Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Music icon ‘Sir/ Papa’ Mesach Semakula is set to celebrate five decades of life with a highly anticipated concert dubbed Mesach Semakula Live in 50 Years of Greatness, scheduled for November 13, 2026, at Kingdom Kampala. The 50 Years of Greatness concert was announced last evening at the I&M Bank atrium, at the bank’s headquarters at Kingdom Kampala. The launch was not your usual press conference. Instead, it took the form of a podcast. The event was adapted as the second episode of I&M Bank’s On Your Side podcast series, and was hosted by the bank’s Executive…
By Our Reporter Music star Joshua Baraka is taking his B’rakaland EA journey to Eastern Uganda this weekend. Baraka will be sharing his music story and how he has kept walking, with his fans in Mbale. The stop is a continuation of Baraka’s B’rakaland EA tour, after holding successful stops in Northern Uganda and West Nile, with performances in Gulu and Arua, over the last two weekends. Baraka, who was recently appointed the Johnnie Walker Icon Walker in Uganda, and the face of the new Keep Walking campaign, will perform at Bandali Lounge, in Mbale, as the next stop of…
By Our Reporter At IFA 2026 in Berlin, one of the world’s biggest technology stages, TECNO made a strong impression with two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Gold Awards, alongside a lineup of new devices showcasing the brand’s expanding ambitions in technology. Two IFA Gold Awards for TECNO TECNO walked away from IFA 2026 with two major honours. The TECNO Modular Phone received the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award, while the Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) was recognised with the Miniaturized Gaming PC Technology Innovation Gold Award. At just 4.9mm thick, the TECNO Modular Phone…
By Our Reporter Ten years after Kibun’omu first introduced many listeners to his distinctive sound, Kenneth Mugabi is bringing the music, the memories and the people who have journeyed with him together for one special night. This Saturday, September 12, Mugabi takes over Ndere Cultural Centre for a concert that promises to be as much about the fans as it is about the man on stage. The concert will also double as a birthday celebration for the singer, giving fans even more reason to make their way to Ndere for a night of music. The show, powered by V&A Sherry,…
By Our Reporter There are some songs that do more than play in the background; they take you somewhere. On Sunday evening at Mestil Hotel, the opening lines of Mario’s Let Me Love You did exactly that. As the familiar “Baby, I just don’t get…” began playing, conversations gave way to singing, with guests joining in as though the song had been released yesterday rather than more than two decades ago. It was that kind of familiarity that defined the RnB and Friends experience, as old-school music lovers gathered once again for an evening built around songs that have survived…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited through Bond 7 whisky has partnered with Dokta Brain to celebrate new bonds at his upcoming live music show, slated for 26th of September at Skyz Hotel Naguru. Dubbed the Doorkey experience, this grand musical night is set to give a classical spin to his contemporary music catalog with a touch of live instrumentals from the Pearl Harmony Orchestra. At its core, the experience will showcase a high level of music production that places the art of songwriting, singing and live performance at its helm. Speaking during the media engagement, Dokta Brain emphasized the…
By Our Reporter Brighton Ahereza, better known as Mr Very Good, has always wanted to be famous. Even as a child, he dreamed of being known and entertaining people. He just did not know how he would get there. Then TikTok came along. For Ahereza, the platform offered an opportunity to put himself out there without needing a big production team or a major media platform. All he needed was his phone, his ideas and the confidence to create. “I have always wanted to be famous since I was a kid,” he says. His TikTok journey has since turned him…
By Our Reporter As the sun blazed over Kampala last Saturday, the Gazebo in Najjera became the city’s coolest spot. Not because of any air conditioning, but because of the breeze of good music and even better company that swept through the September edition of Vibez Nzuri. No outdoor chill is complete without a bit of playful adventure. Captain Morgan brought its signature spirit to the Gazebo yard, elevating the afternoon into an interactive playground with games, signature drinks, and squad lounge spaces. Revellers rallied their crews for crowd-favorite lawn games including banterful battles in tug of war and classic…
By Our Reporter On Sunday afternoon, Tales Lounge in Bukoto traded its usual bar atmosphere for something more deliberate: a denim-filled garden party, where the dress code was as much part of the experience as the music. The second edition of the Garden Pop Up brought together Kampala’s social crowd for an afternoon of music, fashion, drinks and photography, with premium whisky brand—The Singleton joining the party. That was the cue for customized cocktails, mainly named around retro themes and music such as New Jack Swing, My Denim My Style, though at the soul of the whole thing, most of…
By Our Reporter “The groove is mob lit,” remarked a reveler during the Dread Lazer set. The high-energy turnup indeed brought together party people for an unforgettable night of music and a showcase of raw talent with the vibrant Smirnoff touch. The most anticipated part of the show was the Dread Lazer set, which was a set like no other. Playing alongside a team of coordinated instrumentalists, his hybrid set elevated the simple art of mixing songs and gave the crowd a symphony of genres reimagined with live instrumentals. From Hip Hop to Dancehall, each song was a mystery to…