Author: Wamala

Lady Titie Tabel has sparked a conversation about fatherhood and parenting after arguing that sons need fathers in their lives to learn certain aspects of manhood. The legendary artist and motivational speaker said women should not underestimate the importance of a father figure in raising boys, arguing that financial independence cannot replace the role she believes fathers play in a child’s development. According to Lady Titie, there are qualities she believes sons can learn specifically from male figures, regardless of whether those fathers are wealthy. “If you are a female, it doesn’t matter how much money you have. You will…

DVDAFROKING and Abaddie_gyal are taking their creative partnership into another major Ugandan production, with the two dance creatives set to work on Rachel Magoola’s 60 Years celebration in November at Kingdom Kampala. The collaboration is the latest chapter in a working relationship that has developed across several high-profile live productions, beginning with the first Lydia Jazmine show before continuing through the A Pass concert and another Lydia Jazmine production. Rather than being built around a single performance, their partnership has developed through repeated opportunities to work on choreography, movement, stage performance and the broader demands of live entertainment. Their journey…

Kizza Besigye’s family is mourning the death of Righteous Ariho, known affectionately as Rai, who died Thursday morning while receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at Mulago Hospital. Righteous was the son of Adam Ampa Besigye, who shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional tribute to his young son. Adam described Rai as a precious gift who transformed his life by giving him the opportunity to become a father. He said his son was born during the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. “You came into this world during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic and gave me…

British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has revealed that he suffered a stroke several months ago and is now undergoing rehabilitation, saying the health setback has left him facing a long recovery. The 39-year-old musician shared the news on Instagram while announcing his upcoming fifth studio album, Fudge. Kiwanuka, who was born in London to Ugandan parents, said the stroke was caused by a bleed in his brain linked to high blood pressure. He described the brain injury as severe and said his recovery will require an extended period of rehabilitation. “It’s a long journey recovering from a stroke,” Kiwanuka said. The…

Police have arrested Vincent Nsamba, 41, in connection with the death of legendary Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala has confirmed. Kawala announced the arrest via X, identifying Nsamba as the prime suspect in the case. According to the police spokesperson, he was apprehended in Ochange Ward, Yesu Amala, Nansana Division, Wakiso District. “The prime suspect in connection with the murder of Afrigo Band musician Matovu Moses has been arrested,” Kawala said. She identified the suspect as Nsamba Vincent, 41, and said his arrest followed investigations into the circumstances surrounding Matovu’s death. The arrest…

Ziza Bafana has challenged the pressure placed on men to own houses, questioning whether property ownership should really be used as a measure of a man’s success or worth. The singer was responding to recent remarks by Susan Makula about women not crying over men who are still renting. Her comments sparked a wider conversation about relationships, financial expectations and whether men should prioritize building homes. Ziza Bafana took a different view, arguing that people should not put excessive pressure on men to build houses simply because society considers homeownership an important milestone. His argument centered on the temporary nature…

Legendary Afrigo Band singer Moses Matovu is scheduled to be laid to rest today, Friday, September 25, at 4PM in Kyanja, following a family and clan meeting that settled on the burial arrangements. Ssalongo Kamoga Mwavu Takwana announced the arrangements after the meeting, clarifying earlier reports that had indicated the celebrated musician would be buried on Thursday, September 24. “After the clan meeting, we’ve agreed that the late Moses Matovu will be laid to rest tomorrow (Friday) at 4PM in Kyanja,” Ssalongo Kamoga said in the announcement made Thursday. “There were announcements earlier indicating that he was to be laid…

Veteran musician and Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu died after an alleged attack in Kibuli on Thursday, September 24, with eyewitnesses saying a confrontation involving a woman preceded the incident. According to an eyewitness cited in the supplied report, the man accused of attacking Matovu first confronted and beat a woman before turning his attention to the 77-year-old musician. The witness claimed the suspect punched Matovu, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground. The circumstances of the confrontation, however, have not been fully established by police. A boda boda rider, Menya Chris Frank, said he arrived…

Joshua Baraka has revealed that he briefly considered choosing Michael Jackson’s career over his own before deciding that he would rather continue his personal journey in music. The Ugandan singer made the revelation during a recent podcast conversation when he was asked to choose between his own career and that of another artist. Michael Jackson initially came to mind for Baraka, given the late superstar’s extraordinary career and global success. But after considering the challenges that came with Jackson’s life in the spotlight, Baraka quickly reconsidered. “I would’ve chosen Michael Jackson but we all know how that ended, so I’ll…

Jowy Landa has pushed back against Suzan Makula Bugingo’s advice on relationships, arguing that a man should not be judged simply because he rents his home. The singer took issue with remarks attributed to Makula, the wife of Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, who recently advised girls against dating men who are still renting. Jowy said she viewed the advice as unhelpful and potentially misleading to women making relationship decisions. “Bad Black invited her buddies and I’m not one of them. I saw Suzan Makula giving advice, but it wasn’t worthy it. She was only misguiding the girl child. But why would…