Author: Wamala

Ritah Danchall is shifting more of her attention toward music after saying Uganda’s dance industry is no longer as financially rewarding as it once was. The dancer and entertainer says the rise of TikTok has dramatically increased the number of people offering dance performances, creating more competition and pushing down the fees clients are willing to pay. Speaking to a YouTuber, Ritah compared the money she used to receive for dancing gigs with what is being offered today. “Back then someone would call you paying Shs 1 million, now they call you offering Shs 300,000 because every person you see…

Chosen Becky is already planning her next concert — and she wants to take the stage while seven months pregnant. The Ugandan singer, who recently welcomed her fifth child, revealed that her next pregnancy could become part of the concert experience, joking that she has a very specific condition attached to the show. “I will stage the concert when the pregnancy is 7 months and when it comes, every pregnant woman will enter for free. Every single mother with 4 children, will also enter for free,” Chosen Becky said. The unusual concert plan came as the singer spoke about motherhood…

Elijah Kitaka believes Uganda’s music industry has lost some of its momentum in 2026 — and he says artists need to put more energy into rebuilding it. Reflecting on the state of the industry, the singer pointed to a combination of factors, including the tense political environment at the beginning of the year and the growing shift by creatives toward TikTok and social media content. “Truth be told, the music industry weakened a bit. I think right now, everyone has to ignite more effort and energy to lift the industry,” Kitaka said. For Kitaka, one of the biggest changes has…

His Royal Majesty Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom has died at the age of 34, according to an official confirmation from the Kingdom. The announcement comes shortly after the Tooro Kingdom issued a health update stating that King Oyo was in a “critical condition” and asking the public to remain calm and keep the monarch in their prayers. The King had been receiving specialised medical treatment in the United States. His death now brings an end to a reign that began when he was only three years old. Born on April 16, 1992,…

Events emcee Joseph Ssendagire, popularly known as Mzee Bakiddaawo, is challenging Ugandan creatives to look beyond the talent that first makes them famous. According to Bakiddaawo, entertainers risk limiting their careers when the public begins associating them with only one skill or category, whether that is comedy, music or another creative discipline. His advice is simple: keep evolving. “The advice I give to every creative as you embark on your creative journey is, don’t let the public consider you in one dimension,” Bakiddaawo said. “If you are considered in only one category, that means you will never progress if you…

Ugandan singer-songwriter Jon Muq is turning his own journey from Kampala to the international stage into a new mission: creating more pathways for African artists to reach global audiences. Muq, who is based in Austin, Texas, has launched Shake It Africa, a new record label and live entertainment company focused on music, artist development, live experiences and cultural exchange. The company officially launched with Muq’s new single, “Shake Shake Dance For Me,” an Afrobeat remake produced by Grammy-winning producer Derek Dixie, whose credits include Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle and The Carters. The infectious track is more than a new release…

Sheila Salta has officially closed her four-year run at Kampala-based NRG Radio, bringing her time at the station to an end and opening the door to what she describes as a new chapter. The media personality spent her time at NRG Radio hosting The Transit Show, the weekday afternoon programme that aired Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 7 PM. As she announced her departure, Salta looked back on the conversations, laughter, challenges and memorable moments that defined her time behind the microphone. “After four incredible years with NRG Radio, the time has come for me to close this…

Joshua Baraka is taking another step in his career — this time as the face of Johnnie Walker’s new Keep Walking campaign in Uganda. The Kampala-born singer-songwriter was unveiled as the brand’s National Walker during the campaign launch in Kampala on Thursday, putting the spotlight not just on his growing music career, but on the work and uncertainty behind it. Baraka has spent the past few years steadily building his place in Uganda’s music scene, moving from intimate performances and early releases to becoming one of the country’s recognisable young musical voices. Now, his story is being connected to a…

Johnnie Walker has launched its new “Keep Walking” campaign in East Africa, bringing a fresh focus to the people and journeys behind progress while naming Ugandan musician Joshua Baraka as its Icon Walker and face of the campaign in Uganda. The campaign was launched at 1420 in Kampala and is built around a simple idea: progress is about more than reaching a destination. It is also about the decisions, setbacks, persistence and small victories that happen along the way. For young East Africans, that journey can mean personal growth, new opportunities, greater impact and the freedom to build their futures…

Ugandan events promoter Norbert Twezire, popularly known as Nobat Events, has named Ray G as the most difficult artist he has ever worked with, while also revealing that Weasel is the musician he most regrets investing money in. Nobat opened up about his experiences dealing with artists in Uganda’s music industry, reflecting on some of the challenges he says he has encountered throughout his career as a promoter. According to Nobat, Ray G tops his list of difficult artists to work with despite appearing calm and humble whenever he is in front of cameras. “I was the first person to…