Music legend, 2Face Idibia’s first son, Nino Idibia, is fast on his father’s music trail as he is inducted as the music prefect at his school.

Nino, 10, was among a group of students inducted at his school, Chrisland School, on Friday, November 4.

His mum, Sumbo Adeoye took to social media to gush over her son’s achievement.

Sharing a photo from the induction via Facebook, Sumbo captioned the post, “Feels great to witness your induction as the music prefect. Greatness is in you son”.

Nino also known as ‘Ninof abulous’ has always shown promise in the area of music and made his musical debut in March at the Change Conference 2016.

Source: Pulse.ng

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Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber swept to victory at the MTV European Music Awards collecting two prizes apiece in a ceremony that paid tribute to late musician Prince.

Gaga took home best female and best look whilst Bieber beat Hello singer Adele to best song for hit track Sorry at the awards show in Rotterdam.

The Canadian singer also won best fans – the third year in a row he has collected the prize.

However Bieber lost out to social media star turned heartthrob Shawn Mendes in the best male category whilst Dutch DJ Martin Garrix also had a successful evening, collecting two awards.

Beyonce – who was nominated in five categories but failed to win any awards – was beaten to best video by The Weeknd for Starboy which features Daft Punk.

The Weeknd receives Best Video award on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2016

Drake was named best hip hop act whilst American rock stalwarts Green Day were handed the global icon prize for their contribution to music.

Here is the full list of the winners at the MTV European Music Awards .

Best song – Justin Bieber – Sorry

Best female – Lady Gaga

Best male – Shawn Mendes

Best video – The Weeknd ft Daft Punk – Starboy

Best live act – Twenty One Pilots

Best new act – Zara Larsson

Best pop act – Fifth Harmony

Best rock act – Coldplay

Best UK and Ireland act – Little Mix

Best push – DNCE

Best look – Lady Gaga

Best world stage – Martin Garrix

Best electronic – Martin Garrix

Best hip hop Act – Drake

Best fans – Justin Bieber

Global icon – Green Day

Source: Mirror.co.uk

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By Lee Osbourne

Musician Jose Chameleone has come out to show his disappointment with Trace Mziki, a regional music channel, after they appeared to endorse a campaign by Ugandan DJs to boycott the singer’s music.

Trace Mziki had posted:

In a long statement on social media, Chameleone says that such a music platform should be working towards promoting unity among artistes instead of spreading such false propaganda against him.

Read the full statement below.

“SHAME on #TraceMziki

You are exploiting hearsay than living as example by Unifying Africa Musically!!!
Professionalism is than this-

I have existed 16 years not by Favour or anything close. It’s Fans and the almighty who have given me an audience that you must achieve. The person doing your PR right here is not adding value to the Trace Brand we music makers have hoped to redeem us from segregation and all sorts. We anticipated your arrival but if this is the way then I am going back to school to learn and come seek a job!!!!! You can’t go so far without the Key Players who have grown this industry from Nothing!!!

If we didn’t gather East Africa together Musically you would never find a ready market for your viewership.

We Must partner to add and build Value to redeem our African music coz it defines who we are.

I am built on pillars made by the people who believe in My music therapy.

#SteveOgutu #olivierlaouchezthis­.
Such approach will paralyze your channel and East Africa Music entirely.

I love music East Africa with a passion from the time it had no shoes and you could never depend on it. Now it’s in sneakers and you arrive

Regardless I will not bow to blackmail!!!!
Good music has no limits. My impact is felt by even the blind that don’t watch TV. And am on my highway to people’s hearts not eyes.”

It should be noted that the boycott campaign against Chameleone was started by a section of Ugandan DJs in support of their fellow DJ Bryan who accused the Wale Wale star of thumping him at Club Play.

However, Chameleone came out last week and dismissed the allegations as false indicating that he never went physical with DJ Bryan.

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Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi and his girlfriend Chantal Grazioli got engaged last February on Valentines Day. As a local tradition, couples engage in a dowry payments and afterwards start with their wedding planning process.

Eric Omondi spoke to Pulse magazine about the big day in his life:

“Yes, the dowry has been paid and we are in the process of planning our wedding. It is not easy. Weddings and the process around them can be very involving. As much as people expected this to happen earlier, the good thing is we are doing it at our own speed. I want something perfect for my sweetheart.

Not just another wedding but a memorable affair that befits her class. And when it happens, you can be sure we won’t be sparing any effort.” 

Source: Naibuzz.com

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A Hollywood-based Kenyan actor has passed on. Odera Owiso collapsed on Friday while rehearsing on stage in Kentucky, USA.

The actor had flown from Los Angeles Santa Monica where he lives. Efforts to resuscitate him failed and he was pronounced dead a few minutes later.

Owiso had spent the last week acting on location in Washington DC in a new film Measure Plus Dido.

Born to Kenyan parents in Khartoum, Sudan and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Owiso Odera is a Los Angeles based actor whose television credits include Blue Bloods Numb3rs, The Unit, Flash Forward. Fans of the The Originals will remember him as Baba Tunde.

Source: Nairobinews.nation.co.ke

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Veteran Tanzanian singer Mr. Nice continues to face difficult times in his attempt to make a meaningful comeback into the music scene. The latest of his troubles have it that he could be HIV positive according to local social media reports.

The singer who is currently doing a number of his songs in Kenya has responded to the malicious allegations and explained the reason as to why he was admitted in hospital for months before finally being discharged.

“Do I look like I am HIV positive, or dying for that matter? Truth is, I am fit as a fiddle healthwise contrary to recent reports that went doing rounds insinuating that I could be living positively,” Mr. Nice told SDE.

“I do not deny having been admitted in hospital sometime last year for a period of about three months owing to the fact that I was poisoned during the campaign season and to date I have no idea who would want to finish me. Nevertheless, I owe my life to God,” he added.

Mr.Nice, real name Lucas Mkenda was once a prominent artist in the East Africa region before his fall from grace. He is best known for Takeu (initials of Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda respectively) style of music.

Source: Nairobiwire.com

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By Lee Osbourne

Musician Sheebah Karungi recently shared a touching story that shocked her fans when she openly said that she considers her father dead even though he is still alive.

In a recent interview, Sheebah disclosed that her father was not there for her at any point in her life, indicating that she was raised by a single mom identified as Edith Kabazungu.

“My mother has been acting both as my father and my mother at the same time. I don’t have any connections with my father. I don’t even know his name, though I hear he is still alive. But for all I know, he is dead to me. I just know my mother is my father,” said Sheebah.

She further added that her father will never have a taste of her success.

The Kisasi Kimu singer also revealed that the reason she works hard is to beat her past life. Sheebah came to share her story as she gears up for her upcoming Nkwatako concert slated for December 2nd at Hotel Africana.

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By Lee Osbourne

Dancehall artiste Ziza Bafana seems not to be bothered by AFRIMA loss, if his recent post about the awards on social media is anything to go by.

Bafana posted on social media congratulating fellow Ugandan artistes that scooped accolades at AFRIMA on Sunday night. He added that he hasn’t lost hope yet even though he didn’t scoop any award and is glad that at least his efforts were recognized on the African continent.

He posted: “I would like to take this opportunity to extend my most sincere thanks to my FANS for their continued support. You have no idea how happy I was when I received notification that I was nominated for the BEST RAGGAE RAGGA DANCEHALL ARTISTE in Africa AFRIMA. It was such a surprise that Africa has given ears. Though I didn’t win the award but it has given me a lot of lessons. Congratulations to Cindy, Kenzo & Unique. You guys made us proud. Am Africaz Big Threat Watch out.”

It should be noted that this was Bafana’s first time to be nominated in the prestigious AFRIMA awards where he lost  to Nigeria’s Patoranking.

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By Lee Osbourne

Musician Navio is working on a collabo with Africa’s dynamic duo P-Square that is expected to be released by the end of this year.

Navio recently linked up with P-Square at AFRIMA awards before the trio stormed studio to record a song together.

The Njogereza singer hinted on the upcoming project when he shared a picture of him with P-Square on social media captioned: “I listened to some massive Psquare upcoming hits! Get ready! Catching up with @rudeboypsquare at @afrimawards #EastLORD x #Psquare.”

Meanwhile, Navio is also working on a remix of Ndimukodo song that he had originally recorded with Cindy and this time they will also be featuring Swangz Avenue’s Irene Ntale.

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By Lee Osbourne

Anne Kansiime is not only a talented comedian but she can also sing.

Kansiime is set to premiere her debut music video today. She says that the video of her new song titled “Remember me” will premiere on NTV the Beat music programme hosted by Douglas Lwanga this evening.

She also indicates that the song is aimed at fighting for a better life for every last child.

Meanwhile, Kansiime is also gearing up for Afrikafest happening in the UK where she will be performing alongside Princess of Africa Yvonne Chaka Chaka slated for November 19th.

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By Genius Musa 

Fast rising RnB stars, B2C have confirmed that they will be performing at the highly anticipated Purple party that will take place this December.

While appearing on NTV the Beat show hosted by Douglas Lwanga, who doubles as the CEO of the Purple party, the Tokigeza hitmakers assured their fans they will be part of the musicians who will grace the stage on d-day.

“We shall be performing live at the Purple party and we call upon all our fans to come and watch us as we celebrate the 5 years of Purple party existence,” they said.

The Purple Party will take place at the Uganda Museum on 11th December.

We will keep you posted.

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Sweden-based R&B and Hip hop music group, Swahili Nation will be among the opening acts at the Kool & The Gang live in Kampala Concert that will be at the Kololo Airstrip Grounds this Saturday, 12th November.

Powered by Tusker Malt Lager and organised by Talent Africa Group and Silk Events, the Kool & The Gang Concert is set to be the biggest disco themed production in Uganda’s history.

With Swahili Nation’s contagious groovy beats, Ugandans will not have a dull moment at the Kololo Airstrip grounds in what might be the most sought after music show of the year 2016.

Swahili Nation was founded back in 1990s by Kenyan brothers, Andrew Muturi, Robert Muturi and the late Tanzanian musician Cool James. It went on to sell numerous records both at home and abroad. However, Cool James later went solo in 1992, paving way for singer Wayne Beckford from London to join the band. Nigerian born Dr. Alban later signed them up with his Sweden-based Dr. Records in 1996 where the well-produced singles Nyama, Malaika, and Hakuna Matata (released in 1996) hit the music charts and received a nomination to Channel O Music Awards in South Africa in 2003.

Through the popularity of “Hakuna Matata” in East Africa, Swahili Nation has had a big influence on the use of the Swahili language in R&B and Hip hop which is now widely enjoyed by both Swahili and non-Swahili speaking communities.

“We are ecstatic at the opportunity of performing on the same stage as the legendary Kool and the Gang band that has inspired a number of us to create lovable and fun music,” exclaimed Andrew Muturi, Swahili Nation band member.

Speaking about the concert, Talent Africa CEO, Aly Alibhai said; “The concert has gained much more momentum and we are also excited to see that people have responded positively to the upcoming concert of the year.”

Swahili Nation will be joined by Saxophonist Isaiah Katumwa and Guitar Maestro and Vocalist Myko Ouma.

Remarking on the popular Swahili Nation band, Uganda Breweries Limited Head of Promotions, Roy Tumwizere said; “Swahili Nation always brings energy and excitement in the room and its performance will be such an amazing addition to this concert as we enjoy cold crisp Tusker Malt Lagers.”

“Bringing first time musical experiences to Uganda is a reward we aim to keep extending to our customers for their loyalty, seeing them having a good time is more than enough.” He added.

Tusker Malt Lager is synonymous with some of the best afro musical acts in Uganda and through Kool & the Gang, consumers can expect a slightly different dimension but all the same a funky musical experience.

Tickets are sold in the Bronze, Silver and Gold categories. Bronze tickets are available at 150k, Silver Tickets at 250k and Gold VVIP tables are 5 million shillings a table.

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Anne Kansiime is not only a talented comedian but she can also sing.

The funny woman showcased her singing talent in her new music video dubbed “Remember Me” that was premiered on Tuesday evening on NTV the Beat show.

While unveiling the new video, Kansiime revealed that she is not doing music to make money.

“I am not doing music for money, I am doing this to give back to the community.” She noted, adding, “I am voicing the woes of underprivileged children that often go unheard.”

She further noted that she hopes her new music video will steer the masses towards helping the poor children in the rural areas.

Meanwhile, Kansiime has always harbored a passion for singing and used to be a star in the school choir in her high school days.

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City tycoon SK Mbuga can finally hit the road in his new Ferrari car. This after he cleared with the local tax regulating body, URA.

SK Mbuga’s posh ride had been withheld by URA after he was implicated in a fraud scandal. Mbuga had been accused of fraudulently declaring the model of his Ferrari to evade taxes.

“Mr. Mbuga Sulaiman imported a Ferrari car model 2011 and declared it as a 2012 model to avoid paying 35% environmental levy. The declaration of the Ferrari car white in color was made on the basis of a 2012 model quoting a lower value of a UK made vehicle yet it is an Italian made vehicle. This would lead to under collection of government revenue.” They revealed.

He was consequently summoned by URA on Monday this week as they carried out further investigations into the matter. It now appears Mbuga has finally managed to clear issues concerning his new car as it has been spotted in his parking yard.

Meanwhile, Mbuga is said to have imported the posh ride for his wedding slated for 26th November this year.

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Anne Kansiime has finally unleashed her hidden talent. She is not only a talented comedian but can also sing.

Kansiime has showcased her singing talent in her recently released music video dubbed “Remember Me”. According to the comedienne, the song is aimed voicing the woes of underprivileged children that often go unheard so that masses can be steered towards helping them.

Watch it below.

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Popular singer, 2Face Idibia in a recent interview opened up on his regrets and saddest moments during the span of his career.

Speaking to Sun over the weekend, he said, “My saddest moment was when they were writing things about me some years ago while I was celebrating the kids coming. Some people were using it against me, and saying some hurtful things to put me down. Another sad moment was when I lost my dad. All of a sudden I realised that this man who used to carry us on his shoulders and take us out for shopping and all that was going to die. Although, I tried all I could but I couldn’t help him, and he died. I cried like a baby.“

On his regrets, “I am not somebody that likes to regret. I feel that whatever that happens has happened. The only thing I think of is how to blend and turn things positively. I don’t just sit down; fold my hands and start regretting. Instead, I re-adjust and move on.“

Source: Pulse.ng

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Nollywood actor and comedian John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has advised men who think they are ugly to marry beautiful women for the sake of their children.

The humorous actor who is commonly known for his stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection love to flaunt the pictures of his wife on social media.

He shared the picture of his beautiful wife and children as he praises them for their God given beauty.

Mr. Ibu knows that he does not have the looks so he has to make up for that by marrying a beautiful woman. He asserted that he has done his own part. “D major reason why it is wise for a man to get married to a beautiful woman is bcos their children so choose wisely I ve done mine (sic),” he posted.

Source: Nigeriafilms.com

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Media personality Mary Luswata is finally a mother.

 The former Urban TV presenter has given birth to a bouncing baby girl.

Luswata reportedly welcomed her bundle of joy on Tuesday evening at Kampala Independent Hospital in Ntinda. Her  and the baby are said to be in good health.

Meanwhile, Luswata has in the past expressed joy about motherhood, revealing she was enjoying the new changes happenning in her life.

She gushed about her unborn baby saying, “I have never felt anything like this in my whole life. Every single kick and all the amazing things you do in there that I can only witness on the outside have filled me with so much joy. Every morning, I wake up waiting to feel you move. Sometimes I get anxious thinking you are moving too much or less frequent. God, you keep me on the edge but am enjoying every single bit.”

Luswata’s newly born baby is said to have been fathered by a Ugandan man serving in the British forces.

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Club Venom PRO Luckisha Val has passed on.

Luckisha who has been bedridden for awhile now is said to have breathed her last on Wednesday afternoon.

She had been admitted at Case Clinic in a critical condition about two months ago where she was diagnosed with an inflammation of the mebrane sorrounding the brain and spinal cord.

She needed about Ugx 200 million for specialized treatment abroad. Her close friends, family and well-wishers recently held a car wash to raise the funds, but it appears it was too little too late.

Condolence messages have since started pouring in online from her fans, close friends and former associates.

May her soul rest in peace.

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Nigerian artiste Wizkid beat Tanzania’s Ali Kiba for the Best African Act during the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTVEMA).

The two artistes were up against each other in the category and public votes cast  on the award’s website had indicated an early lead for Ali Kiba.

MTVEMA however crowned Nigeria’s Wizkid who also went home with the Best Worldwide Act Award.

Intriguingly, on their website, the organizers had indicated an Ali Kiba win and placed the winners pink trophy beside his name.

The award ceremony was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, where Wizkid was handed his award.

On Tuesday, a shocked Ali Kiba told his fans that he had yet to get an explanation from MTVEMA on the mixup.

He urged the organisers of the awards to provide a detailed explanation on the criteria used declare Wizkid the winner.

Source: Nation.co.ke

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