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A quiet story from the hills of Western Uganda is now making major waves in African cinema. The film ‘Small Gods’ has stunned the continent by securing multiple nominations at the 20th African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. For a film that began as a deeply personal story in Kisoro, this is a moment of unprecedented recognition and pride for Uganda’s budding film industry. “This film is about people often overlooked, told with honesty and authenticity,” says director Asher Rosen, who splits his time between London, UK, and Kisoro, Uganda. From…

Kampala’s nightlife came alive as DJ Spinny celebrated ten years of spinning hits with the unforgettable “DJ Spinny & Friends” experience. The electrifying event, proudly powered by Don Julio Tequila, turned Mestil Gardens into a playground of music, fashion, and dance. “This night is for everyone who’s been part of my journey,” DJ Spinny said, radiating gratitude as he prepared to close the night with his signature energy. Star-Studded Lineup Sets the Mood The celebration kicked off with high-energy sets from Kampala’s top DJs, each adding their unique flavor to the party: Finally, DJ Spinny took over the decks, delivering…

Ugandan singer and songwriter Yesse Oman Rafiki has stirred controversy once again, this time calling for monetary recognition from Moses Wassawa Tinsley, the husband of fellow musician Vivian Tendo. The artist explained that his request is not out of spite but a matter of acknowledging the years of work he invested in shaping Vivian Tendo into one of Uganda’s most recognized music brands. “I can’t curse Vivian Tendo, just that the groom — her husband — who came into the picture, I wish he would reward me with cattle,” Rafiki said during a candid interview. “When someone is a brand,…

Yesse Oman Rafiki — the musical genius behind some of Uganda’s biggest chart-toppers — is getting real about his past. The hitmaker and songwriter has finally opened up about the darkest chapter of his life, one filled with drug abuse, depression, and betrayal — and how it all shaped the man he is today. In a deeply personal revelation, Rafiki described his earlier years in the music industry as a “childish stage”, saying it was a period of confusion, poor decisions, and misplaced trust. “The drugs and depression matters were childish,” Rafiki admitted, reflecting on a time when he says…

Ugandan singer Green Daddy, real name Kibalama Vicent Kikabi, has once again found himself in the middle of controversy after giving out what he calls “relationship advice” — but what many fans are labeling as sexist and outdated. In a recent interview, the “Weekend” hitmaker told men to avoid marrying women who are physically stronger than them, claiming that such relationships could lead to domestic violence and a loss of masculine control in the household. “Any woman whom you can’t handle physically, never marry her,” Green Daddy warned. “She will beat you and your family members.” The statement immediately went…

Ugandan singer Grace Khan has made a heartbreaking confession about one of the darkest periods in her life — admitting that she was using drugs while pregnant with her daughter, Grannah, whom she shares with Prince Omar. The emotional revelation came during an interview with Shalom 256 on YouTube, where Grace opened up about her struggles with addiction, denial, and the painful realization that she was carrying a child while deep in substance abuse. “I realized I was pregnant when it was, I think, three months,” Grace shared candidly. “I was a drug addict, and that’s probably why I didn’t…

Ugandan singer Grace Khan is getting real about her struggles with alcohol — a battle she says nearly shattered her mental health, music career, and faith. In a recent emotional revelation, the “Njakufa Naye” hitmaker opened up about how she was first introduced to alcohol eight years ago, marking what she now calls “the darkest chapter” of her life. “I had never taken alcohol before,” Grace said. “One day, I asked my friend why she always seemed so happy and lively backstage. She told me she’d show me her secret — and gave me a waragi. That’s how it started.”…

Ugandan socialite and entrepreneur Prima Kardashi is turning her pain into purpose. The mother of two recently opened up about the emotional day she lost her car — and how that moment became the start of her self-discovery and comeback journey. In a candid new interview, Prima recalled the morning her car was repossessed after she fell behind on loan payments. What could have been a moment of embarrassment or despair, she says, became a wake-up call and blessing in disguise. “They used to call me and I wasn’t picking up,” Prima shared. “But one morning on New Year’s, I…

Respected journalist-turned-politician Zambaali Bulaasio Mukasa is opening up about a deeply personal and emotional chapter from his early school days — a time when his name, now known across Uganda, once became a source of ridicule. In a heartfelt reflection, the former NBS TV news anchor revealed that as a young boy, he temporarily changed his name just to fit in with classmates who mocked him for being “different.” “Students at school used to ridicule my name Zambaali,” he shared. “I reached a moment and changed the name Bulaasio to Brian.” “I Was Just a Boy Who Wanted to Belong”…

Ugandan socialite and mother of two Prima Kardashi is baring her soul about the toxic love story that ended her relationship with singer Geosteady — and the painful lessons she learned along the way. Known for her bold, unfiltered personality, Prima held nothing back in a candid new interview where she revealed the dark moments, emotional turmoil, and regrets that marked their on-again, off-again romance. “I Checked His Phone — And That’s Where I Went Wrong” Prima didn’t sugarcoat a thing. With raw honesty, she admitted that one of her biggest relationship mistakes was secretly checking her partner’s phone —…