Author: Wamala

Kapeke is pushing back against the idea that hit songs are becoming difficult to find in Uganda’s music industry. The singer says producing successful music has never been a major challenge for him and argues that musicians who complain about a shortage of hits should instead examine their own relevance and consistency. Speaking on Galaxy FM, Kapeke responded to fellow musicians who have said they are struggling to create songs that connect with audiences. His explanation was blunt: “The reason is that people are tired of them.” Kapeke also disagreed with Ava Peace, who recently linked the industry’s slower period…

Vinka has revealed that there is one part of her home her house help is not allowed to enter: her bedroom. The Ugandan singer says she has a maid who helps manage household chores, but she prefers to keep her bedroom as a strictly private space and handles the cleaning herself. Speaking on the Her Health podcast, Vinka questioned why her house help would need access to her personal belongings, including her clothes and cosmetics. “To do what there? To clean for me that she knows where my tops are? Or my cosmetics? No,” Vinka said. For the singer, the…

Winnie Nwagi has had enough of the public commentary about her body. The Ugandan singer has responded to people who have been discussing changes in her appearance, particularly claims that her backside looks smaller than it did previously. Nwagi says there is nothing unusual about the change and argues that people are simply paying far too much attention to her body. “What happened to the nyash? Nothing happened. It’s you who are stupid, I’m sorry to say. I still have my nyash,” she said. The singer went on to explain that weight loss can affect different parts of the body…

Spyda MC is opening up about the less glamorous side of having a hit song. The Ugandan singer says his breakthrough track, “Emikisa,” became a major hit on TikTok and mainstream media and dramatically expanded his public profile—but the success did not bring the financial rewards he had expected. Speaking in an interview with Galaxy TV, Spyda MC said the song helped him gain visibility and position himself within the music industry, but the financial opportunities he hoped would follow never fully materialized. “It widened my spaces to position myself, but I didn’t get enough money,” he said. For an…

Bruno K is ready for a new chapter in his personal life—and he is asking God for help. The Ugandan singer and father of three has publicly expressed his desire to settle down, saying he is praying for God to bless him with a wife after years of challenges in his relationships. In a TikTok video, Bruno K delivered an emotional prayer thanking God for the many blessings he says he has received before identifying the one thing he believes is still missing. “Father, everything I have asked from you, you have given me,” he said. Then he made his…

King Michael is standing by his decision to hold his recent concert in a tent outside Serena Hotel rather than using the venue’s traditional conference hall. The singer says the unusual setup was a deliberate decision after he was advised that construction near the hall could make access and parking difficult for guests. While social media users questioned the turnout and criticized the outdoor arrangement, King Michael insists the concert went according to plan and met his expectations. For the singer, the most important measure was not the online criticism but the financial outcome of the event. “I went back…

Ava Peace believes Uganda’s music industry has had a slower year than usual, and she says politics played a major role. The singer argues that the country’s general election activities shifted public attention away from entertainment, leaving musicians and fans with less room to focus on music during the early part of the year. Speaking in an interview with Galaxy TV, Ava Peace said the industry has struggled to maintain its usual momentum but expressed hope that things will improve as the political season fades. At the same time, she rejected the idea that Ugandan music has stopped making an…

Fik Gaza is putting a very long timeline on marriage. The Ugandan singer, whose real name is Shafiq Jjingo, has dismissed reports that he is preparing to formalize his relationship, saying he has no plans to walk down the aisle anytime soon. In fact, the Banana hitmaker has set his proposed wedding date decades into the future. Fik Gaza says he will only marry when he turns 80, arguing that he is still too young to think about legalizing a relationship and would rather spend his younger years enjoying life. His reasoning gets even more unusual: according to the singer,…

Sheilah Gashumba says her relationship with Alex Bidandi has changed the way she thinks about marriage and having children. The Ugandan media personality revealed that she is now considering starting a family with her boyfriend, despite previously saying she never envisioned herself getting married or having children. Speaking during a YouTube podcast with Kasuku and Frank Ntambi, Sheilah explained that meeting Alex shifted her perspective. She described him as focused and hardworking and revealed that he has earned the respect of her family, particularly her father. For Sheilah, that relationship with her family appears to be an important part of…

Umrah Murungi is saying goodbye to Kampala Crème after two seasons on the Ugandan reality TV show. The reality star confirmed her departure on Wednesday, August 12, sharing a message on Instagram in which she reflected on her time on the show and described it as a meaningful chapter filled with experiences, lessons and memories. “A chapter has come to an end,” Umrah wrote. Her announcement brings her two-season run on Kampala Crème to a close and leaves viewers waiting to see what comes next for her—and how the show moves forward without her. Umrah joined the Kampala Crème cast…