Celebrity Gossip
Meet Phillip Ganja, a Ugandan film actor and comedian based in South Africa
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By Reporter
Mutebi Norman aka Phillip Ganja is a prominent film director, Producer, Actor, Comedian and studied Drama while in Uganda.
Born to Eddy Ganja, a Ugandan music legend, Soloist and vocalist with the Afrigo band with his six siblings. Nana, William, Vicky,Morgan, Colline and Milva.
I was one of the best student in my drama school during that time and by then he managed to get a scholarship in high school, then after joined one of the best drama groups in Uganda the Bakayimbira Dramactors who featured in the film hotel Rwanda, i then later travelled to South Africa to promote my acting career.
Together with his brother, Norman, they started a music and films Production company under their father’s name “Ganja” music production to basically help upgrade talent.
The two brothers have worked with some of the top South African Kwaito artists including Arthur Mafokate, the late Zombo, Purity and Penny Penny the Shangani music star.
Their Film Company has produced movies like “welcome to south Africa” which sold up to 2 million copies in Uganda and 5000 copies in South Africa on the day of its release. They also produced “Buladina”, a tribute film about the life of fallen star Paulo Kafeero..
In 2004, he opened a music company called GM Production which dealt in music events and actors after which he later started another company called Celeb Entertainment which traded in Celeb Movies in South Africa.
‘I produced a movie called Welcome to South Africa 1 and 2 which was later signed by Next Movies Company also in South Africa’.
The movie was also recognized as the most selling Ugandan Movie ever on the market before I produced Bradina (1 and 2) and in both Movies am the main character and Producer. Adds Ganja.
Am very flexible with any role that am assigned to play or act that’s why in the said movies above I managed to act as a traditional doctor and a farmer respectively.
My current production is a Comedy/ drama piece called ‘The Bachelors’ and am also into charity activities with my ‘Streets Of Africa’ Program where I give back to the poor.
Besides films and commercials, I mostly spend my other time dealing in car spare parts as well as estate and properties.
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By Reporter
August is an exciting month for football fans. Following the thrilling FA Cup final on August 1st, UEFA Europa League has returned. After the competition was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new format had been adopted.
StarTimes, the exclusive broadcaster of the UEFA Europa League, will broadcast the semi-final matches between Sevilla and Manchester United on Sunday at 10pm; while Inter Milan will battle Shakhtar Donetsk on Monday at 10 pm and then the competition will come to an end on 21st August 2020
That’s not all, the 2020/21 Europa League season will kick off on August 20 with the Qualifying.
Then, the following week on August 29, StarTimes will air FA Community Shield taking place at Wembley Stadium. It will be contested between Premier League winners Liverpool and the winners of the 2020 FA Cup, Arsenal. It should be remembered that the Gunners defeated Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final on August 1 which match was shown live on StarTimes
From September 3, StarTimes will air the UEFA Nations League. The second edition of UEFA’s newest national-team competition will begin with great clashes such as Germany vs. Spain, Sweden against France and titleholder Portugal vs. Croatia.
Just like we promised more sports entertainment, The most affordable digital TV operator in Uganda, StarTimes, recently acquired LaLiga broadcasting rights (French commentary) for four seasons. The exciting Spanish league will be showed on the StarTimes sport channels starting from the first 20120/21 season matchday on September 12.
Through ESPN, StarTimes also broadcast The English Football League Championship (EFL), Major League Soccer (MLS), Belgian Pro League, Netherlands Eredivisie; Basketball tourneys – NBA and The Euro League.
“Sports is the most followed TV Content in the word, As StarTimes we are aware of the love and passion our customers have for sports most especially football. Adding La Liga and UEFA Nations League to our bouquet will not only excite our customer but also give them more options at an affordable and convenient subscription,” said Isma Lule, the Marketing Director
Football fans should note that this football festival is brought to Uganda live and exclusive on StarTimes.
This is one of many sports entertainment on our platform that assures Ugandans that football has moved to StarTimes.
Celebrity Gossip
I was called by God – Gospel singer America Arnold as he drops first ever single “Elyato”
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By Reporter
Talent continues to emerge every passing day but this time its a gospel singer. America Arnold os the latest entrant in the gospel music arena as he drops his first single “Elyato”
In Elyato, America Arnold cries for God’s rescuing hand. He repents sin and begs to belong to the chosen. This is only intended to bring salvation to hos audience as he considers himself already born again.
While dropping his song, America said he was called to serve God and he will do it through music.
Elyato was produced by Legend beatz and video by Lenon Mulla of Switch on visuals.
Watch Elyato here
Celebrity Gossip
Diamond Platnumz shows-off amusing music accolades closet, see list of all his awards
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By BigEyeUg Team
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, actor, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman from Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
Diamond’s achievements out of his music career are remarkable in Africa and he continues to live as a role model of many raising stars and music lovers.
Diamond Platnumz
He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label also a TV Station titled Wasafi Tv & a radio station titled Wasafi Fm.
He has had several hit songs including “Number One” featuring Nigerian artist Davido.
Earlier this week, Diamond showcased part of his music accolades closet, capped with 22 awards & 28 nominations from numerous local and international music award schemes.
These include; Channel O, MTV Awards, Soundcity, Kilimnjaro Music Awards, Headies, Afrima, Afrimma, Kora, AEA, the HiPipo Music Awards and more.
Here is a break-down of some won accolades;
WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards:
2016 African Video of the Year (“Kidogo”) – Winner!
2016 Best African Combo Video (“Kidogo”) – Winner!
2016 Best African Performance (“Kidogo”) – Nominated
2016 Best African Male Video (“Kidogo”) – Winner!
2016 Best East African Video (“Kidogo”) – Nominated
Channel O Music Video Awards 2014:
2014 Most Gifted Newcomer (“Number One”) – Winner!
2014 Most Gifted East (“Number One”) – Winner!
2014 Most Gifted Afro Pop (“Number One”) – Winner!
2014 Most Gifted Video of the Year (“Number One”) – Nominated
HiPipo Music Awards:
2015 East Africa Superhit (“Number One”) – Winner!
2016 East Africa Superhit (“Nana” by Diamond Platnumz) – Winner!
2016 East Africa Best Video (“Nana” by Diamond Platnumz ft. Mr Flavour) – Winner!
2017 Quinquennial Africa Music Vanguard Award (“Diamond Platnumz) – Winner!
2017 East Africa Best Video (“Salome” by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny) – Winner!
2018 Africa Song of the Year (“Marry You”) – Winner!
2018 East Africa Best Video (“Eneka”) – Winner!
Top Ten Tube Music Awards 2014:
2014 Best Artist East Africa (“Diamond Platnumz”) – Winner!
The Headies 2014:
2014 African Artiste of the Year – Nominated
The Future Africa Awards 2014:
2014 Prize in Entertainment – Winner!
Nzumari Awards 2012:
2012 Best Male Artist (“Diamond” Tanzania) – Winner!
MTV Europe Music Awards/WORLDWIDE ACT AFRICA/INDIA:
2014 Best African Act – Nominated
2015 Best African Act – Winner!
2015 – Worldwide Act (Africa/India) – Winner!
MTV Africa Music Awards:
2010 Best New Artist – Nominated
2014 Best Male – Nominated
2014 Best Collaboration (Diamond ft. Davido) – Nominated
2015 Diamond, Best Male – Nominated
2015 Best Collaboration (BumBum ft. Iyanya) – Nominated
2015 Best Live Act – Winner!
2016 Best Male Artist – Nominated
2016 Artist of the year – Nominated
BET Awards 2014 & 2016:
2014 Best International Act: Africa – Nominated
2016 Best International Act: Africa – Nominated
African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA):
2014 Best Male East Africa – Winner!
2014 Artist of the Year – Nominated
2014 Best Video of the Year (“Number One”) – Nominated
2014 Best Collabo (“Number One Remix”) – Nominated
2014 Song of the Year – Nominated
2015 Best Male Artist East Africa – Winner!
2015 Nana, Video of the year – Winner!
2015 Artist Of The Year – Winner!
2015 Afrimma Best Insipirational Song (Alive with Bracket) – Winner!
2015 Best Collaboration (“Nana” ft. Flavour N’abania) – Nominated
2015 Best Dance Video (“Nana”) – Nominated
2015 Song Of The Year (Nitampata Wapi) – Nominated
Tanzania Music Awards:
2010 Best Upcoming Artist – Winner!
2010 Best Song (“Kamwambie”) – Winner!
2010 Best R&B Song – Winner!
2011 Best Male Singer – Winner!
2011 Best Male Artist – Nominated
2011 Best Afro Pop Song (“Mbagala”) – Nominated
2011 Best Video (“Mbagala”) – Nominated
2012 Best Male Artist – Winner!
2012 Best Song Writer – Winner!
2012 Best Male Singer – Nominated
2012 Best Music Video (“Moyo Wangu”) – Winner!
2012 Best Song of the year (“Moyo Wangu”) – Nominated
2012 Afro Pop Song of the Year (“Moyo Wangu”) – Nominated
2013 Best Male Artist – Winner!
2013 Best Male Singer – Winner!
2014 Best Male Artist – Winner!
2014 Best Male Writer – Winner!
2014 Best Male Entertainer of the Year – Winner!
2014 Best Collaboration Song (“Muziki Gani” (Nay Wamitego ft. Diamond) – Winner!
2014 Best Afro Pop Song (“Number One”) – Winner!
2014 Best Music Video – Winner!
2014 Song of the year – Winner!
2015 Best Male Artist – Nominated
2015 Best Male Performer – Nominated
2015 Songwriter of the Year – Nominated
2015 Mdogo Mdogo, Afro Pop Song of the Year – Nominated
2015 Video of the Year – Winner!
2015 Best Zouk/Rhumba Song (Nitampata Wapi) – Winner!
2015 Best Collaboration (Kerewa) – Nominated
People’s Choice Awards:
2014 Favourite Male Video (My Number One) – Winner!
2015 Favourite Male Artist — Nominated
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2019:
2019 Song of The Year (“Inama” ft. Fally Ipupa) – Nominated
2019 Best Collaboration – Nominated
2019 AFRIMMA Video of The Year – Nominated
2019 Best Live Act – Winner!
2019 Artist of The Year – Nominated
2019 Best Male East Africa – Nominated
With this, Diamond Platnumz is considered influential among his fans, and is said to be the most loved and decorated artiste in East and Central Africa at the moment.
He was believed to be the highest selling Tanzanian artist of ringtones by mobile phone companies in 2013 as well as being among the artists earning the highest income in the African Great Lakes region’s music industry.
We will keep you posted
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By BigEyeUg Team
Ugandan legendary radio presenter, James Onen aka FatBoy was fired two months ago from Ruparelia Group founded radio station, 88.2 Sanyu FM.
This was after he allegedly planned a sit-down strike at the urban-based radio station over a pay cut.
However, by the look of things now, FatBot bears nothing like regrets of departing from Sanyu FM after it now proves to have been an opener for more opportunities.
FatBoy
His sacking was indeed a ‘blessing in disguise’ especially after learning that the 40-years experienced radio personality now owns an online broadcast called ‘Reckless Radio’.
This he announced on Wednesday 12th August evening via his social media
Reckless Radio is a Uganda-based digital radio station created by James ‘Fatboy’ Onen that aims to serve the needs of a growing class of media consumers who are looking for high quality radio content.
Its established with a team of highly professional, talented and dedicated staff and personalities that give you the best radio content the market has to offer, and made accessible to you through a highly interactive, intuitive smart phone application for you to be able to thoroughly enjoy your listening experience.
They are looking forward to you enjoying listening to Reckless Radio at your leisure through our smart phone app, this website, or through various Internet radio streaming platforms.
Anywhere in this country – or even anywhere in the World – that you have an internet connection, you will be able to enjoy listening to Reckless Radio!
About “The Fatboy Show”:
“The Fatboy Show” is a top quality 4-hour daily entertainment radio show hosted by James ‘Fatboy’ Onen, veteran radio presenter who for over two decades has been a dominant voice on morning prime time FM radio.
Joining him is Olive, a soft-spoken intellectual with a background in news, and the attitude of a soldier.
With a winning combination of wit, scathing sarcasm and dark humour, Fatboy has carved a niche for himself as a powerful voice – tackling issues ranging from education, employment, politics, technology, entertainment, current affairs and gender issues.
Having established himself as a powerful radio entertainer during his illustrious 21year career, with The Fatboy Show, Fatboy aims to take his creativity to higher levels and deliver it to an even wider audience than ever before.
Download the Reckless Radio app to listen to The Fatboy Show every weekday morning from 6.00am to 10.00am!
We will keep you posted
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