Mr. Calvin Echodu is steadily winning the hearts of NRM Party leaders throughout Uganda, thanks to his strong grassroots message and innovative leadership style. As he campaigns for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, Mr. Echodu is standing out for his commitment to rebuilding the party from the bottom up. Running under…
Growing up in poor homes deep in rural areas, where eating beef or any other animal product was a rarity reserved for burials or village ceremonies, our only hope was Christmas. Our parents spent the rest of the year planning for this special occasion; on a daily basis, we survived on cassava with no sauce….
In my previous article about how politics has infiltrated the music industry, I outlined key factors that attributed to the marriage between the music industry and politics, one being money, fame, and power; however, the question remains: How did we get here? Check out my previous article : The Political Cancer eating up Uganda’s Music!…
Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn, with the entertainment industry becoming a battleground for political parties. In the early 2000s, politicians typically had a social work background, but by the late 2000s, politics had infiltrated all sectors, including entertainment . This shift became apparent on June 9, 2023, when rival event promoters, Balaam Barugahara…
The recent passing of Mrs. Jane Kajoina, mother of singer Gravity Omutujju, sparked controversy on social media after he chose to perform at the Konzo Night Festival just a day later. However, Gravity is not alone in his bravery. We look back at three remarkable stories of Ugandan artists who, despite suffering personal losses, took…
