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Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine has taken to social media to celebrate Rihanna’s inspiring approach to motherhood, following the global star’s announcement of her third child, Rocki Irish Mayers, with rapper A$AP Rocky. The couple’s rapid expansion of their family—three children in just three years: RZA Athelston Mayers, Riot Rose Mayers, and now Rocki Irish Mayers—has captured worldwide attention.
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone has publicly addressed ongoing attacks from events promoter Nobat Events, calling for an immediate ceasefire on social media. In a heartfelt audio message, Chameleone accused Nobat of hopping from platform to platform, spreading false information, and insulting him—despite the fact that they have never worked together professionally. “Nobat, I do not know why you have a problem with me because I have never worked with you as my promoter. I only work with the likes of Balaam, KT, Abitex, among others, and not you. Yet you keep attacking me online. Every time I see your…
Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya has publicly addressed claims by his illegitimate daughter, 17-year-old Nambatya Mellan Lutaaya, who accused him of being a deadbeat dad on social media. The controversy has captured the attention of the media and sparked widespread debate online. During a phone interview, Lutaaya confirmed Mellan is indeed his daughter but said her social media outburst was influenced by malicious parties. “She doesn’t deserve to be used like that. She is old enough, and I can take her with me. I want to introduce her to her clan. Have taken care of other people’s children; mine cannot fail me.…
Makerere University Guild President Ssentamu Churchill James has shared how a painful breakup early in his life became a driving force behind his success. Speaking on Galaxy TV’s Star Connect, Churchill recounted how his former partner ended their relationship because she thought he lacked ambition and financial stability. “She broke up with me. But I wasn’t poor, I was working. I didn’t have as much money to take care of her. She thought I didn’t have ambitions or a future ahead of me,” Churchill said, adding that he still wishes her well.
Ugandan musician Pretty Banks has officially announced her departure from Jeff Kiwa’s label Team No Sleep (TNS) after completing just two projects under the management. Fans and industry watchers had speculated about the split, and the singer recently shared her side of the story in an interview with Galaxy TV. “Right now I’m on my own. I asked him to let me go. We had no issues, but I had my personal problems, and with my mum sick, I had to be on my own without pressure from management,” she explained.
Ugandan actor, writer, and HIV activist Aloysious Matovu Joy is recovering after a terrifying boda boda accident along Jinja Road in the Industrial Area. The incident left him and his colleague injured but grateful to have survived. In a video circulating on social media, Matovu is seen lying on a bed, speaking to his caretakers while sharing his experience with fans and the public. “I was in a terrible state, but God came through. I hit my kneecap and my hand. My rider is in stitches,” he said.
Musicians Catherine Kusasira and Full Figure left attendees stunned after a public clash during President Museveni’s political rally. Both artists, known for their unwavering support of the NRM party, were performing to energize the crowd ahead of the 2026 elections—but things quickly took an unexpected turn.
Musician and TikTok content creator TomDee has gone public with his frustrations against Alien Skin and their team, claiming he has been assaulted multiple times during encounters with the group. Once close allies, TomDee says the friendship turned sour due to perceived disrespect, leaving him repeatedly targeted despite his loyalty and support. “Even with this, after getting off the camera, they would harass me. They showed me that performing at their concerts and attending their press conferences was for my benefit, but when I asked them to come to mine, they always pretended to be busy. I kept quiet through…
Mpaka Records boss and musician Ykee Benda has fans buzzing with excitement as he teases the release of his next studio album. Taking to X/Twitter, the celebrated artist shared that he’s energized and ready to drop what could be a seminal project in his career—but hinted that it might also be his last secular album before transitioning fully into gospel music. “I’m excited for this one. It’s going to be big… and it may be my last secular project before I focus on faith-based music,” Ykee Benda wrote, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation.
Ugandan rapper Navio—born Daniel Lubwama Kigozi—has opened up about a missed opportunity to collaborate with Nigerian superstar Wizkid, a story that has long fueled rumors in the music industry. For years, fans speculated that Navio was meant to feature on Wizkid’s track, but the collaboration never materialized. In a recent interview with Galaxy TV, the rapper cleared the air and shared the behind-the-scenes events that led to the missed chance.