Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter The five-day Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open found a different rhythm away from the golf course, as the event’s 19th hole experience, held on Saturday, August 29, at Uganda Golf Club, turned into an Afro Exchange of music, fashion, food and fellowship. With the main competition concluded a day earlier, golfers and guests gathered for a night that brought together different expressions of African culture, with music from across the continent providing the soundtrack. Hosted by media personality Deedan, the night moved between live performances and DJ Van’s carefully mixed playlist, with Ugandan hits sharing space with…
By Our Reporter Something interesting is happening in Kampala’s entertainment scene: the past is having a moment. Old-school music parties are no longer occasional throwbacks. They are becoming a regular part of the city’s social calendar, with events such as Reminisce and the Millennials Picnic recently drawing sold-out crowds. Now, the trend continues this Sunday with The Baileys Old School Picnic at Sheraton Gardens, promising another afternoon of familiar songs, food, drinks and nostalgia. The resurgence comes at a time when mainstream nightlife has become increasingly dominated by Amapiano, electronic sounds and DJ-driven sets. For some millennials, the bigger these…
By Our Reporter The Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is set to return this Sunday, August 30th, with a fashion and creativity take over at the Uganda Manufacturers Association, (UMA) Multipurpose Hall, in Lugogo. The UIFW 2026 will kick off with a Fashion and Business Expo, expected to bring together hundreds of young creatives, entrepreneurs, buyers, industry professionals and international guests. This Expo, whose role is to put the UIFW 2026 theme, ‘Fashion for Impact’, into perspective, will also act as the gateway to the Uganda International Fashion Week 2026. This Expo will create a space where creativity meets markets,…
By Our Reporter To understand Kampala’s evolving nightlife, look no further than Aaron Elwanu, better known on the decks as Dread Lazer. At just 25, the Information Systems Technology graduand from Makerere University is living proof of what happens when raw technical focus meets an unapologetic desire to turn the crowd upside down. His stage name tells a story of its own. The “Dread” part pays homage to reggae music, his deepest musical love. Then the “Lazer” represents what he aims to deliver behind the decks with sets that are sharp, focused and fun as well. It’s a fitting description…
By Our Reporter The best time to have a good time at campus is the beginning of semester and Captain Morgan is making that happen in Nakawa this Saturday the 29th of August at the Akamwesi Hostel parking lot. As Amapiano dominates the Gen Z party scene, the captain said hold my cup!!. Get ready for a complete yanos takeover blended with Afrobeats, dancehall, 3-step, and everything in between to keep the vibe at its peak as the rum flows all night long. The experience will be highlighted by a stellar performance lineup featuring CXJ Powell, Jiran Seyn, and popular…
By Our Reporter A year after giving Kampala a reason to slow down, sing along and reconnect with the music that shaped a generation, the Old School Picnic returns to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel Gardens this Sunday for its first anniversary. The celebration comes at a time when nostalgia has become one of the strongest forces in Kampala’s lifestyle and entertainment scene. Over the past year, the Old School Picnic has carved out its own space by bringing together audiences around classic RnB, Soul and Ugandan music, creating afternoons where the music is as much about memory as it is…
By Our Reporter The jerseys are out, the WhatsApp groups are noisy again and, after a weekend of Premier League action, Ugandan football fans already have enough ammunition to tease their friends. Matchday One of the 2026/27 Premier League season started on Friday, and there has been plenty to talk about since. From Manchester United’s surprise 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City to Tottenham’s 3-0 loss at Brentford, Liverpool’s dramatic draw with Newcastle and Manchester City’s late win over Bournemouth. For Ugandan fans, every result comes with its own story. A Manchester United fan has probably spent the weekend…
By Our Reporter With the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) set to take over Kampala from this Sunday- August 30th to September 5th, the final preparations are underway, and some of Uganda’s leading fashion talents are getting ready to bring their work into the spotlight. Across fashion houses and studios, designers are putting finishing touches to their collections, refining details and working with their teams to ensure that their work is ready for the week-long event. After months of planning and creating, the excitement is now moving from the drawing board to the runway, exhibition spaces and other UIFW platforms,…
By Our Reporter The road to the Miss Uganda crown 2026 made a stop in the Western region with beauty, ambition and celebration on full display, as Murungi Angel Liz emerged winner Miss Uganda West 2026. This happened over the weekend where competition, music, and community support brought together contestants, fans and cultural tastemakers from across the region. Held at Motiv in Bugolobi as part of the ongoing Miss Uganda regional tour, the event showcased the talent and confidence of the contestants and the growing excitement surrounding this year’s competition, with supporters turning out in large numbers to cheer on…
By Our Reporter Last Friday was a night to remember. After almost a decade of uniting all party people with sensational party bangers, Vinka’s long-awaited maiden Live & Loud concert was nothing short of exceptional. Amidst flashing lights and screams, Vinka took the stage flanked by an army of backup dancers whose precise dance moves complimented every beat to her Thank God hit, that gave her a perfect start to the memorable night. True to her signature style, her performance was a showstopping showcase of vibrant energy and charisma that commanded the crowd from the start to the end. Coupled…