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She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu
As tributes continue to pour in for theatre legend Alex Mukulu, one thing has become increasingly clear: the man being mourned was many things to many people. To some, he was a perfectionist who could spend hours demanding that an actor get a single moment right. To others, he was a mentor who taught an The post She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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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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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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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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Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character
For a generation discovering Alex Mukulu through TikTok clips, WhatsApp statuses and recycled social media sounds, the man can seem like an internet character who somehow wandered out of an older Uganda. There is the blunt Mukulu. The funny Mukulu. The unpredictable Mukulu. The Mukulu whose facial expressions and one-liners have found a second life The post Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu
As tributes continue to pour in for theatre legend Alex Mukulu, one thing has become increasingly clear: the man being mourned was many things to many people. To some, he was a perfectionist who could spend hours demanding that an actor get a single moment right. To others, he was a mentor who taught an The post She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Emeka's YouTube channel hacked, videos deleted
Media personality, comedian and events emcee Collins Bareija, popularly known as Emeka, is working to recover his YouTube channel after hackers gained access to his Gmail account and took control of the platform. Emeka revealed the incident on Thursday, saying the attackers had deleted videos from his channel, The Romantic Mukiga, which has been home The post Emeka's YouTube channel hacked, videos deleted first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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Nyombi Thembo: Alex Mukulu was theatre's leader of perfection
As Uganda's creative industry waits to see how the government will honour the late theatre icon Alex Mukulu, Uganda Communications Commission executive director Nyombi Thembo believes the industry should not simply wait for recognition from above. It should also learn to honour its own. Speaking about Mukulu's immense contribution to Ugandan theatre, Nyombi said the The post Nyombi Thembo: Alex Mukulu was theatre's leader of perfection first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:59:06
Kampala residents can now send surprise smiles to friends
Sometimes a bad day needs little more than an unexpected message from a friend. Mirinda Uganda is betting that a soft drink, a personal note and a surprise gift could provide exactly that. The beverage brand has teamed up with delivery platform Glovo for a new experience dubbed "Mirinda Send a Smile", through which it The post Kampala residents can now send surprise smiles to friends first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:37:22
The master of abstract and authenticity
Some artists entertain us. Some educate us. Some challenge us to think differently. And then there are those rare artists who become part of the history of their art form. Alex Mukulu was one of those rare artists. Uganda has lost a giant — a legendary artiste, writer, director, actor, broadcaster, mentor and cultural thinker The post The master of abstract and authenticity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:22:08
Ragga Dee says politicians should keep politics out of his funeral
Veteran Ugandan singer Ragga Dee has already made his wishes clear about how he wants to be remembered when his time comes, and they include keeping politicians and political speeches away from his funeral. Ragga Dee made the remarks while reflecting on the recent funeral of veteran playwright, actor, instrumentalist and author Alex Mukulu, whose The post Ragga Dee says politicians should keep politics out of his funeral first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:50:03
Angelique Kidjo becomes first African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Angelique Kidjo has added another landmark achievement to her illustrious career after becoming the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was honoured on Tuesday, August 18, during a ceremony in Los Angeles, where her star was unveiled along Hollywood Boulevard. The recognition celebrates more The post Angelique Kidjo becomes first African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:10:48
Stecia Mayanja says she has moved on from her past relationship
Singer Stecia Mayanja has made it clear that she has no plans of revisiting a past relationship, saying she has moved on and is focused on raising her children and building her current marriage. Speaking about her past with singer Ronald Kitaka, Stecia said she believes people should accept when a relationship has ended rather The post Stecia Mayanja says she has moved on from her past relationship first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:33:42
Why Zuena abandoned her short-lived music career
For a brief period, Zuena Kirema appeared to be testing the waters of Uganda's music industry. She released a few songs, attracted attention and even earned praise for her voice, but the businesswoman eventually disappeared from the scene. Now, she has revealed that she never intended to make music a serious career in the first The post Why Zuena abandoned her short-lived music career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:39:12
Mitchelle Daka begins historic journey to Miss Universe
Uganda's first Miss Universe Uganda, Mitchelle Daka, has begun a new chapter in her journey to the global stage after visiting Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) headquarters in Luzira alongside fellow pageant queens. Daka, who was crowned on August 1, was joined by first runner-up Kimberly Jael Aremo and Top Supermodel Teopista Aromach for a visit The post Mitchelle Daka begins historic journey to Miss Universe first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:46:32
Kenneth Mugabi to celebrate 10 years of music at Ndere
What started as an ordinary rehearsal morning turned into an unexpected celebration for singer-songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto with a surprise announcement. Tumwizere revealed that VA Sherry would sponsor Mugabi's 10th anniversary concert, set for September 12 at Ndere Cultural Centre. The concert will The post Kenneth Mugabi to celebrate 10 years of music at Ndere first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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