By Our Reporter

Come 5th April, 2019, all roads will lead to the Kampala Serena Hotel as Kampala dances away to the great hits of iconic Congolese singer, Awilo Longomba.

The “Coupe Bibamba” hitmaker will be live in Kampala for a memorable performance, complete with his entire band.

The singer confirmed his performance with a tweet he sent out on his official twitter account earlier this week. “Walking into the new week like…. We can’t wait for @awilolongomba to bring hard beats to Uganda #AwiloLiveInKampala,” tweeted the African superstar.

“We are very excited to be bringing Awilo Longomba to Kampala. Many of us grew up listening or dancing away to his music, and we can already feel the nostalgia, thinking about how incredible the experience is going to be,” noted Vincent Nsubuga, the CEO Cents Events, who are organising the event.

Tickets are available at Ugx 100K (general), the VIP table at 400K and the table for 10 at Ugx 4M.

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By Our Reporter

Songstress Nina Roz will be the headlining act this Friday at the grand finale of the Friday Night Lights (FNL) basketball tournament which is hosted at Panamera bar and restaurant.

Nina Roz who rose to fame for her smash hit singles like “Mekete” and “Omuliro” among others will be entertaining revelers alongside the vibrant DJ Simples, making a perfect combination for a lit Friday evening.

The tournament which is now in its eighth season will see four teams battle it out in the semi-finals, with the winning teams progressing to the finals before the champion is ultimately crowned. The teams which are still in the race for this year’s trophy are; Madol, Flirsh, Zama, and Ikong.

Also dubbed ‘The Battle of The Titans,’ sponsors; Tusker Lite, Sprite, Roke, and Nxt Radio teams will also participate in the games.

For the past seven seasons, FNL has managed to secure a spot as the most exciting, and fun-filled basketball tournament in Kampala. The tournament is aimed at bridging the gap between the fans and the sport by encouraging fans to participate in the games.

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By Our Reporter

Every year, residents of Mitchell Hall at Makerere University host the annual Mitchellex Carnival and this year was no exception as the carnival was held on Friday evening at the Mitchell Hall Grounds.

The annual event brings together residents of Mitchell and Complex Halls to celebrate solidarity between the two, culture and foster friendships. The event which also attracts the general MAK student community is held every second semester of the year.

This year’s event was even bigger, with a unique fresh experience, attributed to a much needed cash boost from Smirnoff Ice Green Apple, a new product by Uganda Breweries. Drinks were in plenty and the entertainment line-up was even better.

The party kicked off early with DJ Ali Breezy on the decks at 7pm. By 9pm it was full house with students struggling to find where to position themselves as they danced to put off the university stress that had clothed them in recent weeks.

As is the norm, ‘elders’ were present to pass on the halls’ unique culture and practices to the new and existing residents. These included performances by the Rat Guard Brigade, informal custodians of Mitchell Hall, as well as songs with lewd lyrics.

The party went on into the wee hours of the night with an explosive showcase on the decks by DJ Ciza that kept the students on their feet.

According to Rhona Namanya, Innovations Manager at Uganda Breweries, the experience was specially created to unlock exciting opportunities for the revelers as well as give them a fresh bite on life. The brand will continue to unlock new experiences as it is rolled out countrywide.

Smirnoff Ice Green Apple joins the family of existing ready to drink vodkas; Smirnoff Black Ice and Smirnoff Red Ice.

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Ugandan folk musician Joel Sebunjo has released his first video of 2019. Dubbed “Rise Up Africa”, Sebunjo calls on fellow Africans to break the colonialist mentality and be proud of their heritage.

Starring the Waka Stars band, the video opens with a mock of the famous Malcolm X 1965 speech  at the Ford auditorium in Detroit in which he said colonial powers had projected the image of Africa negatively which led many to subconsciously hate it.

“They projected the image of Africa negatively. They projected Africa always in a negative light: jungles, savages, cannibals, nothing civilized. Why then naturally it was so negative [that] it was negative to you and me, and you and I began to hate it. We didn’t want anybody telling us anything about Africa, much less calling us Africans.,” an excerpt from the speech reads.

While Africa has been projected in bad light, he says there is plenty to be proud of like its natural resources, flora and fauna. It is this that makes it beautiful.

Watch the video below.

Staff Writer

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Since Monday, rumors spread that Liquid Silk Naalya had been closed. A number of false reasons were peddled to explain the closure. But none was ever conclusive. A reason this website reached out to our sources at the Bugolobi based offices of the Liquid Silk franchise.

According to the workers there, Liquid Silk was indeed sold off. “Liquid Silk, together with their neighbors, Mogas Petrol station were sold off to a popular food chain franchise. The money exchanged is good, and was undeniably had to refuse for the owners of both premises.” Explained a source.

According to sources, the space of Liquid Silk Naalya was singled out as strategic for both a restaurant, but as well as a petrol station. “The spaces of both Liquid Silk Naalya and Mogas petrol station have both been procured, and in a short time, development will start,” explained a source.

It is said that both parties walked away smiling to the bank.

Staff Writer

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By Our Reporter

Roast and Rhyme returned for yet another edition on Sunday at their home at Jahazi Pier in Munyonyo. Dubbed “Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam”, revelers who turned up in droves were treated to a fun-filled day as they feasted on nyama choma and enjoyed the cool breeze afforded by the lake with live band music in the background. The fun day was capped with performances from music duo, Kent and Flosso aka Voltage Music and legendary Ugandan singer Ragga Dee.

Kent and Flosso stepped on stage shortly after 7pm as darkness started to also creep in. The duo was welcomed with cheers from the excited crowd. Backed by Janzi band, they went on to thrill revelers with songs like Byafayo, Overdose, Cheza Mama and Pull Up among others in a live performance. Their showcase lasted for close to an hour, before paving way for Ragga Dee.

The former Kampala mayoral contestant took to the stage amidst ululations from the crowd. Donning a blue jacket, black trousers and green shoes, Ragga Dee took revelers down memory lane as he churned out his past hit songs.

Throwing his dreadlocks around as he performed, he had the crowd dancing to his songs including Ndigida, Abantu, Letter O, Empeta and Stranger among others.

Even when he left the stage, the party carried on as DJ Aludah took over the turntables. The party went on till late.

The event which is now in its 9th edition is organized by Bell Jamz and Swangz Avenue.

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By Bash Mutumba

The story of deadbeat dads doesn’t change much, regardless of the part of the world you’re in. Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz, 29, was abandoned by his father a few months after primary school, and he has seemingly refused to forgive him for it, roughly two decades later.

Reportedly due to abject poverty, Mzee Abdul Juma Isaac split from his family, leaving young Diamond and his mother Sandra to fend for themselves. Diamond went on to drop out of high school, and start hawking second-hand clothes to try and support his family, then that he was the man of the house. With the unwavering support of his mother, Naseeb ventured into music, and his first single, “Kamwambie”, propelled him to fame. 

Diamond would go on to attain international acclaim after “Number One Remix” featuring Davido, and his works Rick Ross, Morgan Heritage, Omarion, P Square and Ne-Yo. His hard work and determination enabled him to build Wasafi Empire, which includes a Record Label with successful artists, a Media House, a video production company and other businesses. All the while, he has not embraced his father, and it is his mom that enjoys the fruits of his hardwork. 

Asked about when he last met his son, a frail Mzee Abdul revealed, “He last came here during the time he was dating Wema Sepetu. I can’t go to his place because I am scared – he is a rich man – what if he pulls out a weapon on me? I am really sick. My legs hurt, and I clean people’s shoes to get something to eat, but till today, my son has refused to forgive me.” 

Many commentators, wondering why he does a lot of charity for people he doesn’t know but chooses to ignore his own father, have urged Diamond to forget about the past and reconcile with his dad, but for whatever reason, the requests seem to be falling on deaf ears.

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By Our Reporter

Last week, Coke Studio took viewers down memory lane in an episode that paid tribute to fallen Uganda singer and one-half of the Goodlyf duo Mowzey Radio, who passed away in February 2018.

During the episode, different Coke Studio producers, sound engineers and artists including Ykee Benda, Sheebah and Rema Namakula shared their experience working with the talented duo back in 2016.

As part of the tribute, 2019 representative King Saha teams up with Yared from Ethiopia and surprise artist Weasel to do a track produced by Ugandan producer Andre. King Saha’s unique raspy voice adds a similar sound that befits tribute to an artist that changed the face of Ugandan music.

Also in the episode, Saha strikes a remarkable chemistry full of energy and love as he collaborates with Yared on a fresh track.

According to Saha, “Working with Yared was so much fun! I really loved his melodies and picked up a lot from him,” adding on his experience on the show, “I am grateful to Coke Studio Africa for giving us an opportunity, not everyone makes it here. It’s a good chance to represent and share our music with the rest of Africa and the world. It is a super star experience! The impact of the show in Uganda is felt every year and I hope to make it back here to create great music again.”

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By Our Reporter

Bell Jamz, a music platform owned by Bell Lager, has launched a series of monthly music nights dubbed the Bell Jamz Listeners Experience. The experience will shed the spotlight on one Ugandan artist monthly for an exclusive, up-close and personal performance. The launch was held at the Roof Top bar at Uganda Breweries Head office in Luzira.

“We are excited to rollout yet another exciting Bell Jamz music experience. The Bell Jamz Experience is a series of exciting music nights that we have created for our customers and music lovers to enjoy their favorite music and also meet the artist behind the music,” said Francis Kirabira, Bell Lager Brand Manager.

These events will happen monthly and will feature various Ugandan artists. The first event featuring Beenie Gunter is slated for Saturday March 16th at Wave Lounge.

While speaking to the press, Beenie Gunter called out to all his fans and music lovers to attend the event to get an opportunity to meet the man behind the music. “Every song has a unique story that it tells but there is usually a story behind the song that many do not get to know. Through this experience, I intend to open up and allow the public get to know me, my thoughts, my music process and style as well as my aspirations.” He noted.

Beenie Gunter, a dancehall, Afrobeat Ugandan artist is best known for tracks like Olina Work, Tubayo and Pon Mi that showcase his catchy dance hall style.

“We are very excited about this new platform and experience that we are launching today because it allows us to showcase the rich Ugandan music talent and also support and grow Ugandan music and artists,” Kirabira added.

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By Our Reporter

Jinja is without a doubt a top destination for someone looking to have a memorable time in the country, with the wildly-popular “Nyege Nyege” festival wearing the captain’s armband on the line-up of the biggest parties in the Stone City.

Now onto the list of exciting events finding home in the Eastern town leaps the ‘Neon at the Bridge’ party. The party is a one-of-a kind event that is set to wrap the newly-constructed Nile Bridge in mesmerising neon colors as those who know how to party do their thing through the entire night.

The actual scene of the party will be The Forever Resort under the new bridge, but as already said the entire bridge will be lit up in neon colors themed to Tusker Lite, the premium beer brand sponsoring the event.

Among other things the party will feature a fashion showcase, contemporary dance, vocal play, spoken word performances, not forgetting performances from an array of guest artistes.The event will also feature live band performances and DJ mixes from some of the best DJ’s in the game.

“This is surely going to be a one-of-a-kind experience that no one should surely miss. As our ‘Lite The Way’ slogan goes, this time Tusker Lite will literally light the bridge,” said Cathy Twesigye, the Brand Manager Premium beers at Uganda Breweries Limited.

Orgnaised by Evoke, the ‘Neon at the Bridge’ party will take place on March 16th.

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By Our Reporter

Swangz Avenue singer Vinka is making boss moves this year. This after she made a bold proclamation recently, promising to release a new video every month.

In a Social Media post made on Wednesday evening, she said: “I will be releasing a song and video every 1st day of the month for the rest of the year,” before adding that she has already released two videos for the month of January and February.

This is no easy feat and it will take special effort, money and consistency from Vinka and her team at Swangz to deliver on this promise.

It should be noted that Bebe Cool has previously made a similar promise, but could not deliver on it.

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By Our Reporter

Rising singer Tracy Noel has released a new single titled “Zoom Zoom”.

Produced by Big Nash, the new song tells a love story about a young girl who’s fallen head over heels with the boy of her dreams and is ready to risk it all.

Tracy joined the music industry in 2015 when she participated in the 3rd season of the CocaCola Rated Next competition where she emerged as a finalist. She followed this success with the release of her first single Kasita, and went on to become a regular performer with city bands Ivuga and Urban Soul.

“Zoom Zoom” comes as a follow up to “Kasita”. Listen to the new single below.

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The delegation from India and local tour guides pose for a photo during Gorilla tracking in Bwindi

By Our Reporter

Having successfully completed an eight-day tour of Uganda, a delegation from India comprising Bollywood stars and members of Travel Agents of India (TAFI) has today, Monday March 4, 2019 flown out, full of praise for the country’s rich and numerous attractions.

The group, led by Bharat Dabholkar, a distinguished film director, actor, writer and advertising guru, arrived in the country on Wednesday February 28, 2019 and almost immediately flew out to Kidepo National Park.

The team started off with a game drive and sight-seeing, giving them just a glimpse of the diverse wildlife in Uganda before proceeding to meet the Karimojong in their indigenous homesteads, the Manyatta. The team also went gorilla tracking at Bwindi, visited Queen Elizabeth National Park and also enjoyed a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel, among other activities.
As they concluded their Ugandan visit, the team met President Yoweri Museveni yesterday at State House Nakasero where they discussed several issues.

The President urged them to encourage more tourists from India to come and experience the beauty of Uganda. He also said that linkages between India and Uganda have the potential to boost trade and investment.

Dabholkar, who has directed and starred in over 17 Bollywood films promised the President that they would promote Uganda as a tourist destination for Indians and also as a location for filmng Bollywood movies where Ugandans will participate.

He also stated that they will bring big film tourists to Uganda saying that film tourism will be a big deal.

Asked how his Uganda visit was, Dabholkar couldn’t hide his excitement, saying he would gladly jump onto another opportunity to visit Uganda.
“We came to Uganda to also experience the numerous stories we had been told about this place (Uganda) and to be honest, this is an extremely beautiful country. There’s a lot for one to take in here and I think I would need another trip to experience more of this,” he said.

Dabholkar was particularly excited about the Gorilla tracking experience and the Manyatta cultural attributes. He noted, “Niche tourism with special package like the Gorilla tracking is very easy to sell and for our team this is a take home package for all.”

Other members of the delegation included; Shobanadri Yarlagadda, lead producer of Baahubali, a famous trilogy in Bollywood cinema, accompanied by his spouse Lakshmi Yarlagadda and Prasad Devinemi who helped co-producer the same film.

Others were Bharat Shah, Chairman of TAFI, Pradeep Lulla, Vice President of TAFI, Aditi Bhende, National General Secretary of TAFI and Ramji Natarajan, Chairman of Travel Masters India Corporation.

Also in the team was Veena Patel Sandeed, owner of Veena Travel, a Mumbai-based Indian tour company specializing in budget travel packages, Karad Anand, Head of Relationships and Supplier Management of Cox and Kings, a famous global travel agency with an Indian base.

Sumit Chaturvedi, an Executive Producer at India’s World Is One News (WION) global channel who was part of the delegation disclosed that most of the footage attained from the visit will be featured in a televised program offering, which will be free advertising for Uganda tourism industry.

Grace Akello, the Uganda High Commissioner to India, while welcoming the delegation to Uganda, stated that the visit aimed at unmasking Uganda’s tourism potential, opening up the space for newer opportunities and for the film stars onboard to spot out potential sites for possible film shoots. “This visit paves way for the possibility of local film makers working with this world-class film giant in southern Asia, to promote Uganda,” Akello said.

Uganda has in recent years become a haven for the production of internationally acclaimed movies. Hollywood blockbusters such as Queen of Katwe, The last King of Scotland, Victory at Entebbe, 7 Days in Entebbe, Mississipi Masala starring Denzel Washington, are some of the movies to have featured Uganda.

Adding Bollywood onto that portfolio would be a huge steal given the global appeal this burgeoning Asian movie industry has gained.

The team’s visit was as a result of cooperation between Uganda’s Mission in New Delhi with government tourism agencies; Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Wild Life Authority; as well as the private sector.

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By Our Reporter

The second edition of Bell Jamz Hostel Silent disco returned this weekend with the first event held at Ideal Hostel, Nakawa on Sunday evening giving MUBS students the perfect opportunity to unwind from the tense test environment they had endured during the week.

This edition themed “The Gamers Edition” will feature gaming as a new and exciting addition with cash prizes up for grabs for winning teams.

The mood at Ideal Platinum Hostel on Sunday was jolly as excited students
experienced the first ever gaming silent disco edition hosted at their premises. The revelers started flocking the event as early as 7pm. To keep them entertained were top city deejays like DJ Roja, Slick Stuart, Spinny, XZYL among others.

Those who had registered for the ultimate campus FIFA 19 tournament immediately headed to the designated playing area. Participants had to register prior through an online ticketing platform at no cost.

Participants played for the initial knockout stages with a duration of four minutes. Bob Grace a resident of Ideal was announced the winner taking home a grand prize of 500k.

To wrap up the night, Feffe Bussi hit the stage, and with his hits like Business, Idi Amin Dada, Campusers in attendance were thrilled.

 It was an unforgettable experience for many. The next event will be held at
Nana Hostel Makerere.

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By Our Reporter

When you hear classic picnic, the first thing that comes to your mind should be a nice chill, with family and friends, right? That was the mood at the Baileys Picnic and movie experience that happened on Saturday at Sheraton Hotel gardens.

Revelers started coming in as early at 2pm and it was indeed a classic picnic event under the sun. The bar offered sweet bailey treats and cocktails, there was a make-up artist on hand offering full make overs to interested parties.

The revelers were entertained by Body of Brian, the unsurpassed Afrie and the smooth Jc Muyonjo who treated them to live acoustic melodies as they sipped on masterfully crafted Bailey’s cocktails.

When the sun set, the light dimmed and it was show time. The attention was diverted to the giant screen for the filming of Love and Basketball (2000), a romantic American romantic drama film.

The Baileys Picnic Movie is an outdoor classic studded afternoon-long event that is aimed at bringing picnic mood in a vibrant environment filled with activities.

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By Our Reporter

US-based Ugandan Filmmaker and television content producer, Isaac Kigozi has been appointed as Ambassador of East Africa to the 2019 IndieWise Film & Music Convention that will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

IndieWise is a 6-day convention featuring over 500 films, attracting 1200+ Filmmakers, Artists, Art Lovers , and Industry Professionals from around 80 Countries.

Speaking about the appointment, IndieWise Founder & President Jarrod Knowles said, “we are happy to join forces with Isaac. He is certainly an asset to our international team and has a great vision to empower Africans to maximize their potential and embrace their artistic talent. We share the same vision and we’re happy to work together to bring fine African films to the big screen, here in America”.

Isaac Kigozi’s appointment follows his ongoing mission to give the African woman a platform to tell her story internationally through their art and talent. Kigozi was nominated for a 2017 Daytime Emmy Award as a Producer of ABC’s “The Wildlife Docs” in the Outstanding Special Class Special category.

The Executive producer at Asylum Entertainment and the CEO/Founder of E World Media Group will be tasked to lead and coordinate a team of Movie/Film actors, Producers, Directors, Buyers and Investors from Africa to participate in the IndieWise Film Convention 2019, that takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) from September 24th to 29th, 2019 at the iconic and 4-Star Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino.

The 2019 IndieWise Film & Music Convention will see Africans in the movie industry joining their creative peers across the globe, as well as showcasing their films, art, and unique projects.

The participants will have guaranteed Film Screenings upon successful registration, provided that it meets the timing regulations. Distributors, Producers, Investors, and Buyers will have a chance to attend the Convention and seek new content.

The Convention will see insightful and popular speakers among successful Filmmakers, Industry Professionals, and Distributors within the industry, providing priceless opportunities for attendees to be educated, get exposure, and have a chance to achieve distribution of their content.

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Lucky Mbabazi (C) addresses media during the launch of her “Lucky’s Groove Back” initiative. Looking on is Zumba queen Gerry Opoka(L) and Robert Ddamulira, a fitness instructor at Robbie Fitness.

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Capital FM presenter Lucky Mbabazi has always been keen on fitness and staying in shape. She has often exhibited this through her social media platforms where she shares her workout routines. What started as a passion for her is now set to benefit the masses. This after she launched an initiative to promote healthy lifestyles on Tuesday morning.

Dubbed “Lucky’s Groove Back”, it is a fitness program aimed at changing the mindset and attitudes of Ugandans towards exercising and gym work outs.

Speaking at the launch held at Startimes stadium, Lucky revealed that the initiative was borne out of the need to share knowledge with her fans on how to keep in shape.

“My fans on social media often asked me how I have managed to stay in shape even after having 4 kids, so I started sharing videos of my home workouts.” She explained. “But after a while I felt sharing videos was not enough hence ‘Lucky’s Groove Back'”.

Participants will be taken through sessions like Zumba, yoga and aerobics among others which will all be conducted by different experts like Zumba queen Gerry Opoka and Robert Ddamulira, a fitness instructor at Robbie Fitness.

Lucky’s Groove Back will be held quarterly with the debut edition slated for this Saturday, March 19 at the KCCA stadium. It will kick off at 4pm until 7pm.

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Comedy duo Mad Rat and Chiko doing their thing.

By Our Reporter

After their successful show early last year, the dynamic comedy duo of Madrat & Chiko –real names Dickson Lubega and Frank Mubiru– have been on a roll, with their comedy acts and shows growing by the number.

And by the time next week starts, the profile of the ever-improving duo will have risen a notch higher, for the comic pair is set to headline performances at the prestigious Singleton challenge slated to take place at Entebbe Golf Club this Saturday.

The duo will be the lead entertainers for golfers and guests at the exclusive 19th Hole Experience at the Entebbe Club –and you can be sure that after the golfers are done with Round two of the challenge on the greens, they will have to laugh their stomachs out.

Madrat and Chiko will not be the only comedians in the house; they will be performing alongside famed President Museveni imitator Teacher Mpamiire, as well as the event’s host Patrick Salvado Idringi.

When asked about how they are able to communicate at corporate events, given they came through the ranks as a primarily downtown comedy outfit, the duo were candid in their inevitably funny way: “There is a saying that ‘desperate situations call for desperate measures.’ We didn’t complete school and truth be told, our English is not the best, but we will speak it when we have to. At most corporate events, we are pushed to the wall, but at the end of the day we come out of it and smile all the way to the bank. People should expect the best”.

The grand prize for the winning pair of this year’s Singleton Challenge is a fully-paid golfing trip to watch the OMEGA Dubai Desert Classic, a series which has featured some of golf’s best players, including Tiger Woods and Henrik Stenson.

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By Our Reporter

Last week, Ugandan music sensation Queen Sheebah, had a flashback Friday when she stepped into a downtown dance studio for teens, joined by Tanzanian heartthrob Harmonize before they recorded their Coke Studio Africa duet.

Best known for multiple hits such as Weekend, Wankona, Farmer and Binkolera as well as her role as Shakira alongside Lupita Nyong’o in Queen Of Katwe, Sheebah started her career at 15 as a dancer in a group called Stingers before she left the group for Obsessions Music Group in 2006.

“I was just like you. I also had a dance crew, we had a place like this. Walking in here I got that same feeling I had when I got a spot in my first dance school. People may say ‘Oh you are just a dancer and blah blah blah blah, but no you are not just a dancer, your dreams are valid!” she said during her emotional pep talk.

As part of the episode, Harmonize, clad in a pink suit, performs Mummy Yo – one of sheebah’s hit songs while Sheebah performs his ‘Atarudi’ track in Luganda.

For their original composition, the two work with Nigerian producer Gospel on the Beatz to create an amazing track titled ‘Follow Me’.

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By Our Reporter

She has been a little quiet since the beginning of this year, but there’s no doubt she always has her diva’s mojo intact. Her natural performing prowess is always rising higher, and so is her ‘hit’ list. It’s for that reason that songbird Irene Ntale will be headlining this month’s opening leg of the ever-fervent Johnnie Walker Unplugged show, slated for this Saturday, March 9.

Organized by Fezah Entertainment, Johnnie Walker Unplugged is a weekly live music show held every Saturday at Design Hub, 5th Street Industrial Area. In a studio-like setting, fans get to have an intimate and up-close experience of their favourite Ugandan musicians performing to live instruments.

Irene Ntale, a song-writer and singer who has managed to develop her own unique sound that’s a cocktail of RnB, Raggae and Acoustic Soul, has already expressed how she simply can’t wait to serve the Unplugged audience the entire list of her popular smash-hits going back several years. Hits such as ‘stamina Daddy’, ‘Nkubukinze’, ‘Sembeera’, ‘Gyobeera’, ‘Love Letter’ and ‘Olindaba’ among others.

The show will kick off at exactly 7.pm. Tickets are Sh50,000(ordinary), Shs 100, 000(VIP), while a table goes for Sh400,000.

The other editions of the Johnnie walker Unplugegd show this month (March) will feature Sam Kimera (March 16), Michael Kitanda (March 23) and Jackie Akello (March 30).

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