By Our Reporter Can SBA’s Mr. Predictor get all five predictions right this week? Here is a review of this Weekend’s matches, including Arsenal v Man City, and a Liverpool home game against Watford. You can bet on these and more at www.sba.co.ug Liverpool 2 v 0 Watford – Saturday 14 December – Premier League – Liverpool Win with 0:1 Handicap (1.50) This will be Liverpool’s last Premier League game before they go to the Club World Cup, so they will want to leave with a win. They currently have an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League…
Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Comedy Store Uganda, a popular weekly comedy show, will climax this Saturday with a mega party on the shores of Lake Victoria at Kalanoga Resort in Busabala. Dubbed Comedy Store End of Year Party, it promises to be a fun-filled show with a galore of music and comedy as a host of musicians and comedians have been lined up to entertain revelers. The show will feature performances from Bebe Cool, Cindy, Spice Diana and Kenyan award winning comedian, Eric Omondi. Local comedians including MC Mariachi, Madrat and Chiko, Maulana and Reign, Teacher Mpamire, Mighty Family, Amooti, T-amale…
By Our Reporter Latest news coming from organisers of the much-anticipated Blankets and Wine slated for this Sunday 15th December, is that there has been a venue change for the picnic themed music festival. The Tusker Malt Lager sponsored event, which will be headlined by American star Jidenna, will now be held at the Indian Association Grounds opposite KCCA Stadium in Lugogo. “Due to the current rains and several events that have been held at the Cricket Oval in the recent past, the grounds are not in the best state to host the picnic style event that Blankets & Wine…
By Our Reporter BetOn, a popular betting company is fast adapting to new technological ways of doing business. We have learnt that the company has dropped its mortar-and-brick way of doing business to focus entirely on online betting. According to sources, BetOn has shifted to a new slot machine operator contrary to reports that have been doing the rounds that the company is going out of business in Uganda. “We want to focus on online because times have changed. People now live on their phones and computers. People live on the internet. We are going where the people are,” says…
By Our Reporter Musician Vinka announced at the start of the year that she would be releasing a new video every month until the end of year. She was met with lots of skepticism, but month after month she released a new video, continuing to prove her doubters wrong as she remained true to her word. And, finally, she has delivered on her promise, completing the mega feat when she released a new video for the month of December early this week. Dubbed “Nja Kusitula”, it is her 12th video this year and was directed by Swangz Avenue’s Marvin Musoke.…
By Our Reporter Absa Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Absa Group Limited, opened their refurbished branches in Arua, Masindi and Hoima. The branches were opened in ceremonies that were held at the respective premises that featured traditional entertainment for the invited guests who included religious leaders, district officials and customers that included business people and organisations. Nazim Mahmood, Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, said the branches were significant to the bank’s strategy of providing high quality financial services to Ugandans. “We are investing in providing our customers with greater accessibility and convenience as they do their banking in modern…
By Our Reporter Dancehall star, Cindy Sanyu will be the headlining act at the 8th edition of the Open Mic Festival that is slated to take place this Saturday at Fun City in Gulu town. Cindy, who is known for her energetic performances alongside her sexy dancers, is expected to give revelers a memorable time. She will be performing her club bangers like Ayokyayokya, Mbikooye, Nawewe, One & only, and Boom party among others. The Tusker Lite Sponsored event will also feature performances from top Gulu musicians including Otim Alfa, and Allan Smokie among others. Besides the music performances, there…
By Our Reporter Every year, the people of Acholi under the auspices of their cultural institution, Ker Kwaro Acholi, hold the Acholi Cultural festival to celebrate their cultural heritage and traditions. This year, the festival is slated for December 12th to 14th. This year’s festival being held under the theme “My Heritage, My Strength”, follows the success of last year’s edition which was a colorful display of the unique traditional music, dance, drama, cuisine, dress, tools and artifacts of the Acholi people. Pilsner Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries has announced a sponsorship to the tune of UGX60 million towards…
By Our Reporter Musician Karole Kasita has announced that all is set for her maiden concert. Addressing a press briefing on Monday, she also revealed that she is doing a production similar to what her fans have been seeing in her videos. “What you see on TV is exactly what I want to enact on stage. I will be performing along with my dancers and band.” She said. “My team is ready to make sure the show is a success.” Dubbed Nkuba Yaka experience, the concert is slated for December 19th at Fame Lounge along Acacia Avenue. “I want to…
By Our Reporter The Gong DJ Academy held its first graduation ceremony on Saturday. Hosted at their offices in Kisasi, the academy passed out a total of 13 students. The students were awarded with certificates of Merit after they successfully completed a beginners/basic short course in the art of Deejaying. The ceremony was presided over by renowned disc jokey, DJ Mark, who is also alumni of the Academy. He cautioned the fresh deejays against being taken up by the fame that comes with the job and advised them to always play to please their audience. “Always remember you’re an entertainer,…