Author: Wamala

Pastor Bujjingo Criticizes Church Leaders Over Joseph Ngooma Concert Attendance Pastor Aloysius Bujjingo has criticized fellow religious leaders for what he described as a lack of support for gospel singer Joseph Ngooma during his concert held over the weekend. Addressing his congregation, the House of Prayer Ministries founder said he was disappointed that many prominent pastors in Kampala did not attend the event despite Ngooma’s long history of ministering in their churches. Bujjingo argued that Christians should actively support one another, especially when fellow believers organize major events. He praised the turnout at the concert, saying born-again Christians filled the…

Vinka Says Cindy Sanyu’s 2023 Remarks Changed How She Viewed One of Her Favorite Artists Ugandan singer Vinka has reflected on the controversy surrounding Cindy Sanyu’s 2023 comments about artists signed to record labels, revealing that the remarks left her deeply disappointed. Speaking about the incident, the Swangz Avenue star admitted that she had admired Cindy for years, making the comments even harder to accept. The controversy began in 2023 when Cindy suggested that artists signed to record labels were not necessarily the most talented but had been recruited to “play ball,” remarks that sparked widespread debate within Uganda’s music…

Kalifah AgaNaga Defends ‘Nassanga’ Remix After Criticism, Says Goal Is East African Reach Ugandan singer Kalifah AgaNaga has explained why he decided to revive his hit song “Nassanga” with a star-studded remix, saying the project is about expanding the song’s reach and encouraging unity among artists. The song recently experienced a major comeback after gaining renewed attention on TikTok, introducing it to a younger generation of listeners and bringing it back into conversations years after its original release. The new remix features some of Uganda’s biggest names, including Eddy Kenzo, Winnie Nwagi, Weasel, and Lil Pazo. However, the decision to…

American fitness influencer Ashton Hall has revealed that his plans to visit Uganda during his African tour were disrupted by travel restrictions linked to Ebola concerns. The 30-year-old fitness personality, known for his viral workout routines and disciplined lifestyle content, said he had hoped to include Uganda among his destinations but was unable to make the stop. Ashton’s African tour officially began on 28th June 2026, taking him to several countries including Ghana, Rwanda, and Nigeria over a two-week period. During the trip, he shared moments from his early morning workouts, local experiences, and interactions with people across the countries…

Ugandan vocalist Praise Wisdom has been crowned the winner of the CRDB Bongo Star Search 2026 competition, marking a major achievement for the young singer after a highly competitive journey across Africa. The 16th edition of the talent search competition concluded on Saturday, 18th July 2026, with the grand finale held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where Praise emerged as the overall winner. The Ugandan singer defeated 70 contestants from different African countries to claim the top prize of TZS 50 million — an amount equivalent to more than UGX 70 million. Alongside the cash prize, Praise also received a…

Ugandan singer John Blaq has addressed a heated confrontation with event organizers after alleging that he was not paid for a performance he had been booked to deliver. The incident gained attention after a video circulated online showing the “Angella” hitmaker involved in a tense exchange with an event organizer and a woman believed to be the organizer’s wife. In the video, John Blaq is seen confronting the pair while expressing frustration over what he described as unfair treatment at the event. The singer claimed that he had already stepped onto the stage but was being prevented from performing. He…

Zari Hassan has responded to the intense online conversation surrounding her appearance, revealing more details about the cosmetic procedure she recently underwent. The Ugandan-born socialite and businesswoman said her face has become a major topic of discussion on social media and used a TikTok video to set the record straight about what she actually had done. According to Zari, she did not undergo a full facelift as many people online have suggested. Instead, she explained that she had a temporal lift, a cosmetic procedure focused around the eye area. Zari said the distinction matters because a traditional full facelift is…

Minister for Local Government Balaam Barugahara has dismissed claims that he should be worried about witchcraft as he continues his campaign against corruption within local governments across Uganda. The minister says he remains determined to expose and challenge corrupt practices despite criticism from some opposition figures who have questioned his approach to handling officials accused of wrongdoing. Balaam has recently attracted attention for publicly confronting officials during inspection visits, where he has raised concerns about alleged corruption and accountability failures. While some critics have described the approach as more of a public display than a fair process, Balaam insists he…

Zari Hassan Admits She Had a Facelift and Eye Enhancement After Viral Video Zari Hassan has addressed the public conversation surrounding her appearance, revealing that she underwent a cosmetic facelift and made slight enhancements around her eyes. The Ugandan socialite became a trending topic after a recent video showing her enjoying her favorite delicacy, grasshoppers, circulated online. In the clip, some viewers noticed changes in her facial appearance, particularly around the corners of her eyes, leading to speculation about whether she had undergone a cosmetic procedure. Following the online discussion, Zari opened up about the changes during an interview with…

Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo has renewed his criticism of the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), accusing the organization of relying on an outdated royalty collection and distribution system that does not fairly reward artists based on how their music is consumed. Kenzo’s comments come after recent UPRS royalty payouts sparked debate among musicians and fans, following reports that some established artists received relatively small payments. Among the figures that drew attention were reports that Weasel received Shs250,000, while Spice Diana was allocated Shs1.4 million. Speaking about the issue, Kenzo argued that the current system does not accurately measure the value…