Ice Prince takes Ugandan fans back to Nigerian hip-hop’s golden era – Sqoop
For many African millennials, songs such as Oleku, Aboki and Molowo Noni are more than old hits. They are reminders of a period when Nigerian music was steadily expanding its reach across the continent, finding audiences through catchy hooks, memorable music videos and collaborations that travelled beyond national borders. That nostalgia took centre stage on […]
FRESH POLL ORDERED! High Court Nullifies Gomba East NUP MP Saazi’s Election Over Missing Votes
KAMPALA: The High Court in Mpigi has nullified the election of Gomba East MP Godfrey Saazi and ordered a fresh poll after finding that the destruction of electoral materials at nine polling stations substantially affected the January 15, 2026 election. In a judgment delivered by email on Monday, Justice Jameson Karemani set aside Saazi’s victory, […]
How 100% Solar Power Makes Lake Victoria’s Paradise Island Resort a Game Changer for Uganda Tourism
KAMPALA, UGANDA — In an era where international travelers demand authentic sustainability over marketing slogans, East Africa’s hospitality sector faces a clear imperative: transition to clean energy or get left behind. Leading this green revolution from the pristine waters of Lake Victoria is Paradise Island Resort, the Ruparelia Group’s eco-luxury sanctuary that has placed solar […]
Chris Brown Gets Eight-Month Suspended Sentence Over London Nightclub Attack
. October 26, 2026 14 Views Chris Brown has received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over his attack on music producer Abraham “Abe” Diaw at a London nightclub in February 2023. The R&B singer appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, October 26, after pleading guilty to affray in July, avoiding immediate […]
CORRUPTION WAR! Mps Grill IGG Over ‘Small Fish’ Hunt, Sh5.7bn Low Recoveries, Value For Money & Pardoned Convicts
KAMPALA, 12 October 2026 – Members of Parliament have questioned whether the Inspectorate of Government delivers value for money. Some have argued that it spends heavily while recovering little, and that it pursues junior officials rather than the powerful. The questions came on Monday October 26 when the Inspector General of Government, Lady Justice Aisha […]
Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello deliver a night of laughs at ‘2 Kings One Mic’ show
At almost every comedy show, the music often competes with the comedy for the audience’s attention, with live artist performances and DJ sets sometimes becoming the evening’s biggest highlights. But at ‘2 Kings One Mic’ show, on Friday, October 23rd, the spotlight stayed firmly on the headlining comedians- Patrick “Salvador” Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello, […]
Drake Becomes First Artist to Surpass 350 Million RIAA-Certified Units
. October 26, 2026 15 Views Drake has become the first artist to surpass 350 million Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified units, extending his record as the most certified artist in the organisation’s history. The Canadian rapper reached the milestone after earning 30 new certifications on October 23, including Diamond status for his 2016 […]
President Museveni Urges Iranian Investors to Establish Agro-processing factories in Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Iranian investors to establish agro-processing factories in Uganda instead of acquiring large tracts of land for commercial farming, saying the country should focus on adding value to agricultural produce before export. President Museveni said Uganda offers significant investment opportunities in processing products such as cocoa, coffee and pineapples, noting […]
From Naija with Love: Ugandans Toast to October’s Single Moments with Ice Prince at the Singleton Big Meeting
There is a certain nostalgia attached to the music that raised a generation. Across the world, millennials are reclaiming the sounds, fashion and cultural moments that shaped their formative years. In Africa, that nostalgia has a soundtrack of its own, and Nigerian music from the late 2000s and early 2010s occupies a special place in […]
Fik Fameica Shares Lessons From His Coke Studio Africa Experience
. October 26, 2026 11 Views Fik Fameica credits Coke Studio Africa with teaching him to create music and prepare performances under tight deadlines, a skill he developed through the show’s fast-paced production process. The Ugandan rapper reflected on the experience during an interview on Kenya’s TV47 Breakfast show, where a question about whether he […]