By Our Reporter The sun was high and so were the spirits as revellers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to celebrate Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. The event brought together crowds to celebrate tradition, and guests were welcomed with a complimentary Pilsner King as they were ushered to the red carpet runway and photobooth, setting a festive tone from the start. The food, beer and busheera stations were buzzing with activity but the Cultural Village stole an early spotlight at the Showgrounds. Crafted like a small reed palace, visitors were drawn to…
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By Our Reporter The first-ever Cantina Fiesta, sponsored by Don Julio, turned Ndere Cultural Centre into a vibrant explosion of sound, dance, fashion, and of course, tequila, on Saturday night. It was a perfect way for Uganda to join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tequila Day. The party kicked off just after 5 pm, with high-energy DJ mixes and delicious Don Julio cocktails, which set the mood for revellers to start grooving early. But it was the live performances that set the real vibe. Lilian Mbabazi opened the performances with an electric set that reminded the crowd…
By Our Reporter Big Brother Naija, Africa’s most iconic reality TV show, is returning for Season 10. This landmark 10th season kicks off with a dazzling two-night premiere on Saturday, 26 July and Sunday, 27 July 2025, and runs for 10 weeks of drama, strategy, and unforgettable entertainment, culminating in the finale on Sunday, 5 October 2025. For its Ugandan audience, MultiChoice Uganda has announced that Big Brother Naija Season 10 will be showing on Pearl Magic Prime. Pearl Magic Prime viewers will enjoy the full Big Brother Naija experience, including the exciting launch weekend where housemates are introduced and…
By Our Reporter Celebrated party host and socialite, Sheilah Gashumba aka Lil Stunner is going to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania for the weekend, thanks to Don Julio. She will join East Africa’s hottest names for Don Julio’s exclusive Tequila Island luxury summer experience in Dar es Salaam, happening this weekend. Come this Saturday, July 26th, the coastal breeze of Dar es Salaam will carry more than just the scent of the sea. It will carry the pulse of East Africa’s elite lifestyle, as the continent’s cultural tastemakers descend on Tequila Island Summer Camp, an immersive experience happening at Mbudya…
By Our Reporter After putting up a nostalgic and crowd-thrilling show in June, Afrigo Band returns to Guvnor this Friday, July 25th, for this month’s edition of the signature Friday Night Live Series. Now dubbed ‘Ndongo Semadongo,’ the monthly I&M Bank-sponsored Friday Night Live Series, which takes place every last Friday of the month at Uganda’s premier nightclub Guvnor, returns with Irene Namatovu as the guest performer for this month’s edition. The monthly theme party headliners, the legendary Afrigo Band are set to celebrate their 50th anniversary as Uganda’s number one live band outfit at a mega concert next month.…
By Our Reporter This Saturday, July 26th, all roads lead to Ndere Cultural Centre for the Cantina Fiesta, an immersive World Tequila Day celebration by Don Julio tequila. The event promises a blend of bold flavours, vibrant culture, and music, all with a Mexican touch. And it will be a double celebration as the Don Julio tequila brand will be celebrating a year on the Ugandan market. Therefore, revelers should expect the smoothest tequila in all its glorious variants; from crisp Blanco, to iconic 1942, signature Don Julio cocktails (think Palomas, Margaritas, Tequila Mules, and more), Mexican street food, and…
By Our Reporter A group of 100 people with disabilities in Kayunga District have been trained in retail business management, supported with mentorship and startup resources to promote financial independence and economic sustainability, through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Twahira Islamic Charity Organisation (TICO). According to the latest disability data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos), published in the final report of the 2024 Census, Uganda has 5.5 million persons with disabilities, up from 4.4 million in 2014. CCBU and TICO collaborated to create an initiative that not only imparts essential business skills but also provides…
By Our Reporter University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift. The Campus Version 2025 programme aims to equip students with practical financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills that can help them make informed decisions and build more sustainable futures after university. Without the right financial skills, many students develop unsustainable financial habits, limiting their ability to achieve long-term success. “We act in ways that aim to help improve people’s lives – whether for our employees, those connected to our…
By Our Reporter The highly anticipated Rise & Brunch returns for its second edition on Saturday, August 3rd, 2025, at Mestil Hotel & Residences gardens. This exclusive day-to-night affair is set to elevate Kampala’s social scene with an exquisite fusion of gourmet delights, high fashion and an evolving musical journey headlined by acclaimed South African spin master, DJ Milo. This edition of Rise & Brunch is pulling out all the stops to bring the celebrated mix maestro to showcase the skills that have gained him continental and global recognition. DJ Milo is widely known for his viral YouTube mixes and…
By Our Reporter Kwegonza Avenue Festival returns for the 2025 edition this Saturday, 26th July at UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo with Pilsner Lager as the lead sponsor. Now in its fourth consecutive year of support, Pilsner’s partnership with Kwegonza Avenue celebrates the richness of Uganda’s heritage particularly the vibrant customs, music, dance, food and artistry of the Bunyoro and Tooro kingdoms. “Pilsner Lager has always been a brand deeply rooted in Ugandan heritage,” said Lillian Kansiime, Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries Limited. “Our ongoing support of Kwegonza Avenue reflects our belief that culture is a powerful unifier and a source…