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YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi to spend festive season in jail
YouTuber Shalom 256, real name Shalom Kawesa, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after his arrest and appearance in court on Monday afternoon. Kawesa was arrested by armed security personnel while conducting an interview and later taken to Makindye Magistrates Court, where he was formally charged with hate speech and cyber harassment under the Computer […] The post YouTuber Shalom Kaweesi to spend festive season in jail first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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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 6 hours ago
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 9 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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 10 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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 12 hours ago
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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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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@sqoop Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:31:58
Lydia Jazmine gets surprise serenade ahead of 'The One and Only' concert
Lydia Jazmine was in the middle of rehearsals at Eno Beats Studio in Makindye on Wednesday when the music suddenly stopped. What followed was not part of the singer's rehearsal schedule. Ronald Tumwizere took over the moment with an unexpected rendition of Jazmine's song Cherie, catching the singer off guard before joining her for an The post Lydia Jazmine gets surprise serenade ahead of 'The One and Only' concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:50:34
Shamsa Nalumu crowned Miss Uganda Central
Shamsa Nalumu has emerged as Miss Uganda Central after beating a field of contestants at the regional finale held over the weekend at Motiv Bugolobi. The event brought the regional leg of the Miss Uganda search to a close, with young women from across Central Uganda competing for an opportunity to advance to the national The post Shamsa Nalumu crowned Miss Uganda Central first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:22:20
Kid Fox feared Bebe Cool's offer was a trap
When "Busu" started putting Kid Fox's name on the Ugandan music map, the young musician received an opportunity many upcoming artists would have welcomed without hesitation. Veteran singer Bebe Cool approached him with an offer to take him under his wing and accelerate his career. But Kid Fox was not immediately convinced. At a time The post Kid Fox feared Bebe Cool's offer was a trap first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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