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Veteran Bebe Cool has announced that his next concert will be dedicated to the wives of UPDF soldiers, whom he has described as “forgotten heroes.” The Gagamel boss said the women deserve recognition for the sacrifices they make while supporting their husbands who serve in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. “I will hold my concert next year and it will be dedicated to the wives of the soldiers of the UPDF — the forgotten heroes,” Bebe Cool said. The singer, who has previously taken breaks from staging concerts, is expected to return to the live stage next year with the special show. However,…

The 18th Bayimba International Festival of the Arts has wrapped up at Lunkulu Island, bringing three days of music, culture and creativity to the shores of Lake Victoria from August 28–30.  The festival brought together more than 20 Ugandan and international acts, with performances from some of the country’s biggest names, including Karole Kasita, Winnie Nwagi, Feffe Bussi, John Blaq, Ava Peace, Kataleya & Kandle and Lily Kadima.  Beyond the music stages, Bayimba offered a wider creative experience. Wakaliwood Village gave festival-goers a taste of Uganda’s action-film industry through screenings, stunt demonstrations and special-effects experiences, while the Nilotika Cultural Village showcased traditional dance, fashion and sustainable creative…

Abba Marcus Mayanja, the eldest son of Ugandan music star Jose Chameleone and Daniella Atim, has welcomed his first child with his girlfriend, Angel. The couple have been blessed with a baby girl named Zuriel, marking a new chapter in their lives as they embrace parenthood. Abba Marcus and Angel had announced their pregnancy earlier this year, with Angel sharing her baby bump on social media. The pregnancy announcement also meant that Jose Chameleone and Daniella were set to become grandparents for the first time. The arrival of baby Zuriel comes after months of public attention surrounding the couple and their…

Ugandan actor Derrick Baka has cemented his position among the country’s leading television actors after winning Best Actor, TV Series at the Uganda Film Festival 2026 for the second consecutive year. Baka was recognised for his portrayal of Kaliba in the television series Damalie, successfully defending the title he won at the 2025 Uganda Film Festival for his performance as Dylan in Beloved. The latest victory marks a significant milestone in Baka’s acting career. Winning the same category in two consecutive editions is a strong indication of consistency and sustained recognition from Uganda’s film industry. More importantly, Baka has achieved the feat with two distinctly different…

State Minister for Health in charge of Primary Health Care Margaret Muhanga has announced that the people of Tooro will observe nine days of mourning following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The mourning period will honour the late monarch and give the people of Tooro an opportunity to grieve and pay tribute to his legacy.

Members of the Tooro Babiito clan have expressed anger and concern over reports that the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV had a son whose existence was not previously known to the wider royal family. The clan is demanding a DNA test to establish the paternity of the said prince, amid questions over why the family was not informed about his existence earlier. “We understand the King had to be hidden from the public, but we, the Babiito, are not the public. We are family, and we should have known,” members of the clan said. The development comes…

Ugandan songbird Juliana Kanyomozi is mourning the death of her cousin, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Omukama of Tooro. King Oyo, who died at approximately 10PM on Thursday, August 27, 2026, aged 34, had reigned over Tooro Kingdom for nearly 31 years. His death was confirmed by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, who described it as an immeasurable loss to the royal family, Tooro and Uganda. Juliana, who is a member of the Tooro royal family and a first cousin to the late monarch, is among those deeply affected by the loss. Her connection…

Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has died at the age of 34, leaving behind a Prince who is set to become heir to the Tooro throne.  Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki announced the monarch’s death on Thursday night, saying King Oyo passed away at approximately 10:00 p.m. He described the death as an immeasurable loss to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and Uganda.  In announcing the death, the Prime Minister revealed that King Oyo had left behind a Prince as his heir but said the child’s identity would be formally revealed at an appropriate time in accordance with the traditions and…

Tooro Kingdom is mourning the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who has died at the age of 34. The monarch’s death comes hours after Tooro Kingdom confirmed that he was in critical condition and appealed to the public to pray for him. His passing brings to an end a reign that began in 1995, when he ascended the throne at just three years old. King Oyo became one of Uganda’s most prominent traditional leaders, with his reign spanning more than three decades. His death has triggered an outpouring of grief from the people of Tooro, the Royal Family and…

Johnnie Walker has officially launched its new continental campaign, Keep Walking, in East Afrca, introducing a new chapter in the brand’s commitment to celebrating people who continue to move forward, one step at a time. Launched at 1420 in Kampala, the campaign is built on a simple but powerful belief: progress is not just about where you are going, but everything it takes to get there. It is about the small steps, the bold decisions, the setbacks, the persistence and the leaps of faith that happen long before the world celebrates the destination. For young East Africans, progress is increasingly…