Author: BigEyeUg3

MTN Uganda has today handed over 21 scholarships to lucky students who participated and excelled in an online aptitude exam under MTN Uganda’s 21 days of Y’ello Care. There were 5 regional winners from the Central, Northern, Western and Eastern/Southern each with an overall winner Joseph Owori, a student from Namilyango College; he had the highest score. The aptitude exams were part of an initiative to popularize and encourage usage of an e-learning platform that MTN Uganda and Gayaza High School launched on the 31st of June 2013. This e-learning platform is an initiative geared at impacting and empowering learners…

The 2013 BET Awards packs in the star power for its June 30 telecast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with the latest line-up addition, Billboard chart-topper Justin Timberlake. The 32-year-old entertainer joins initially announced performers which include soon-to-be replaced “American Idol” judges, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, hip-hop’s finest young current star Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown and veteran R’n’B favorite R. Kelly. The BET Awards broke the exciting news via Twitter, confirming the participation of Timberlake, who is nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. He might perform his hit “Suit & Tie” with Jay-Z which is nominated…

Carly Rae Jepsen confirms her new album is in the works. However, Jepsen says in a recent interview with Billboard that the album won’t come anytime soon as she still works to make it better than its predecessor, 2012’s “Kiss”. “I think ‘Kiss’ was a bit of a rush,” the 27-year-old Canadian singer admits. “So I think I’ll be kind of taking my time to make sure what I’m putting out there next feels like the strongest thing I can make.” When asked about the writing process for her upcoming new album, the ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer says that it…

As Jennifer Lopez got her star on Hollywood Walk of Fame June 20, future recipients of the prestigious honor were announced. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom would be among those who get their stars on the sidewalk along the Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street next year. The new class of 2014 was announced Thursday by David Green, Chairman of the Walk of Fame selection committee, along with Hollywood Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler before J.Lo was presented with the 2,500th star on the Walk of Fame. “We have a great mix of celebrities and industry executives who have made…

Samsung has upgraded the Android camera experience from the original Samsung Galaxy Camera. That product was already a game-changing device, but the Galaxy NX takes it to a new level, adding the power of an interchangeable-lens to its mirrorless camera as well as improving various aspects of the camera’s function. At least, that’s what I could discern from trying out the Galaxy NX for a few minutes this afternoon at a demo in New York City shortly after Samsung unveiled it (here’s a full run-down). I focused mainly on the camera features — not the general Android functions — and…

Mombasa county commissioner Nelson Marwa has raised concern over the rising cases of pornography in the county. Marwa ordered for a major crackdown on bars, night clubs and private homes involved or suspected to be engaging in pornography. Speaking during a security meeting at the Coast Regional Headquarters, Marwa directed chiefs and their assistants to list down licensed and unlicensed bars and night clubs to facilitate monitoring of their activities. He also directed police to investigate all suspicious private homes in lavish estates, especially Nyali, which are rampant with pornographic activities. The star

The fear that many music contestants exude is the post-competition life. Broken down to what it is, that fear is getting abandoned by the competition organizers and left to eat dust. Yet some quit their jobs and abandoned school and family to participate in these competitions. Well, barely two months have passed since the Coca Cola Rated Next singing competition, which ran in conjunction with Urban TV, came to an end, with the winner, Daniel Kaweesa, walking away sh50m richer with a recording contract. And just when many thought it was all over, the top 10 contestants were pleasantly surprised when they…

Preparations are in full gear for next month’s Rwanda Film Festival, otherwise known as Hillywod. The weeklong red carpet event commences on July 20 at Century Cinema, located at Kigali City Tower. “The preparations have begun and we are expecting a festival full of aesthetic richness. We expect a fun-filmed festival,” PR Rwandan Film Festival, Jolie Murenzi told The New Times. “The Kigali venues will include many restaurants, hotels and cinemas. And the provisional upcountry venues for Hillywood are Musanze, Rubavu and Huye,” noted Murenzi. The festival, which will be running under the theme “Our Mothers, Our Heroes”, will include…

James Gandolfini, famed for his ‘Tony Soprano’ performance was on a father-son trip with his teenage son when the actor and producer, 51, was found dead, allegedly due to a heart attack. With the news of Gandolfini’s passing, Hollywood turned to social media platforms like Twitter to pay tribute: Olivia Wilde James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I’m so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day. Debra Messing Heartbreaking news about James Gandolfini… Shocking. HUGE loss. Kind, humble, and a Singular Talent. Rest in Peace. Susan Sarandon So sad to lose…

Acknowledged by many who have followed his music journey as “Krukid” and to the new fans as “Ruyonga,” the “Pesa” rapper has been diverse ever since he held a mic in his hand. His conscious rap skills have highlighted him among the best rappers in Africa. While in the USA, Ruyonga was listed among the top 50 artiste on the internet  by Rawkus Records, an American Record Label that jump started Talib Kweli and Mos Def’s music careers. Ruyonga whose music career sounds speck and ‘upcoming’ to most Ugandan music fanatics, has won several awards and earned massive recognition…