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Pretty Banks has shared her views on the ongoing debate about women dating men who do not own homes, saying she has no problem being with a man who still rents. Her comments come after relationship advice from Susan Makula Bujjingo went viral, with Makula advising women against dating men who are still renting. However, Pretty Banks does not share the same view, arguing that owning a house should not be the main measure of a man’s suitability as a partner. According to Pretty Banks, factors such as love, support, generosity, understanding and having shared goals are more important in…

Ugandan gospel singer Levixone has weighed in on the ongoing conflicts and disagreements among gospel artists, saying such battles are not unique to the gospel music industry but are part of the wider world. According to Levixone, conflicts happen in every industry, but what matters is how a person responds to them, especially after choosing to follow Jesus Christ. “It’s the world, fights happen everywhere but it’s on me as someone who accepted Jesus to stay on course and not mind about who’s fighting me,” he said. Levixone believes gospel artists should remain focused on the purpose behind their music…

Ugandan singer Pretty Banks has made it clear that she would not allow a man to dictate whether she should continue with her music career, saying she values her independence and dreams. Speaking on a podcast, Pretty Banks said she has received marriage proposals from men, but she does not believe marriage should mean giving up control of her career. “I have gotten people who want to marry me, and it’s not about money that controls me or my music. Be supportive, but don’t rule me. You should support my dream,” she said. Pretty Banks explained that a man who…

Legendary Ugandan musician and actress Mariam Ndagire says she never deliberately chose a career in music, insisting that music has always found its way into her life. Speaking on a podcast, Ndagire explained that her primary passion has always been theatre, but the love and support she has received from musicians and music lovers have continually pulled her toward the industry. “I am a theatre person but the love artists from music have for me doesn’t allow me to stay in theatre only.” Ndagire said singing has always come naturally to her and that her journey into music began through…

Veteran Ugandan actress, singer and filmmaker Mariam Ndagire has opened up about the values that have helped her maintain her respect, dignity and image throughout her four-decade career in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the Diaspora Connect UG podcast, Ndagire said her upbringing played a significant role in shaping the person she has become and influencing the decisions she has made throughout her career. The celebrated artist revealed that being raised in a Muslim family taught her from an early age to be conscious of her actions and the consequences they could have on her reputation. “I was raised in…

Musician Roden Y Kabako has made it clear that he is not the person to approach when dealing with relationship problems, saying he prefers to focus on celebrating love rather than solving couples’ troubles. Kabako explained that he considers himself to be in the “office of love,” where his role is to celebrate relationships rather than listen to stories of breakups and disagreements. “I deal in the office of love, so don’t come to me with your relationship challenges and troubles, telling me that you broke up with your partner, because I don’t have what to do for you. I…

Former Ugandan model Doreen Kabareebe has been recruited into the United States Army, marking a new chapter in her career. Kabareebe shared the news on social media, revealing that she has joined at the Specialist (SPC) level and is now preparing for basic military training. “The hard work starts now, but I know I have what it takes to crush the basic training,” Kabareebe wrote. “May courage and honor guide me and my peers through every step ahead.” In the U.S. Army, Specialist (SPC) is an E-4 enlisted rank, alongside Corporal. Basic training is the initial phase where recruits learn…

Singer Tracy Melon has admitted that artificial intelligence (AI) can sometimes sing better than human artists, although she says its perfection makes it easy to detect. Speaking on Galaxy TV, Tracy explained that AI-generated music often sounds “too clean” and “too perfect,” making it different from the natural imperfections found in human vocals. “Something about AI, it’s too clean, it’s too perfect, which isn’t a bad thing, but AI can hit notes that I can’t hit. There are things I can’t do as a singer, but AI is flexible,” she said. Tracy noted that as a vocalist, she considers herself…

Stecia Mayanja has revealed that she returned to Uganda after receiving five bookings following an advert announcing her availability for performances after years of living in Canada. The veteran musician said the unexpected response made her realise that people still loved her music, something that encouraged her to return home and revive her career. Stecia explained that she had not even fully planned her return when she asked someone to share an advert about her availability for weddings and traditional ceremonies. “I told someone to share an advert about my return and we had done it during COVID about hiring…

Musician Tracy Melon has shared her views on love and marriage, saying that while she believes in both, she is not actively looking for a husband. Tracy says she believes love should happen naturally rather than being something people desperately search for. She, however, remains open to marriage if the right person comes along. “I’m a believer in love, but I’m not looking for marriage. But when it comes, I can embrace it because no one wants to grow old alone. I believe in marriage, but it’s not something I’m looking for because I believe when you look for something,…