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By BigEyeUg Team Action for Community Treatment Services (ACTS) Fund recently successfully concluded a three-day Mental Health Camp held at Entebbe Comprehensive Secondary School from December 10th to 12th, 2024. With the theme “GAZIYA OBWONGO” (Explore the Mind), the event aimed to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of mental health in the community. The camp, a key initiative of ACTS Fund, underscored the organization’s commitment to improving mental health education and providing critical support for those facing mental health challenges. Through activities, educational sessions, and resources, the event fostered a culture of understanding, compassion, and open dialogue about mental…

By BigEyeUg Team Abba Marcus Mayanja, the son of Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone, has shocked the public with revelations about his strained relationship with his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Prossy Mayanja. In a candid response to a follower’s question on social media, Abba disclosed the reasons behind his decision to distance himself from them. “Never have I seen such irresponsible parents like my grandies. I lost two uncles because of them,” Abba stated, expressing deep disappointment. He further revealed troubling comments allegedly made by his grandparents against his family. “My grandparents are evil people. They once told me and…

By BigEyeUg Team Abba Marcus Mayanja, son of legendary Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, has made an emotional appeal to Ugandans to support his father in overcoming a longstanding struggle with alcohol abuse. Speaking in a live video, Abba revealed that Chameleone’s ongoing health challenges stem from acute pancreatitis, a condition he was diagnosed with several years ago. The illness, according to Abba, has been aggravated by excessive alcohol consumption, which his father has battled for a long time. “Everyone that loves him and loves his music, please, please speak out. Let us hold him accountable, but let us help him…

By BigEyeUg Team Top Ugandan female choreographer Ritah Dancehall has shared the fascinating story of how she started working with celebrated singer Sheebah Karungi. It all began on a seemingly ordinary day during one of Ritah’s bar performances. Her energetic and captivating dance moves caught the attention of Sheebah Karungi, who was in the audience. Impressed by Ritah’s talent, Sheebah generously tipped her during the performance, leaving Ritah overwhelmed by the gesture. After the show, Sheebah sent her team to arrange a meeting with Ritah. During their conversation, Sheebah expressed a strong desire to have Ritah join her team. Ritah…

By BigEyeUg Team Ministry of Health (MOH), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in collaboration with UNICEF Uganda yesterday conducted risk communication about the Mpox virus across the 5 Divisions of Kampala alongside Entebbe municipality as part of the ongoing community sensitization drive targeting children to further curb the further spread of the virus. The Mpox risk communication activations were majorly held in churches namely: St. Andrews Church of Uganda Bukoto (Nakawa Division), All saints Church in Buddo and St. Steven’s Church (Nansana Division), Bwaise Pentecostal church (Kawempe Division), St Luke’s Church Kibuye and St Stephen’s Church Lukuli (Makindye Division),…

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone is still hospitalized at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, leaving fans, family, and friends deeply concerned. The singer was admitted last week, and his management has maintained strict silence, refusing to disclose details about his condition or allow visitors. However, his son, Abba Marcus Mayanja, has revealed that the music legend is battling acute pancreatitis. This condition involves sudden inflammation of the pancreas, which can range from mild to life-threatening. It is often triggered by gallstones or excessive alcohol consumption. Symptoms typically include severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. This marks the second…

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) President, Eddy Kenzo, has criticized the Uganda National Culture Centre (UNCC) for banning the music of rapper Gravity Omutujju and singer Lil Pazo, stating that the cultural body lacked the authority to impose such a ban without prior engagement with the artists. Kenzo emphasized that the UNCC should have consulted the artists before making any decisions regarding their music. “UNCC has no mandate to ban Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo’s music. They didn’t engage the artists first, which was supposed to be the proper course of action,” he said while appearing…

By BigEyeUg Team Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, recently opened up about her relationship with musician Eddy Kenzo. During her appearance on Channel 44 TV, she recalled their first meeting, saying, “Eddy proposed to me the very first day we met, even without knowing me. He was such a risk taker.” The couple made their relationship public in July this year when they held their maiden cultural marriage ceremony. Since then, they have been admired for their strong bond and affection toward each other. Despite facing some public criticisms of their relationship, the couple…

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a directive banning the broadcasting of specific songs by singers Gravity Omutujju and Lil Pazo, citing concerns over vulgar, obscene, and culturally offensive content. In a statement released on Friday, the UCC directed all broadcasters and online platforms in Uganda to: The commission emphasized that promoting such material violates Ugandan laws and warned broadcasters of legal consequences if they fail to comply. This directive, according to UCC, is aimed at safeguarding public morality and cultural values. The ban follows a similar move by the Uganda National Culture Centre (UNCC) and…

By BigEyeUg Team Singer Grace Sekamatte, a close friend of the late Messe Bontwe, has shared emotional details about his final moments. According to Grace, Messe left work on Thursday evening, telling his friends he planned to rest at home. Hours later, his neighbors called Grace and other friends, alerting them to an emergency. Messe was reportedly struggling to breathe. In a desperate attempt to save his life, Grace and friends arranged for an ambulance and rushed him to the hospital. Tragically, their efforts were in vain, as Messe was pronounced dead just 20 minutes after arrival. Messe Bontwe, who…