Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter With just two weeks to his 50 Years of Greatness concert, Mesach Semakula received support from fellow musicians and members of Uganda’s entertainment industry at a press conference held at Papaz Spot in Makindye on Thursday. The gathering brought together artistes, socialites, sponsors including V&A Sherry, and journalists, as Semakula stepped up preparations for his November 13 concert at Kingdom Kampala. The event took on a cultural feel, with guests turning up in traditional attire, including gomesis for the ladies and kanzus for the men. Among those who came out to support Semakula were Maureen Nantume, David…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has launched its Gift the Cheer of the Season festive gifting catalogue, introducing a multi-channel approach to seasonal shopping that combines curated gift options, phone ordering, delivery partnerships and its authorised distributor network. The launch, held yesterday at CK House of Walker in Wandegeya, one of UBL’s key distributors in Kampala’s central business district, also marked the beginning of a series of customer appreciation activities as the company celebrates 80 years of business in Uganda. The event brought together the festive gifting initiative and UBL’s commitment to recognising the customers and trade partners who have contributed…
By Our Reporter Film enthusiasts in Kampala will have an opportunity to combine a movie screening with a social evening on Friday, October 30, as Kwiso Movie Nights returns in partnership with V&A Sherry at Reach a Hand Africa headquarters in Lungujja. Themed Cinema & Cocktails, the event will feature a screening of The Unforgivable, bringing audiences together for an evening of film, cocktails and conversation. The partnership forms part of V&A Sherry’s Yours to Share platform, which focuses on shared social experiences. It also reflects the growing intersection between entertainment, hospitality and brand-led cultural experiences, as companies seek to…
By Our Reporter In the midst of its nationwide tour, Smirnoff Uganda is hitting up Servite Hostel at Kyambogo University, on October 31 for a spook-tacular Halloween Fiesta edition. The Smirnoff Halloween Fiesta will transform Servite Hostel into a party arena, fusing music, fun and vibrant flavor with a spooky twist this Saturday. Halloween is the one night where fitting in means standing out, so we are urging everyone to bring their absolute best when it comes to fits. Leave the plain hoodies and standard lecture tees at home. Channel your inner movie villain, pop icon, or viral campus legend.…
As Uganda’s media landscape continues to evolve, Wabomba Colline is celebrating four years in the media industry, marking a journey shaped by storytelling, digital innovation and the growing influence of social media. Colline’s journey reflects the changing face of modern journalism, where media professionals are increasingly moving beyond traditional newsrooms to engage audiences through digital platforms. His transition from newsroom work to social media demonstrates how the internet has created new opportunities for media personalities to reach wider audiences and highlight issues affecting ordinary people. As he marks this milestone, Colline reflects on the experiences, challenges and opportunities that have…
Funworld Kids Park Matugga is positioning itself as a family entertainment and wellness destination, bringing together children’s recreational activities, adult fitness, relaxation and dining in one location in Matugga, Uganda. Designed to cater to both children and adults, the facility offers a variety of experiences for families looking to spend quality time together while prioritising fitness, recreation and well-being. At the heart of its offering is children’s entertainment, with a playground, outdoor activities, kids’ bootcamps, dance sessions and interactive games. Families can also enjoy special events, treasure hunts and themed experiences designed to keep children engaged and entertained. Beyond children’s…
Speke Resort Munyonyo and the Indian Association of Uganda invite the public to the Diwali Food Festival 2026 on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. Open to everyone, the festival will bring families, friends and communities together for a colourful celebration of Indian cuisine, culture and the spirit of Diwali. Gates open at 2:30 p.m., with a spectacular fireworks display scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Visitors can explore a variety of food stalls serving flavours from different regions of India, alongside shopping stalls, drinks, music and family entertainment. A dedicated children’s play area will offer activities for…
By Our Reporter At almost every comedy show, the music often competes with the comedy for the audience’s attention, with live artist performances and DJ sets sometimes becoming the evening’s biggest highlights. But at ‘2 Kings One Mic’ show, on Friday, the spotlight stayed firmly on the headlining comedians, Patrick “Salvado” Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello, as they delivered a night that proved just how entertaining comedy alone can be. Held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the I&M Bank-powered show drew a sold-out crowd for an evening built around humour, storytelling and the comic side of shared experiences of everyday…
By Our Reporter There is a certain nostalgia attached to the music that raised a generation. Across the world, millennials are reclaiming the sounds, fashion and cultural moments that shaped their formative years. In Africa, that nostalgia has a soundtrack of its own, and Nigerian music from the late 2000s and early 2010s occupies a special place in it. On Sunday, that soundtrack found its way to Thrones Lounge in Bugolobi where Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani headlined the monthly Singleton-powered Big Meeting, ending October with a reminder of the era when Nigerian hip-hop was finding an increasingly enthusiastic audience…
Uganda’s Very Own beer, Bell Lager, brought the ObaFest experience to Mbarara on Saturday, October 24, as thousands of music lovers gathered at Kakyeeka Stadium to celebrate hometown star TPaul, popularly known as the Kakoba Boy, at his homecoming concert. The concert opened with a line-up of local artistes who set the tone for an evening of music, entertainment and local pride. For TPaul, the show marked a homecoming moment on the Kakyeeka Stadium stage, as Mbarara turned out to celebrate one of its own. The supporting line-up featured Heli Baibe, Simon Jackson, Otinga, Queen Noreen, Angorit Veronica, SEID and…