Author: Wamala

Doreen Nasasira has made her relationship priorities clear: financial stability comes first, and love can follow later. The renowned media personality has revealed that she is no longer willing to date a man who earns significantly less than her or is struggling financially, saying a previous relationship left her suffering. Nasasira explained that the experience was enough to convince her not to put herself through the same situation again. “No, I can’t date a guy who earns less than me. Once I dated someone who was financially struggling and I really suffered. So don’t take me back to that situation.…

Tooro’s Babiito royal clan has pledged to protect and support Queen Mother Best Kemigisa despite the ongoing dispute over who should succeed her late son, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Charles Kayondo Kamurasi, the Omusuuga of the Babiito, said Monday that while Kemigisa currently has no formal role in the succession process, she remains a member of the royal family and deserves the clan’s support. “Currently she has no role, but she is our mother. She is both the king’s wife and the king’s mother. It is our responsibility to protect her and look after her, and I…

Sama Sojah has opened up about what he describes as a frightening side of Uganda’s entertainment industry, claiming he has personally experienced spiritual attacks and strange encounters at his home. The dancehall artist alleged that he has twice found unusual snake-like creatures with limbs at his home, which he believes were sent through spiritual means. Sama described the creatures as “Embalabasi,” saying he believes they originate from deep waters and resemble a combination of a snake and a lizard. “Do you know something called Embalabasi? It’s a thing that originates from deep waters. It’s like a snake-lizard kind of stuff.…

Winnie Nwagi wants fans to understand that celebrities have bad days too—and sometimes, they simply do not want a camera pointed at them. Speaking on Sheebah Karungi’s Let’s Talk About It, Nwagi explained that being a public figure does not mean she is permanently available for photographs, videos or fan interactions. The singer said there are days when she does not even feel like taking a picture of herself, making it uncomfortable when fans approach her expecting a photo they can immediately post online. “You come wanting a photograph yet I haven’t taken one myself either, but because you want…

Frank Gashumba has thrown down a challenge to Uganda’s self-proclaimed prophets and apostles, saying he is ready to get saved if any of them can heal a critically ill patient at a major Kampala hospital. The outspoken media personality made the remarks during a morning talk show on Radio 4, where he continued his criticism of what he described as fake prophets, apostles and pastors. Gashumba questioned the special healing powers claimed by some religious leaders, arguing that those who claim to possess such powers should be able to demonstrate them when confronted with serious illness. He pointed to major…

Mudra D Viral has opened up about his views on sex, marriage and polygamy, saying his Muslim faith means he cannot be intimate with a woman outside marriage. Speaking during an interview on Sheilah Price’s podcast, the Ugandan singer said intimacy is something he believes should only happen after a couple has entered into a religious marriage. “It’s not right. There are some sins we commit but they are wrong,” Mudra said. Mudra also discussed his understanding of polygamy within Islam, explaining that if he were to marry another woman, he would first have to marry her and inform his…

Zahara Totto says she had plenty of support behind the scenes during her celebrity boxing match against Prima Kadarshi—and some of it came from fellow celebrities. The media personality has revealed that several people in Uganda’s entertainment industry contacted her before and after the bout, with some allegedly encouraging her to defeat Prima. Prima was officially declared the winner after the weekend fight, but Zahara continues to dispute the decision, insisting that she did enough to win and alleging that the judges were influenced to hand the victory to the singer. According to Zahara, some industry figures were particularly pleased…

There is something special about watching Joshua Baraka command a stage while an entire crowd sings his songs back to him. In Mbale on Saturday night, that moment felt bigger than a concert. It was a snapshot of just how far the young Ugandan singer has come. Not long before his breakthrough, Baraka was still largely unknown outside Uganda’s emerging music scene. Then came “Nana”, the song that changed the trajectory of his career and helped position him among East Africa’s fastest-rising musical exports. Now, his Brakaland EA Tour is taking that journey across Uganda. The Mbale stop drew a…

Winnie Nwagi has opened up about her relationship life, explaining why she has yet to settle down despite continued questions about her marital status. Speaking on Sheebah Karungi’s podcast Let’s Talk About It, Nwagi said her relationships have not always developed the way she hoped, pointing to struggles that people outside the relationships may never see. The singer explained that sometimes she needs time to understand the person she is dealing with, but patience can run out before things have had a chance to work. “Sometimes you’re still analyzing someone and then they lose patience. Things aren’t right, they haven’t…

Sheebah Karungi wants the public to remember one thing when judging celebrities: they are human too. The singer made the remarks while hosting fellow artiste Winnie Nwagi on her podcast, Let’s Talk About It, where the pair discussed relationships, family and the pressure that comes with living life in the public eye. According to Sheebah, celebrities often face harsher judgment simply because their personal lives attract more attention. “People forget that we go through the same things as them but they make ours so big yet we are doing the same things.” Sheebah also reflected on the criticism she faced…