic, real name Evelyn Masika, the microphone was never simply a tool for addressing crowds. It became the doorway to a career she discovered almost by accident while still in high school. An entertainment teacher once handed her an emceeing assignment, and what began as a school task gradually developed into a passion. The post Why Evelyn Mic keeps moving: 'I'm intentional about growth' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:30:53
King Saha fires back at Bebe Cool over concert comparisons
King Saha has taken a pointed swipe at veteran musician Bebe Cool, drawing a sharp distinction between their respective concerts while questioning whether every event should be judged by the same standards. Speaking to Crysto Panda, King Saha argued that Bebe Cool's event and his own concert were fundamentally different, particularly when it came to The post King Saha fires back at Bebe Cool over concert comparisons first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:33:52
Dread Lazer Turn Up: FOMO and hype as performer line-up is unveiled
Linus Tattoo Studio was buzzing with excitement and pumping with music as some of Kampala's top DJs and artists were unveiled for the second edition of Dread Lazer Turn Up, set for tomorrow, September 4, at Kati Kati Grounds. The performer line-up was revealed at Linus Tattoo Studio in Bukoto recently during a lit pre-game The post Dread Lazer Turn Up: FOMO and hype as performer line-up is unveiled first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:45:33
Fashion, music to headline JRS Uganda Open Days
Fashion, African cuisine, arts, crafts and cultural performances will take centre stage as refugees and members of their host communities gather for the inaugural Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Uganda Open Days in Kampala. Scheduled for September 25 and 26, 2026, the two-day event will transform the JRS offices on St Augustine Road in Nsambya into The post Fashion, music to headline JRS Uganda Open Days first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:49:15
Golden era prom, where three generations will meet on one dance floor
What if you could go back to your school days, put on the outfit you always wished you had worn to prom, reunite with your generation and dance the night away without actually being a student? That is the nostalgia behind the Golden Era Prom 2026, a new adult-themed celebration designed to bring together three The post Golden era prom, where three generations will meet on one dance floor first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:53:56
Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana to headline World Tourism Day celebrations in Mbale
Ugandan entertainers Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana, Fik Fameica and Ykee Benda are set to headline the national celebrations for World Tourism Day 2026, which will be held in Mbale City on September 27. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities announced the entertainment line-up as preparations gather pace for the celebrations, which will combine tourism, The post Ssuna Ben, Spice Diana to headline World Tourism Day celebrations in Mbale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:46:57
Jonathan: The voice Uganda may be sleeping on
Jonathan Sedrak Kigula is a vocalist with an unusually wide range, a deep connection to gospel and soul, and an ambition to leave behind more than just a remarkable voice. There are voices that you hear and quickly forget. Others demand attention because they sound different from what you expect. Jonathan belongs to the latter The post Jonathan: The voice Uganda may be sleeping on first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:03:03
King Oyo's body leaves the US for Uganda
The remains of the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have begun the journey back to Uganda, with his body expected to arrive in the country on Friday, September 4, 2026. Footage circulating online showed the King's coffin at a cargo facility in the United States as relatives, friends and other mourners The post King Oyo's body leaves the US for Uganda first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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