By Our Reporter The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has warned the public against purchase of whole or part of its land at Lubowa, along Entebbe Road in Wakiso district. The Fund issued a warning in response to an advertisement that was published in the media by a law firm on February 6, 2020 calling for interested buyers for land purported to be of Freehold Tenure measuring 10.864 Hectares/28 Acres located at Lubowa, Kitiko. According to a notice published by the Fund on February 17,2020, the features of the said land correspond with land which belongs to the Fund, comprised…
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By Our Reporter Like the prodigal son, Raymond Mujuni has been welcomed back to NTV Uganda. The investigative journalist who had left the Serena-based station in late 2017 to join the investigations desk for rival Kamwokya-based station, NBS TV confirmed his return to NTV on Tuesday. “Glad to rejoin the Nation Media Group,” Mujuni confirmed on a social media. “I look forward to engaging, improving and growing the content on its platforms to reflect the needs of our audiences.” According to word on the grapevine, Mujuni resigned from NBS TV over salary-related issues. Sources also revealed that the station failed…
By Our Reporter They are rich and famous, but the love of their life somehow continues to elude them. That’s a story that is all too familiar. We have seen way too many celebrities struggle with love. And, often, their tumultuous relationships are displayed for all to see in the tabloids making fodder for idle street talk. That is what to expect in new TV series, Loving Tyra, that is now showing on Pearl Magic. Tyra is a successful musician with everything she can possibly need in her life; the money, the houses, the fame, the cars, the talent, all…
By Our Reporter Active and disconnected DStv and GOtv customers who pay for their current package are getting upgraded to a higher package for 30 days of access to a wider viewing experience in an ongoing campaign aimed at rewarding customer loyalty. “This offer is just one of the ways in which we want to show our loyal customers that we value them,” said Sauya Nakayiga, the Head of Retention, MultiChoice Uganda. “It is a great opportunity to enrich lives with access to additional quality entertainment on us.” Active DStv customers on Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access and GOtv…
By Our Reporter Nilerz Band, a reggae-dancehall music outfit, is set to launch their debut music album. Titled “I Need You”, it will be released at an album listening party slated for Friday, February 28th at Monalisa De Boss Lounge in Kisaasi. According to the band manager and guitarist, Emma Marudi, the album is part of their efforts to go mainstream as they move away from being just a cover band. “We no longer just want to be a cover band, but a recording band as well.” Marudi told this website recently. Nilerz Band is a 10-member band and has…
By Our Reporter RnB singer Maro who is marking 10 years in the music industry has taken the celebration on the road. He kicked off the celebrations with a successful concert at Mestil Hotel on Friday, before heading to Jinja the following day. Despite being born in Jinja, the self-proclaimed RnB Kyabazinga did not receive the deserved welcome with the show attracting a low turn up. Held at Trans Africa gardens in Jinja town, it was nonetheless a fun-filled experience as Maro gave revelers their money’s worth in a live music showcase that lasted over two hours. He had revelers…
By Our Reporter What is the quickest way to ruin a good mood? Bring an ex into the picture. That was a lesson singer Chris Evans had to learn the hard way after he was almost throw off the stage while performing at Rema’s concert on Friday evening at Hotel Africana. Evans had been invited on stage by Rema to perform their collabo, “Linda”. He however went off script, and changed lyrics of the song mentioning Kenzo, something that did not sit well with the “Siri Muyembe” hitmaker. Rema was clearly not pleased with Chris Evans’ actions, and what he…
By Our Reporter It was no ordinary night for lovers in the house who attended the vibrantly lit Valentines Special show with Janzi Band featuring Kenneth Mugabi and Sandra Suubi at Route 256. The love-themed nest had fans of live band music revelling to the harmonious tunes that only Janzi delivers effortlessly. They sang their hearts out with covers and renditions of popular love songs to warm up the lovers and friends who were snuggling in each other’s company. Many did not look like they wanted the night to end. Once guitar maestro, Kenneth Mugabi and songbird Sandra Suubi joined…
By Our Reporter Being Valentine’s Day, Kampala party animals were treated to a Ciroc Pop Valentines Special Live concert at top Industrial Area-based night spot, Guvnor. The mood was buoyant as Black Roots Unlimited featuring Tonya Michelle Ahenda, Julius Sese and Lisa Sonia performed classic soul R&B love ballads. From Celine Dion to Mariah Carey to Justin Timberlake, the band took revellers down memory lane and had them reminiscing about the good ol’ times all night long. This was different from previous Ciroc Pop series where the main act serve signature cocktails and music as Black Roots instead spiced up…
By Our Reporter Uganda’s favourite comedian Patrick Idringi Salvado showed that the perfect Valentine’s Day gift might not be flowers after all, more like an endless supply of rib-cracking jokes. The ‘Man from Ombokolo’ had plenty to celebrate as he marked a decade in the comedy industry, and there to celebrate with him at the Kololo Independence Grounds was a mammoth crowd who got every penny’s worth at the Africa Laughs show last night. Digging into tales of family, marriage, politics and memorable social interactions, Salvado was in his finest element, reminding all that he is king when it comes…