Author: Wamala

A growing debate around viral entertainment content has taken a political turn after Kasambya County Member of Parliament Hon. Daudi Kabanda challenged content creators to rethink the type of personalities they promote online. During a viral interview on “The Direct Shot,” Kabanda advised creators to be more selective about the guests they host, warning against giving attention to celebrities and social media figures whose content is built around vulgar language or controversial narratives. The legislator said creators have the power to influence society through the platforms they build and should prioritize conversations that provide value. His message was simple: views…

A painful moment thousands of miles away from home became the experience that completely changed Alan Kasujja’s life. The Uganda Media Centre Executive Director has opened up about one of the most difficult chapters of his journey — losing his mother while he was studying in the United Kingdom and being unable to return home for her burial. Instead of standing beside his family during the farewell, Kasujja said he attended his mother’s funeral through a phone connection and depended on friends back home to help organize the burial. For him, the moment was more than grief. It became the…

A celebrity breakup announcement that already had fans talking took another unexpected turn after Shakib Cham revealed he was surprised by the news himself. Hours after Zari Hassan announced that their marriage was ending, Shakib has spoken out, claiming he discovered the separation statement online just like everyone else. Zari Hassan revealed on Instagram and Snapchat that after five years together, the couple had decided to part ways because of “irreconcilable differences.” The announcement described the decision as mutual and emphasized that there was no anger or resentment between them. But according to Shakib, the timing and public nature of…

The energy of a live performance can be unforgettable — but for singer and media personality Rebecca Jjingo, some moments with fans have gone too far. Jjingo has opened up about one of the biggest things that frustrates her while performing, revealing that she dislikes fans who touch her inappropriately during stage appearances. The singer explained that she enjoys interacting with her audience and creating memorable moments, but believes those interactions must always happen with mutual respect. According to Jjingo, the issue becomes uncomfortable when fans cross personal boundaries without permission. And her message is clear: being a performer does…

A heated music debate has sparked fresh conversations in Uganda’s entertainment scene after one artist gave his fellow musician some unexpected career advice. Bad Character Records boss Sadat Mukiibi, popularly known as Khalifah AgaNaga, has playfully challenged singer Alexander Bagonza, better known as A Pass, to stop chasing Jamaican dancehall sounds and return to the genre he believes fits him best. According to Khalifah, A Pass has a rare talent when it comes to Kadongo Kamu music — a style he believes the singer was naturally made for. The statement has caught attention because it is not just criticism; it…

A highly anticipated music event has been moved, leaving fans wondering what really happened behind the scenes. Ugandan singer Nina Roz, real name Nina Kankunda, has announced that her upcoming concert “Sound Of A Dream” will no longer take place on its original date. The singer revealed that the show has been pushed from December 4, 2026, to December 11, 2026. While some fans immediately connected the change to other major events happening around the same time, Nina Roz says there is another reason behind the decision. The big question now is: what caused the sudden shift? Nina Roz Reveals…

After years of sharing love, memories, and a journey that many fans believed would last forever, one of East Africa’s most talked-about celebrity couples has announced they are going their separate ways. Zari Hassan and Shakib Cham have revealed that they have ended their relationship after five years together, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind their decision. The announcement came early Friday morning, catching many followers off guard as fans had watched the couple navigate challenges while still presenting a united front. But behind the public smiles, the couple says they had been dealing with personal challenges privately before…

Uganda’s music scene just had one of those weeks. Five new videos. A long-awaited comeback. A remix that nobody saw coming. And the moment Ugandan football fans didn’t know they needed — a full World Cup anthem, built from scratch, ready to soundtrack an entire nation’s dream. This is not a slow news cycle for Ugandan music. Bebe Cool has returned with his attention fully back on the studio, Spice Diana and Vinka have officially teamed up on the Nzigulawo remix, and Ykee Benda has dropped something that might just become the song of the summer before the summer even…

Six hundred million shillings. That’s roughly what it would cost — in cattle alone — to marry Rachel Kiwanuka. No ring. No venue deposit. No catering budget. Just 300 cows, standing in a field, before the conversation even starts. Uganda’s beloved veteran musician Halima Namakula has once again gone on record with the most talked-about bride price demand in the country right now — and this time, it was Hon. Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi’s offhand joke at a public function that brought the number back into the spotlight. Halima didn’t blink. She repeated the figure with the calm confidence of a…

Most Ugandan artists spend years chasing a first break. This one spent 2024 quietly building his sound from scratch — no features, no hype, just instrumental beats and a vision — and then released a debut album so technically advanced it put him in a bracket shared by almost nobody else in the country. Koheleth just made history. And there’s a very good chance you haven’t heard his name yet. The Kampala-born Pop/Rock singer, songwriter, and producer launched his debut studio album Chocolate on April 5, 2026, becoming only the second Ugandan artist ever to release a project in Dolby…