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Matovu Joy urges unconfirmed Kafeero claimants to accept DNA results
Aloysius Matovu Joy has appealed to individuals who were not identified as biological children of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero to accept the outcome of the recently concluded DNA tests and not feel rejected. The appeal follows the release of DNA results confirming that only four of the 25 people who claimed The post Matovu Joy urges unconfirmed Kafeero claimants to accept DNA results first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 12 hours ago
Creator Academy wants to fix what happens after the studio
Uganda has never really struggled to produce talent. The harder question has always been what happens to that talent once the song leaves the studio. For years, the country has produced singers, songwriters and producers capable of making records that travel far beyond Uganda. But while the music itself is increasingly finding audiences abroad, the The post Creator Academy wants to fix what happens after the studio first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Naava Grey leads celebrations as Hawa Wanyeche wins Uganda Ladies Open
After three days of tense competition, long walks across the fairways and the pressure of chasing the coveted 76th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title, Saturday night belonged to music, fashion and celebration. And Naava Grey made sure of that. The singer's soulful performance at the SheWalks-themed 19th Hole experience provided one of the standout The post Naava Grey leads celebrations as Hawa Wanyeche wins Uganda Ladies Open first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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King Saha's big stage couldn't take Ray G's Kololo crown – Abitex
The debate over who delivered the bigger concert at Kololo Independence Grounds has taken another turn, with events promoter Abbey Musinguzi, popularly known as Abtex, insisting that Ray G still holds the upper hand over King Saha. Abitex, who was behind Ray G's concert at the same venue, says the comparison should not be based The post King Saha's big stage couldn't take Ray G's Kololo crown – Abitex first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 17 hours ago
Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari's success story
Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has found an unlikely reflection of his own leadership philosophy in Zari Hassan's views on fame, business and building a lasting legacy. Mayiga shared his thoughts after reading a recent Weekend Monitor profile on Zari, which examined her evolution from a socialite and reality television star into an entrepreneur and The post Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari's success story first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 19 hours ago
CEO Run set to become annual event
The Presidential CEO 5km Run could soon become an annual event, with the Ministry of Education and Sports planning to partner with the Presidential CEO Forum to expand the initiative and support more charitable causes. Minister of State for Education and Sports Peter Ogwang said the ministry is ready to work with the forum and The post CEO Run set to become annual event first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Government joins plans for Alex Mukulu's official send-off
The family of veteran Ugandan actor and playwright Alex Mukulu has revealed that the theatre icon died from liver complications as preparations for his final send-off get underway. Mukulu, 72, died on August 15, 2026, while receiving treatment at Kiruddu Hospital, leaving Uganda's arts and entertainment fraternity mourning one of its most influential figures. As The post Government joins plans for Alex Mukulu's official send-off first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop 19 hours ago
Vinka explains why her maiden concert took longer than expected
Why Vinka was in no rush to hold a concert For years, Ugandan music fans had one question for Vinka: When are you finally going to have your own concert? Despite being one of Swangz Avenue's longest-serving artistes and building a catalogue of popular songs, the singer kept her maiden solo show out of reach The post Vinka explains why her maiden concert took longer than expected first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Moustey DJ earns top recognition
Ugandan events deejay Moustey DJ has added another major recognition to his career after being named among the Top Ten Wedding DJs in the 2026 Wedding Culture Awards. Born Semugenze Mustafa Kasule, Moustey was recognised by Wedding Culture, a platform covering African and Arab weddings, for his contribution to wedding entertainment and his work in The post Moustey DJ earns top recognition first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:28:54
Zari's evolution from socialite to empire builder
For years, Zari Hassan has been one of Africa's most recognisable women. She has been a socialite, reality television star, mother, entrepreneur, fashion figure, influencer and brand ambassador. But behind the glamour, the photographs and the millions of social media followers is a woman increasingly preoccupied with a bigger question: What happens after fame? Zari The post Zari's evolution from socialite to empire builder first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:51:09
Moses Matovu's legacy outweighs Chameleone's fame – Ruyonga
In Uganda's music debate, popularity and greatness do not always sit at the same table. That distinction is at the heart of rapper Ruyonga's provocative argument that Afrigo Band's Moses Matovu should be regarded as a bigger musical figure than Leone Island boss Jose Chameleone. Ruyonga is not necessarily denying Chameleone's superstar status. Rather, he The post Moses Matovu's legacy outweighs Chameleone's fame – Ruyonga first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:14:08
Tributes continue for Alex Mukulu
The art fraternity is mourning veteran Ugandan playwright, actor and author Alex Mukulu, whose death has sent shockwaves through the creative industry. Tributes have started pouring in from fellow actors, writers, producers and other creatives, many remembering Mukulu as a gifted storyteller whose work helped shape Uganda's theatre landscape over several decades. For many in The post Tributes continue for Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:02:33
King Saha silences critics with staggering turnout
Just a week after Ray G set social media ablaze with a massive turnout at Kololo Airstrip, King Saha arrived at the very same venue and, judging by the sheer size of the crowd, raised the bar even higher. The highly anticipated Tugende E Kololo concert on Friday night transformed the vast grounds into The post King Saha silences critics with staggering turnout first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:58:05
Jose Chameleone's son Abba Marcus arrested on domestic assault charge in Minnesota
Abba Marcus Mayanja, the eldest son of legendary Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, was arrested and booked by Edina Police on August 14, 2026, on charges of domestic assault. Law enforcement officials confirmed Mayanja faces charges related to an alleged act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death. He remains in custody The post Jose Chameleone's son Abba Marcus arrested on domestic assault charge in Minnesota first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:16:32
Unusual married-life arrangement: Diamond and Zuchu living under separate roofs
The husband is in Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam. The wife is also in Mbezi Beach. The twist? They reportedly each have their own home. That detail has sparked conversations around Bongo Flava stars Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu, bringing their marriage back into the spotlight, this time not because of a song, romantic gesture or The post Unusual married-life arrangement: Diamond and Zuchu living under separate roofs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:44:17
Veteran actor Alex Mukulu dies at 72
Uganda's entertainment and theatre fraternity is mourning the death of veteran actor and playwright Alex Mukulu, who died on Saturday afternoon at the age of 72. Mukulu's death has left fans, fellow entertainers and performers mourning a figure who spent decades contributing to Uganda's theatre and entertainment industry. The cause of his death had not The post Veteran actor Alex Mukulu dies at 72 first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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