Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Guinness has launched a new campaign in Uganda and across key markets in Africa dubbed ‘Black Shines Brightest’. The campaign is a new Pan African movement celebrating the iconic black liquid enjoyed all over the continent for over a century. This exciting new campaign is inspired by the bold and unique black beer of Guinness stout and brings together passionate and creative individuals to celebrate the spirit of Guinness and its home across African markets. Energetic and empowering, the campaign celebrates individuals coming together, fizzing with optimism, creativity, and potential across the continent. A generation of individuals,…
By Our Reporter Newcomer, Soja Boy has released his debut single titled ‘Run de City’. The new single is all about good vibes and party life. In the song, Soja Boy also brags about running the city. Produced by Brian Beats, the song is laid on a dancehall beat. The video was directed by Jah Live. Soja Boy is currently signed under K. City Management Watch the video below.
By Our Reporter House of Chefs, an exciting new reality cook show is set to premier this Friday on Honey TV. The show will have 8 episodes, with over 8 contestants from across the continent judged by one of Africa’s best culinary masters, Chef Siba, also known for the show she hosts Siba’s table. While officially making this announcement, Joan Semanda Kizza the PR and Communications Manager Multichoice Uganda explained that House of Chefs will keep those that love culinary competitions on their toes given the fact this show specifically speaks into the beauty and art in the culinary world.…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has rewarded the entire team of athletes who represented the country, as well as their coaches and administrators in the just concluded 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. This is in appreciation of their outstanding performance that earned Uganda 4 medals at the games. A total of 17 athletes, 5 coaches and 3 administrators who made up the Uganda athletics team contingent to the Olympics have been rewarded with a performance total sum of UGX 175,500,000/-. This includes UGX 50,000,000/- each to Joshua Cheptegei and Peruth Chemutai for winning gold medals in the 5000m and 3000m…
By Our Reporter NBS Television recently went black on their social media platforms. The media company replaced its cover photos and profile photos with a black image, leaving their followers wondering what’s happening. We have now learned it is all part of an upcoming campaign launch and the move is aimed at creating a buzz on social media. Sources say Next Media has concluded a deal with a large multi-national for a take-over that is to happen this Friday, August 13. Details are scanty but sources say the company behind the Friday take-over pushes an agenda of supporting “Black Shining…
By Our Reporter Housing Finance Bank partnered with the Rotary club of Bukoto to provide relief aid items to 100 beneficiaries in Mulimira Zone in Kampala. The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges across the country and many communities have been greatly impacted. Being compelled by the elevated levels of need as a result of the partial and full lockdowns, especially in the urban poor communities, the bank joined hands with Rotary Club of Bukoto who have an ongoing campaign dubbed “Hands of Love” to help those most affected in Mulimira Zone, Bukoto. The relief aid was handed over to…
By Our Reporter Swangz Avenue boss, Julius Kyazze is extending his talent management skills to sports. Sources have revealed that Kyazze has joined hands with Hon Geoffrey Kayemba to form a sports agency and they have already bagged their first big deal. We have learnt that they brokered the transfer of cranes star Khalid Aucho from Egyptian club Le Makkasa to Tanzania’s powerhouse Yanga Fc. On his social media pages, Julius posted; “Congrats Aucho and am grateful to have been a part of this moment.” He continued to thank Hon Kayemba who has been Aucho’s manager for years. Khalid Aucho…
By Our Reporter The 10th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run has been launched. Speaking during the press launch in Muyenga, the Past District Governor Stephen Mwanje expressed Rotary’s gratitude for the awe-inspiring support from Ugandans and people from all over the world over for running virtually. “Like last year, the 2021 edition will be virtual. We continue to receive support from the diaspora, attracting some of the world’s greatest commendations for this Virtual Rotary Cancer Run 2021. Even more important is the fact that this year is a celebration of 10 years of consistently delivering this event.” Mwanje noted.…
By Our Reporter National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC), the government body responsible for the development of educational curricula for primary, secondary and some tertiary institutions in Uganda has lauded MTN for its initiative to encourage learning from home by zero rating learning institution websites for students. Gilbert Gift Siima, the curriculum specialist ICT at National Curriculum Development Center (NCDC) said the initiative enabled students who were studying from home to access learning materials during the lockdown. This, he said, was especially helpful for candidate students in the primary leaving examinations (PLE) and the O’level Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) who…
By Our Reporter The first evictions of the BBNaija Shine Ya Eye edition on Sunday night came with some very shocking twists. This show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, revealed four new housemates – Michael, KayVee, JMK, and Queen as Yerins, Niyi and Beatrice were evicted from the show. This shocking twist has taken the competition up a notch as there are now 23 housemates vying for the grand prize for this season. Meet the brand new ‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemates: Michael: Michael Chukwuebuka Ngene is a 28-year-old singer-songwriter and aspiring filmmaker from Enugu State. Born in Lagos, he moved to the…