Author: Wamala

Singer Grace Nakimera has opened up about the dangers of fame, urging public figures to remain humble and grounded regardless of how successful they become. Nakimera, who once enjoyed immense success during the peak of her secular music career, says she has experienced firsthand how fame and public praise can influence a person’s behaviour and mindset. According to the singer, celebrities can easily become carried away when they are constantly praised and placed on a pedestal by the public. “Fame is very dangerous, and my mum also taught me about humility. At some point, I think Ugandans hyped me so…

Veteran singer and music producer David Washington has opened up about one of the more memorable chapters of his career, recalling what it was like working with singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Washington described the experience as a mix of challenges and excitement, but said the collaborations ultimately produced good results. One of his earliest memories with Bobi Wine dates back to when the artist approached him with an idea for a song titled “Wendi.” Washington admits that he did not immediately understand what Bobi Wine was trying to achieve with the track, but they pushed…

The late Omukama of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, will be laid to rest on September 12, 2026 — exactly 31 years after the day he was crowned King. The burial date was confirmed Wednesday evening by the Office of the Omujwera Musuuga, the head of the royal Babiito clan, which also announced a change to the previously planned route for transporting the late monarch’s body. Instead of being flown directly from Entebbe International Airport to Karuziika Palace, the King’s remains will be taken by military helicopter to Kyegegwa District before beginning a slow road procession through parts…

The body of late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has left the United States as preparations continue for his return to Uganda and the start of the kingdom’s official mourning period. Video shared online showed the King’s coffin at a cargo facility in the United States, where friends, relatives and well-wishers gathered to bid farewell before the remains began the journey home. The body is expected to arrive at Entebbe International Airport at around 10 a.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to receive the remains at the airport and pay his respects.…

Ugandan TikTok personality Issa Muwonge, popularly known as Katwalo, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with obtaining money by false pretence in connection with an alleged $85,300 gold deal. Muwonge, 49, appeared before City Hall Court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu on Wednesday, where the charge was read to him. He denied the allegation and pleaded not guilty. The case centres on a foreign national who allegedly paid a total of $85,300 after being promised seven kilograms of gold for export to Dubai, according to the charge sheet. State prosecutor Miriam Akite told court that…

Ugandan content creator and digital personality DDT Musiramu, whose real name is Kalule Sharif, is building a brand around entertainment, creativity and business — and he believes Uganda’s digital-content industry is only getting started. Born on August 4, 2000, and raised in Kibuli, Kampala, DDT Musiramu has spent five years working in the entertainment and digital-media space. He is the son of Fatumah Kikyo and Fred Kalungi. For him, the journey into content creation began with a desire to express himself, entertain people and connect with audiences beyond his immediate surroundings. “I was inspired by the opportunity to express myself,…

Model Queen Patience Wawina marked her birthday differently this year, choosing to spend August 28 with children in the ghetto community of Kosovo rather than focusing solely on her own celebration. Wawina used the occasion to connect with children from the less privileged community, sharing knowledge, teaching skills and creating moments centered on learning and personal growth. During the outreach, she encouraged the children to keep learning, develop themselves and believe in their abilities. The message was simple: limited opportunities should not prevent someone from discovering their potential. Wawina was joined by Juma Barber, who added his own contribution to…

Musician-turned-politician Rachel Magoola has a clear reason for keeping her children largely away from cameras: she does not want them to inherit fame, titles or privileges before they have earned them. Magoola shared the parenting philosophy while responding to a question about why she rarely puts her children in the public eye. Her message was straightforward — children should have the opportunity to build their own identities and careers rather than depend on their parents’ achievements. “Why should I front my children on camera? So that they start claiming titles and respect which isn’t theirs?” Magoola asked. “When you give…

Grace Nakimera has revealed three of her favorite Ugandan songs, and her choices offer a strong nod to the artists and music that helped shape Uganda’s sound. The singer’s shortlist features songs from Juliana Kanyomozi, Maddox Sematimba and Judith Babirye, three established names whose music has remained familiar to Ugandan audiences across different generations. For Nakimera, Maddox’s “Omukwano” makes the cut. The song is among the tracks she highlighted while discussing the Ugandan music she enjoys, adding another classic title to her personal favorites. She also picked Juliana Kanyomozi’s “Kibaluma,” a song that rocked Ugandan airwaves in 2005 and formed…

Sheilah Gashumba is opening up about one of the biggest questions surrounding her future — whether she actually sees herself giving birth — and the Ugandan media personality admits the idea still scares her. Gashumba explained that while she has thought about marriage and starting a family, the reality of pregnancy, childbirth and life as a new mother is something she has not fully wrapped her head around. Just weeks ago, she appeared on Kasuku Live, where she seemed to hint at her desire to get married and start a family with her lover. Her latest comments, however, show that…