Author: Wamala

Cindy Sanyu has never been short of ambition. What she says she has been short of is government support — and she is making the case that one cannot exist without the other. In a recent interview, the self-styled King Herself laid out a detailed and pointed argument for why Uganda’s artists have struggled to break onto the international stage, using Diamond Platnumz’s rise as her primary reference point. Her conclusion is not flattering for the Ugandan government — but it is hard to dismiss. Cindy’s argument begins in Tanzania. Before Diamond Platnumz became one of Africa’s most globally recognised…

Not every conversation about Uganda’s music industry centres on beef, breakups, or viral moments. Sometimes it centres on something quieter — and more lasting. Producer Artin sat down with Mbu and delivered a perspective that cuts against the grain of how many people approach the business of music today. His argument is straightforward: when money becomes the primary motivation for making music, the music suffers — and so does the industry built around it. It is the kind of opinion that tends to get nodded at and then ignored. Artin said it anyway. Artin did not mince words about what…

Kapa Cat is not interested in being diplomatic about this. The Ugandan singer sat down with Galaxy FM and addressed a viral video that had people talking — a clip showing her in a direct confrontation with a man. She explained what sparked it, shut down the suggestion that it was staged, and then went a step further, making her general position on disrespect crystal clear. Gender, she said, is irrelevant once someone crosses her. The video in question caught attention because of how unfiltered it looked — and according to Kapa Cat, that is because it was. She pushed…

For years, questions lingered around Paul Kafeero’s personal life — his marriages, his children, and the woman who stood closest to him at the end. Now, Robinah Namatovu Bisirikirwa, the singer’s widow, is speaking openly about all of it. In a recent interview, she described a love story built on devotion, tested by illness, and defined by a choice she made to stay when leaving would have been easier. Her account covers the medical diagnosis that changed everything, the children Kafeero acknowledged in his lifetime, and what she says the DNA tests have since confirmed. Bisirikirwa said that the question…

Joshua Baraka is not just building a fanbase — he is earning the respect of the very people who understand Ugandan music best. Following an intimate acoustic performance on Friday night, fellow artist Rickman Manrick took to X to pour out yet another round of sincere, unprompted praise for the young singer. And this was not a casual compliment. Rickman placed Joshua Baraka in the same breath as legends — and he has been doing it all week. The acoustic event, attended by several Ugandan musicians including Rickman himself, appears to have left a strong impression. After the show, Rickman…

The High Court in Kampala has ordered journalist and social media commentator Dean Lubowa Saava, proprietor of TV10 Gano Mazima, to pay Shs100 million in damages after being found liable for defaming Deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG) Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe. The ruling stems from corruption allegations circulated on TikTok, which the court found to be false and damaging to the Deputy IGG’s reputation. Justice Joyce Kavuma delivered the judgment on June 24, 2026, concluding that the statements made by Lubowa were defamatory in nature and intended to harm the plaintiff’s public image. The case originated from TikTok videos published…

Veteran Ugandan DJ Nimrod has shared his opinion on the country’s female DJ scene, naming a shortlist of his favorite performers while also criticizing the growing dominance of Amapiano-heavy DJ sets. Speaking in an interview, Nimrod said he believes Uganda has a limited number of female DJs who truly understand the technical art of deejaying beyond performance and presentation. His comments have sparked attention because they also included direct criticism of some popular entertainers in the space. DJ Nimrod was asked to name his favorite female DJs in Uganda during an interview, prompting him to immediately question the depth of…

A DNA verification exercise involving individuals claiming to be children of late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero has identified four people as his biological children. The results were released by the Police Forensic Directorate at Police Headquarters in Naguru, providing an update in a long-running dispute over claims of family connection to the celebrated Ugandan musician. A total of 25 individuals reportedly took part in the DNA testing process, which was conducted to establish biological links and help determine rightful beneficiaries connected to Kafeero’s estate. According to the forensic findings, only four individuals were confirmed as biological children of…

Ugandan singer Zafaran, born Josephine Nakyoonyi, has officially announced her departure from Swangz Avenue, bringing her four-year chapter with the record label to an end. The artist, who will now go by the name Zafar, confirmed her exit through a statement shared on social media, following previous speculation surrounding her relationship with the label. Zafaran revealed that the decision came after prayer and reflection, explaining that both sides reached the agreement respectfully. As she begins a new phase of her career as an independent artist, the singer expressed gratitude for the opportunities, mentorship, and experiences she gained during her time…

Ugandan singer and Mpaka Records boss Ykee Benda has shared why he intentionally avoids discussing local sports on his Fan Bench podcast, saying he believes there is a wider cultural challenge affecting how Ugandans support and celebrate their own. The singer explained that many people have questioned why the podcast does not focus more on Ugandan football and other local sports topics. According to Ykee Benda, his decision comes from what he describes as a struggle among Ugandans to recognize and uplift people from their own communities. He argued that the issue goes beyond patriotism, saying he believes it is…