Author: Stuart G-Khast

By Stuart G-Khast As the year is coming to an end Kampalans tend to end it in style and jubilation. The first weekend of December will be the beginning of party after party season in Kampala with comedy and music being hosted in one venue. The music evolution is happening this Saturday at Gold Course hotel in Kampala. Celebrated legendary singer Maddox Ssematimba and comedian Mariachi will share same stage to entertain revellers at the venue. While the pair will headline event, a couple of other entertainers will also feature. East Africa got talent accapella groups Jehovah Shalom, Harmonic, For…

By Reporter Early last week, Abryanz Styles and Fashion Awards released a list of the 2019 100 movers and shakers of the Ugandan social scene named The starz. The list caused uproar on social media as fans were not happy about the Moslem cleric Muzaata missing out on the list. The carefully selected stars are individuals who have repetitively made headlines in the news throughout the year. The celebrities that made it to the list will be contacted individually and tipped off on their walk of fame at the event that is slated to take place on Friday December 13…

By ReporterAfter showcasing four times in the row at the Abryanz Styles and Fashion Awards, David Tlale a South African designer whose couture embodies beauty without pretence and shuns harshness for poise is set to showcase once again. Known for making bold black statements one of South Africa’s most interesting clothing labels, David Tlale’s designs best suite today’s young, bold and elegant men and women. David Tlale’s work has been showcased on international runways like the New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion week and the Cape Town fashion week The seventh edition of ASFAs 2019 themed the stars will be…

By Reporter On Sunday, Kansanga based Galaxy FM staged their official end of year party dubbed the “Zzina Beach Fest” that was themed Party after Party. The event that was held at Entebbe based Lido Beach attracted the radio station fans from all walks of life. Event kicked off as early as 9:00 AM and by 3:00 PM, the numbers were not to the expectations because of the heavy down pour. However, by 5:00 PM, they came up against all odds and the venue was filled to capacity leaving many revellers stranded out. The “bazinnyi” were treated to games like…

By Reporter It was a meaty and Tusker Lite affair as food lovers flocked the Gardens Najjera for yet another East Africa Meat Carnival. Senior Chef, Mark Kaheru the host of the fast growing fiesta treated the carnival revellers to all meaty delicacies from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and our very own Ugandan signature recipes.The November edition had the revellers buying the food platters in big numbers accompanied with the refreshing and soothing Tusker Lite beer. “Today the turn up has really been good and people are really buying meat. Next year, I hope to host a grand East African Meat…

By Reporter Bebe Cool last week travelled to Vietnam to seek aid and knowledge on how to fight Tuberculosis in Uganda. The TB ambassador has successfully managed to get a 400,000USD grant and is headed back home with a smile. Bebe Cool through his NGO Amber Heart Foundation has announced the money will specifically aid in areas of Kampala, Jinja and Mbarara. The grant was received from Stop TB Partnership’s TB REACH initiative at a ceremony that took place in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. The TB REACH initiative is funded by the Government of Canada and the Bill &…

By Reporter To honour companies and individuals who go that extra distance for their customers and also make sure they get the recognition they so richly deserve. The Consumers Choice Awards (CCA) for 2019 were held last evening (29th November, 2019) at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel Conference Hall and here is the complete list of all winners. Consumers Choice Award is the only organization in Uganda that recognizes business excellence by conducting statistically a comprehensive and objective independent market research survey, to determine brand reputation, customer satisfaction and business excellence for the quality of their service. Each year, the Consumers…

By Stuart G-Khast New star singer on the block John Kasadha aka John Blaq yesterday sealed his place as a prominent singer when he filled Freedom city at his Aya Bass concert. John Blaq who is only two years into the music industry started with his Romantic hit and has since released back to back hit songs. Last night Freedom City was filled to maximum with a sitting capacity of 35,000 as other were seen standing and others left out as doors closed. He did not perform alone as he was acompanied by a couple of musicians like; Pallaso, Kabako,…

By Reporter Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards is an event held annually in Kampala to celebrate Africa’s leading players in the fashion, style and beauty space. The event attracts fashion and beauty enthusiasts from Uganda and beyond who meet to showcase and also see the latest trends in fashion, style and beauty. Running for it’s 7th edition, the event has grown in influence, becoming one of the most buzzed about fashion events on Africa’s social calendar. In line with this year’s theme “The Starz” and for the first time ever, the ASFAs this year is shaping up to be the…

By Reporter With the Rugby Premier League kicking off today Friday 29 November with the first night game between the first and second clubs, we learned that the league has a new sponsor in the all new Nile Special Stout. At a press briefing Thursday at the Kyadondo Rugby Club, the new Stout from Nile Breweries unveiled a mouth-watering UGX670M sponsorship package. Speaking at the launch of the league, the president Uganda Rugby Union Godwin Kayangwe saluted Nile Breweries as solid partners and investors in the development of the game in Uganda given their decade-long partnership. “We wholeheartedly welcome Nile Special…