By Ntambi Jimsal

Ugandans have thirst of seeing their artistes performing in different parts of the world at the same time being nominated in bigger awards but what is keeping their artists behind?

Yes I believe we have good talent here and our artists with their art can make it to the top . Not only Musicians but even Comedians. We have seen artists like Eddy Kenzo , Annie Kansiime and Salvador trying to push to the next level. Recently we had Big Trial , his Parte Parte moved around high rate speed at continental level but still we are not satisfied.

Now my Question is , Which artists can we push to continental level in case there is a chance of doing this ?

I myself have been going through social media research and I have realized one thing. Our artists can make it bigger but we are all stagnant somewhere somehow and this has kept our industry behind.

At this moment Swangz Avenue, Eddy Kenzo have all connections that we can use to push Ugandan brands but no one among the above mentioned is willing to share the contacts with their fellow artists. This is being selfish and it’s the reason why we are still struggling.

People like Bushingtone , Douglas Lwanga and James Propa that can help our artists to push their music to bigger platforms have been kind disappointed by our beloved artists and I think they fear to get disappointed again yet they have all qualifications that we need or artists are looking for.

We have bigger media platforms here that are watched but artists have not utilized and supported them well . We need to prioritize our very own , we should put tour television and radio stations as our priories before Trace , BET and MTV base . The above mentioned television targeted West and South African Countries because those countries have numbers . However we should not fully ignore them .

We need to creat a strong art Unit . Hire intelligent people , I mean the stakeholders of the industry and we give them a task with the target.

Let us also try to use Digital platforms, the likes of Tidal , Apple Music , ITunes among other platforms before even thinking on the way of benefiting from them . We need the numbers first not the money .

We also need a serious strong Record labels . our artists should accept to be managed and advised too . It’s easy for record a label to look for companies that can help artists to fund their music than individuals. Nigerians have them , the likes of Mavin Records what else ?

These companies can be used to uplift out industry, Music Companies like Content Connect Africa have been trying much to push our artists here Radio & Weasle ,Eddy Kenzo , King Saha are one of the benefits but I don’t know what went wrong . Anyway we shall add on in our next content.

By Reporter

Iry Tina is a Burundian beauty who has made her name for her beauty aftrr being crowned miss planet. While one would think that was her climax, the beauty has sought to add on mkre glory by using her already blosommed fame to venture into music. Real name Irene Laura Uwimana, Iry Tina has hit studio to exploit her singing talent as well.

Iry Tina is a talented female Singer, Super Model, Actress, and Businesswoman and beauty queen, Iryn Tina the Miss Planet Burundi 2019 has revealed she is not yet ready to rest as she is ready to conquer the scene through the use of her voice.

Having participated in Miss Friendship International World Final pageant the same year, the Burundi born and raised Tina is currently pursuing her musical career in Uganda.

Previous, she has done songs like, Mida Ya Love, Always On My Mind, Emergency (feat. Barbi Jay), Switch (feat. Nutty Neithan), Femme Africaine, Uko Wangu, Nsisitira, among others.

By Reporter

Sylvia Wilson Allibhai in partnership with Talent Africa Group and TAG Studios, hosted some of Uganda’s celebrated young female personalities to an evening of Cocktails and Conversations. The invite only A-list party took place on the Eve of Women’s Day at the Talent Africa’s Rooftop Terrace and Studios in Kololo. After a welcome cocktail there was a dialogue under the theme “How influential are women in shaping society?”. A mixed rotating panel moderated by the host, Sylvia Wilson Allibhai, spoke about  range of topics pertaining today’s modern woman. Sylvia is the Former Miss Uganda 2011 who is married to Talent Africa CEO Aly Allibhai. She is a mother, professional model, social activist and an entrepreneur. The event celebrated women who are paving a way for the next generation of women aspiring to succeed & thrive in all kinds of disciplines. 

Notable personalities like Manuela Mulondo, Deedan Muyira, Brenda Nanyonjo, Anita Beryl, Eleanor Nabwiso, Nana Kagga, Cleopatra Koheirwe, Tinah Teise, Mwaj Ahmed, Flirsh Flavia, Peace Menya, Bettinah Tianah, DJ Vee, Michelle Omamteker, Roz Merie Atim, Cathy Mbabazi, Mathilda Kigozi were in attendance. The night also featured celebrity appearances by Big Tril, Navio, The Mith and Beenie Gunter amongst others. The attendees were also treated to a tour of the brand new Talent Africa Group Studios aka TAG Studios where they recorded empowering messages to commemorate women’s day. TAG studios is Kampala’s latest state of the art audio, video and digital content company.

By Reporter

Singer Volts MC has striked back on the music scene with his new song Champion Bubbler whose video he released on March 3rd. The singer who was a former member of Pallaso’s Team Good Music says he left the music label because he wanted a label where he is being managed alone and that was how he joined Icon Music.

The Afro dancehall singer says he has four songs but the latest being Champion Bubbbler. He goes on to say that as he tries to make it to the top, he is currently getting lots of criticism for his music. “Different people are biased about musicians and another challenge is that since I am a student at Makerere University I sometimes fail to balance music with books but I try my level best” Volts MC says.

Volts who started doing music back then in Primary school at Kawempe Muslim says he used to listen to music in his free time and going on, he started composing a few lines although he never recorded in studio but after realizing he had the talent and her cousin Naira Ali was also doing well in music he had to follow his dream.

Volts MC dreams of working with Beenie Gunter and currently, he has songs such as Pressure Ya Muziki, Wotali and Dat Gyal. Champion bubbler is the song currently on promo.