East African Nations Launch Joint Streaming Platform to Boost Regional Cinema
A major milestone in the East African film industry was reached on Thursday as Stream East, a new regional streaming platform, was officially launched in Uganda. Hosted at Esella Country Hotel, the event marked the culmination of a four-day regional summit supported by UNESCO under the Revitalizing the Film Industry
Baby Gloria Set to Walk Down the Aisle in August
Dancer, guitarist, and Movit brand ambassador Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, popularly known as Baby Gloria, is set to tie the knot with her longtime fiancé Mbaleka Jonas on August 22, 2025. The wedding comes just four months after the couple held a traditional Kukyala ceremony in April, during which Mbaleka was
Congolese Music Star Koffi Olomidé to Headline Concert Celebrating 50 Years of Afrigo Band
Congolese music legend Koffi Olomidé is set to headline a star-studded concert celebrating 50 years of Afrigo Band, Uganda’s longest-standing and most iconic musical ensemble, in what promises to be a cultural highlight of 2025. The event, titled Legends of Sound: Afrigo@50, will take place at the Millennium Grounds in Kampala on Saturday, 16 August
DJ Bush Baby Passes Away
Renowned Ugandan media personality and DJ, DJ Bush Baby, born Benjamin Owor, has passed away. Owor was found dead in his studio in Entebbe. Efforts are underway to convey his body to the mortuary. DJ Bush Baby was a household name in Uganda’s entertainment industry, known for his vibrant presence
Canon Academy Juniors Partners with Star Kids Club to Ignite Creativity in Kampala’s Young Talent through Photography Training
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) launched its Canon Academy Juniors photography training programme in partnership with Star Kids Club, East Africa’s renowned kids’ talent academy. The programme, which kicked off in Kampala, Uganda, caters to children aged 8 to 16 and aims to nurture creativity, build technical skills, and
Afreximbank’s CANEX unveils third edition of short film competition
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX), an intervention by African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the third edition of its vibrant short film competition, CANEX Shorts, that is designed to recognise and celebrate talents of young filmmakers from Africa and the Diaspora. Filmmakers between the ages of 18 and 35 years can
Share a Coke’ Campaign: Fik Fameica, Vinka Electrify Students at MUBS Cultural Gala
Singers Fik Fameica and Vinka lit up the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Cultural Gala, thrilling students with high-energy performances that perfectly complemented the festivities on campus. The event was part of Coca-Cola Uganda’s globally cherished ‘Share a Coke’ campaign—now refreshed to resonate with Gen Z’s longing for real, meaningful
Mezo Noir reopens after mysterious death of Martha Ahumuza Murari
Mezo Noir, a popular hangout place in Kololo, has reopened barely ten days after closure. The Closure followed mysterious death of Martha Ahumuza Murari. Ahumuza, a recent graduate of Isbat University, reportedly collapsed in the manager’s office at Mezo Noir, a nightclub in Kololo. She was rushed to the ICU
Court Orders Black-Market Records to Pay Shs 130 million to Bruno K for Copyright Infringement
The Commercial division of High Court has ordered Black-Market Records to pay Shs 130 million to singer Kiggundu Bruno, popularly known as Bruno K, for copyright infringement and fraud. In 2022, Bruno K sued Black Market Records Entertainment-SMC LTD, Singleton Cedric Lychern, Kisame Shadrack Shagaf, and Black-Market Media LLC T
Vinka & Fik Fameica to Ignite MUBS Cultural Gala 2025
Singers Fik Fameica and Vinka are set to electrify the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Cultural Gala on April 4, 2025, at the university grounds. Under the theme “Rooted in Tradition, Growing Towards Sustainability,” the gala will showcase vibrant cultural performances, including traditional dance, art, fashion competitions, and storytelling. The
