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What royalty row reveals about business of music

When the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) announced the distribution of Shs216 million in royalties to eligible rights holders this year, it should have been a moment of celebration for Uganda's music industry. Instead, it triggered one of the most intense debates the country's copyright ecosystem has witnessed in recent years. The controversy reached its The post What royalty row reveals about business of music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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King Saha's baby mama reports Winnie Wa Mummy to police over alleged cyber harassment

A simmering dispute involving singer King Saha's baby mama, Rachael Kentey Birungi Akandwanaho, and artist Winnie Wa Mummy has now taken a legal turn, with the former reporting the latter to police over alleged cyber harassment. Birungi filed the complaint at Kampala Metropolitan Police East Regional Police Station, where it was registered under reference number The post King Saha's baby mama reports Winnie Wa Mummy to police over alleged cyber harassment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Rema warns artistes against fake foreign accents

Singer Rema Namakula has sparked a conversation about language, confidence and the pressure to sound "foreign", urging Ugandans to embrace the English they are comfortable speaking rather than forcing accents they cannot naturally carry. Speaking during a TikTok Live, the singer argued that language should not become a barrier to authenticity, especially for Ugandan musicians The post Rema warns artistes against fake foreign accents first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Daddy Andre challenges Ray G to make Western Uganda success national

Ray G may have already won over Western Uganda, but music producer and singer Daddy Andre believes the singer now faces a bigger test: convincing the rest of Uganda to join the party. The Western Uganda star has been steadily expanding his profile, with bigger performances, growing visibility and a loyal following that has established The post Daddy Andre challenges Ray G to make Western Uganda success national first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Evelyn Mic stands firm as Sheila Gashumba summons claims surface

Journalist and media personality Evelyn Mic has made it clear that she is not losing sleep over reports that socialite Sheila Gashumba could be taking legal action against her. In a defiant response, Evelyn said she was ready to face whatever comes her way, insisting that she would not be bullied, intimidated or pressured into The post Evelyn Mic stands firm as Sheila Gashumba summons claims surface first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Of Pastor Yiga & Nabbi Omukazi's romance: Revisiting the fear and faith in-between

By Patrick Ssentongo "Again, God?" Those were the words that came to Maggie Kayima's mind when her doctor went through her latest medical results following a recent appointment in the United States. In a Facebook post shared after the appointment, Kayima, popularly known as Nabbi Omukazi, revealed that she had once again tested negative The post Of Pastor Yiga & Nabbi Omukazi's romance: Revisiting the fear and faith in-between first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:30:24

Beyond Forex: Top FX 256's Ambition to Build a Financial Education Institution in East Africa

Top FX 256 is a social media personality, financial trader, and real estate investor who has gained popularity for posting content about trades in foreign exchange as well as sharing applied strategies and techniques to analyze and exploit the forex market.He does not see his future ending with TikTok. The social-media platform may have introduced The post Beyond Forex: Top FX 256's Ambition to Build a Financial Education Institution in East Africa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:19:23

Sheebah shuts down Spice Diana reunion hopes: "There's no connection; there's business"

Music fans hoping to see Spice Diana and Sheebah Karungi bury their past differences and rekindle their friendship may have to wait a little longer. The two former friends and music rivals recently found themselves sharing a stage in Mbarara during an event activation, prompting excitement among fans who have long hoped to see them The post Sheebah shuts down Spice Diana reunion hopes: "There's no connection; there's business" first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:44:16

TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant

Concern is growing over Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, after he was reportedly returned to the ICU while undergoing treatment in India. Entertainment journalist Isaac Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, revealed that Jayden's condition has taken a turn for the worse following a bone marrow transplant he underwent at Fortis Hospital early The post TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:06:17

Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives

Bars, malwa joints and other alcohol-selling establishments in Uganda have been directed not to open before 3pm on working days as the government moves to tighten controls on alcohol consumption. The directive was issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara in a letter dated August 10, 2026, addressed to LC5 chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors The post Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope?

Ugandans have never really been known for respecting the clock, especially when it comes to nightlife. Some people seem to operate on a 24-hour drinking timetable, with shifts changing depending on who is awake, who has money and which bar is still serving. Then comes the Minister with a rather inconvenient suggestion: bars should open The post Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:06:04

I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention

Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly abducted at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention

Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly arrested at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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"I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims

NRG Radio Uganda presenter Evelyn Mic, popularly known as Evelyn Mic, has hit back at media personality Sheilah Gashumba after the latter suggested she could have the radio presenter fired over comments she made about her relationship. The war of words follows a recent viral interview in which Sheilah, speaking to Kasuku and Frank Ntambi, The post "I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:48:43

King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home

Ugandan singer King Saha was on Tuesday evening reportedly abducted from his home in Kyanja following a dramatic security operation that witnesses say was punctuated by gunfire and left at least one person injured. This came just hours after the singer had been moving around Kampala mobilising fans to attend his much-anticipated concert scheduled for The post King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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King Saha arrested after dramatic raid on Kyanja home

Ugandan singer King Saha was on Tuesday evening reportedly arrested at his home in Kyanja following a dramatic security operation that witnesses say was punctuated by gunfire and left at least one person injured. The arrest came just hours after the singer had been moving around Kampala mobilising fans to attend his much-anticipated concert scheduled The post King Saha arrested after dramatic raid on Kyanja home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

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