By Our Reporter Four Ugandan students have been selected to join the next cohort of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academy as part of the Class of 2022. The final candidates were selected after a rigorous interview and adjudication process by film and television experts, as well as regional Academy Directors. The selected Ugandan students include; Nassanga Ann, Justine Nabunya, Phillip Sentamu and Tusabe Ivan. The Class of 2022 will feature 60 aspiring filmmakers representing East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa. They will begin their 12-month training programme MTF Academies in October this year. Now in its third year, the…
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By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has restored 50 hectares of forest cover in the Arua-based Enjeva Central Forest Reserve, as the company rolls out its reforestation project that will see 220 hectares restored across the country. Enjeva CFR in Arua district becomes the third forest to restored by MTN under its “Uganda is Home” campaign that symbolises MTN’s deepening of its roots in Uganda, a country that has been home to the company since 1998. The campaign is a precursor to MTN Uganda’s listing of 20% of its shares on the Uganda Stock Exchange, an opportunity for Ugandans to own…
By Our Reporter Songstress Vinka has finally broken her music silence. The Sony Music-signed artists released her first single in almost over a year on Friday. She could not hold her excitement as she teased the new single to her fans, writing online; “I’m dropping new music tomorrow after a year and I don’t know how to act.” She returns with an Afro dance pop track titled “Thank God” produced by Tanzanian producer Lizer from Wasafi Records. The song has been released with beautiful visuals shot by Swangz Avenue Film and directed by Marvin Musoke. The video features youthful dancers…
By Our Reporter This weekend, Tooro Kingdom celebrates 26 years since His Highness Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV was crowned King following the death of his father, King Patrick Kaboyo Olimi III. To celebrate his coronation, King Oyo has previously hosted jubilant crowds from all over Tooro region at the Royal Palace traditionally known as the Karuzika in a series of celebratory activities. However, this year, the celebrations will be held virtually in adherence to the COVID-19 SOPs. According to the King’s Principle Private Secretary, Prince Jonathan Baguma, preparations are underway to still make this year’s occasion a memorable one.…
By Our Reporter CBS FM presenter, Dj Emma has passed on. The radio station made the death announcement on their social media platforms on Wednesday. “Sad! The host of CBS Program, Evening Cruise, DJ Emma has died. Rest in peace, comrade,” they wrote on their Facebook page. Real name Emmanuel Maseege, he is said to have breathed his last while being rushed to Mengo hospital. Sources close to the late deejay revealed that he had been ill for sometime, and had just returned to work on Wednesday when he had a relapse. Dj Emma hosted the evening cruise show on…
By Our Reporter DStv has announced yet another step in the direction of ensuring that customers continue to view content in the highest possible quality to improve their overall viewing experience. The pay TV provider has moved eight channels from SD (Standard Viewing) to HD (high definition). The channels that are now available in HD include; Pearl Magic Prime, Africa Magic Urban, Africa Magic Epic, Akwaaba Magic, Abol TV, Honey TV, Maisha Magic Bongo, and CNN. “We are very proud to be making this announcement as this has been one of our goals for the year. HD will truly improve…
By Our Reporter The making of the Prestige TV series all begins when Nathan Magoola, the show producer finally quits his advertising job at Fenon Records to follow his passion—making films—at the start of 2020. Nathan Magoola says he had been trying to quit his job for the last five years, and when he finally gathers the courage to do so, it appears lady luck was by his side as the first project he settled to work on attracted interest from MultiChoice Uganda and has gone to become one of the biggest Ugandan TV shows on television today. “At the…
By Our Reporter With more people working and studying from home since the insurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for reliable and fast internet in homes has grown more than ever. With the multiple virtual meetings and online classes, more people are increasingly becoming aware of the need for home internet solutions that offer fast and reliable, yet affordable connectivity to the entire household. Lynette Nabwire, a communications executive and mother who has been working from home since April 2020 attests to the need for a more practical internet source if one is to have a seamless work-from-home experience.…
By Our Reporter One day as the NBS TV Frontline host, and Charles Mwanguhya has already had several fake accounts opened in his name. On the morning after Charles Mwanguhya had hosted his first show as the new “The Frontline” host, the NBS TV official account was out informing all their followers of a fake account opened in their new talent’s name thereby directing them to the right one. To confirm this, Mwanguhya himself also tweeted to reinforce the message. He posted: “Some frauds have created a fake account using my name and photo against the background of #NBSFrontline. Please…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in Uganda has been recognised by the Ministry of Finance for the immense contributions made to Uganda’s socio-economic development. The commendation was given by Hon. Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance for General Duties during a high-level dinner hosting various stakeholders that have been a part of the brewer’s journey in Uganda. He said, “Uganda Breweries spends over 45 billion Shillings annually in farming communities all over the country. This contribution to the agriculture sector is truly transformative in its impact on reducing unemployment in the country…