Author: Wamala

Businessman and city socialite Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, has been remanded to Luzira Prison after 127 charges of obtaining money and goods by false pretence were read against him in court. Asiimwe, 32, appeared before the City Hall Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon, where Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu read the charges stemming from allegations that he took money from job seekers while promising to help them secure employment opportunities abroad. The court ordered Asiimwe to remain in custody until September 21, 2026, as investigations into the allegations continue. The case centers on claims involving…

The fraud case involving Ugandan socialite Don Chris, born Christian Asiimwe, has grown significantly, with police saying 655 people have now registered complaints against him. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachel Kawala, the amount of money allegedly obtained from the victims has also surpassed Shs2 billion as investigators continue gathering statements. Don Chris, the former boss of Sky Pins Tours and Travel, is accused of allegedly taking money from people after promising to secure employment opportunities for them abroad, including in Canada, Dubai and the United Kingdom. Police say hundreds of the alleged victims have now formally recorded…

Grace Nakimera had heads turning before she even got down to business at her latest press conference, arriving in a dramatic look designed to portray someone who had been beaten, flogged and bloodied by the devil — but was still standing. The singer is preparing for her highly anticipated concert on September 11 at Kampala Serena Hotel, and she used the pre-concert press conference at the same venue to make an entrance that was anything but ordinary. Nakimera appeared covered in blood and dressed to represent a person who had endured a brutal encounter with the devil but continued pushing…

Ugandan singer Elijah Kitaka believes the rise of streaming platforms has fundamentally changed how artists get noticed, giving new and emerging musicians opportunities that were not as accessible to previous generations. Speaking on Galaxy TV, Kitaka reflected on the music landscape during the era of Radio & Weasel, noting that artists and listeners were not familiar with digital platforms such as Apple Music in the way they are today. “We didn’t even know about those platforms. A song would hit on its own, but now we even have Apple Music charts where your song can be number one and elsewhere…

Singer Sqoop Larma has explained why he keeps his media appearances to a minimum, saying he simply does not enjoy interviews and does not feel he has much to share about his personal life. Speaking during an interview on Allan Cruz’s YouTube podcast, the singer revealed that he has not appeared on some of Uganda’s popular television music shows, including NBS After 5 and NTV The Beat, largely because interviews are not something he actively seeks out. For Sqoop Larma, the issue is not fear of saying the wrong thing. He says he is simply a private person who does…

Grace Nakimera is set to give fans an unexpected musical throwback at her upcoming concert, revealing that she plans to perform some of her old secular songs despite spending years being associated with gospel music. The Ugandan singer made the revelation during a press conference, where she explained that she no longer sees herself as confined to a single musical lane. Nakimera previously moved away from secular music and became strongly associated with gospel, leading many fans to expect her upcoming show to focus largely on her faith-based catalogue. But she now says the concert will feature both gospel and…

Ugandan singer Bebe Cool is questioning whether the massive crowds at Uganda’s biggest concerts are actually translating into serious profits for the artists behind them. The veteran musician says packed venues, particularly at Kololo Airstrip, can create the appearance of major financial success while the enormous costs of staging such events eat heavily into the money collected from ticket sales. Bebe Cool used a simple example to illustrate his point: an artist attracting 20,000 people who each pay Shs20,000 would bring in about Shs400 million at the gate. But after spending hundreds of millions on venue hire, advertising, production and…

Ugandan singer and songwriter Elijah Kitaka has revealed that while he writes his own music, he does not sell his songs to other artists because of how personal the songwriting process is to him. Kitaka, who has earned recognition for both singing and songwriting, explained that his music often draws from his own thoughts, memories and experiences. That personal connection is one reason he prefers to keep the songs he creates for himself. “I like to make music when someone can listen to it with a kid, so I package it uniquely even though my mind speaks differently,” Kitaka said.…

Ugandan music is getting a fresh visual treatment this week, with Grace Nakimera, Fik Fameica, Mudra, Elijah Kitaka, Nessim and Winnie Nwagi among the artists unveiling new music visuals. From love songs and nostalgic sounds to confidence-filled anthems, the latest releases offer plenty of variety for Ugandan music fans looking for something new to watch. Grace Nakimera — “Everything” Ahead of her concert scheduled for September 11 at Serena Hotel, Grace Nakimera has released a new wedding-themed love song titled Everything. The track adds a romantic touch to this week’s new releases while building anticipation around her upcoming concert. Elijah…

The body of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV is expected to return to Uganda on Thursday as preparations continue for the late monarch’s funeral. Yunus Kakande, deputy chairperson of the government-established King Oyo funeral committee, provided an update on the tentative arrangements on Monday, outlining the planned journey from the body’s arrival to the eventual burial. According to Kakande, the body is expected to arrive from Nairobi at around 10 a.m. Thursday, although the schedule remains subject to change. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to personally receive the body and pay his respects to the late monarch before…

Ugandan singer Bruno K has opened up about experiencing an emotional breakdown, saying the weight of constantly listening to other people’s problems has begun taking a toll on him. The singer made the candid revelation while explaining that even people close to him may not fully understand what he is currently going through. “I’m being open but not even my friends can understand what I’m going through. I’m breaking down emotionally,” Bruno K said. According to the singer, the strain is not necessarily coming from a specific personal problem. Instead, he says he has been affected by the emotional burden…

Cindy Sanyu has weighed in on the explosive feud between Crysto Panda and Gloria Bugie, saying Bugie crossed a line by bringing Panda’s personal losses into the fight — but arguing that the clash was ultimately fair because both artists traded deeply personal attacks. The long-running tension between the two Ugandan musicians recently escalated online, with Bugie targeting Panda over his status as an orphan and the loss of his child. Bugie took to X with a highly personal message, questioning Panda’s struggles and suggesting that losing his child was karma for what she described as his bad heart. The…

Veteran Ugandan music producer and singer Washington Ebangit says he has never viewed fellow producers as rivals, insisting that jealousy and beef have no place in his approach to the entertainment industry. Speaking from his experience working with other players in Uganda’s music scene, Ebangit said he does not envy his fellow producers or engage in negative competition with them. “I don’t envy or beef anyone,” Ebangit said, while describing his relationships with people across the industry. He then made an unusual claim about his connections outside the mainstream entertainment world, saying that some traditional healers are among the people…

DJ Nimrod has offered an unusually blunt explanation for why he keeps his friendships with women within certain boundaries, saying he believes sexual attraction could eventually complicate those relationships. Speaking to a YouTuber, the Ugandan DJ explained that his circle of friends is intentionally small. He suggested that some women remain his friends partly because he has not pursued a sexual relationship with them. Nimrod put it rather bluntly. “You are my bestie because you haven’t been eaten yet. I have female friends but they are my friends because I haven’t eaten them but I can eat them anytime.” The…

Veteran Ugandan musician Ragga Dee has questioned the sincerity of people who attend the funerals of individuals they allegedly disliked, disrespected or failed to support while they were alive. Speaking on a YouTube podcast, Ragga Dee argued that death should not suddenly transform strained relationships into public displays of affection and grief when the same people did not show those emotions during the deceased person’s lifetime. He used Uganda’s music industry to illustrate his point, claiming that some artists become excited when a fellow musician encounters problems and may even appear publicly to comment on the situation. “I will use…

Crysto Panda is urging young people, particularly those pursuing careers in Uganda’s entertainment industry, to find additional sources of income instead of depending entirely on one stream of money. Speaking on BBS Terefayina, the musician and media personality said the current economic environment requires people to work hard and diversify their income because multiple financial demands can quickly compete for the same earnings. His message to fellow artists was straightforward: music should not necessarily be the only thing paying the bills. “So every artist, find something on the side to do and stop waiting for the stage alone because in…

Ugandan photographer, poet and filmmaker Bash Mutumba is stepping away from boudoir photography, closing a chapter that helped establish his name as one of the genre’s most recognizable practitioners in Uganda and across the Great Lakes region. Mutumba made the announcement on X, revealing that he had been revisiting some of his older, non-boudoir work and noticed how much his photography style had evolved. “Been revisiting my old non-boudoir work. And my current touch is totally different from the old one. Growth is such a fascinating thing,” Mutumba wrote. He then made the bigger announcement: he had decided to leave…

Norway’s longtime monarch has died after a rapid deterioration in his health, with his only son, Crown Prince Haakon, immediately succeeding him on the throne. King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, bringing an end to a 35-year reign that saw him become one of Europe’s most recognizable and down-to-earth monarchs. The Royal Palace in Oslo confirmed on Friday, August 28, that the King died peacefully at 6:35 a.m. local time at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. “It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away,” the palace said.…

Elijah Kitaka says Uganda’s election season creates a planning headache for artists and other creatives because there is no clear way to predict when public attention will return to entertainment. The Swangz Avenue singer explained that, unlike the festive season, which creatives can prepare for and schedule around, election periods are far less predictable because they affect the entire country. “It’s unpredictable. You cannot say, ‘How can I plan for election time?’ It’s not possible,” Kitaka said. According to the singer, election-related activity can effectively bring much of the entertainment calendar to a pause as people turn their attention toward…

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…