Author: BigEyeUg1

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…

By Our Reporter The nominees for the 4th edition of iKON Awards have been unveiled. A total of 121 films from the 26 categories have been selected for voting. The categories also comprise 24 nominations from across Africa. During the unveiling ceremony, Humphrey Nabimanya, Founder of iKON Awards, reemphasized the importance of working together. “Collaboration is essential to building a strong film industry because no single filmmaker can tell Africa’s stories alone,” he said. The 4th edition of iKON Awards will be held on 12 December 2026, live at Serena Hotel, Kampala, under the theme: Beyond Border, which aims to…

By Our Reporter In the heart of Wakaliga, Rubaga, sits Ramon Film Productions—the birthplace of WakaliWood and ground zero for one of the world’s most unique cinematic movements. Ahead of this year’s Nyege Nyege edition, the festival organizers paid a visit to the iconic studio for a glimpse into the raw creativity and ingenuity defining Ugandan storytelling. Senior Brand Manager for Mainstream Spirits at Uganda Breweries Limited, Roy Tumwizere, highlighted how this collaboration boldly celebrates the country’s most distinct and authentically Ugandan properties saying, “As we invite the world to celebrate the Spirit of Ugandan creativity at this year’s Nyege…

By Our Reporter Kampala’s end-of-month social calendar is set for a dose of Nigerian hip-hop nostalgia as Ice Prince Zamani heads to Uganda for his first performance in the country at the next edition of The Big Meeting, curated by The Singleton whisky at Thrones. The Nigerian rapper, whose catalogue helped soundtrack the rise of Nigerian music across the continent in the early 2010s, will bring a collection of familiar hits to the gathering, including Oleku, Aboki, Shakara, VIP, Molowo and I Swear, among others. Ice Prince emerged during a period when Nigerian artists were increasingly commanding audiences beyond their…