Author: Wamala

Ugandan socialite Shanita Namuyimbwa, popularly known as Bad Black, says she has moved on from the flashy lifestyle that once saw her spending millions of shillings in bars to impress people. Bad Black reflected on the change in her lifestyle, explaining that her former spending habits were largely driven by a desire to prove herself and gain people’s approval. “Back then, I really wanted to prove myself, but now I have peace. I have moved on from spending millions in bars just to entertain people,” she said. The socialite, known for her outspoken personality and cheeky sense of humor, also…

A tense standoff reportedly erupted between security forces and Queen Mother Best Kemigisa during the burial of her son, the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at the Karambi Royal Tombs. According to reports, the Queen Mother opposed the burial arrangements, saying they did not reflect what she believed were the proper cultural and traditional practices of the Tooro Kingdom. The situation reportedly escalated when Best Kemigisa was blocked from proceeding with the burial in the manner she wanted. She was then reportedly locked inside a vehicle as the king’s casket was removed and taken toward the royal…

The late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has been laid to rest at the Tooro Royal Tombs, bringing an end to a tense standoff that had overshadowed the final stage of his funeral. Reports indicate the burial proceeded after intervention from President Yoweri Museveni through Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa and Minister Gen. Tumukunde, who are said to have engaged the royal family amid the impasse. The burial took place under heavy security, with UPDF soldiers deployed around the royal burial grounds as preparations for the final rites continued. The proceedings took another dramatic turn with reports…

Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged mourners to support Arsenal as a way of keeping the legacy of the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV alive. Kaziimba made the lighthearted appeal while speaking to mourners at St. John’s Cathedral in Kabarole, the same church where King Oyo was baptized in 1992. According to the Archbishop, King Oyo supported local football teams but had a particular love for the London-based Premier League club. “King Oyo supported local teams but above all, he supported Arsenal. So if you want to follow his legacy, support Arsenal, all of you,” Kaziimba said.…

Prince Solomon Nyaika and Prince Patrick Mpuuga have publicly challenged the process used to select a new Omukama of Tooro, while accusing individuals involved in the succession dispute of allegedly “hijacking” their father, Omusuuga Charles Karumasi. The princes say the wishes of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV should take precedence in determining the kingdom’s next steps, particularly because they claim the late king left a Will outlining his wishes. Speaking to the press, Prince Nyaika questioned the idea of using a voting process to determine the Tooro king. “Now King Oyo has a son and has…

Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma was selected as the new Omukama of Tooro following a lengthy succession process involving nomination, selection and detailed vetting by a 21-member committee appointed by the Babiito royal clan. The process followed the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, with the committee tasked with identifying a suitable successor from the Tooro royal family. Fr Charles Oyo, a member of both the Babiito royal clan and the succession committee, told Daily Monitor that the process was not decided through voting. Instead, the 21 members first developed criteria for assessing potential candidates across different generations…

Joshua Baraka is taking his B’rakaland EA journey to Eastern Uganda this weekend, with the singer set to bring his music and “Keep Walking” story to fans in Mbale. Baraka will perform at Bandali Lounge, Mbale, as his tour continues following stops in Gulu and Arua. The tour, running under the Johnnie Walker Keep Walking campaign, celebrates Baraka’s growth as an artiste and the journey behind his increasingly prominent music career. For the singer, the campaign mirrors a simple philosophy: keep moving forward. After performing for audiences in Gulu and Arua, Baraka’s next stop gives fans in Eastern Uganda an…

Ugandan recording artist Danra UG is celebrating a major international milestone after securing two nominations at the Zikomo Awards 2026 in Zambia. The recognition comes just days after the singer released her latest Extended Play project, UnTamed, giving the new project an early boost on the regional awards circuit. Danra has been nominated for Best New Artist of the Year and Best Album of the Year, with the latter nomination recognizing her UnTamed EP. The singer has now turned to her fans and fellow music lovers for support as she bids to take home both awards. “We have been nominated…

Nigerian singer Fave has called out the Ugandan promoter behind her recent booking, accusing them of undervaluing her and treating her poorly during her trip to the country. The singer aired her frustrations on X while responding to a Ugandan user who commented on photos she had shared alongside a Ugandan flag. The user recognized Fave’s outfit from her recent performance at Thrones and appeared to criticize the singer’s demeanor at the event. “This is the night you performed for us at Thrones as if we had forced you (I recognize that outfit),” the user wrote. Fave responded by revealing…

The debate over who should succeed the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has taken another turn, with Rev. Fr. Charles Oyo Amooti of the Babiito Royal Clan explaining what he says would be required for any of the late monarch’s children to be considered for the Tooro throne. Speaking to the media, Fr. Amooti said the Babiito clan does not determine matters concerning the royal family based on information circulating publicly. “We have heard some people talk about there is a child or the children of King Oyo, but we as members of the clan, we don’t…