Tems Breaks Billboard Hot 100 Record With “What You Need”
. October 21, 2026 3 Views Tems has made Billboard Hot 100 history, as her hit song “What You Need” reaches 30 weeks on the US chart and sets a new longevity record for a solo song by an African act. The Nigerian singer, whose full name is Temilade Openiyi, has surpassed the previous 29-week […]
Ray G’s Kololo concert is the biggest this year
The rapper tips her hat to the Western Uganda star while insisting TikTokers should collect their money upfront when taking part in music challenges. Rapper Recho Rey has thrown her weight behind Ray G, declaring his concert the most successful in Uganda this year so far, in a glowing endorsement of the Western Uganda singer’s […]
John Blaq blasts government over ‘breadcrumbs’ given to Uganda’s music industry
Singer John Kasadha, popularly known as John Blaq, has urged the government to stop waiting for artistes and athletes to succeed on their own before inviting them to its offices for recognition, arguing that creatives need support from the earliest stages of their careers. The singer believes Uganda’s creative industry would achieve greater success internationally […]
Eddy Kenzo’s manager Martin Beta adds diplomacy to his CV – Sqoop
Martin Beta, the manager of Ugandan music star Eddy Kenzo, is looking beyond the business of music after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from Victoria University. For a man whose work involves managing an artiste’s career, negotiating opportunities and navigating the entertainment business, the degree offers another way […]
GORILLA CONSERVATION! Stanbic Bank Pumps Shs20m into Virunga Marathon
KAMPALA: Stanbic Bank Uganda has pledged UGX 20 million in support of the 3rd edition of Virunga Gorilla Marathon scheduled for Kisoro on November 21, 2026 under the theme ‘Running for Climate Action’. Speaking at the kit handover ceremony on Tuesday, Diana Ondoga, Manager, Corporate Social Investment, reiterated the bank’s commitment to partnerships involved with […]
How UCC plans to regulate public WiFi hotspot operators in Uganda
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has agreed to register public WiFi hotspot resellers and set up a committee to explore how they can operate legally amid a crackdown on unlicensed providers. The decision followed a meeting on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, between UCC officials and members of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) to discuss […]
Four Die as Wall Crushes Houses in Bweyogerere
Four people, including a child, were killed on Tuesday morning after a perimeter wall collapsed onto two residential houses in Butto Zone, Bweyogerere Division, Wakiso District. The tragedy occurred at around 6:30 a.m. on October 20, 2026, during a heavy downpour, leaving four occupants dead and the landlord injured. The deceased have been identified as […]
Let your music talk; stop attacking fellow artists – King Michael’s advice to Kid Fox
King Michael has advised fellow dancehall artist Kid Fox to spend more of his time in the studio producing good music instead of attacking fellow artists online. Since his return to the music scene after decades of absence, Kid Fox has become a nuisance for various artists, both older and younger ones. In various interviews, […]
Evelyn Mic questions growing trend of musicians dating TikTokers – Sqoop
As relationships between musicians and social media personalities attract increasing attention in Uganda, media personality Evelyn Mic has urged TikTok creators to be cautious about the intentions of artistes who pursue them romantically. Speaking on NRG Radio Uganda, Evelyn questioned whether some of these relationships are built on genuine affection or whether the popularity of […]
TRAGIC! Mystery Deaths Rock Ibanda University, Alliance Schools As Second Director Dies In One Year, Questions Emerge
Mourning and unanswered questions have engulfed Ibanda’s education fraternity following the death of prominent businessman and educationist Jeeb Rwomushana, whose death comes about a year after another director linked to Ibanda University and Alliance Educational Institutions, Wilson Ahimbisa, also died. Rwomushana, a key figure in the establishment and growth of Ibanda University in Western Uganda, […]