Author: Wamala

Spice Diana says Bad Black’s journey from extravagant wealth to financial struggles carries a lesson about what happens to relationships when the money disappears. The singer shared her thoughts while speaking at Bad Black’s Beauty Beyond the Scars press conference at Skyz Hotel Naguru, where she reflected on the socialite’s experiences and the people who surrounded her during her wealthier years. Spice said she once asked Bad Black how it felt to go from having significant money to struggling to meet basic expenses, while some of the people she had supported were no longer there for her. “I asked her,…

DJ Roja has questioned how profitable major concerts in Uganda really are, arguing that some shows may be driven more by publicity and branding than the financial returns artists take home. Roja made the comments after singer King Saha launched a fundraiser to help repair his car, which was involved in a road accident on August 22, 2026. According to Saha, a trailer hit the door of his vehicle as he was attempting to get out. He escaped without serious injuries. Following the crash, Saha shared several videos showing friends and supporters calling him and pledging different amounts toward the…

Grace Nakimera says she received just UGX 1 million in royalties from the Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS), a payment that left the Ugandan singer questioning how earnings from her music have been calculated over the years. Nakimera joins a growing number of Ugandan musicians who have publicly discussed receiving royalty payments from UPRS. But for the singer, the amount she received raised more questions than answers. “They gave me Shs 1 million and I ate it,” Nakimera said. She then questioned whether the payment could really represent royalties accumulated from her music since 2004. “I asked myself, is the…

Grace Nakimera has explained why she would choose a Ugandan man over a foreign partner when it comes to dating and marriage, pointing to cultural differences as a major factor. The singer, who has a Norwegian baby daddy, said she appreciates the way foreigners express love but believes a partner who shares her cultural background would be a better match. For Nakimera, the issue goes beyond romance. She said her upbringing and Baganda traditions have shaped how she approaches relationships, including expectations around everyday cultural practices. “I am a very cultured girl, I know cooking, kneeling down and all those…

A Pass is already looking beyond his last major concert, setting his sights on Kololo Airstrip for what could be his next big Kampala show in 2027. The singer announced plans for “A Pass Live: Kololo Airstrip 2027” on Sunday, August 23, posting the proposed concert on his X account. The announcement comes after his successful 2025 concert at Serena Hotel, but A Pass appears ready for a different kind of setup this time around. He later explained during a TikTok Live why he believes Kololo Airstrip is the right venue for his next show. For A Pass, size is…

Lydia Jazmine says she has no interest in waiting around for a man to end a relationship when she already knows things are falling apart. The Ugandan singer opened up about heartbreak and cheating in a recent interview, saying she believes those experiences can happen to anyone—even some of the world’s biggest celebrities. “Everyone gets heartbroken, why not? I’ve seen the biggest artists in the whole world get cheated on. Rihanna and Beyoncé got cheated on. Everyone gets cheated on, and I have had those experiences too,” Lydia Jazmine said. But when a relationship reaches a point where she feels…

Ssewa Ssewa has opened up about the circumstances surrounding the split of Janzi Band, insisting that money was not the reason the group eventually fell apart. According to the singer, Janzi Band was instead damaged by internal misunderstandings, repeated disagreements and confusion among its members. Looking back at the fallout, Ssewa Ssewa said he sometimes finds himself smiling when he sees Abeeka Band’s Kevin working and spending time with some of the same people he had previously been asked to remove from Janzi Band. He recalled that Kevin had at one point asked him to fire certain crew members, including…

King Saha has fired back at fellow musician and sound engineer Viboyo after remarks made about him apparently rubbed the “Zakayo” hitmaker the wrong way. During a live performance at a show where he had been booked, King Saha abruptly turned part of his set into a public message directed at Viboyo, making claims about the singer’s mental health and urging the audience not to take his statements seriously. “There’s a guy called Viboyo; he is mentally disturbed, please. When you spot him, don’t take him seriously because he is crazy.” King Saha continued by telling people not to confront…

Shanitah Namuyimbwa, popularly known as Bad Black, became emotional as she officially launched her new women-focused initiative, Beauty Beyond The Scars, during a press conference at Skyz Hotel Naguru. The Ugandan socialite and mother of four used the launch to call on women carrying difficult burdens to attend the first edition of the project, saying food and drinks will be provided free of charge throughout the event. But the initiative goes beyond bringing women together. Bad Black said she has reached out to different organisations in an effort to secure scholarships and skills-training opportunities for women involved in the programme.…

Okoobah Shakirah Kadhanah is stepping into the spotlight as the countdown to the Miss Tourism East Africa final continues, with her confidence, poise and pageant experience earning attention from fans. A Ugandan tourism professional, beauty queen, brand ambassador and entrepreneur, Shakirah has built her profile around tourism, hospitality, women empowerment and community development. Her academic background also aligns closely with the platform she is representing. Shakirah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel and Tourism Management from Makerere University Business School and has experience spanning tourism, brand representation, marketing, sales, customer service and events. That combination of pageantry and tourism gives…