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  • I stand by what I said – Evelyn Mic claims to have proof regarding Sheilah Gashumba’s breakup

    I stand by what I said – Evelyn Mic claims to have proof regarding Sheilah Gashumba’s breakup

    NRG Radio Uganda presenter Evelyn Mic, real name Evelyn Masika, has retaliated towards comments made by Sheilah Gashumba about getting her fired from her job. The radio presenter also maintains that Sheilah’s relationship is on the rocks and she has the evidence to back her claims.

    In a recent viral interview with Kasuku and Frank Ntambi, Sheilah Gashumba launched a scorching attack on Evelyn Mic, whom she accused of trying to sabotage her relationship with her lover, Alex, following allegations she made about them splitting while on her radio show.

    Evelyn Mic, who has been mourning the death of her sister, noted that she had no idea she was trending online, as she had stayed off the internet, but due to constant concern from her friends, she later figured out what was being said about her.

    Unapologetically, she maintains that she still stands by her allegations about Sheilah Gashumba’s relationship being in suspense.

    I stand by what I said that they split up, and because of me, they are trying to patch up their relationship because I talked about it.

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    Evelyn Mic further maintained that her allegations about the list of Sheilah Gashumba’s exes that she released are correct, and she has all the evidence she needs to defend herself if asked to. “I am 100% sure that they dated,” she said.

    She then called out Sheilah for showcasing her unprofessionalism because of recording and publicly revealing their phone call, before noting that the bar host’s lover is exposing their relationship, showing screenshots of her begging to mend their relationship.

    I didn’t even know she was recording. That shows some level of unprofessionalism as well…I don’t feel bad about what Sheilah said because I know the truth. It’s your man going around showing people screenshots of how you’r epleading to get back into the relationship. I’m not even bothered.

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  • Mr. P Reveals the One Thing He Fears More Than Death

    Mr. P Reveals the One Thing He Fears More Than Death

    Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P and formerly of the now-defunct P-Square duo, has revealed that poverty is the one thing he fears most in life.

    Death, he says, does not scare him.

    I am not afraid of death. The only thing I am afraid of in this life is poverty. It is being broke.

    The fear comes from a painful chapter of his childhood when his family struggled to make ends meet.

    Mr. P grew up in a large family that once squeezed into a one-bedroom apartment.

    Six boys and two girls shared the small space with their parents, forcing the family to divide the room with a curtain.

    We were living in a one-bedroom flat with me, my mom, my father, like the whole family. Six boys and two girls live in a one-bedroom apartment.

    Their housing situation became even more difficult after the landlord sold the compound.

    The family pleaded for more time, hoping to find another place to live.

    But before they could, a bulldozer arrived.

    I have tested it before. I have been in our house with our parents and a bulldozer came and demolished the house.

    The experience left a lasting impression on the singer, who remembers firsthand what it feels like to lose a home and struggle with poverty.

    The next thing, we were at home, then a bulldozer came and demolished it. We have tasted poverty before.

    For Mr. P, those memories explain why being broke remains a greater fear than death, despite the success he has achieved in music.

  • Jowy Landa Explains the MC Richie Speculation After Amsterdam Trip

    Jowy Landa Explains the MC Richie Speculation After Amsterdam Trip

    Jowy Landa’s Amsterdam trip had music, performances and four new music videos in the mix, but Netherlands-based Ugandan content creator MC Richie also found himself at the centre of attention.

    The singer, born Joan Namugerwa, travelled to the Netherlands about three weeks ago and kept busy with performances and other activities.

    She toured during her stay and later revealed that she had shot four music videos while in Europe.

    Still, people were paying attention to something else: Jowy and MC Richie seemed to be spending plenty of time together.

    That was enough to trigger speculation about whether the two had become more than friends or colleagues.

    Jowy returned to Uganda on August 3, but the questions did not disappear with her luggage.

    Speaking on Galaxy TV, she finally addressed the speculation, describing Richie as her international social media manager.

    And just to make the explanation a little more personal, Jowy thanked him affectionately as “Baby Ferrari.”

    Yes, people speculated a lot about us, that maybe we are closer to each other. But MC Richie is like my international social media manager, so, of course, he has to take care of me. I thank you a lot. Baby Ferrari, I miss you already.

  • Khalifa AgaNaga seeks Shs550m, orders KFC to pull down advert – Sqoop

    Khalifa AgaNaga seeks Shs550m, orders KFC to pull down advert – Sqoop

    Ugandan musician Khalifa AgaNaga has threatened to sue fast-food chain KFC, accusing the company of using his hit song Nassanga Remix in a promotional TikTok video without obtaining his permission.

    Through his lawyers, Elgon Advocates, the singer has issued KFC a seven-day notice demanding the removal of the allegedly infringing content and payment of Shs550 million in damages and legal costs.

    According to a letter of intention to sue seen by this publication, the dispute stems from a promotional video posted on KFC’s official TikTok account, which AgaNaga claims features Nassanga Remix as background music without the required licences or prior authorisation.

    The lawyers argue that KFC’s alleged use of the song violated the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, saying the company failed to obtain a synchronisation licence, performance licence or written consent before incorporating the music into commercial content.

    “Your use of our client’s intellectual property was conducted without obtaining a synchronization licence, a performance licence, or any prior written authorisation from our client or his authorised representatives,” the notice states.

    Elgon Advocates contends that the alleged unauthorised reproduction and communication of the musical work to the public for commercial purposes amounts to copyright infringement and entitles the singer to remedies, including damages, an account of profits and injunctive relief.

    The lawyers further argue that AgaNaga’s rights as a performer and producer of the sound recording were infringed through the alleged unauthorised use and distribution of his performance for commercial gain.

    As part of the demands, AgaNaga wants KFC to immediately remove the disputed video from TikTok and any other social media platforms under its control. He is also seeking an undertaking from the company that it will refrain from using any of his music in future advertisements or commercial campaigns without permission.

    The singer is demanding Shs500 million in compensatory and aggravated damages, arguing that the alleged infringement deprived him of potential licensing income while diluting the commercial value of his work. He is also seeking an additional Shs50 million to cover legal costs.

    KFC has been given seven days from receiving the notice to comply with the demands.

    If the company fails to do so, Elgon Advocates says it has instructions to commence court proceedings seeking an injunction, damages and costs.

    The dispute comes at a time when Nassanga Remix has emerged as one of Uganda’s biggest songs of the year, enjoying widespread airplay and strong performance across digital streaming platforms.

  • Spyda MC Says His Biggest Song ‘Abantu Mukisa’ Did Not Pay Off as Expected

    Spyda MC Says His Biggest Song ‘Abantu Mukisa’ Did Not Pay Off as Expected

    For many artists, a hit song is expected to open doors, attract opportunities and eventually translate into money.

    For Spyda MC, however, the reality has been more complicated.

    The conscious rapper, events host, and activist has built his career around using music to speak to young people, particularly those from Kampala’s slums.

    His 2024 song “Abantu Mukisa” gave him a major boost and introduced him to a wider audience.

    But while the song brought visibility, Spyda MC says it did not deliver as much financially as he had hoped.

    Speaking on Galaxy TV, he first gave an honest assessment of where he currently stands in life.

    I will not say that my situation is bad, nor will I say that it is very good. I am in the middle.

    Still, Spyda MC believes music has changed his life in ways that go beyond money.

    The rapper says his music has given him recognition, allowing him to walk into spaces where people already know who he is, even when he has never met them before.

    Music has added a lot to my life. First and foremost, it gave me visibility. There are people I meet who I do not know, but they know me because of my music. That has widened my spaces and given me more places where I can position myself. It has done a lot for me.

    “Abantu Mukisa” became an important part of that journey, but Spyda MC admits he expected the song to open even more doors.

    He had hoped its reception would translate into more opportunities, particularly from the corporate world.

    I did not reap as much as I expected. If what you get is not close to your expectations, you get a bit disappointed. We thought the song would create many opportunities, but it was not really appreciated in the corporate world and all that. But God is good all the time.

    Despite the disappointment, Spyda MC remains appreciative of what the song and his music have brought into his life.

    For him, “Abantu Mukisa” may not have delivered all the financial rewards he imagined, but it helped widen his reach and put his name in front of more people.

  • ‘There’s commercial music; then there is mine’ – Sqoop

    ‘There’s commercial music; then there is mine’ – Sqoop

    In one of his songs, Ugandan hip-hop artiste Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, better known as Navio, refers to himself as ‘the son of a refugee’.

    The line is more than clever wordplay. It is a reflection of his life and perhaps explains why his countless visits to Kenya go beyond promoting his music in East Africa’s biggest music market.

    “I call myself that because there was a civil war in Uganda. My mother was pregnant with me at the time, and we fled to Kenya, where I was born and schooled,” he says.

    Since launching his career in 2001, the 43-year-old has built a name through socially conscious rap, a genre many believe struggles to compete with the commercial appeal of love songs.

    Yet Navio has never abandoned his message. While many assume romance dominates the charts, he insists there is a large and loyal audience for hip-hop …Continue Reading…

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  • Why Musicians Have Struggled to Get Attention in 2026, According to Ava Peace

    Why Musicians Have Struggled to Get Attention in 2026, According to Ava Peace

    For much of 2026, politics has been hard to escape in Uganda.

    Campaigns, elections and political developments have dominated conversations across the country, leaving other industries competing for space in the public eye.

    Ugandan singer Namugonza Maureen Peace, popularly known as Ava Peace, believes the music industry has felt that shift.

    Speaking during a chat on Galaxy TV, Ava Peace reflected on the state of Ugandan music and said the year has favoured politicians more than musicians.

    So far, it has not been good for the music industry. It has been better for politicians than musicians.

    The political calendar has been particularly busy, from the presidential and parliamentary campaigns to the January elections and the Local Council polls that followed.

    For artists trying to release music, promote shows and build momentum, that has meant operating in a public space where political stories have often commanded the loudest attention.

    The year has leaned more into politics than music. There has been little focus on music, with more attention going to politics.

    Still, Ava Peace is hopeful that the balance will shift and musicians will once again have room to capture the public’s attention.

    Let us just pray that everything falls back into place and the focus returns to the music.

  • Kasumba Reveals Why Leaving Television Is Not an Option for Him

    Kasumba Reveals Why Leaving Television Is Not an Option for Him

    Samson Kasumba has heard the questions about his age, the calls for younger journalists to get more space and the suggestions that his time on television should eventually come to an end.

    His latest message suggests he has heard them all, but he is not particularly interested.

    The prominent journalist, news anchor, and theologian has made it public that there is one thing he is not willing to trade away: television.

    Any opportunity that will take me away from television I am not interested in. Let me make this public. I am madly in love with television and that will not change.

    That is a fairly definitive answer from someone who has spent years in front of the cameras.

    Kasumba has previously leaned into the debate around his age, including in July 2025 when he challenged younger journalists to become exceptional enough to take his place in the anchor chair.

    Rather than signalling an exit, however, his latest remarks sound like a reaffirmation.

    Television is still where he wants to be.

    And at this stage of his life, Kasumba says he is not chasing every opportunity simply because it carries the appearance of progress.

    There are not that many things left in my life to find for me to be very happy.

    His comments then took an unexpected turn, touching on another idea often associated with success: leaving Uganda.

    Kasumba pushed back against the assumption that everyone dreams of living abroad.

    If you have not lived abroad you think everyone wants to live there. There are people who have already decided that is not their kind of life.

    For Kasumba, the destination is not automatically better simply because it is somewhere else.

    And neither is the next opportunity automatically better if it takes him away from the thing he still loves most.

  • Stanbic FlexiPay powers The Reminisce Kampala nostalgia fete

    Stanbic FlexiPay powers The Reminisce Kampala nostalgia fete

    Hundreds of revelers turned Lugogo Hockey Grounds into a loud and colourful celebration of nostalgic music, and endless dancing during ‘The Reminisce Kampala’ edition sponsored by Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay.

    Hosted by Timothy Code, the event brought together lovers of classic Ugandan and international music for an afternoon and evening of hits that triggered treasured memories.

    Speaking at the festival, Jackie Abwol, FlexiPay Marketing Manager said the bank’s continued partnership with The Reminisce reflects its commitment to creating meaningful lifestyle experiences for customers.

    “We have supported The Reminisce over the years, because it is an event that resonates strongly with our clients. Our presence during experiences like these is in line with our purpose, ‘Uganda is our home, we drive her growth.’ We shall continue supporting events like these, because they give us an opportunity to appreciate our clients while making their lives easier through seamless digital payments, from ticketing and merchandise purchases to food, drinks, and other transactions,” Abwol said.

    The entertainment lineup featured DJ Bryan, DJ Moze, Crysto the Deejay, DJ Kask, and Paul Kato, who kept the crowd on its feet from the 3:00 p.m. kickoff.

    MC Casmir of Next Radio opened the proceedings and set the tone with a high-energy millennial-themed session featuring hits from August Alsina, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, R. Kelly, Usher, and Nicki Minaj, among others.

    Timothy Code later took over the mixing set and switched to a more nostalgic note, through the 1980s and 1990s, and together with Crysto, transporting the audience across decades of timeless classics.

    By 8:30 p.m., the playlist had shifted seamlessly between local and international favourites, with crowd anthems such as Goodlyfe’s Mr. DJ, Bobi Wine’s Singa, Madox Ssematimba’s Namagembe, and Lillian Mbabazi’s Dagala sparking loud sing-alongs and keeping revellers dancing well into the night.

    This year’s edition marked a significant milestone for The Reminisce Kampala, with Lugogo Hockey Grounds becoming the event’s new home after the audience outgrew its previous venue at Kati Kati Grounds. 

    The larger venue, expanded seating, improved circulation areas, and enhanced vendor zones created a more comfortable and immersive festival experience.

    One of the day’s biggest highlights was the FlexiPay Happy Hour, during which drinks and snacks were offered at half price across all service points. The promotion drove significant activity at vendor stations and encouraged widespread use of digital payments throughout the event.

    Abwol said FlexiPay continues to play a key role in enabling secure, convenient, and cashless transactions across Uganda’s entertainment and lifestyle events, helping both vendors and consumers transact more efficiently.

    At 9:45 p.m., DJ Moze took over the stage, lifting the atmosphere even further as the crowd responded with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

    As the music echoed across Lugogo late into the night, The Reminisce Kampala once again proved that nostalgia remains one of the city’s most powerful entertainment currencies, with thousands of revelers reliving timeless memories through music, culture, and a digitally powered festival experience.

     

     

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  • Museveni rejects Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Wangadya’s resignation

    President Yoweri Museveni has rejected the resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya and directed her to continue serving in the position.

    Wangadya revealed this on Tuesday while appearing before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE).

    She said that after submitting her resignation letter to the President, Museveni declined to accept it and instead instructed her to remain in office and continue executing her mandate.

    On July 6, 2026, Wangadya wrote to Museveni tendering her resignation as chairperson of the Commission.

    “I hereby tender my resignation as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission. I thank you for the opportunity to serve Uganda over the years in the promotion and protection of human rights,” she wrote.

    Her resignation came days after she publicly criticised Museveni over his appointments to the Commission.

    Wangadya, who has headed the UHRC since 2023, accused the President of turning the institution into a “dumping ground” for failed politicians.

    She said the appointments demonstrated a lack of respect for the Commission despite its important role in protecting and promoting the rights of Ugandans.

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