Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter MTN Uganda awarded the artistes with the most downloaded CallerTunez in 2021 across different music genres in a colorful event held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Wednesday. The 2021 MTN CallerTunez awards were a culmination of the six-month-long award journey during which different artists with the most downloaded ring back tune and lucky customers who downloaded and used the tunes on their phones were rewarded with cash prizes on a monthly basis since July last year. The artist with the most downloaded CallerTunez in a month from July to December 2021 was rewarded with UGX2million while…

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By Our Reporter The Walkers Tour which was flagged off last week during the launch of Johnnie Walker’s “To the Ones Who” campaign is set to hold its maiden instalment in Kampala this Saturday. The Kampala edition will be headlined by songstress Sheebah Karungi and the brand’s recently appointed National Walker, Navio. The stars will perform alongside DJ Slick Stuart and DJ Sesse with Ms. Deedan as the master of proceedings. Johnnie Walker Brand Manager, Christine Kyokunda spoke about the aim of the tour emphasizing that it is an inclusive opportunity for the brand to shine a light and bring…

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By Our Reporter Looks like blessings are overflowing from the chalice of Hip-Hop luminary, Navio. The rapper is the new talk of town after inking a multi-million deal with premium scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker. The deal saw the towering figure being named the National Walker for the brand’s new campaign, To the Ones Who, which was debuted last week on Friday. Now, word on the grapevine has it that the star of Ffumbe roots might have bagged himself a gig at Ruparelia Group’s Sanyu FM. Word is that Navio might be taking over as the new host of the “Drive…

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By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has released a statement reaffirming the safety of their Mobile Money services. This after a message circulated on social media in which an anonymous person claimed the disappearance of Ugx 2.7Million off their Mobile Money wallet, alluding to insiders in the company having access to customers’ secret PINs. In a statement released on Tuesday, the telco has dismissed the claims and assured customers that the Mobile Money PIN (Personal Identification Number) is secret information inaccessible to anybody inside or outside the company, except the customer. “MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd would like to assure all…

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By Our Reporter On Sunday, every bourgeoise party-goer in Kampala was at Lugogo Cricket Oval for the return of Blankets and Wine and its 10th anniversary. Popular as a high-end picnic day, the event registered a great turnup from regular fun-loving folks, celebrities and socialites who showed up in colourful, classy and chic outfits along with mats, snacks and drinks to have a good time. Organized by House of DJs, the Tusker Cider-sponsored celebration saw revellers get free samples of UBL’s latest product upon entry and engage in fun activities at their specially-curated hospitality tent. While there, guests indulged in…

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By Our Reporter Fort portal city, Burahya, Mwenge South and Kyaka counties have progressed to the next stages of the MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza Tournament as the counties continue to tussle it out in the first-ever kingdom soccer tournament that will see the winning county get crowned on the 15th of April 2022. From the Group B matches played at the Katoosa playground last Friday, Mwenge South County proceed to the next stage as it beat Kyaka county 1-0 and another 2-1 win against Mwenge North. Kyaka County eventually registered a 2-1 victory against Mwenge North County, securing its spot…

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By Our Reporter Daisy Masembe, a MultiChoice Talent Factory Alumni who won a chance to further study filmmaking in New York has shared her story and experience. Storytelling has always been a part of my life experience. Right from childhood, I always loved to tell, listen to and watch to good stories. We had a kid at my primary school, who during the lunch break, would gather us and retell to us a movie he had watched that we probably had not. I always liked how he would take the story he watched and add extra effects or over emphasize…

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By Our Reporter With the entertainment industry open and the nightlife back to business as usual, Smirnoff has partnered with NBS Saturday Night Live to give the viewers and consumers an exceptional experience. The explosive musical show that was birthed during lockdown to keep party animals entertained has since spiced up its show to keep up with the “tuli waweru” development. “As Smirnoff, we love creating special moments for our consumers and our partnership with NBS SNL is another opportunity for us to create more exciting moments for our consumers both at home and at hangout places,” said Smirnoff Brand…

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By Our Reporter Moët Hennessy luxury brands, Moët & Chandon champagne and Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky have been reintroduced on the Ugandan market. This follows a scarcity in the local market over the past two years that was brought about by disruption in the supply chain by the COVID-19 pandemic which saw several measures like travel restrictions among others put in place to curb the spread. According to Moet Hennessy LVMH marketing manager for Eastern Africa Alexandre Helaine, demand for high-end liquor soared during the pandemic contrary to what had been anticipated as they thought disposable income would reduce…

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By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has launched a new campaign dubbed, “To the ones Who,” which is aimed at celebrating creatives across Africa who in their different trades and walks exemplify Johnnie Walker’s long-standing “Keep Walking” mantra. The campaign was launched on Friday with a symbolic walk from Capital Shoppers Nakawa to Thrones Lounge located along Bandali Rise in Bugolobi. The walk signifies the everyday steps and leaps that the youth today have taken and keep taking in their bid to change and shift in culture. During the launch, rapper Navio was unveiled as the National Walker for Uganda.…

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