Revelers enjoy themselves at the Kampala edition of Club Dome held early this month.

The Club Dome returns this Friday as the party heads to Gulu. Revelers will be treated to a mini-celebration at Smiling Panda on Friday, as they build up to the big party which will be held at Acholi Inn the following day.

It promises to be a fun-filled event with a host of top deejays including Ciza, Dash, and Apeman among others lined up to entertain revelers. There will also be music performances from several artistes with Fik Fameica as the headliner.

This year’s edition which has been dubbed “Glow Up Xplosion” saw its first installation held in Kampala at the MTN Ware House early this month. Campusers who turned up in droves were entertained by musicians, Vinka and Fik Fameica alongside top deejays like DJ Xzyl, Dj Dash, and Dj Apeman.

According to Robert Nsibirwa, the Club Brand manager, the Club Dome is aimed at giving campus students a chance to experience an ideal entertainment experience tailored to their unique tastes and preferences.

After Gulu, the party will be heading to Mbarara next.

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Eddy Kenzo(3R) with part of Big Talent and Airtel’s Noela and Sumin pose for a group photo.

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It was in 2008 when Eddy Kenzo broke onto the music scene with his song “Yanimba” featuring Mikie Wine. Ten years later, Kenzo has grown into one of Uganda’s top artistes. The local music star now wants to celebrate his 10-year music journey with fans in a mega concert that will take place on 4th January, 2019 at  the Kampala Serena Hotel.

“As I celebrate 10 years of my musical career, my path has been filled with success but it has come with its bumps. But together, we have survived the storm and for this I am forever indebted. Come and be part of this milestone as we continue to make history together,” said Eddy Kenzo.

Eddy Kenzo has become a staple in Uganda’s songbook with popular songs like Stamina, Sitya Loss, Jubilation, Mbilo Mbilo, Nice & Lovely, and Pull Up among others.

On his rise to stardom, Kenzo has broken both local and global records in most musical spheres including being the first East African to win the BET award and Nickelodeon Kids choice award.

Speaking on behalf of Airtel Uganda, Ms. Sumin Namaganda, the Public Relations Manager congratulated Eddy Kenzo on his success over the years. “We are proud to be part of Kenzo’s journey. Over the past four years, we have seen him become a global brand and reach heights only attained by great artists. We pledge to continue supporting Eddy Kenzo and promoting Ugandan talent,” she said.

As part of the anniversary celebrations, Eddy Kenzo recently released a 20 track album “Roots” honoring his musical journey. The fete will also provide fans with new ways to engage with Eddy Kenzo online-sharing memories and driving deeper into his musical journey.

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The Kampala Cake Fair, an annual event that brings together cake and food enthusiasts is returning for its second edition which will be held on December 2nd at the Uganda Museum grounds in Kampala.

The event is an annual showcase of a variety of cakes, desserts, accompanying foods and style in a colorful, fun filled family day. This year, the event has attracted over 80 bakers building on the success of the previous edition. It will also feature an after party with performances by Almost Famous DJ’s and Vinka.

The Fair which is being held under the theme “Celebrating Life with Cake” was launched at the Naguru Skyz Hotel.

“Some of the activities that will be held at this year’s fair include a celebrity bake-off, kid’s bake-off, cake eating competition and a main cake competition. We have also selected a team of six reputable pastry chefs who will adjudicate at the awards,” said Asha Batenga, the event organizer.

The celebrities who have been selected for the bake-off include Anne Kansiime, Roger Mugisha, Renzioni Hill, Gaetano, Laura Kahunde and Anita Beryl.

“With the unprecedented levels of unemployment in the country, we are pleased to support an initiative such as this one that brings together young people to showcase their skills in the craft of pastry baking. Many do not know but Baileys is actually part cake and part liqueur so we will be rewarding bakers who will ingeniously incorporate it into their recipes as an ingredient,” said Roger Agamba, International Premium Spirits Brand Manager at Uganda Breweries.

The main cake competition will see bakers compete in four categories; traditional, creative, wedding and starter. Baileys, the platinum sponsor of the event has provided liqueur for the bakers to incorporate into their cakes.

The event is the brainchild of Cake Shop Uganda, a Facebook group with over 100,000 cake and dessert entrepreneurs and enthusiasts.

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Comedian Dolibondo, the brains behind Camp Comedy.

Comedy lovers now have a refreshing show to look forward to. This comes with the return of the one of a kind show dubbed “Camp comedy”.

Organised by comedian Dolibondo, the comedy event is returning for its 3rd edition after close to a two-year break.

Dolibondo who previously held past editions of the event at Forever Resort in Jinja and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe in 2015 and 2016 respectively, announced early this week that Camp Comedy returns in Jinja on December 1 at Forever Resort in Jinja.

Camp Comedy is a trans-night event which involves comedians cracking jokes around a camp fire all night with those tired going to the tent to take a nap. The show usually goes on from evening till the next day at midday.

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Revelers having a good time at a recent party.

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December is upon us and we are spoilt for choice on which parties to attend. While we thought we had seen it all, the latest info coming to our desks is that someone is planning a must attend pop-up club dubbed “You Are Not On The Guest List,” and it will happen at the Kampala Serena Hotel on December 20.

A pop-up club is basically a night-club set up just for a particular event and this time the Kampala Serena Hotel is going to be turned into a Las Vegas nightclub, just for one night.

Organisers of the event have promised to bring Vegas to Kampala and deliver an exciting feel of the bright lit boulevards in Las Vegas in addition to casino games, entertainment and the whole extravaganza that makes what happens in Vegas stay in Vegas.

We still don’t know who the organizer is, but with Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve confirmed as a sponsor and Fenon Events tasked to turn Serena’s Victoria Ballroom into a nightclub for one night only, it surely is not one to miss.

The event is strictly for reservations and tickets are already being sold online at quicket.co.ug. If you go with the Ugandan attitude of paying at the door instead of reserving your ticket early, we are sure the bouncers will tell you, “You’re not on the guest list.

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Niwamanya Hilary and Nabanoba Vivian are the Mr & Miss Y+ 2018.

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Niwamanya Hilary and Nabanoba Vivian emerged the ultimate winners in the Y+ Beauty pageant, which is geared towards ending stigma and discrimination of young people living with HIV/AIDS.

They were announced at a ceremony held on Friday evening at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel where Nabanoba Vivian was crowned Miss Y+ while Niwamanya Hilary was crowned Mr Y+, each walking away with a full year scholarship by Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV & AIDS (UNYPA).

The winners were selected after impressing a panel of judges with their different showcases that included fashion and talent.

Speaking at the ceremony, Henk Bakker, Ducth Ambassador and Chief guest, extolled contestants for their boldness and encouraged them to continue chasing their dreams.

“It takes enormous courage to get up on this stage, face this crowd and look in the camera and say, ‘I am HIV positive.'” He said. “On this stage, contestants show the world that they are intelligent, funny and beautiful. And also that they want to love and be loved; have a family, be happy and lead a normal life like everyone else despite being HIV positive.”

“You can be anything you want. You can have a career, travel the world, find a partner, love and happiness.” He added.

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Deejaying duo, Roja and Slick Stuart thrilled revelers at their annual Mixtape party which was held at Golf Course Hotel on Friday evening. Now in its 5th edition, the Uganda Waragi-sponsored event attracted droves of party animals who started streaming in as early as 7pm.

They were welcomed to music mixes from a host of top deejays including Dj Naselow, Dj Dash, Dj Vee, and Dj Hearts among others. They had revelers dancing to a selection of hits across different genres — from R’n’B to dance-hall to hip-hop, name it, setting the mood for the men of the hour, Roja and Slick Stuart. They were backed by emcees who brought on stage the much needed energy, firing up the crowd.

When Roja and Slick Stuart finally took over the turntables minutes before midnight, the crowd was already ecstatic. They welcomed the duo onto the stage with wild cheers and ululations. They did not disappoint staging a powerful showcase that lasted close to one and a half hours.

The DJ sets were interluded with performances from musicians who included Chameleone, Nina Roz, Exodus, King Saha and Winnie Nwagi among others, much to the excitement of revelers.

Here are some photos from the event.

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Rap sensation Fik Fameica thrilled fans in Gulu on Saturday evening. This was during the Club Dome held at Acholi Inn which attracted a huge turn up.

Fameica stepped on stage minutes to midnight, driving the crowd into a frenzy. Revelers all drew closer to stage with phones up in the air to capture a moment of the star. He had the audience dancing and singing along with him as he performed several of his popular songs like “Mafia”, “Born to win”, “Skonto”, and “Gwe Abisobola” among others. Delighted by the love from the crowd, he decided to take off his shirt and shoes which he gave away to lucky fans in the audience.

His showcase was preceded by performances from Gulu’s own stars like Okeng Borntown and BS Labongo who wowed the crowd with a taste of home-grown music.

The party that went on till late also featured several deejays who included DJ Ciza, and Dj Dash among others that kept revelers on the dance floor as they downed their beer.

Besides the music, revelers were also treated to several fun activities which included video games, beer pong, pool table and neon painting.

The next destination for the Club Dome is Mbarara.

Here are some photos from the event.

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Life in Kampala is a roller coaster. Something is always cooking. The latest we have is that a new fancy restaurant will be opening in the central business district soon.

We have learnt that the new restaurant will be called La Paroni’s Choma Point. La Paroni is an Italian inspired name to mean fancy and will be serving a range of cuisines including Asian and African.

According to Nickita Bachu, the La Paroni’s Choma Point marketing manager, the establishment will officially open this Friday, November 30th with a surprise act lined up to entertain guests. The opening ceremony will also feature several fun activities including food tasting.

Located along Parliamentary Avenue, it will be open 24/7— serving as a restaurant by day and a bar by night. It is said food prices will range between 20K and 35K.

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French Ambassador Stéphanie Rivoal on the dance floor.

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Under the auspices of the Embassy of France in Uganda, the Club d’Affaires de Kampala, an umbrella body of French, Francophone and Ugandan businesses, organised the 2018 edition of the Beaujolais Nouveau wine party last Saturday at the Kabira Country Club, Kampala.

The more than 800 guests comprising of company CEOs and staff, the Diplomatic Corps, expatriates, French and Francophone community, socialites and revelers who graced the evening event were treated to the Beaujolais’ new red wine, over 20 varieties of the French gastronomy, including cheese, bread and the traditional “charcuterie” (cold cuts), and, of course, music and dance à la française!

The Beaujolais Nouveau is a unique opportunity for the French community and its Ugandan partners and friends to look back at the achievements made over the year and celebrate the promising transactions between Uganda and France. It is a festive occasion for the French and francophone businesses to share with their employees, partners and all Ugandans who contributed to strengthen the solid ties between the two countries.

In her remarks, H.E Stéphanie Rivoal, Ambassador of France to Uganda, noted that Beaujolais Nouveau celebration is very emblematic of the French way of life: getting people together to have good food, drink wine, talk to each other and enjoy music.

“The Beaujolais Nouveau celebrates not only French wine but also, and most importantly, our differences, our resemblances and our togetherness,” she observed, adding that it was so enriching to see so many people from different countries share food, drinks and dance together in the true spirit of Beaujolais nouveau.

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While many nightspots have come and go, Club Amnesia continues to stand strong. And this is reason to celebrate. The establishment which opened in 2011 on Plaza building will be celebrating its 7th anniversary this month.

We have learnt that the anniversary celebrations will be headlined by singer turned politician, Bobi Wine in what is expected to be a fulfilled evening.

According to the Club PRO, Balam Bob, the nightspot has been closed for the past week undergoing renovation. This was part of the preparations to usher in a new era as the club marks as another milestone.

“We have not been working for the last one week because we want to give our clients a whole different experience. We have been working day and night to give the club a new look and I can authoritatively say everything is in perfect condition.” Balam Bob remarked.

“Come expecting a brand new interior because everything has changed.” He added.

The anniversary celebration is slated for this Friday, 30th November. The night will also feature several deejays including Nimrod, Herbert, Denno and Switch among others.

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They were reported to have been on bad terms following their tour in Kigali. Well that all seems to be a thing of the past, and if these images are anything to go by, the Mayanja brothers are back to good terms and even have some fresh music to commemorate the reunion.

We have learnt that the duo reunited to shoot the music video for the remix of Pallaso’s single, Hana that he released two months ago.

The video was shot by Grate Makes films, and in some of the behind the scenes footage, the brothers are seen in coordinated outfits. The song is yet to be released, but considering how talented these brothers are, this is surely about to be one great club banger.

“The song, Hana, is a dope song and Chameleone contacted me and said he loved the song. Considering how wide his fan base and reach is, I figured he was the best person to have on this remix. Plus this is the first project I have worked on with him in a long time. Also considering a lot of our people have passed on, we realized all we have is each other and it is only better that we work together and be there for one another.” says the Amasso hitmaker.

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Blankets and Wine is winding up the year in style. The last edition of the quarterly picnic series this year is around the corner, and will be headlined by British-Nigerian record producer and recording artiste Maleek Berry.

Slated for Sunday, December 16 at Lugogo Cricket Oval, the event will have Berry making his second visit into the country. The music entertainer who adopted the name “Kabaka Berry” during his previous short visit to Uganda with rapper Kanye West at Chobe Lodge last month is excited to come back and took to Twitter to officially announce his return on Tuesday.

The question on all his Ugandan fans’ lips at the time was how come he hadn’t held a show or a small party at a night club for fans in Uganda. Well, it is now clear to all partygoers that he enjoyed Uganda enough to organise a second appearance in the country within a period of two months. Revelers will now get a chance to experience his music live at Blankets and Wine.

On top of having his own recorded music, Maleek Berry has teamed up and produced songs with prominent artistes such as Wizkid, Davido, Wale, Fuse ODG, Runtown and Iyanya. Tracks like Kontrol and Been Calling, off his Last Daze of Summer album, have proved to be his biggest hits among his Ugandan fans. The artiste will be performing alongside Uganda’s local talents Irene Ntale, Tamba, and Farouq Farouq among others.

“Tusker Malt is committed to promoting Afro music and building connections through our involvement in events that connect Africans with each other Africans across the continent. We are excited about the fact that Maleek Berry is going to give Ugandan fans a taste of the best of West African music,” said Cathy Twesigye, UBL Brand Manager, Premium Beers.

The Blankets and Wine event has previously hosted international artists like Sauti Sol, The Ben, Alikiba and most recently The Distruction Boyz to bring the best of Sunday afternoon picnic settings in an Afro-fused music festival for Kampala city slayers and party lovers.

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The government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has asked the Ugandan government to hand over arrested ‘conman’ Don Nasser Isaac. This was revealed by Maggie Nnalongo, who is an alleged accomplice in the case.

While speaking to journalists in Entebbe during Nasser’s court case, Maggie says the victim, Jessica, already has sanctions against Nasser from her government in UAE.

“She offered a a lot of things to Uganda but unfortunately because of what happened she stopped,” Maggie said. “She asked the government to help her [hand over or charge Nasser] or the Government of UAE will be involved because Nasser is a resident there.”

Maggie further says that she flew in with evidence to pin Nasser on the alleged crimes. “So, I met this lady, she’s called Jessica, today and told her. I came with all the evidence.”

She says she already recorded a statement at CPS. “Because of my children I couldn’t be in Prison for something I never took part in or allow someone steal from investors who come to Uganda,” she added.

Don Nasser was arrested last week after a series of crimes were reported against him.

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Renowned South African fashion designer Laduma Ngoxokolo famously known for his clothing brand MAKOSA BY LADUMA will showcase at this year’s Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs).

 The Ciroc sponsored ASFAs are slated for December 7, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

The vogue Italia Scouting for Africa winner who specializes in knitwear started his fashion journey in 2003 when he joined Lawson Brown High School in Port Elizabeth.

Ngoxokolo’s flair for knit-wear design later earned him a bursary at Cape Wools and Mohair South Africa during his Bachelor of Technology studies at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

In 2010, Ngoxokolo won the South African National Leg in the Society of Dyers and Colorists Design Competition, which earned him a trip to London where he was awarded first international prize for same competition.

He will be showcasing along-side some of the biggest names in fashion in Uganda and around Africa. These will include Nigeria’s Mai Atafo, South Africa’s David Tlale, plus Ugandans Alecool Clothing Kkoolo and Anita Beryl among others.

Tickets are on sale for Shs100,000, Shs500,000 for VIP and Shs5M for VIP tables.

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Legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba is coming to Uganda, we have learnt. News coming in from Cents Events (famed for organizing the Uganda Entertainment Awards) has it that they are bringing the energetic dancer to Kampala soon.

When we called the C.E.O Vincent Nsubuga to confirm the rumor, he said that the company will indeed, be hosting the Congolese musical artiste.

“We want to give Ugandans a retro-fused-with-contemporary experience. Growing up, many of us danced to Awilo Longomba’s music. And it will be like reminiscing the memories. He however also has a number of new hit songs,” relayed Nsubuga.

The rumor started when Vincent Nsubuga was seen frequenting the booking offices at the Kampala Serena Hotel, presumably to seal a date in 2019. Asked the exact date when the event will take place, Vincent was hesitant on disclosing many details, citing that it wouldn’t be a good idea for sponsors and stake holders at the moment.

“I can’t say the exact date. But it will be in April 2019,” relayed Vincent.

Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who was a drummer in Viva la Musica, Stukas, Nouvelle Generation and Loketo. In 1995, he finally quit drumming for singing and released his first album Moto Pamba with help from Shimita, Ballou Canta, Dindo Yogo, Dally Kimoko, Sam Mangwana, Syran Mbenza and Rigo Star.

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Veronica’s Wish cast poses for a group photo.

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Veronica’s Wish was the biggest winner of the evening as the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) awarded some of the best Ugandan films on Friday evening. The award gala, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel gardens, was the culminating event of the week-long festival that was marked by several activities which included film screenings, film exhibition market, workshops and trainings.

Veronica’s Wish won 9 awards including Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography and Best Screen Play among others. Directed by Rehema Nanfuka, the film tells the story of a woman who struggles with love after she is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Also special about the movie, it is one of the few Ugandan movies that was directed by a woman, produced by a woman and also cast a woman in the lead role.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Best Student Film
Idi Amin’s Boat

Best Short Film
Kyenvu

Best Animation
Chebet

Best East African Film
World Tofauti

Best African Film
Sometimes In Yesterday

Best Actor in TV Drama
Ejule Paul (Taste Of Time)

Best Actress in TV Drama
Nantambi Juliet (Mistakes Girls Do)

Best TV Drama
Mistakes Girls Do

Best Costume & Prodiction Design
Veronica’s Wish

Best Sound
Veronica’s Wish

Best Editing & Post Production
Veronica’s Wish

Best Cinematography
Veronica’s Wish

Best Screen Play
Veronica’s Wish

Best Supporting Actor
Simon Base Kalema (Veronica’s Wish)

Best Supporting Actress 
Stella Nantumbwe (Bella)

Best Actor 
Raymond Rushabiiro (Five Days To Live)

Best Actress
Nisha Kalema (Veronica’s Wish)

Viewer’s Choice Award
94 Terror

Best Feature Film
Veronica’s Wish

Best Film Director
Rehema Nanfuka (Veronica’s Wish)

Lifetime Achievement Award
Abbey Mukiibi

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Many nightspots have come and go, but 7 years later, Club Amnesia is still here and continues to stand strong. The establishment which was opened in 2011 on Plaza building marked its 7th anniversary on Friday evening with a big celebration. Like any other anniversary celebrations, it was marked with cake cutting, lots of  drinking, music and entertainment.

The club patrons who turned up in big numbers to celebrate this milestone were treated to a performance from singer turned politician, Bobi Wine. Backed by Nubian Li, he staged an energy-filled performance. He had the crowd singing along to his music as they danced away the night. There was also surprise performance from singer Coco Finger.

As part of the preparations to mark this milestone, the club was given a face lift and revelers will now experience a  new ambiance at the nightspot.

Here are some photos from the anniversary celebrations:

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Revelers having a good time at Buzz Leavers Rock 2017 edition

The annual Buzz Leavers Rock returns this weekend with a host of musicians lined up to entertain revelers. Hosted at the Garden City rooftop, the event attracts scores of teens who converge to indulge in unbridled fun as they celebrate the end of yet another academic year.

Speaking to the organizers Buzz Events, they have informed us that over 21 performers are lined up to entertain the teens this weekend. Some of the artistes that will perform include; Exodus, Levixone, Vinka, John Blaq, Voltage Music, Nina Roz and Vampino among others.

News reaching us indicate that the party will be on 3 floors with gates expected to open as early as 10am with the party going on until 6pm.

Buzz Leavers Rock will take place on Saturday, December 8th.

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To cake lovers, Sunday was a dream come true as they flocked Uganda Museum for the long-awaited second edition of the Kampala Cake Fair. By midday, the venue was packed with cake bakers and lovers, enthusiasts, future bakers and Kampala’s slay queens.

Cake was served in plenty for those in attendance. The Baileys-sponsored show featured over 20 exhibitors who sampled guests a variety of their tasty cake flavours, styles and fashions.

Celebrated comedienne, Anne Kansiime and event MC, Roger Mugisha stole the show when they participated in the Celebrity Bake Off. The famous faces took part in the competition as their respective fans cheered on and eagerly waited to see who would be crowned winner. Roger took first position, with Kansiime taking second place. The duo walked home with several goodies.

Shortly after 7pm, Uganda’s new talent, Vinka took to stage to crown the day in true Tubikole style. Amidst ululations and sing-alongs from excited revellers, the popular artiste impressed as she performed songs like Sweet Love and her latest single, Mapozi. The event ended on a high note with her most popular song, Chips na Ketch Up.

Here are some photos from the event.

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