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Ykee Benda to join top African stars for COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert
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By Our Reporter
As part of efforts to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa, MultiChoice has partnered with the One Africa Global Foundation for a continent-wide broadcast of the COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert on Sunday, May 31st from 20:00 CAT on Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 and GOtv channel 2).
The One Africa Global Foundation, the development arm of One Africa Global, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization working for the social development of vulnerable and less privileged people. The COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert is part of its efforts in supporting the eradication of the Coronavirus currently plaguing Africa and the rest of the world.
The 3-hour televised special will feature performances by top African music artistes as well as appearances by media icons and other prominent personalities on the continent. The star studded line-up includes: Ykee Benda, 2Baba, Akothee, Banky W, Betty G, CIC, Cobhams Asuquo, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Denola Grey, Diamond Platnumz, Eddie Jay, Jahprazah, Jeff Maximum, Osas Ighodaro, Princess Jnap Sessay, Praiz and Waje, all of whom will give goodwill messages of hope and encouragement to every African, from the comfort and safety of their homes.
Speaking on the partnership, GM of MultiChoice Uganda, Hassan Saleh said: “As Africa’s biggest storyteller, we are committed to giving back to the communities where we operate. We are passionate about the development of the African continent as we continue to use the power of entertainment to give hope, enrich lives, and bring people together especially during these uniquely difficult times. This is why we are partnering with the One Africa Global Foundation to broadcast the COVID-19 Hope For Africa Concert in more than 49 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.”
The funding raised from the concert will be dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of health care professionals across the continent who are on the front lines in the fight against the virus. These funds will be used as special interventions for accessible, functional medical equipment, COVID testing stations and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to the virus.
Chief Executive Officer, One Africa Global Foundation, Paul Okoye said: “As the world unites to fight this pandemic, Africa needs to play its part. We have done well so far but we can definitely do more together. Which is why the One Africa Global Foundation ‘Hope for Africa’ COVID-19 Virtual Benefit Concert was put together for us to dig deep in our hearts and lend a hand to the Continent that has given so much to the world. You and I and the rest of Africa can only play our roles diligently and hope. We are stronger together and flattening the curve will not yield results if as individuals we don’t play our part. We at One Africa Global Foundation stand united with all citizens of our great land, to protect, preserve and empower Africa in this crisis.”
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By BigEyeUg Team; It’s still buzzling news to concede that one of Bobi Wine’s longtime strongholds also blogger, Katto Ashraf aka Ashburg Kato is no longer part of the People Power struggle that was started 5years ago.
The development comes in after the former anti-Museveni preacher revealing his exit from People Power movement and subscribing to Bobi Wine’s nemesis (H.E YK Museveni’s), National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The pencil-sized blogger who had bashed President Museveni for closely to 15years announced his departure from Bobi Wine’s camp on Tuesday evening in company of his friend ‘Ray Superstar’ and NRM’s Balaam Barugahara.
According to Ashburg, his brave decision landed after citing a number of indifferences and injustices in the red political movement.
Ashburg says his project proposal for ‘The Ghetto Initiative’ was maliciously turned down by People Power’s heads without deep consideration of how it would change lives in the ghetto, which same project has been accepted by President Museveni.
He also says that the entire People Power cabinet failed to provide COVID-19 relief to its vulnerable members like him (Ashburg) instead he was rescued by NRM’s Balaam Barugahara through the ‘Friends of Muhoozi team’.
Ashburg who claims to have been an NRM supporter before he joined People Power also claims to have faced tribalism in the former camp and suffered consequences of arrogancy from the members.
” Mbasoose okwambala engule. Yesterday, we visited President Museveni from his farm and he taught us farming. Thank you, Balaam Barugahara. I had gone to present my project proposal called ‘The Ghetto Initiative’ which is going to see all Kampala ghettos revived,” stated Ashburg.
“After teaching us all the basics of farming and rearing cows, the President gave me 5cows and he also gave my other team two cows each. He asked us to implement and teach the farming skills he taught us to our fellow youths. More details to follow. Politics is a bitch and Karma is just a coincidence,” he added.
However, Ashburg has promised to remain a staunch fan of Bobi Wine’s music but not political ideas.
We will keep you posted.
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By BigEyeUg Team; Ugandan celebrities, Bebe Cool, Rema Namakula and Doulas Lwanga have been selected among the star-stubbed names in Africa feature in the MTV X YouTube Africa Day Benefit concert this month, this website has learnt.
This programming event will be aimed at raising funds to help children and families in Africa that are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
All proceeds raised from the benefit concert campaign will be donated to support food and health needs for those most impacted on the continent.
Hosted by Idris Elba, the concert is slated for Monday, 25th May 2020 and will be a 2-hour streamed and broadcasted show on MTV Base and YouTube channels.
NBS TV presenter, Douglas Lwanga took it to his social media and shared the good news with his followers.
“Good news: I have been selected with Bebe Cool & Rema to make an appearance on the MTV X YouTube Africa Day Benefit concert hosted by Idris Elba showing on 25th May 2020 Live on MTVBase and YouTube. Make Sure You all tune in,” wrote Douglas.
The concert will also bring together other popular African personalities such as; Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz, Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Sauti Sol, AKA and many more.
Congratulations to Douglas Lwanga, Bebe Cool and Rema!
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By Reporter
Ugandan singer Gabriel Kakuru aka Gabriel K has made a name in the music industry for investing heavily but also for rising fast through the ranks to one of the most viewed artistes in the country. Gabriel K in February released his latest album “Love Ocean” and the businessman has taken a shot at his earlier passion, acting.
Recently while on an interview with Nigerian Television, Aflik TV, an internationally recognised distributor of Nollywood movies and African inspired contents, Gabriel K disclosed he was taking another shot in acting and that he was joining the Nigeria film industry, Nollywood. Gabriel K in his earlier life once acted and has featured in projects like Mummy’s favourite, Sunrise among others. He however, also maintains he will still remain active with his music passion.
“Nollywood is no doubt the largest entertainment and movie industry in Africa. They have lots of talented stars with global recognition. My aim is to make a difference and possibly take over as one of the best actors out there.” he revealed.
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Black Market singer Daddy Andre has added more songs on his ever-growing music collection. The singer earlier this week finally dropped his highly anticipated EP (Extended Play) titled See Me So
See Me So consists of up to 8 tracks, Tugende Mu Church, Story ft Weasel,lala Osalawo Ddi, My Heart ft jegede, Oshikelele, like It and Jah. According to our sources next to the singer, Daddy Andre wrote and Produced all these songs on his own
Listen to Tugende Mu Church here
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