KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Honorable Rebecca Kadaga assured Nyege Nyege festival goers that she will continue supporting the annual event. Kadaga gave the assurance on Saturday evening, accompanied by Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba Olga and several government officials, including the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub has launched the Leesu FemPower Project that is dedicated to uplifting and empowering female filmmakers and enhancing Uganda’s film industry. The Leesu FemPower project will provide a platform for young women to share …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of religious leaders and Busoga Kingdom officials share different opinions as the Nyege-Nyege festival takes shape in Jinja City. Nyege-Nyege is an annual four-day festival, held along the river banks in Jinja city. The festival has, however, met resistance from religious leaders, who …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have assured fans and revellers of their safety ahead of the Nyege Nyege Festival, set to take place from November 14th to 17th, 2024. The festival, which is expected to attract over 15,000 people, will be held at the Jinja Golf Club …
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Hotel bookings in Jinja on the rise, guests to receive complimentary Uganda Waragi Lemon & Ginger during Nyege Nyege weekend Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hotel bookings are on the rise with many of Jinja’s accommodation hotspots declaring they are fully booked between November 14 to 17, the dates …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd edition of the Freixenet Old School RnB Brunch drew a vibrant crowd to the Fairway Hotel on November 3rd, delivering a lively mix of classic RnB, hip-hop, and soul in an event that is fast becoming a mainstay on Kampala’s social calendar. The …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa’s largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival. This year’s edition incorporates the new Nyege In The City daytime program, seeking to showcase a …
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Looking at the current picture of the betting and gambling industry, the tension between winning and losing has gotten much lower. Instead, betting has taken the shape of entertainment and enjoyment, where players can engage in fun gaming experiences while trying their luck with betting money or cryptocurrencies. A similar …
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SPECIAL REPORT | Melody Chironda – ALL AFRICA | Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent’s booming film industry. “I would certainly consider settling down here; not even consider – it’s going to happen,” he told BBC. “I think …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the leading provider of Pay-TV entertainment, has launched its highly anticipated new comedy series, Elder’s Classroom, set to air on Pearl Magic Prime. This fresh, witty series is guaranteed to thrill fans and keep them laughing from start to finish! Replacing Hotel Mara …
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