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Ray G‘s sold-out concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval may have strengthened his standing among fans, but Latinum says it does not make him the King of the West.

The dancehall singer believes many people have rushed to crown Ray G based on a single achievement.

During a phone interview on Galaxy FM, Latinum questioned why filling Lugogo Cricket Oval has become the benchmark for earning such a title.

Is he the first person to fill Lugogo?

To back his argument, Latinum pointed to several Ugandan artists who have also filled the venue.

He mentioned Jose Chameleone, Cindy Sanyu, Sheebah Karungi, Winnie Nwagi, and King Saha, all of whom staged successful concerts at Lugogo Cricket Oval.

For Latinum, that achievement alone does not justify crowning an artist King of the West.

He went on to argue that Ray G should recognize what he described as the existing hierarchy in western Uganda’s music industry.

He should sit down and understand that the king of dancehall is the King of the West musically.

The conversation then turned to Latinum’s own claim to the title, with the singer responding to questions about performing mainly in Luganda despite presenting himself as western Uganda’s leading artist.

He explained that language is a business decision rather than a cultural statement, adding that musicians who want to grow their careers must appeal to audiences across Uganda instead of limiting themselves to one region.

For Vector, the idea that women are naturally weaker than men has never made sense.

The Nigerian rapper says his childhood experiences with his sisters shaped that perspective long before he became famous.

Speaking on the MENtality Podcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Vector recalled being bullied by his sisters while growing up, describing the experience as traumatic.

I have never in my life looked at a woman as inferior. My sisters were bullies when we were growing up, they gave me PTSD.

He said those experiences are the reason he has never accepted the notion that women are weak.

That is why I do not agree with the mentality of seeing a woman as weak because I have been through torture.

Odumodublvck may be one of Nigeria’s biggest rap stars today, but he says success has not erased one painful thought.

The rapper has revealed that the greatest regret of his music career is that his late father never lived to witness or enjoy the wealth his success has brought.

Sharing his emotions on X, Odumodublvck said he often imagines sending his father millions of naira simply to spoil him.

The only thing wey I regret for this life of music na say my papa no dey alive to chop my money Imagine under this hot sun I just wire am 10 million just for flex. E pain me die. E over pain me.

Odumodublvck has previously explained that music was never his first dream. He initially wanted to become a footballer before circumstances pushed him toward a recording career.

Despite losing his father, the rapper has continued to honour his family’s influence.

His mother has accompanied him to several milestone moments, including the 17th Headies Awards, where he was crowned Next Rated.

Long before TikTok became one of Uganda’s biggest platforms for music promotion, Pallaso was among the artists introducing it to local audiences.

Today, however, he says he does not expect anyone to thank him for it.

Speaking on Sanyuka TV, the “Malamu” singer explained that his involvement with TikTok came through a professional contract rather than a personal mission.

I was paid to promote TikTok and it was a job like any other.

Pallaso said he considers the assignment complete because millions of Ugandans now use the platform and countless artists rely on it to promote their music.

For him, that impact matters far more than public recognition.

The singer also dismissed suggestions that artists owe him gratitude, arguing that musicians regularly promote products and services for companies without expecting lifelong appreciation.

I do not own TikTok. It has always existed, and my job was simply to create awareness. I did my job diligently.

Pallaso says he played his part, fulfilled his contract, and moved on.

Whether people acknowledge his contribution or not does not change what he accomplished.

Lira University’s Academic Registrar, Mr. Geoffrey Angela, has released the list of students admitted under the Direct Entry Scheme private sponsorship arrangement for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The release covers candidates admitted through private sponsorship across the university’s various programmes, giving applicants who applied outside the government-funded scheme their first confirmation of admission status for the coming academic year.

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Successful applicants have been advised to download the official admission documents to confirm their status and review the specific details of their admission, including the programme and study mode they have been placed on.

For candidates who feel they qualify for a different or better programme than the one indicated, an Appeal Form has also been made available alongside the admission list, allowing eligible applicants to formally request a review of their placement.