Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Nyege Nyege Festival is back, and the Spirit of Uganda returns as the main partner for Africa’s premier cultural and music destination. The official announcement was made at the Talent Africa rooftop, with festival dates locked in for November 19th–22nd, 2026, as Nyege Nyege returns to Kalagala Falls as its permanent home. This move marks the start of a transformative partnership designed to expand the festival’s scale, cultural footprint, and economic impact. Uganda Waragi’s steadfast support has been crucial as the festival has grown far beyond a multi-day party into a powerful economic ecosystem. “Nyege Nyege and…
By Our Reporter After a nationwide search, 22 young women were unveiled as this year’s Miss Uganda finalists on Friday at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The Presentation Night powered by V&A Sherry, marked the next step on the Road to the Crown 2026, following the Miss Uganda regional tour, where five young women were crowned regional queens and secured automatic spots as finalists in the grand finale. The regional queens were joined by 17 others and together they will now compete in a public popularity vote via www.africavotes.com, with the winner earning an automatic spot among the top five…
By Our Reporter For three days, the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja became a testing ground for Uganda’s next generation of hospitality professionals as students from different institutions competed in the second edition of the Hospitality Skills Challenge. Held under the theme “Fusion of Culture,” the challenge brought together students from tourism and hospitality training institutions and universities to test their skills in five trades: Cookery, Pastry and Bakery, Restaurant Service, Rooms Division, and Barista and Mixology. But organisers say the event was designed to be more than a competition. “The Hospitality Skills Challenge creates a platform for…
By Our Reporter If you have ever been in a room when Siyathandana or Woza comes on, you already know what Boohle does to a dance floor. The South African Amapiano star, behind some of the genre’s popular hits including Siyathandana, Pillow Talk, Ngbambe Duze, and Woza, among others, is coming to Kampala this Sunday, September 20, for Don Julio’s Summer Active party at 1420 on Luthuli Avenue. Boohle, real name Buhlebevangeli Hlengiwe Manyathi, will headline the day-long party, bringing her distinctive sound to a line-up that also features some of Uganda’s top DJs, including DJ Dash, DJ Ssese, City…
By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker is stepping further into Uganda’s music scene, announcing its partnership as headline sponsor of Joshua Baraka’s B’RAKA LAND East Africa Kampala finale, set for November 28 at Lugogo Hockey Grounds. The partnership brings together a global brand with one of the new voices shaping Uganda’s music and creative scene, at a time when Baraka’s journey is increasingly extending beyond the Kampala stages where it began. Baraka has spent the past few years building a sound and identity that travel easily, from his beginnings in Kawempe to becoming one of Uganda’s most recognisable young artists, and…
By Our Reporter For Mugumya Sparen, better known as Sparen Talker, making people laugh has grown into more than just a hobby. It has become a career, a source of income and a way of connecting with people in Uganda and beyond. Born in Ntungamo District in western Uganda, Sparen turned to content creation after realising that comedy and music could give him a platform to showcase his talent. He often uses a popular slogan “ I can assure you”, in his skits. He was particularly inspired by comedians and content creators William Last KRM and Mickey Seems, whose work…
By Our Reporter There is a particular kind of inspiration in watching Joshua Baraka command a stage, as an entire crowd sings back word for word to his songs. It is the kind of moment that makes you pause and consider just how far the young Ugandan star has come. Before 2023, little was known about the singer who is now considered one of East Africa’s fastest-rising stars, and Uganda’s most recognisable musical export. Then came Nana, the breakout hit that changed everything. On Saturday night, in Mbale, Baraka’s performance felt like a full-circle moment. A celebration of how far…
By Our Reporter After years away from the spotlight, Grace Nakimera returned in style, captivating fans with a powerful and emotional performance at the Power of Grace concert. Powered by I&M Bank Uganda, the event drew hundreds of fans to Victoria Hall for an evening of music, culture, and nostalgia. From the moment Nakimera stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere transformed into a vibrant celebration. She delivered a captivating performance featuring some of her most beloved hits, including Kawowo Nawo, Sexy, Nkwagala Kufa, and Ani Akumanyi. Her dynamic set was complemented by multiple costume changes, energetic dance performances, and rich…
By Our Reporter Ndere Cultural Center was filled with excitement on Saturday as Kenneth Mugabi marked 10 years of his Kibun’omu album, and his birthday, with a career-spanning concert powered by V&A Sherry. The night opened with tributes to Mugabi’s roots with the Uganda, Buganda and Busoga anthems, followed by a tribute to Tooro’s late King Oyo that had the audience on its feet, emotional, with phones raised, to honour his life and legacy. Cultural dancers set the stage before Mugabi emerged to open with “People of the Land,” drawing the first wave of screams. From there, the hits kept…
By Our Reporter Music icon ‘Sir/ Papa’ Mesach Semakula is set to celebrate five decades of life with a highly anticipated concert dubbed Mesach Semakula Live in 50 Years of Greatness, scheduled for November 13, 2026, at Kingdom Kampala. The 50 Years of Greatness concert was announced last evening at the I&M Bank atrium, at the bank’s headquarters at Kingdom Kampala. The launch was not your usual press conference. Instead, it took the form of a podcast. The event was adapted as the second episode of I&M Bank’s On Your Side podcast series, and was hosted by the bank’s Executive…