Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter With just hours to Vinka’s maiden concert, preparations to the long-awaited show have been completed and fans encouraged to come early to experience a show like no other. While addressing the media at Cricket Oval, Vinka together with Swangz Avenue the event organizers, promised to transform her career-spanning catalogue into an epic music production anchored by exceptional live performances and surprises. Vinka’s hits have shaped Kampala’s party life. With Uganda Waragi and Bell Lager backing the night as the event’s official beer and spirit sponsors, the Live and Loud concert is set to redefine the city’s entertainment…

By Our Reporter For some whisky drinkers in Kampala, the difference between one bottle and another used to be simple: the price. There was whisky, then there was more expensive whisky. If the bottle looked good and the budget allowed, that was usually enough reason to pick it. For one Kampala whisky drinker, that changed after spending time at The Chef’s Table, where whisky conversations and tastings turned what had once been a straightforward drink into something worth paying attention to. “I used to think whisky was just whisky. I never understood why one brand could have five different bottles…

By Our Reporter What began as an ordinary rehearsal morning quickly became a big surprise for singer-songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when V&A Sherry Brand Manager Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto to announce the brand’s sponsorship of his 10th anniversary concert. The concert, set for September 12, 2026, at Ndere Cultural Centre, will mark a decade of Mugabi’s music and the journey that has seen him become one of Uganda’s most distinctive voices in soul music. More than 30,000 fans tuned into the live rehearsal, helping Mugabi curate his performance list as he reflected on…

By Our Reporter On Saturday night, golfers got to experience the spirit of SheWalks in its entirety as Johnnie Walker celebrated and spotlighted some of the incredible women who had taken to the greens for three straight days in pursuit of the coveted 76th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title. The SheWalks-themed 19th hole celebration was the perfect icing on the cake after a dramatic final day of golf at Entebbe. Tanzania’s Hawa Wanyeche stole the show, finally claiming the Uganda Ladies Open title after several attempts. The Tanzanian finished the three-round championship on 228 strokes, 12 over par (+12),…

By Our Reporter For Lincoln Axarya, fashion is about more than creating beautiful clothes. It is about building a distinctly African luxury brand that challenges convention, creates opportunity and proves that world-class design can emerge from Uganda. As the founder and creative director of AXARYA, he has built a design language defined by sharp tailoring, clean silhouettes and contemporary luxury, while challenging the notion that African fashion must fit a single mould. Just two years after launching the Kampala-based label, Axarya has become one of Uganda’s emerging fashion voices. Axarya is also a cultural influencer- “Walker,” for Johnnie Walker Uganda.…

By Our Reporter After years of building a loyal following across entertainment, fashion, nightlife and digital culture, Sheilah Gashumba, aka Lil Stunner, is taking her sound to a new platform with the release of her first-ever YouTube mix. The release, which premiered on Friday, August 14th on the socialite’s youtube channel, marks a new chapter for Gashumba, whose ‘Stunners Society’ fan community has long asked to experience her musical side digitally, beyond physical performances. The new mix finally answers that call, giving her audience an opportunity to experience her musical taste and energy in a format they can access, replay…

By Our Reporter Ugandan music heavyweights, Fik Fameica and Cindy Sanyu are set to bring the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon to a high-energy close when they headline the post-race Neon Rave in Kasese on August 22. The announcement adds a musical climax to the fifth edition of the marathon, which has grown from a relatively young road race into one of the region’s notable sporting events. The race has attained Label Marathon status and is now listed on the World Athletics calendar, raising its profile among athletes beyond Uganda. For runners, the main challenge remains the demanding course set…

By Our Reporter Songstress Naava Grey is set to headline the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open finale, slated for this Saturday, August, 15th, at the Uganda Golf Club. The special 19th hole experience will be curated as a Johnnie Walker She Walks celebration, in honor of the successful end of the Ladies Open 2026. The event will bring together participating golfers, guests, and members of golfing fraternity, for a special evening of celebration, connection and entertainment. The She Walks experience is a special Johnnie Walker platform created to celebrate women who keep moving forward on their own terms. She Walks…

By Our Reporter The Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf 2026 Championship has teed off today with the Ladies Open at the Uganda Golf Club, setting the stage for three days of competitive golfing action. The three-ball tournament is expected to attract more than 100 lady golfers, who will compete in the Silver and Bronze categories. The Ladies Open has developed a rich tradition of attracting elite regional players, with recent champions reflecting the growing competitiveness of women’s golf in East Africa. Kenya’s Mercy Nyachama won the 2025 edition, Tanzania’s Iddy Madina claimed the 2024 title, while Uganda’s Peace Kabasweka emerged…

By Our Reporter Imagine traveling four hundred kilometers for one shot on a stage. That is roughly the distance between Gulu and Kampala; enough time on the road to rehearse what you’ll say if you are called, and what you’ll tell yourself if after it all you don’t make it. That was what happened at Motiv Bugolobi over the weekend, where a lineup of young women from across Northern Uganda arrived for their chance at the Miss Uganda North title. This was the second regional showdown in the nationwide search for Miss Uganda 2026. V&A Sherry, working alongside the Miss…