Author: Wamala

Nalongo Lewis is challenging men to publicly share their experiences in troubled relationships, arguing that women should not be discouraged from speaking about their own struggles. The influencer and content creator made the remarks while responding to criticism over comments she delivered at the recently concluded Beauty Beyond The Scars conference, an event organized by Bad Black. Lewis attracted backlash online after some netizens interpreted her speech as encouraging women to mistreat men. She has since rejected that characterization, saying her comments were rooted in painful personal experiences from her life as a single mother and her past relationships. Rather…

Ugandan artist Echoled is adding some experienced firepower to his team, with Joshua Baraka’s former manager Lobstar joining his management setup. The move comes at a promising point in Echoled’s career, with the rising artist building momentum around his music and his recently released EP, Kush After Hour. Echoled has been attracting attention with songs including Mangadalena, Broken Hearts and Embilizi, which have received significant airplay as his profile continues to grow. Now, Lobstar is joining the journey. Lobstar previously worked as part of Joshua Baraka’s team and has been credited with contributing to the singer’s rise, bringing experience from…

The Tooro Kingdom is mourning another loss within its royal family following the death of Prince David Kijanangoma, just days after the burial of the late King Oyo. David was the elder brother of Edward Rukidi Nyabongo Kijanangoma, the newly announced Tooro king who is yet to be formally gazetted. News of David’s death emerged Tuesday morning, adding another major loss to a royal family that has been at the center of intense attention following King Oyo’s death and the developments surrounding Tooro’s succession. According to journalist Canary Mugume, who announced the death on X, a family member said Prince…

Fik Fameica and members of his team were involved in a car crash Sunday night while returning from a performance in Lira, with the rapper now revealing that some team members were injured. News of the accident emerged after videos circulating online showed the wrecked vehicle and Fik Fameica’s close friend Mozelo Kids appearing physically weak following the crash. Fik Fameica later addressed the incident on social media, describing the journey home as a frightening experience that quickly turned into a moment of “fear, pain and uncertainty.” “For a moment, everything changed. What was supposed to be another journey home…

The Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom is asking for prayers for His Royal Majesty Dr. Rukirabasaija Agutamba Iguru Solomon Gafabusa after the kingdom’s Chief Prince revealed that the Omukama is not in good health. Chief Prince (Okwiri) Fred Mugenyi Ruchunya disclosed the King’s health situation while speaking to the media, saying the Omukama has been unwell. Mugenyi did not disclose the nature of the King’s illness or provide further medical details. Instead, he appealed to well-wishers, kingdom subjects and friends of Bunyoro-Kitara to pray for the King’s recovery. The revelation puts fresh attention on King Iguru Solomon Gafabusa, although the available information does…

Ugandan TikTok personality Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, has died following health complications after undergoing a bone marrow transplant. News of Jayden’s passing was announced Tuesday morning by fellow TikToker Sheilah Price, with close friends and associates later confirming the news. Jayden had been battling serious health complications linked to sickle cell disease, a struggle that sparked a fundraising campaign among fellow content creators, friends and well-wishers to help finance his treatment. His treatment eventually took him to India, where he reportedly underwent a bone marrow transplant in July. At the time, reports indicated that the procedure had been…

Grace Nakimera made a powerful return to the local music scene with a high-energy performance at her The Power of Grace Charity Concert at Kampala Serena Hotel. The highly anticipated show built momentum before the main act, with DJs keeping the crowd moving as upcoming artists warmed up the audience. But the biggest surprise came when Nakimera made her entrance. Rather than using the conventional backstage route, the singer emerged through the back door facing the stage, led by dancers beating traditional drums. Many fans had expected her to appear from backstage, making the dramatic entrance an early highlight of…

Journalist-turned-politician Solomon Serwanjja is betting on poultry farming as the next big step in his plan to transform Bamutakudde Village, where he serves as LC1 chairperson. Serwanjja has unveiled a proposal to provide 30 local chickens to every interested household, with the long-term goal of helping families generate income from egg sales. His bigger vision is for Bamutakudde to become a model village built around practical community-led development. “I want every household in Bamutakudde Village to get 30 local chickens, and I want us to work together as a village,” Serwanjja said. “My vision is to see every household cash…

Mesach Semakula has opened up about one of the most painful periods of his career, revealing that illness, rejection and hurtful rumors about his health once pushed him to consider quitting music. The veteran singer was reflecting on the stories behind some of his most personal songs when he revisited the circumstances surrounding ‘Tulaba Bingi’, a song he says was born out of intense emotional and physical pain. Semakula said the song did not immediately become a hit after its release. Years later, however, some of its lyrics have found a new audience on TikTok, with users embracing words whose…

Seasoned Ugandan media personality Kazibwe Bashir Mbazira has admitted that he made a premature decision when he resigned from Pearl FM, believing he had already reached the peak of his radio career. Mbazira, a former Kawempe South legislator, said he had convinced himself that he had accomplished everything he wanted at the station and would rather leave while at the top than stay long enough to experience a decline. “It was an act of not looking ahead at the future. I reached a moment and in my head I thought that I had done enough. I resigned from my job…