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More than 200 veterans from the Western Region converged at the Mountain Infantry Division headquarters in Muhooti, Fort Portal, to elect a representative to the Wazalendo SACCO (WSACCO) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other engagements concerning the welfare and operations of the SACCO, where Lance Corporal Kato Peter emerged victorious.

The election, which brought together veterans from the region’s three sectors of Kisoro, Mbarara and Fort Portal, was aimed at strengthening representation and ensuring that the concerns of retired members are effectively presented and followed up within WSACCO structures.

Brigadier General (Rtd) Philip Mugarura, the Operation Wealth Creation Regional Coordinator, commended the veterans for participation in the election, describing their unity and continued contribution to society as a positive example.

He encouraged the veterans to maintain healthy lifestyles and engage in productive projects that can improve their livelihoods and wellbeing during retirement.

Mugarura further urged them to continue being good ambassadors in their communities and to use the skills and experience acquired during military service to contribute to development.

Lt Col Akasius Mpabaisi, the WSACCO Political Commissar and head of the delegation, explained that the meeting was convened to elect a representative who would ensure that veterans have a voice in WSACCO engagements.

He informed veterans who had left WSACCO that the opportunity remained open for them to rejoin the SACCO and continue benefiting from its services.

L/Cpl Kato thanked fellow veterans for entrusting him with the responsibility and pledged to ensure effective representation of their concerns.

The function was attended by the Mountain Infantry Division Political Commissar, Public Information Officer and Division Sergeant Major.

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A hit song can make you famous, but it cannot guarantee you a lifetime career.

There comes a time in every musician’s career when they have to ask themselves a difficult question: “Is music still my biggest opportunity, or is it time to build something else?”

This does not mean the artist was never talented. Sometimes, audiences simply move on. Tastes change, new sounds emerge, younger artists take over, and what once felt fresh no longer connects with the same audience. An artist can still have hit songs that people love while their new music struggles to create the same excitement.

That is where self-awareness becomes more important than ego.

Look at Peter Miles. He enjoyed major success as one of Uganda’s prominent dancehall artists, creating songs that remain part of the country’s musical memory. But as his music career evolved, he increasingly invested in business, including ventures outside music. The music gave him a platform; he understood that he could use that platform to build something that could outlive his performing career.

Then there is Benon Mugumbya. After finding success as part of Benon & Vamposs, he gradually moved from being the person on stage to becoming one of the people building the stage. Through Swangz Avenue, he became a producer, executive, and businessman, helping create opportunities for other artists. He did not necessarily leave music; he changed his role in it.

And perhaps that is the lesson.

Changing careers is not necessarily an admission of defeat. Sometimes, it is an admission that you have grown.

For musicians, there are signs worth paying attention to. If you are constantly relying on old hits, if bookings are declining, if every new release gets less attention, if you are spending more money chasing relevance than you are making from music, or if you discover that you have another skill that is becoming more valuable, maybe it is time to consider your next chapter.

The smartest artists should not wait until the applause completely disappears before they start building something else.

Use the years when people are listening to build something that will still matter when they stop.

Build a business. Invest. Produce. Manage talent. Start a brand. Get into real estate. Become a creative director. Mentor younger artists. Whatever it is, make sure your music career creates more than just memories.

Because a hit song has a lifespan.

A good business can have a legacy.

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton remains in hospital after a recent livestream incident left him in serious but stable condition.

His family said Hilton suffered significant blood loss and will require surgery as he continues receiving medical care.

The family has also asked the media to stop photographing Hilton’s children during the difficult period.

News of his hospitalisation quickly spread across social media, prompting concern from fans and people who have followed his career as one of the internet’s most recognisable celebrity commentators.

His family has not disclosed every detail surrounding his condition, but the latest update indicates that he remains under medical care.

For now, those close to Hilton are asking for privacy as he focuses on his recovery.

For once, Kampala’s millennials followed the dress code.

On Saturday afternoon at Canary Gardens, white and khaki dominated the grounds as thousands turned up for the Millennials Picnic powered by Baileys and Tusker Cider. For a generation that has spent years treating dress codes as polite suggestions, the commitment to the theme was almost as remarkable as the turnout.

The parking lot was packed to the brim. Outside the entrance, the queue seemed unwilling to shorten, stretching as more people arrived for what had become one of Kampala’s most anticipated nostalgia-driven parties.

It was clear that people had missed this.

Not necessarily the partying, but the songs that came with it; the music that defined school days, university years, first loves, heartbreaks and the carefree years before adulthood became quite so serious.

Inside, the picnic quickly became a celebration of memory.

From Boyz II Men to 2000s-era Jose Chameleone, the crowd sang with the confidence of people who had been waiting for years to hear these songs in the company of others who remembered them too. From one DJ to the next, the musical agenda remained firmly rooted in the era that raised the audience.

There was little room for the newest viral sound or an extended Amapiano set. As MC Kats repeatedly reminded the crowd, this was apparently the one party in Kampala where Amapiano would not be making an appearance, and whistles were not welcome either.

The joke worked because the audience understood exactly what they had come for.

The appeal of nostalgia-led events in Kampala has grown considerably in recent years, with experiences such as Baileys RnB Brunch and Strictly Soul drawing audiences around familiar music and shared memories. The Millennials Picnic took that idea outdoors, creating a space where music became less of a performance and more of a communal experience.

Kenneth Mugabi and Naava Grey were central to that experience.

Both artists delivered semi-acoustic sets that were minimalist in arrangement but strong enough to hold the attention of a crowd that had already been dancing for hours.

Naava Grey drew from a catalogue that has become deeply familiar to Ugandan audiences, performing songs such as Sokalami, Ninga Omuloge and Nteredde. But it was her collaboration with Mugabi on Owuwo that really lifted the energy, bringing the audience to its feet.

Mugabi took a more precise route through his catalogue, drawing largely from his second album while incorporating a few mashups from his first. In an unusual opening move, he began with Muvubuka, before moving into love songs including Nkwegomba, Kibunomu, Wamanyiza, Under Wraps and later Naki.

Mugabi has a particular effect on his female audience, and Saturday provided ample evidence.

As he sang, women across the crowd raised their Baileys glasses and attempted to sing along. Some got the notes wrong. Others got the lyrics wrong. It did not matter. The choir had been ignited, and accuracy was clearly not part of the brief.

That was perhaps the point of the afternoon.

This was not a concert demanding perfect vocals or a carefully choreographed audience response. It was a gathering built around the freedom to remember, sing badly, dance without inhibition and reconnect with a version of oneself that existed before adulthood became so demanding.

Even the drinks fitted naturally into that atmosphere.

Baileys found its way into the softer, indulgent side of the picnic, particularly through coffee and cocktail experiences where guests could learn how to blend the Irish cream into their drinks. Elsewhere, Tusker Cider was being explored beyond simply drinking it cold, with guests experimenting with meat and chicken pairings, adding a food element to an event already built around socialising.

“Millennials have a very strong relationship with nostalgia because they lived through such a unique transition in music and culture,” said Evelyn Nancy Nansikombi, Baileys Brand Manager. “For us, the picnic was about creating a space where people could slow down, reconnect and enjoy those memories together. Whether it was through the music, conversations or discovering a new Baileys and coffee combination, the experience was really about enjoying the sweeter side of life.”

It was a fitting combination for a picnic that seemed to understand that the experience was never going to be about music alone.

“Tusker Cider has always found a natural home in fun, social and food-led experiences, so a picnic like this is a perfect fit,” said, Sandra Againe, the Tusker Cider Brand Manager. “What stood out was how naturally people moved between the music, food and conversations. From enjoying the cider on its own to experimenting with food pairings, it became part of an afternoon that was ultimately about bringing people together and having a good time.”

Food, drinks, fashion, conversation and music all became part of the same afternoon.

And perhaps that is why the sold-out event felt bigger than another entry on Kampala’s increasingly crowded social calendar. People had not simply shown up for Kenneth Mugabi or Naava Grey, although both delivered. They had come for the songs they knew, the people they had grown up with and the memories attached to a particular era of Ugandan life.

By sunset, the white and khaki crowd had danced, sung, eaten, experimented with cocktails and argued over songs that should, and should not, have made the playlist.

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May D has hinted that he is about to open up about his experience with P-Square‘s Square Records as the public feud between Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye takes another turn.

The singer joined Square Records in 2011 and left the label a year later, making his brief time with the company particularly relevant as Peter continues to reveal details about his troubled relationship with his brothers.

The Okoye family dispute has recently intensified, with Peter making fresh allegations against Jude and Paul over the management of P-Square’s affairs.

Paul has also publicly responded to some of the controversy, while several Nigerian celebrities have rallied behind Peter and encouraged fans to support his solo career.

Now, May D appears ready to tell his own story.

Taking to his Instagram Story on Friday, the singer teased a possible series about his experience with the Okoye family.

Mr May D Part 1 coming soon.

May D joined Square Records in 2011 but officially left the label in 2012 after the company cited irreconcilable differences.

With the P-Square dispute once again dominating conversations in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, May D’s promised account could offer another perspective on the family’s history with former artists.

Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, reportedly clashed with his estranged wife, Natasha, during an event in Abuja on Friday night.

The reported confrontation happened at Faze’s grand opening event at 90s Lounge, where 2Face was scheduled to perform.

A senior member of 2Face’s management team confirmed that a confrontation occurred and gave an account of what allegedly happened.

According to the source, Natasha arrived at the venue with security personnel and several men, triggering a confrontation between her group and 2Face’s team.

The source further alleged that Natasha and some of the men accompanying her attempted to abduct the singer.

The management official also said 2Face and Natasha had separated more than two months ago.

However, the circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain unclear. No independent source has confirmed the abduction allegation, and it remains unclear what triggered the confrontation.

There was also no immediate confirmation that anyone suffered injuries or that police arrested anyone following the incident.

Efforts to obtain Natasha’s account of what happened proved unsuccessful as of press time.

The reported clash adds another twist to the estranged couple’s relationship, which has continued to attract public attention.

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has corrected the result of the celebrity boxing match between comedian Shawa and content creator Chicken Chicken, declaring Shawa the winner by Referee Stop Contest (RSC).

The bout took place on Thursday, August 6, at Supremacy Lounge in Nankulabye, where the ring announcer initially declared the fight a draw.

In a statement dated August 7, UBF General Secretary Barigo Simon said the federation had corrected the result to reflect the official decision.

The correct decision of the fight is that Shawa won the fight by Referee Stop Contest (RSC) not a draw as announced by the Ring Announcer.

UBF also announced disciplinary proceedings against the promoter and officials involved in the event over the handling of the result.

To protect the image and reputation of the Sport of Boxing, the promoter, and officials at the event will be subjected to immediate disciplinary proceedings by Uganda Boxing Federation.

The federation apologised for the incident and promised to prevent similar mistakes in future.

We regret their actions and promise that such will never happen again.

The P-Square family feud has taken another turn after Henry Okoye accused his younger brother, Jude, of withholding his share of royalties from the group’s music.

Henry, the immediate elder brother of Jude and P-Square members Peter and Paul Okoye, made the allegations during his first public interview about the controversy surrounding the family.

He claimed that he financed P-Square during its early years and said Peter and Paul promised him 20 per cent of the royalties from their songs in return for his support.

Before they started, Paul and Peter promised me 20 per cent of each of their songs’ royalties. I’m the sponsor of P-Square from the time they started until they started making money. When they started, they promised me 20 per cent on each of their music.

Henry said he never received the money despite asking about the agreement after two or three years.

He recalled that Jude questioned the arrangement and challenged him over what he meant by the 20 per cent.

No, nobody has given me. After two or three years, I asked them why I had not been seeing the agreed 20 per cent that they said they would give me as the sponsor who was putting money into their career growth and development. Before I knew it, Jude got up and asked what I meant by 20 per cent and for what purpose. He said they had been travelling to different countries by air and asked what would happen if they had a plane crash. He said I would just be there enjoying myself.

The disagreement, according to Henry, reflected a wider family problem that emerged after Jude became involved in P-Square’s affairs.

He accused Jude of joining the group after Peter and Paul had already started their journey and later pushing other family members away.

I told him, ‘Jude, you were not there when we started P-Square, but you came later and tried to chase everybody away.’ And he did it.

Henry also brought up their brother Tony Okoye, who performed with P-Square as a dancer, saying his involvement with the group eventually faded.

Tony Okoye, the immediate elder brother of P-Square, was one of their dancers. Tony is in Lagos, but nobody is hearing about him. This is the first time I’m coming out on social media.

He further alleged that Jude prevented their younger sister, Mary, from benefiting from her brothers’ success.

Our last-born, Mary, is also in Lagos, but Jude did not let them get help from P-Square.

Henry’s comments add another layer to the bitter dispute that has already seen Peter make a series of allegations against Jude and Paul.

Peter has accused his brothers of financial wrongdoing, betrayal and maltreatment, while Jude has denied his allegations and taken legal action against Peter over his performances of P-Square songs.

Jude had not publicly responded to Henry’s latest allegations at the time of publication.

Malta is becoming one of the world’s increasingly popular destinations for major film and television productions, drawing filmmakers with its dramatic landscapes and production infrastructure.

The Mediterranean island nation has hosted more than 30 film and television productions annually in recent years, according to The Guardian.

Its locations have doubled for settings ranging from ancient Rome to fictional fantasy worlds, helping filmmakers create large-scale productions without travelling across multiple countries.

Malta’s combination of historic architecture, coastline and established film facilities has made it particularly attractive to international studios.

The country’s growing role in the industry has also created economic opportunities around film production, from local crews to accommodation and supporting businesses.

As global studios continue searching for attractive filming locations, Malta is positioning itself as a serious player in the international production market.