Author: Wamala

Ugandan singer and songwriter Bridgette Mars is turning up the romance with her latest single, “Katika,” a love song that puts vulnerability and emotional surrender at the center of the story. “Katika” is a Swahili word meaning “inside,” and the track gives Bridgette room to explore the softer side of her artistry. Rather than simply celebrating attraction, she sings about the trust that comes with falling deeply for someone and allowing that person into her heart. The romantic track reassures a lover of her feelings, with Bridgette using affectionate imagery to describe the person she loves, including calling him her…

Sama Sojah is already setting the guest list for a wedding that has not even happened yet — and fellow artists and fans apparently should not expect an invitation. The Ugandan singer and songwriter revealed in an interview with Galaxy TV that whenever he eventually gets married, he intends to keep both his introduction and wedding ceremonies strictly private. For Sama, the events are family functions rather than entertainment industry gatherings. He said he would not invite fellow artists or fans, although a few of his closest friends could accompany him. “A wedding is personal and even when I decide…

Talent manager Ronnie Mutabaazi has entered the growing dispute between Eddy Kenzo and Bebe Cool, pushing back against Kenzo’s recent claims about the veteran musician’s conduct during the campaign season. Kenzo has alleged in recent interviews that Bebe Cool betrayed him during the campaigns by turning the media team against him and preventing them from filming him despite what he described as a joint arrangement. Ronnie has disputed that account, insisting that no media personnel were instructed to stop covering Kenzo. “No media person was stopped from filming Kenzo; it is all a lie. I can swear on that,” Ronnie…

Navio’s personal assistant, Raven, has responded to allegations made by the rapper’s former employee, Sam, who has accused Navio of assault and confiscating his property. The allegations have circulated on social media in recent days through video clips featuring Sam discussing his account of the dispute. Raven, however, has rejected those claims and offered a different version of events. Speaking in a phone interview, Raven said the dispute dates back to 2022 and alleged that Sam had stolen from Navio while working at the rapper’s home and had also committed fraud involving his businesses. According to Raven, Navio reported the…

Singer Roni Tomusange, popularly known as Roni Banton, has shared the emotional story behind his graduation in the United States — including the unexpected gesture that turned a lonely moment into a celebration. The Tonywa Novuga hitmaker recently graduated from Harmony Health Care Institute after pursuing his studies in the U.S. But while the achievement marked a major personal milestone, Roni said the graduation ceremony was also an emotionally difficult experience because he did not have a family member or close friend there to celebrate with him. The reality hit harder after the ceremony. Roni said he stepped outside and…

Veteran Ugandan musician Halima Namakula had some unusually direct advice for women complaining about their struggles to find suitable husbands: embrace what God gave you and make the most of it. Namakula shared the message while speaking to women at Bad Black’s Beauty Beyond The Scars event, where she encouraged them to stop focusing on physical features they may feel they lack and instead confidently use the attributes they do have. According to the veteran singer, every woman was created differently, with individual features that can include beauty, curves, cleavage, eyes and other physical attributes. Her advice was anything but…

Benon Mugumbya is opening up about an earlier chapter of his weight-loss journey — and how his experience with Ozempic ultimately pushed him toward changing his lifestyle. The Ugandan creative says he began using Ozempic around 2019, years before the medication became a major part of mainstream weight-loss conversations. During a visit to the United States, he says he purchased three pens at about $800 each. In a conversation with Cza, Benon said the medication helped him lose weight initially. But after he ran out of his supply, he says the weight came back — and he eventually became heavier…

Uganda Police have arrested 12 Senior One students following the circulation of a disturbing video showing a group of teenagers assaulting a fellow student, according to police. The footage circulated widely on social media on September 17, drawing public concern and calls for authorities to identify those seen in the video. Police have since confirmed that all 12 suspects are in custody at Kabalagala Police Station as investigations continue. According to police, the suspects are all students currently in Senior One. The prime suspect is aged 16, while the other suspects are reportedly between 14 and 17 years old. The…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 18, 2026 FORT PORTAL — Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has reportedly handed over the keys to Karuziika Palace, paving the way for Babiito elders and Tooro Kingdom officials to begin preparations for the installation of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the next Omukama of Tooro. The reported handover comes days after the burial of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death triggered a contested succession process within the kingdom. Oyo died in the United States on August 27, 2026, aged 34. He became Omukama in 1995 at the age of three following the…

By Wamala Sipirian Published: September 18, 2026 Supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) demonstrated outside the Turkish Embassy in Kampala on Friday, September 18, demanding that Turkey hand over Ugandan political blogger Fred Lumbuye to face criminal charges in Uganda. The demonstration was led by PLU Secretary General Fadil Twalla and followed a directive from PLU chairman and Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Twalla said the group was also protesting reports that Lumbuye’s lawyers had applied for asylum in Turkey. “Today, as instructed by our chairman, we held a successful and peaceful demonstration at the Turkish…