Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Uganda’s fashion industry is being challenged to move beyond creativity and the runway to become a stronger engine for business, employment and economic opportunity for young people today. This was the central message as the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) 2026 was officially opened on Monday at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo, with the Fashion and Business Expo taking centre stage. The official opening ceremony brought together creatives, businesses, development partners, designers, buyers and industry professionals to examine how Uganda’s growing creative talent can be connected to markets and turned into sustainable livelihoods.…
By Our Reporter The regional tour to find the next queen ended over the weekend at Motiv Bugolobi, where Nalumu Shamsa was crowned Miss Uganda Central. Powered by V&A Sherry, this leg of the regional tour brought together young women from the central region who chose to represent their communities, hoping to carry their hometown’s name onto the national stage. The night was billed to be one of pageantry and pure entertainment. Singer Nina Roz delivered, thrilling the crowd with hits like Andele, Onoozina, and Billboard Kipande, among others. As the competition came to a close, Miss Uganda Foundation CEO,…
By Our Reporter Lydia Jazmine was midway through rehearsing at Eno Beats Studio in Makindye today, September 2, 2026, when the music stopped, and V&A Sherry Brand Manager Roy Ronald Tumwizere ambushed her with an unexpected rendition of her song, ‘Cherie’. The light-hearted moment, which caught the singer by surprise, became the announcement of V&A Sherry’s partnership with Lydia Jazmine ahead of her ‘The One and Only Concert’, set for this Friday, September 4, 2026, at Lugogo Cricket Oval. After singing alongside Lydia, Tumwizere confirmed that V&A Sherry is standing with the Ugandan songstress as she prepares for her second…
By Our Reporter For the last Sunday of August, Thrones Bar & Lounge in Bugolobi once again became Kampala’s meeting point as The Big Meeting brought together food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts and music fans for an afternoon that gradually turned into a lively party. Hosted by Lynda Ddane, the monthly Singleton experience kept its familiar do-it-yourself concept, giving revellers an opportunity to get involved in making their own cocktails rather than simply ordering drinks from the bar. The interactive element has become one of the event’s defining features, allowing guests to experiment with flavours while learning more about whisky in…
By Our Reporter A powerful Kampala family, a contested inheritance and a mysterious collapse set the stage for The Last Mugerwa, a new Ugandan drama that explores what happens when wealth and influence begin to unravel under the weight of buried secrets. Created and directed by Ugandan filmmaker Allan Manzi, the film follows the Mugerwa family, a wealthy and influential dynasty whose carefully maintained image begins to crumble after its patriarch, Mzee Mugerwa, collapses following a haunting encounter with his ancestors. What first appears to be a medical emergency soon becomes a mystery. While doctors struggle to explain what happened,…
By Our Reporter A Man Like Sam, the award-winning documentary directed by Ugandan filmmaker, musician and actor Maurice Kirya, recently returned to Uganda for its regional premiere at Century Cinema, Acacia Mall, Kampala. The documentary follows the life of Samuel Mugabi, a Ugandan man with Down syndrome, offering an intimate look at his journey towards independence and the family, community and determination that have shaped his experience. Rather than allowing Samuel’s diagnosis to define his identity, the film places his voice and lived experience at the centre of the story. For Kirya, the film is ultimately a story worth telling…
By Our Reporter Remember when “bezel-less” phones still had a bezel? A thin black ring you stopped noticing after a week? TECNO just erased it. Picture a screen with nothing around it at all; no border, just edge-to-edge display. At IFA ShowStoppers 2026 in Berlin, TECNO is unveiling its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, and the headline feature is almost hard to picture until you see it: a true 0mm display border. The tiny 1–2mm black rim that’s clung on between the screen and the frame on every full-screen phone you’ve ever owned? Gone. Think about what a true 0mm border…
By Our Reporter Grace Nakimera’s much-anticipated return to the stage is set for Friday, September 11th at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The Power of Grace Live Concert will be a night of unforgettable music and community impact. The official launch took place on Monday, August 31st, with I&M Bank Uganda as the lead partner. The event brought together Uganda’s top music personalities including the ‘King himself’ Cindy Sanyu, Aziz Azion, David Lutaalo as well as Legendary dancehall start Kid Fox, who has been out of Uganda for over a decade. Hosted by media personality Douglas Lwanga, the launch came moments…
By Our Reporter For a fresher, nothing says “welcome to campus” quite like an unforgettable night of music, energy, and fun. Nkozi’s newest arrivals experienced exactly that on Friday as Smirnoff brought its signature Fiesta to Bbosa Hostel for the Freshers Ball Afterparty. The hostel courtyard transformed into an electric arena as beats echoed off the walls. Freshers packed balconies before streaming downstairs, joined by massive crowds from neighboring hostels. An ice-cold Smirnoff Ice at the entrance set the mood, while Smirnoff Tamarind added a spicy touch that instantly warmed up the crowd. Squads kept the energy high all night…
By Our Reporter The Akamwesi Parking Lot at MUBS Nakawa was officially claimed as Captain’s territory this past Saturday as the Captain Morgan Spice Takeover turned an ordinary campus space into a high-octane fun playground of competition, cocktails, and nonstop vibes. Sports Captains led the charge as students poured in, ready to embrace the brand’s bold, adventurous spirit. The star attractions included board games, larger-than-life pool table that instantly became the night’s heartbeat. Teams strategized, cheered, and battled for bragging rights while sipping signature Captain Morgan Spice cocktails, turning every shot into a shared celebration of playful risk. Captain Morgan…