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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:06:09
Baraka vs Diamond: A streaming shift or just a moment?
Days after Ugandan rising star Joshua Baraka edged past Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz in monthly Spotify listeners, the conversation has moved beyond numbers—and into what it really means for East Africa's music landscape. Baraka's climb to roughly 1.7 million monthly listeners may have looked like a simple milestone at first. But as the dust settles, industry The post Baraka vs Diamond: A streaming shift or just a moment? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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6% off your gig? What Uganda's new Tax law means for entertainers
There is a new player quietly joining Uganda's entertainment business, and this one does not need a microphone, stage lights or a backstage pass. It is the taxman. President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing a six per cent withholding tax on payments to public entertainers. The law was assented The post 6% off your gig? What Uganda's new Tax law means for entertainers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:54:03
Kigali meets Kampala as Club Pilsener brings East African sounds to MoTIV
Kampala is set for a cross border musical experience this Saturday as Rwanda's contemporary sounds meet Uganda's Afro urban scene at Afro Urban: Kigali Meets Kampala. The event, backed by Club Pilsener, will take place at MoTIV Bugolobi's VibeHouse from 5pm, bringing together musicians, DJs and creatives from both countries for a night centred on The post Kigali meets Kampala as Club Pilsener brings East African sounds to MoTIV first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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King Oyo dies at 34 after 31 years on Tooro throne
The Tooro Kingdom is in mourning following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 34. The King died at about 10pm, according to an announcement by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who described his death as an immeasurable loss The post King Oyo dies at 34 after 31 years on Tooro throne first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Sheebah defends Crysto Panda, tells him to leave Gloria Bugie to God
Singer Sheebah Karungi has stepped into the public fallout between Crysto Panda and Gloria Bugie, asking the embattled musician to walk away from the confrontation despite the hurt and anger surrounding their exchange. Sheebah's intervention followed remarks by Gloria Bugie that brought Crysto Panda's personal losses into their ongoing disagreement, including the deaths of his The post Sheebah defends Crysto Panda, tells him to leave Gloria Bugie to God first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 22 hours ago
Socialite Don Chris arrested over alleged fake jobs scheme
Police have arrested Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, a former director of the now defunct labour recruitment company Sky Pins, over allegations of defrauding Ugandans seeking jobs abroad. Asiimwe was picked up at about 2am on Thursday from a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality in Wakiso District, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson The post Socialite Don Chris arrested over alleged fake jobs scheme first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Tooro Kingdom confirms King Oyo is in critical condition
Tooro Kingdom has confirmed that His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru is in critical condition, dismissing growing speculation and unverified reports that the monarch had died in the United States. In an official communication issued to the Abatooro and the general public, Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki appealed for calm and The post Tooro Kingdom confirms King Oyo is in critical condition first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:59:59
'Make Uganda your second home,' Gen Muhoozi tells Tyrese Gibson
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has welcomed American superstar Tyrese Gibson to Uganda, encouraging him to consider the country a second home and help attract more African Americans to visit. Gen Muhoozi shared the message after meeting Gibson, who is in Uganda for engagements touching on the country's creative arts and tourism sectors. The post 'Make Uganda your second home,' Gen Muhoozi tells Tyrese Gibson first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:02
Zuena says meeting Museveni left her reflecting on Uganda's future
An afternoon at State House left Zuena Kirema reflecting on leadership, Uganda's transformation and the kind of legacy leaders should leave behind. Zuena shared her thoughts after meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday, describing the encounter as more than a formal engagement. In a social media post, she said her interactions with the President The post Zuena says meeting Museveni left her reflecting on Uganda's future first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:28:36
TikToker 'Pressure 24/7' granted mandatory bail after five months on remand
TikToker Ibrahim Musana, popularly known as Pressure 247, has been granted mandatory bail after spending about five months on remand over alleged offensive content concerning Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. READ: TikToker Pressure 24/7 charged with hate speech against Muhoozi The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court on Wednesday ruled that Musana had stayed The post TikToker 'Pressure 24/7' granted mandatory bail after five months on remand first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:14:58
Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion in focus
For two nights, Motiv Kampala became more than a runway. It was a meeting point for fashion, culture, commerce and the growing ambition of African designers determined to turn creativity into sustainable businesses. The inaugural Bold Fashion Week, held on Friday and Saturday, brought together some of Uganda and Africa's exciting fashion talent in a The post Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion in focus first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:25:27
Uganda International Fashion Week returns after six years
After a six-year break, Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is making a comeback, bringing designers, models, creatives and fashion businesses together for a week-long celebration of style, culture and commerce. The 2026 edition opens on Sunday, August 30, at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo and will run through September 5 under The post Uganda International Fashion Week returns after six years first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:54:15
Guvnor slashes Serendipity ticket prices ahead of Kevin Lyttle Show
Club Guvnor is giving Kampala partygoers another reason to make plans for September, with a one week flash sale now offering discounted tickets to the much anticipated Serendipity Summer Splash Street Party. From today until August 31, revelers can purchase tickets for Shs50,000, saving Shs20,000 off the regular online early bird price of Shs70,000. The The post Guvnor slashes Serendipity ticket prices ahead of Kevin Lyttle Show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:05:21
Old School Picnic set to mark anniversary with Myko Ouma and Lillian Mbabazi
A year after giving Kampala a reason to slow down, sing along and reconnect with the music that shaped a generation, the Old School Picnic returns to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel Gardens this Sunday for its first anniversary. The celebration comes at a time when nostalgia has become one of the strongest forces in Kampala's The post Old School Picnic set to mark anniversary with Myko Ouma and Lillian Mbabazi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:12:13
Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda plans
American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson did not come to Uganda merely to admire its beauty, take a few photographs and leave with memories of the Pearl of Africa. During his visit, Gibson offered a glimpse into an ambition that is considerably bigger and perhaps deliberately audacious than the usual celebrity talk. Speaking about plans The post Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda plans first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:11:00
Joshua Baraka turns a situationship into something real with new single
Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka is asking the question many people in complicated relationships have probably asked themselves: what happens if we stop leaving things undefined and actually give love a chance? That question sits at the heart of his new single, 'YOYO', released today as a vibrant and romantic song about navigating the uncertainty, excitement The post Joshua Baraka turns a situationship into something real with new single first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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