Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Looks like blessings are overflowing from the chalice of Hip-Hop luminary, Navio. The rapper is the new talk of town after inking a multi-million deal with premium scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker. The deal saw the towering figure being named the National Walker for the brand’s new campaign, To the Ones Who, which was debuted last week on Friday. Now, word on the grapevine has it that the star of Ffumbe roots might have bagged himself a gig at Ruparelia Group’s Sanyu FM. Word is that Navio might be taking over as the new host of the “Drive…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has released a statement reaffirming the safety of their Mobile Money services. This after a message circulated on social media in which an anonymous person claimed the disappearance of Ugx 2.7Million off their Mobile Money wallet, alluding to insiders in the company having access to customers’ secret PINs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the telco has dismissed the claims and assured customers that the Mobile Money PIN (Personal Identification Number) is secret information inaccessible to anybody inside or outside the company, except the customer. “MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd would like to assure all…
By Our Reporter On Sunday, every bourgeoise party-goer in Kampala was at Lugogo Cricket Oval for the return of Blankets and Wine and its 10th anniversary. Popular as a high-end picnic day, the event registered a great turnup from regular fun-loving folks, celebrities and socialites who showed up in colourful, classy and chic outfits along with mats, snacks and drinks to have a good time. Organized by House of DJs, the Tusker Cider-sponsored celebration saw revellers get free samples of UBL’s latest product upon entry and engage in fun activities at their specially-curated hospitality tent. While there, guests indulged in…
By Our Reporter Fort portal city, Burahya, Mwenge South and Kyaka counties have progressed to the next stages of the MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza Tournament as the counties continue to tussle it out in the first-ever kingdom soccer tournament that will see the winning county get crowned on the 15th of April 2022. From the Group B matches played at the Katoosa playground last Friday, Mwenge South County proceed to the next stage as it beat Kyaka county 1-0 and another 2-1 win against Mwenge North. Kyaka County eventually registered a 2-1 victory against Mwenge North County, securing its spot…
By Our Reporter Daisy Masembe, a MultiChoice Talent Factory Alumni who won a chance to further study filmmaking in New York has shared her story and experience. Storytelling has always been a part of my life experience. Right from childhood, I always loved to tell, listen to and watch to good stories. We had a kid at my primary school, who during the lunch break, would gather us and retell to us a movie he had watched that we probably had not. I always liked how he would take the story he watched and add extra effects or over emphasize…
By Our Reporter With the entertainment industry open and the nightlife back to business as usual, Smirnoff has partnered with NBS Saturday Night Live to give the viewers and consumers an exceptional experience. The explosive musical show that was birthed during lockdown to keep party animals entertained has since spiced up its show to keep up with the “tuli waweru” development. “As Smirnoff, we love creating special moments for our consumers and our partnership with NBS SNL is another opportunity for us to create more exciting moments for our consumers both at home and at hangout places,” said Smirnoff Brand…
By Our Reporter Moët Hennessy luxury brands, Moët & Chandon champagne and Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky have been reintroduced on the Ugandan market. This follows a scarcity in the local market over the past two years that was brought about by disruption in the supply chain by the COVID-19 pandemic which saw several measures like travel restrictions among others put in place to curb the spread. According to Moet Hennessy LVMH marketing manager for Eastern Africa Alexandre Helaine, demand for high-end liquor soared during the pandemic contrary to what had been anticipated as they thought disposable income would reduce…
By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has launched a new campaign dubbed, “To the ones Who,” which is aimed at celebrating creatives across Africa who in their different trades and walks exemplify Johnnie Walker’s long-standing “Keep Walking” mantra. The campaign was launched on Friday with a symbolic walk from Capital Shoppers Nakawa to Thrones Lounge located along Bandali Rise in Bugolobi. The walk signifies the everyday steps and leaps that the youth today have taken and keep taking in their bid to change and shift in culture. During the launch, rapper Navio was unveiled as the National Walker for Uganda.…
By Our Reporter Sheraton Kampala Hotel joined the rest world in shining a light on the need for Eco-friendliness by switching off all lights during Earth Hour, a global effort to gravitate awareness to the threat of climate change. Commenting on the Celebration of Earth Hour, Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager, Jean-Philippe Bitterncourt said, “As Sheraton Kampala Hotel, this is an opportunity for us, our guests and the people around the world to come together to shape a better future. As the impact of nature loss and climate change grow, we must unite and do our part in replenishing Mother…
By Our Reporter Hedge Marketing, a Creative, Digital Marketing, and Communications agency has announced a campaign dubbed “Great 8 under 30” in which they will offer free digital marketing training & solutions to 8 women in business that are less than 30 years of age. With the fast growing digital economy and the fast growing business competition that spans a range of sectors, Digital Marketing is an essential for all businesses today. A good digital marketing strategy is a key driver in the journey to obtaining the envisioned brand visibility & awareness through developing and running campaigns that perfectly suit…