Author: Wamala

Zahara Totto is drawing a firm line when it comes to relationships: she says she has no plans to change her character or lifestyle simply to satisfy a man’s cultural expectations. Speaking on Shalom 256, the media personality said she would not be comfortable with a partner who expects her to take on traditional responsibilities such as cooking for him, returning home at a specific time or marrying into his family. Her position was blunt. “If you expect me to come and cook for you, be home by a specific time, go and marry your relatives and leave me alone.”…

Kenneth Mugabi has opened up about the creative process behind his music, revealing how random thoughts, personal experiences and research eventually come together to form the stories in his songs. The Ugandan soul singer, who is preparing for his upcoming concert, explained that songwriting often begins with simply observing the world around him and allowing ideas to develop before bringing them together. “I sit alone and start writing random things, and then I put them together into a story,” Mugabi said. For Mugabi, the process involves more than simply documenting his personal experiences. He said he also gathers information and…

Kawempe North Member of Parliament Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has revealed that Jamaican dancehall star Shaggy played an unexpected role in inspiring his early interest in music. Nalukoola said he was drawn to Shaggy’s relaxed musical style, particularly because he felt the Jamaican star’s laid-back delivery mirrored his own personality and way of speaking. “Shaggy used to sing and he had a bit of something that goes slow, which is similar to me since I’m a man who also speaks and goes slow, so I was somehow inspired,” Nalukoola said. That connection with Shaggy’s style encouraged Nalukoola to give music a…

Rahmah Pinky has explained why she no longer maintains close friendships with some of her former female colleagues, saying she prefers to keep certain boundaries in place rather than become too comfortable with people. The singer, who has previously acknowledged that she is taking her time with her music career, said she deliberately keeps her distance from female friends because she believes excessive closeness can sometimes affect respect and personal boundaries. For Pinky, it is less about cutting people off and more about preventing relationships from developing what she considers unhealthy habits. “The respect dies when someone gets closer to…

Anita Annet Among has denied organising a party to celebrate her freedom after Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba warned that anyone involved in arranging such a gathering would be arrested. Among addressed the reports on X on Tuesday evening, saying she had learned that a party was allegedly being organised on her behalf but had not authorised it. “I have learned that a party is purportedly being organised on my behalf. I wish to explicitly state that I have not authorised any such gathering in my name, and no individual associated with me is orchestrating such an event,” Among wrote. She urged…

Zahara Totto, also known as DJ Zato, has criticised some male deejays in Uganda, accusing them of creating barriers for others trying to establish themselves in the entertainment industry. Speaking about her experience as a female deejay, Zahara said she has encountered what she described as selfishness and hostility among some male DJs, particularly when newcomers attempt to access venues and platforms already occupied by established deejays. According to Zahara, the issue is not limited to female DJs. She claimed that even male deejays who are new to the scene can face resistance when trying to secure opportunities at bars…

Ugandan songstress Gloria Bugie has revealed that her phone was stolen, just days after finding herself at the center of a heated online controversy. Bugie has recently been trending following her comments about fellow musician Crysto Panda, particularly remarks concerning his late daughter and parents that drew criticism from sections of the public. Amid the controversy, Bugie took to her WhatsApp status to announce that she was no longer reachable through her usual phone. “My phone was stolen. If you need me urgently, call me on direct calls. This has been posted by a MacBook,” she wrote. The announcement quickly…

Weasel Manizo has weighed in on Kid Fox’s recent comments about fellow Ugandan musicians, advising the returning singer to show more respect to veterans such as Bobi Wine and Bebe Cool. Kid Fox, who recently returned to Uganda after spending years in the diaspora, has attracted attention with his blunt remarks about the local music industry. In a recent interview, he appeared to suggest that he did not know Bobi Wine. The comments drew criticism from social media users, who questioned why Kid Fox would seemingly dismiss Bobi Wine, whose career and public profile have gained significant recognition over the…

Ugandan singer and songwriter Dokta Brain has revealed that he once seriously considered walking away from the music industry and continuing his career from behind the scenes. The singer said the struggles he experienced in the industry had pushed him to the point where he wanted to quietly disappear from the mainstream scene, work as a ghostwriter and eventually return to music as an entrepreneur. Dokta Brain explained that his plan was to write songs for other artists without receiving public recognition for his work. He wanted the artists to perform his songs without mentioning that he was behind the…

Ugandan entrepreneur Benard Feni has scored a major double win at the Ghana Merit Awards 2026, taking home the CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year Award while his philanthropic organisation, Mungu Feni Foundation, was named Best NGO/Foundation of the Year. The awards, held in Accra, Ghana, recognise Feni’s work across entrepreneurship, leadership and philanthropy, giving his business and community-focused efforts recognition beyond Uganda. For Feni, the two honours represent different sides of the same journey. One celebrates his achievements as an entrepreneur, while the other recognises the social impact associated with his foundation. The CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year award highlights Feni’s contribution…