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@sqoop Wed, 20 May 2026 03:58:35
Triplets Ghetto Kids set sights on World Cup stage after Shakira nod
Uganda's internationally celebrated dance crew, the Triplets Ghetto Kids, could soon find themselves performing on one of the world's biggest entertainment stages after Colombian superstar Shakira publicly expressed interest in featuring them at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show. Excitement erupted online after Shakira reportedly came across one of the group's energetic dance The post Triplets Ghetto Kids set sights on World Cup stage after Shakira nod first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:39:33
Rwenzori Marathon weekend turns into global festival
The World Athletics Label Road Race, Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, transformed the Rwenzori subregion into a weekend-long festival, drawing thousands of local and international runners, tourists and party enthusiasts for a packed programme of sport, culture and nightlife. More than 6,000 people from at least 32 countries took part in this year's marathon, with runners The post Rwenzori Marathon weekend turns into global festival first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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From finish line to party time: Kasese turns up the Lite
When the last runner crossed the finish line at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, Kasese was only getting started. After a day of endurance, determination and personal triumph, the town traded running shoes for dancing shoes as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave transformed Kasese into one giant celebration. With more than 8,000 runners The post From finish line to party time: Kasese turns up the Lite first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Vinka turns maiden concert into three-act celebration of her musical journey
For an artiste who had spent years building a catalogue, perfecting her stagecraft and waiting for the moment to headline her own major concert, Vinka's maiden show was never going to be just another night of music. At Vinka Live and Loud, held at Cricket Oval, the singer turned the stage into a carefully choreographed The post Vinka turns maiden concert into three-act celebration of her musical journey first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Janzi Band faces major line-up changes as several long-serving members exit
Janzi Band is facing a major change in its line-up after several long-serving members announced their departure from the group, bringing an end to years of collaboration with the ensemble. Among those who have publicly confirmed their exit are Kiwanuka Hakim, popularly known as Jajja Bam, and Chikuru Bonah, who separately announced that they were The post Janzi Band faces major line-up changes as several long-serving members exit first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:33:45
Dokta Brain dreams of writing for Bebe Cool
For songwriter Dokta Brain, there are still a few boxes left unticked on his musical bucket list. And sitting high on that list is one name: veteran singer Bebe Cool. The hit songwriter, who has already written for several prominent artistes, has revealed that one of his biggest dreams is to one day write a The post Dokta Brain dreams of writing for Bebe Cool first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:16:22
Spice Diana hints at another major concert, teases Kololo show
Spice Diana may not be done with the big stages just yet. The singer has hinted at plans for another major concert, suggesting that her next headline show could take place at one of Kampalas biggest venues as she weighs options for a return to the spotlight before the end of 2026. The speculation gained The post Spice Diana hints at another major concert, teases Kololo show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:30:28
Spice Diana explains why she missed Ray G's Kololo Concert
Spice Diana has explained why she was absent from Ray G's recent concert at Kololo Independence Grounds, despite the two artistes sharing a musical history through their hit collaboration Omusheshe. Ray G held his concert at Kololo on August 7, attracting fans and several Ugandan artistes to the venue. However, Spice Diana's absence was noticed The post Spice Diana explains why she missed Ray G's Kololo Concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:41:31
Parliament celebrates Ghetto Kids for flying Uganda's flag at World Cup
Ugandas Ghetto Kids have received recognition in Parliament following their appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth praising the young dancers for putting Uganda in the global spotlight. Although Uganda did not qualify for the tournament, the Ghetto Kids became an unexpected source of national representation after performing at The post Parliament celebrates Ghetto Kids for flying Uganda's flag at World Cup first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:59:26
Bold Fashion Week to put African creativity on the runway in Kampala
Kampala is preparing for a fashionable takeover as designers from Uganda and across Africa converge for the inaugural Bold Fashion Week, a two-day celebration aimed at putting African creativity, business and self-expression firmly in the spotlight. The event, organised by Bold in Africa in partnership with Malembe Lifestyle and supported by Johnnie Walker, is set The post Bold Fashion Week to put African creativity on the runway in Kampala first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:16:04
Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo share emotional embrace at Alex Mukulu's send-off
Sometimes, it takes a moment of loss to remind people that even the biggest disagreements are smaller than life itself. That feeling was palpable at the send-off of theatre legend Alex Mukulu in Wakiso, where an emotional embrace between musicians Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo became one of the days most striking moments. To anyone The post Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo share emotional embrace at Alex Mukulu's send-off first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:14:51
From dancer to Swangz's biggest investment: Vinka finally gets her moment
For years, Vinka's fans did not simply ask for a concert. They demanded one. Last year, an online petition circulated across social media calling on Swangz Avenue to give Veronica Nakiyingi Lugya, popularly known as Vinka, her own major concert. After years of releasing music, building a loyal following and becoming one of the label's The post From dancer to Swangz's biggest investment: Vinka finally gets her moment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:58:02
Bad Black says she turns to traditional shrines when life gets tough
Ugandan socialite Shanitah Namuyibwa, popularly known as Bad Black, has opened up about her changing spiritual journey, revealing that she has repeatedly visited traditional shrines and at times turned to witchcraft when dealing with personal challenges. Speaking in a recent interview, Bad Black was asked whether she had ever bewitched someone. She answered without hesitation, The post Bad Black says she turns to traditional shrines when life gets tough first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:49:21
Kevin Lyttle to headline Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash
Kampala is set for a taste of Caribbean summer as international soca star Kevin Lyttle returns to the city to headline the Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash Edition on September 13. The singer, best known for his global hit Turn Me On, will take over the Guvnor Streetside as the headline act at the outdoor The post Kevin Lyttle to headline Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:08
Kampala set for Afroswing Night as NSG arrives for Diaspora Concert
British Afroswing collective NSG has arrived in Kampala ahead of the highly anticipated Sounds of the Diaspora concert, with the group meeting fans at Club Guvnor before taking the stage at UMA Showgrounds this weekend. The London-based collective arrived in Uganda on Wednesday, August 19, ahead of the concert scheduled for Saturday, August 22. Their The post Kampala set for Afroswing Night as NSG arrives for Diaspora Concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:49:13
Alex Mukulu: The voice that refused to be polite
Alex Mukulu was a complex man. Interviewing him was complex too. You needed to have your game on because he was always switched on, always ready with a remark that could turn a question back on the person asking it. If you walked into an interview hoping to make Alex Mukulu look bad, there was The post Alex Mukulu: The voice that refused to be polite first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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