ENTERTAINMENT

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vinka is one of Uganda’s few musicians whose music transcends borders and was recently named Uganda’s most streamed artist in Kenya by music monitoring platform Song Boost. In her new release ‘Onina’, she delivers a melodious love arrangement that’s has a melodic symphony and explores …

Los Angeles, USA | Xinhua |  The 18th Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American Television Festival kicked off here Friday evening. Several hundred elegantly gowned and tuxedoed Chinese and Hollywood celebrities and guests assembled in Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel for the cultural event, which aims to promote …

Winner to bag UGX380,000,000/= Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hunt for Africa’s best vocalist is on as The Voice Africa, connected by Airtel, spreads to 14 African countries where seven Ugandans will contend against contestants from 13 African nations including Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Kenya, DRC among others. Since …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kigozi George Wiliam, popularly known as Geosteady, was one of the headline acts at the just-concluded Roast and Rhyme Afro-Halloween edition held at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo, and set the pace for what would be an exciting live musical affair for the rest of the evening. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Halloween décor and costumes, fun group activities and effortlessly executed live music ensured that the just-concluded Afro-Halloween edition of Roast and Rhyme – and the last edition of 2022 –was an exceptional experience. Organised by Swangz Avenue and Bell Lager (a product of Uganda Breweries …

Music producer Kgaogelo ‘Master KG’ Moagi’s 2018 hit song ‘Waya Waya’ has gone viral, thanks to another dance challenge Johannesburg, South Africa | BIRD AGENCY | “Jerusalema” hit-maker Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG, has once again grabbed global attention after his more than 4-years-old song, ‘Waya Waya’; a …

Zimbabwean dissapointed after being given a “nyanya mbizzi” rolex on a Uganda Airlines flight  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Africa Laughs comedy show made a grand return for its sixth edition Friday 28th October at the Kololo ceremonial grounds The show, sponsored by Uganda Waragi – a product of Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Waragi has announced its sponsorship of Ugandan comedy through several comedy shows that will run across the country for the foreseeable future. The announcement was made by Uganda Breweries Limited’s Brand Manager Mainstream Spirits, Hillary Baguma, during a press conference at Arcadia Suites Hotel. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roots Band and Joseph Sax were some of the great entertainers who graced the inaugural Piknik Fest held last weekend at Nyasi Eco Resort, sponsored by Baileys Delight – a product of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). The resort – located in Kajjansi within a scenic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter and artiste Yemi Alade – will headline this year’s final edition of Blankets & Wine on the 11th of December 2022 at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, powered by Tusker Cider – a product of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL). The announcement was …