The old-school era came alive at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Sunday as revellers gathered for the #OldSchoolPicnic, filled with timeless music, nostalgia and unforgettable style.
Powered by Baileys, the event brought together Kampala’s old-school lovers for an evening filled with classic R&B, soulful sounds, throwback fashion and plenty of dancing.
From the music to the outfits and the energy on the dance floor, guests embraced the spirit of an era that continues to influence generations.
It was a night of good music, good vibes and memories — proving that some classics never go out of style.
Drama and panic has erupted among TikTokers following reports concerning the disappearance of one of their friends behind the Innomighty Media account shortly after covering gospel singer Lillian Nabaasa’s show at Serena Hotel Kampala last night.
According to reports circulating, the TikToker was allegedly intercepted by a group of masked men dressed in army-style uniforms.
Witnesses among his colleagues reportedly claim that he was bundled up and forced into a white vehicle bearing registration number UAV 949A, which allegedly sped away from the scene.
The shocking incident has since sparked concern among his colleagues and followers, with questions mounting over his whereabouts and who could be behind the alleged arrest.
However, details surrounding the incident remain sketchy, and there has been no official confirmation explaining what happened.
All eyes are now on the police and security agencies to clarify the circumstances surrounding his reported disappearance and provide an update on his whereabouts.
For a fresher, nothing says “welcome to campus” quite like an unforgettable night of music, energy, and fun. Nkozi’s newest arrivals experienced exactly that on Friday as Smirnoff brought its signature Fiesta to Bbosa Hostel for the Freshers Ball Afterparty.
The hostel courtyard transformed into an electric arena as beats echoed off the walls. Freshers packed balconies before streaming downstairs, joined by massive crowds from neighboring hostels.
An ice-cold Smirnoff Ice at the entrance set the mood, while Smirnoff Tamarind added a spicy touch that instantly warmed up the crowd. Squads kept the energy high all night by grabbing Smirnoff Ice bucket offers to stay refreshed.
The stage delivered pure adrenaline including surprise performance by Tracy Melon had that everyone singing in unison, a set by Wiz J with St Trevor on hype policy for a few dance routines from Amapiano to the beloved Kachumabali formation. DJ Bugy then closed the night with a mad, unforgettable set that kept everyone moving until dawn.
“Bringing the Fiesta to Nkozi allowed us to immerse these freshers into a world that matches their energy from day one,” said Smirnoff’s Raymond Karama. “Nkozi set a high standard, but this is just the beginning of where the Smirnoff Fiesta is taking the party.”
The Smirnoff Fiesta tour rolls on, leaving Nkozi’s new class with memories to last a lifetime. Keep your eyes open for when the takeover is heading to a university near you next.
A wealthy and powerful family. A fortune waiting to be inherited. Dark secrets that refuse to stay buried.
This is the world of The Last Mugerwa, a new Ugandan drama that takes viewers inside a powerful family whose wealth, influence and carefully protected image begin to fall apart.
The approximately 30-minute film centres on the Mugerwas, a prominent family whose empire is thrown into turmoil after its patriarch, Mzee Mugerwa, suddenly collapses following a mysterious encounter linked to his ancestors.
What initially appears to be a medical emergency quickly takes a darker turn. As doctors struggle to explain what happened to him, questions begin to emerge within the family. Was his collapse natural, or was there something more sinister behind it?
As uncertainty surrounds the family patriarch, attention quickly shifts to one thing — his wealth and who will take control of it.
The battle for inheritance soon exposes deep divisions within the Mugerwa family, turning relatives and close associates against one another. Old relationships begin to break down, loyalties are tested and those closest to the family find themselves caught in a growing struggle for power.
But money is not the only problem facing the Mugerwas.
Behind the family’s glamorous and successful image are affairs, broken relationships, secret alliances and long-hidden truths that threaten to destroy everything they have built.
The story also takes a supernatural turn, connecting the family’s present troubles to a dark pact made years earlier. As the truth slowly begins to emerge, the Mugerwas are forced to confront the consequences of secrets that have been passed down through generations.
Created and directed by Ugandan filmmaker Allan Manzi, The Last Mugerwa combines family drama, mystery, business rivalry and supernatural suspense in a story built around power, ambition and betrayal.
The film draws on familiar African family structures and the influence of powerful business dynasties while exploring how far people are willing to go to protect their wealth and secure their position.
A Cross-Border Cast
The production brings together actors from Uganda and Kenya, including Allen Komujuni, Ronnie Ndubi, Malaika, RiverDan Rugaju, Diana Luvanda, Evelyn Kemizinga, Pelly Peninah Nampanga, Arnold Muhereza, Stephen Katusiime, Linda Kayitesi Kayita and Herbert Montez Kafrika, who takes on the role of Mr Mugerwa.
Jeremiah Khari Okeny is also introduced in the production.
Evelyn Kemizinga plays Mercy Mugerwa, the family matriarch who finds herself trying to hold the household together while guarding a secret that could destroy the family’s entire legacy.
Malaika takes on the role of Sarah Mugerwa, an intelligent and reserved chief financial officer whose life becomes increasingly complicated as secrets surrounding her husband threaten everything she knows.
Ronnie Ndubi plays Adrian Semakula, an ambitious senior executive caught in the middle of the Mugerwa family’s growing power struggle.
Behind the scenes, Allan Manzi serves as both director and executive producer, while Peter Niwagaba is the writer and producer. Malaika Tenshi is the line producer, with Emmanuel Gashumba serving as director of photography.
Manzi began his journey in filmmaking at the Maisha Film Lab before earning a master’s degree in Film and Television from Sacred Heart University in New York. His career has also included work with NBCUniversal on programmes such as Maury, Jerry Springer and Master of None.
Produced by Manzi Media, The Last Mugerwa is part of an effort to tell African stories that remain rooted in local experiences while appealing to audiences beyond the continent.
Unlike many Ugandan productions that first seek a television audience, the film will be released directly on YouTube.
The Last Mugerwa is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026, promising viewers a suspense-filled story where the fight for power is not against strangers, but against the very people sitting around the family table.
For years, Tricia Pagez was the babe audiences noticed but rarely heard from. Now, she has a microphone of her own.
Before she started singing, Tricia Pagez was already a familiar face in Uganda’s entertainment world. Born in Makindye, she carved out a name for herself as a model and dancer, rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in the local music scene.
From dancing alongside Sheebah, Vinka and Karol Kasita to appearing in music videos for A-list acts such as Eddy Kenzo, Tricia spent years learning the entertainment business from the inside.
She was also featured in the visuals for “Baby Mama,” the popular collaboration by Pallaso and Oma Afrikana, adding another big credit to her growing portfolio.
But there was always another side to Tricia.
While she was busy bringing other artists’ music to life through movement and visuals, she was quietly waiting for her own moment.
That moment has arrived.
Tricia has now swapped the dance floor for the recording booth and is stepping out as a singer under Black Magic Entertainment, a label that has played a role in nurturing Ugandan talent, with names such as John Blaq, Martha Mukisa and Oma Afrikana among its notable artists.
It is a bold transition, but perhaps not such a surprising one.
Having spent years surrounded by musicians, producers, dancers, models and video directors, Tricia has had a front-row seat to the making of Uganda’s music industry. She has seen the glamour, felt the pressure and experienced the discipline required to survive in showbiz.
Now, the spotlight is hers.
Her debut single, “Lunabe,” officially introduces Tricia Pagez the recording artist.
The song has already begun creating a buzz, finding an audience on platforms such as YouTube and Spotify, while also making its way onto local media outlets. For a debuting artist, the early reception is an encouraging sign that Tricia may have more than just a familiar face working in her favour.
“Lunabe” is also the beginning of a much bigger story.
Enock Mugabi aka iWitness is a Journalist, Seasoned Writer and Music Analyst with a passion for sports. Connect with him on social media using the links below in bio.
Speke Resort Munyonyo has been named Uganda’s Leading Conference Hotel 2026 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, adding another major international recognition to the five-star resort’s growing list of accolades.
The award recognises the resort’s conference facilities, hospitality and ability to host major local and international events.
Located in Munyonyo on the outskirts of Kampala, Speke Resort Munyonyo has become one of Uganda’s leading destinations for conferences, government meetings, corporate events and high-profile social functions.
The resort, which is part of Speke Group of Hotels under the Ruparelia Group, has built its reputation around its ability to accommodate events ranging from small executive meetings to large international conferences.
Its conference facilities include 19 fully equipped conference halls and five outdoor event venues, giving organisers a variety of spaces to choose from depending on the size and nature of their events.
The resort also has the largest conference capacity in East and Central Africa, making it a major destination for large-scale gatherings in the region.
Beyond business and conferences, Speke Resort Munyonyo offers a full luxury hospitality experience, with 477 rooms and suites across nine accommodation categories.
Guests can also choose from five restaurants and two bars, alongside a range of leisure and recreational facilities designed for both business and holiday travellers.
The latest World Travel Awards recognition comes as the resort continues to position itself as a major hub for business tourism and luxury travel in Uganda.
For Speke Resort Munyonyo, the award is also a recognition of its continued investment in conference infrastructure and hospitality as Uganda seeks to strengthen its position as a destination for major international meetings and events.
The resort thanked its guests and partners for being part of its journey, saying the award reflects its commitment to providing exceptional hospitality, high-quality conference facilities and memorable guest experiences.
Dolly Parton‘s music has exploded across streaming platforms following the death of the country music legend at 80.
Luminate data shows her global audio and video streams surged 1,549%, rising from 2.5 million on August 24 to 41.8 million on August 25, the day she died. Her worldwide on-demand audio streams climbed even further to 79.7 million on August 26.
“Jolene” became her biggest streaming driver in the U.S., with about 4 million streams on August 26. “9 to 5” followed with 3.6 million, while “Islands in the Stream” and “I Will Always Love You” reached 2.9 million and 2.8 million respectively.
The surge pushed Parton to become the world’s most-streamed artist.
Parton died on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer.
Her family privately laid her to rest three days later at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville, beside her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in 2025.
Her great-niece, Lainey Mae Parton, confirmed the burial after the service.
I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words.
The private funeral has now passed, but fans continue to return to Parton’s music in huge numbers.
Singer Jose Chameleone has entered a new chapter in his family life after becoming a grandfather for the first time.
His 20-year-old son, Abba Marcus Mayanja, and his girlfriend, Angelica Becker, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in the United States.
The couple named their son Zuriel Eden Mayanja, who was born on August 28, 2026.
Marcus, who is based in the United States, shared the news with his followers on Sunday, August 30, posting a photo of himself and Angelica holding their newborn son outdoors.
The 20-year-old did not accompany the photograph with a caption, instead allowing the image to mark the arrival of his first child.
Dancehall veteran Kid Fox has revealed a rather unusual chapter of his life after 14 years in Japan, the singer returned home with no wife, no children and, by his own admission, no family of his own to show for the long stint abroad.
The musician, born Steven Kiggundu, disappeared from Uganda’s music radar more than a decade ago when he traded the microphone for life in Japan.
But after years away, Kid Fox is back, and this time he says he has more than music on his mind. One of his first priorities has been to reunite with his mother and relatives he left behind when he packed his bags for Japan.
Speaking to Galaxy TV, the veteran singer opened up about his remarkably private love life, admitting that he has remained a bachelor throughout his years away from home.
“It’s been 14 years. I have come to see my mother. I never left behind any family of my own. I went solo. By the way, that is a mystery. I do not have a child, a wife; I’m like that at my age,” he said.
That revelation may come as a surprise to fans who remember Kid Fox during his heyday, when his dancehall tunes, popularity and celebrity status made him a familiar face among Uganda’s music lovers.
With fame usually comes admirers, and Kid Fox was certainly no stranger to female attention. Yet while some of his contemporaries were getting married and having children, he appears to have taken a completely different route.
The singer says his eyes were firmly fixed on his ambitions, leaving romance somewhere at the bottom of his priority list.
And moving to Japan did not suddenly turn him into a family man.
If anything, Kid Fox says his life there became a cycle of clocking in, working and heading straight home.
“Even there, I didn’t marry. I do not have any children. Life in Japan is just work and going back to your house,” he said.
He also offered his own take on the Japanese dating scene, saying finding a partner was far from easy and that he was unwilling to bend his principles just to get into a relationship.
“Japanese women are not easy unless you opt to go for the spoiled ones; I cannot do this because I have principles,” he added.
Enock Mugabi aka iWitness is a Journalist, Seasoned Writer and Music Analyst with a passion for sports. Connect with him on social media using the links below in bio.
The five-day Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open found a different rhythm away from the golf course, as the event’s 19th hole experience, held on Saturday, August 29, at Uganda Golf Club, turned into an Afro Exchange of music, fashion, food and fellowship.
With the main competition concluded a day earlier, golfers and guests gathered for a night that brought together different expressions of African culture, with music from across the continent providing the soundtrack.
Hosted by media personality Deedan, the night moved between live performances and DJ Van’s carefully mixed playlist, with Ugandan hits sharing space with music other parts of the continent.
Joshua Baraka’s latest release- Yo Yo, was among the early sounds that set the pace. The young Ugandan artiste is also the new Icon Walker and face of the Keep Walking campaign in Uganda.
His song, currently generating buzz across borders, brought a taste of Uganda’s contemporary music scene to an evening centred on cross-border African connections.
The DJ seemed to know his audience, moving through a mix of sounds that catered to the different nationalities and tastes around the room.
Away from the stage, the Afro Exchange was equally visible through the Afro-themed dress code, as well as the East African-inspired buffet, that added another layer to the experience.
Former Uganda Golf Union President- Moses Matsiko, the evening’s guest of honour, flanked by sitting President- Dr Jackson Were, said the gathering captured an important part of what golf represents.
“The 19th hole experience enables us to celebrate our achievements, but above all, we are brothers and sisters. It is a chance to set aside the competition and enjoy the friendships, cultures and connections that make this game special,” he said.
Meanwhile, dancehall sensation Karole Kasita brought a live Ugandan touch to the experience. She opened her set with Binyuma, before moving through other popular songs from her catalogue, like Balance, Chekecha, and the Go Remix, which features Elijah Kitaka, that had the audience singing along loudly.
Karole’s performance drew some guests onto the stage, who showcased some rear dance moves
For Johnnie Walker, the Amateur Open offered more than an opportunity to support competition on the course, as well as celebrate the journeys of different golfers.
“Golf is synonymous with our Keep Walking platform because the game is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. There is no single path to success; every golfer has a different story, different challenges and different milestones along the way,” Kyokunda said.
She added: “Through Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange, we want to extend that spirit beyond the course by bringing people together through music, fashion, food and culture, while celebrating the different journeys and connections that make Africa so diverse.”
Meanwhile, Zambia’s Dominic Musonda secured the Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open title, finishing the competition on nine-under-par 279. His compatriot Gilbert Chalwe was runner-up on 282, while Uganda’s Joseph Cwinya-ai completed the podium in third place with 290.
The winners’ procession added another distinctive touch, with African songs accompanying them as they ascended the podium to collect their accolades.
The Johnnie Walker Uganda Open resumes on Tuesday, September 1, with the Absa Pro-Am, before the professionals take to the tees the following day for four rounds of competition, culminating into a grand finale on Saturday, September 5.
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