By Our Reporter It was a fun-filled evening as Bukoto-based nightspot, Lit Lounge held their relaunch party on Friday. Although the party started out on a slow note, it was beaming with life by midnight as the crowd continued to swell. When singer Karole Kasita finally stepped on stage shortly after midnight, the crowd was in a merry mood and welcomed her with applause and loud cheers. She soon had the crowd dancing and singing along to her hit songs that included, “Baby Papa”, “Binyuma” and “Yaka” among others. She later left the stage for Kenneth Mugabi. Strumming his guitar,…
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By Our Reporter Koroga Festival returned for it’s third edition as food lovers dined to the best of meals prepared by master chefs at The Gardens, Najjeera on Saturday. Dubbed the “Pro Edition”, the event was graced by seasoned chefs who gathered together to bring food enthusiasts an exciting afternoon cookout. Chefs like Tuti, Justine, Nelly, Mujabi were behind the stoves impressing the crowds with their signature dishes that proved their culinary skills were truly unmatched with Senior Chef Mark Kaheru, Joint Managing Partner at My Food Network as host at the event. Starting from midday, the venue was filled…
By Our Reporter In a bid to reward its consumers for the massive support throughout the year, Hariss International Limited, one of Uganda’s leading Food & Beverages companies has launched a ‘A Drink and Win’ Promotion dubbed “Tukigale” under its flagship brand RIHAM. The end of year promotion will see consumers of Rockboom, and Lavita Pineapple instantly win a cocktail of exciting prizes such as Bicycles, T-shirts, School Bags, Soccer Balls, Soda and Energy drinks among others. To kick start the promotion, RIHAM on Friday held activations within three locations in Kampala Capital City i.e. Kalerwe Market, Gaba Landing site, and…
By Our Reporter International Medical Centre inaugurated its first ever excellence awards celebration on Saturday with the intention to create excitement among its staff and also recognize them for an extra-ordinary job done in bringing quality service to the customers. Hosted by Val okecho and Crystal Newman, the award gala was highlighted by great African fashion, amazing entertainment from staff, Jehovah Shalom Accapella and a live performance from Mykouma band. The cocktail bar by Wine Garage featured lots of cocktails, beers and other alcohol beverages accompanied by delicious bites with food served and enjoyed by staff, clients, and partners. Different…
By Our Reporter As the holiday season draws closer, Ugandan travellers on board Emirates can enjoy one of the country’s best scripted films, Bala Bala Sese, a Ugandan movie on ice, Emirates’ award-winning entertainment system with over 4,500 channels of on-demand content. The movie is an unimaginable love story between a village belle, Margaret, played by Natasha Sinayobye and a smitten rural boy, John, played by Michael Kasaija. The producers of the film fuse fiction and reality by incorporating subtle nuances of life in Uganda. Passengers travelling with Emirates can choose from shows and movies in 44 languages, with over…
By Our Reporter December’s Afro-mix grand finale night with Qwela on Friday night was one show that did not disappoint live music lovers as the band staged a fiery entertaining performance all evening at the Bight of Benin Restaurant in Nakasero. The evening was masked in 100% rhythms and sweet melodies right from the beginning as Qwela kicked off with a delicate story-telling session through song. This seemed to steal the attention of the audience with many drawn to the tales being sang in rhythmic melody. Masha David, the lead vocalist later wowed the crowd with a passionate solo performance…
By Our Reporter The Arab Money Fab Party is back. Returning for the 9th edition, it will be themed the “Kampala Nights” in celebration of the “city of seven hills that never sleeps”. Hosted by city socialite and fashionprenuer, Sue O’chola De Roy, it will be a red carpet event and is expected to attract the who is who on Kampala’s social scene. The event will feature performances from musicians, Ykee Benda, The Mith and Play 01. There will also be a host of deejays including Sir Aludah, Fem Deejay, Cheek O Dread, Dj Dash, Edwizzy Selekta and Dj Denzel…
By Our Reporter Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, together with NTV Uganda, Uganda Police, National Road Safety Council and Uganda Red Cross have flagged off the 2019 Tweddeko Caravan. Now in its third edition, the Tweddeko Caravan annually travels along select major highways leading out of the capital city Kampala, to relay practical road safety messaging, training and to engage with the communities located in accident prone areas along such routes in a bid to address the road safety inequalities. This initiative is part of Vivo Energy Uganda’s on-going…
By Our Reporter Have you realized how over the last few months, all the big concerts and social events have moved to have the Next Media companies, especially NBS Television and NXT Radio, as media sponsors? From Blankets & Wine to Purple Party, the Burna Boy concert, Don Moen, Chris Martin & D’Major concert, Bakiga Nation, Nyege Nyege, to mention but a few. East Africa has Got Talent could be an addition here, this time as a show that trusted NBS Television to be the platform that will deliver maximum impact across Uganda. NBS Television might have become Uganda’s leading…
By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has reiterated its commitment to Buganda Kingdom initiatives by renewing their ongoing partnership and sponsorship of the Kabaka Birthday Run, The Birthday Dinner/ Mass Celebrations, Coronation Celebrations, Eid and Masaza Cup for 3 years, 2020-2022. The announcement was made at a press conference held at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Mengo and graced by Buganda Kingdom officials led by the Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga and Airtel Uganda officials led by Mr. V.G. Somasekhar, the Company’s Managing Director. During the event, Somasekhar thanked the Buganda Kingdom for once again giving Airtel an opportunity to take…