By BigEyeUg Team
The year 2015 will be remembered as one with a lot of drama, entertainment and huggermugger. From music, deaths, Television, nudes to concerts, here are some of the stories that shaped our 2015 in Entertainment.
DEATH IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
The year 2015 was characterized with a lot of deaths in the entertainment fraternity in Uganda. From artistes like AK47, Dancer Alex Ssempija, Hariet Kisakye, Master Blaster to TV’s Bbale Francis, RoseMary Nankabirwa and Danny Kyazze 2015 went with many Ugandan entertainers. Politicians like Gen. Aronda also lost their lives in 2015. Socialite deaths like Ahimbisibwe Johnnie who was killed in Club Guvnor left many Ugandans sad and blue.
A REVIEW OF MUSIC PROJECTS IN 2015
2015 was a year of music. Several music albums were released by artistes including Bebe Cool, Navio, Lilian Mbabazi, St. Nelly Sade among others. Bebe Cool got the most talk as his album got tongues wagging not only in Uganda but across the continent. This was a year of awards as Bebe Cool and Chameleone got nominations in MTV, Eddy Kenzo grabbed a BET award. Kenzo, Chameleone and Irene Ntale also got nominations in the Kora awards. Many stars have also sprouted this year. We saw the likes of Apass, Winnie Nwagi, Ceaserous among others. Female singers, Irene Ntale and Sheebah Karungi took the year. Their song Otubatisa inspired by Daxx Kartel was also mind blowing for fans.
TOP CONCERTS OF 2015
2015 was also a year of concerts. Bell Lager had the biggest concert of the year when they flew in RnB star Ne-Yo. The American worked his fans as he showed them some of the best moves that they had only seen on TV. Friends of Bebe Cool concert at Serena also made news this year thanks to being well attended and fans getting value for money. Black Tie concert that featured Billy Ocean at Serena also made a lot of news this year for being one of the best.
CELEBRITY NUDITY IN 2015
This year, many nude photos of Ugandan’s found their way on the internet. Astagafullah Astagafullah was our expression when we chanced upon a folder of over 100 nude photos taken by a Ugandan lady, a one Zaitoon Ahmed Katsurana. The photos were meant for her boyfriend according to ground sources. Many others followed with Anitah Fabiola Kyarimpa, Sanyu Robinah Mweruka, Kleith Kyatuhaire, Nabbi Omukazi and Sheilah Saltofte.
ILLUMINATI AND DEVIL WORSHIP IN ENTERTATINMENT
Then came the error of illuminati and devil worship in Uganda. Several celebs were earmarked to be taking part in the evil cult. Even organizations like Ambition Mission were dragged into the fire. Irene Ntale, Kenzo, Yung Mulo, Chameleone, Juliana, Mun G and several other artistes denied the allegation of having any ties with the illuminati group.
COOL MANSIONS IN UGANDA
In lifestyle, tycoons like Sudhir and Hamis Kiggundu elevated to more plash mansions. Hamis Kiggundu, one of the youngest tycoons in the country, and owner of Ham Towers in Makerere and Ham Shopping Mall in Nakivubo entered his palatial home this year. Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, the mansion was opened up late this year with a house warming party.
Sudhir Ruparelia followed with a beautiful mansion in Kololo. Ruparelia who is the richest man in East Africa entered his house which was constructed with parts of Europe and the US this year.
CELEBRITY BABIES OF 2015
Celebrity births also dominated 2015. From Barbie who gave Bobi Wine a baby girl named Shine, to Zuena who gave Bebe Cool a boy named Ozil many celebs gave birth in 2015. Robin Kitsi also gave birth this year. Zari gave Diamond Platnumz a baby this year.
Lets drink to a better 2016! Cheers!