There was late-night chaos in Munyonyo after Ugandan musician Douglas Mayanja, popularly known as Weasel, was reportedly struck by a car allegedly driven by his partner, Sandra Teta. The incident occurred just after midnight outside Shan’s Bar, following what witnesses described as a heated argument between the couple. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, Sandra Teta…
Hajat Kulthum, widow of the late Sheikh Muzaata Batte, has publicly confirmed the end of her marriage to Acram Gumisiriza. The announcement came via a heartfelt message shared on her Facebook page, addressed to religious and cultural leaders, her family, friends, and the wider public. Kulthum revealed that she met Acram in 2021, a year…
Uganda has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its most celebrated media personalities, DJ Bush Baby. Born Benjamin Owor, DJ Bush Baby was a familiar voice and face in the entertainment industry, loved by many for his unique style, energetic personality, and deep passion for music and radio. According to…
For nearly a week, social media and news outlets have been buzzing with reports that Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz received a massive payment of 750 million Ugandan shillings for his performance at the Coffee Marathon. The alleged figure caused a lot of uproar, especially among local musicians and the public. Many criticized the Ugandan government,…
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…
