Sunday, October 12, 2025

French company Canal+ has taken over DStv’s business in Uganda. What’s at stake, what could change?

Canal+ has officially taken over MultiChoice’s business operations across all markets in Africa, including Uganda, where the Pay TV...

Harry and Meghan are producing a documentary about Masaka Kids for Netflix

Netflix is collaborating with Archewell Productions, a media company owned by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – the Duke...

It’s all fun and thrills in the films. But my recent flight wasn’t

“Oh sh*t! These lights are getting smaller and smaller”. Earlier, I had been able to notice the cars driving...

News

Yemi Alade, Bacary Sagna, Luis Garcia name baby gorillas as Rwanda marks 20 years of ‘Kwita Izina’

Celebrities including singers and football players were among international dignitaries that gathered in Kinigi at the foothills of the...

Once in a while, the industry takes a step forward. Bugembe’s twin concert was a storytelling masterclass

In many ways, Pastor Wilson Bugembe is no ordinary preacher. Had he been, his recent event at Kampala Serena...

Skechers, the American footwear and apparel giant, opens its first store in Uganda

Skechers, the American footwear and apparel brand, has opened its first store in Uganda. The store at Acacia Mall in...

EXCLUSIVE

Where did Urban TV drop the ball? Two figures who were influential in the TV’s distinctive offering explain

As news about the closure of Urban TV continues to permeate, there are those that will see it as...

EXCLUSIVE: Uganda’s Joseph Opio on winning an Emmy, standup in New York and the taxing job that ‘The Daily Show’ is

Ugandan comedian, Joseph Opio, was among those who basked in victory at this year’s Emmys (annual awards that honor...

The real story behind the Cindy – Sheebah battle concert

The ongoing poking game between singers Cindy and Sheebah Karungi is the latest spark in an already highly charged...

Thoughts

Multitasking, what an underrated skill in such a day and age!

By Shirley Birungi The bible clearly spells the 10 commandments, and knowing that these would be hard to memorize or...

Yes, AI presents endless possibilities for humanity, but what if it’s also the end?

The dawn of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era is well and truly upon us. As humans clamour to keep...

Women are so complicated, or maybe not!

I have always been intrigued by human behavior. In fact, I can safely say that I am mildly obsessed...

Travel

Yemi Alade, Bacary Sagna, Luis Garcia name baby gorillas as Rwanda marks 20 years of ‘Kwita Izina’

Celebrities including singers and football players were among international dignitaries that gathered in Kinigi at the foothills of the...

It’s all fun and thrills in the films. But my recent flight wasn’t

“Oh sh*t! These lights are getting smaller and smaller”. Earlier, I had been able to notice the cars driving...

‘Scandal’ series star, Kerry Washington, had the best performances of her life with gorillas in Uganda

American actress, director and producer, Kerry Washington, has shared her experience tracking gorillas in Uganda’s pristine Mgahinga national park...

Style

Reseller of Zara fashion brand to open stores at Metroplex Naalya and Arena Mall

Numero Uno, an Indian fashion reseller for Inditex products is set to launch in Uganda, joining the market with...

Museveni’s wardrobe budget raised eyebrows, and for the right reasons. Natasha and a top stylist had this to say

President Yoweri Museveni is many things but he’s not fashionable. Neither is he flashy and flamboyant. As a matter of...

Stylists are disappointed that Ugandan musicians are not open to new fashion ideas

When you think of celebrities, often times you think about trendsetters. Fashion is one aspect most celebrities, especially musicians, strive...

Celebs

5 attributes that defined DJ Bush Baby

DJ Bush Baby passed on early this month but his legacy will live on. East Africa's creative industry lost...

“I’m raising my 5 kids on my own” – Daniella finally lifts lid on divorcing Chameleone

Daniella Atim with whom singer Jose Chameleone has five children has finally lifted the lid on the long held...

Tracy Kababiito on working with George the Poet. “He’s patient, flexible and very talented”

Ugandan actress, Tracy Kababiito, says she hopes the Ugandan story on George the Poet’s latest podcast can evoke empathy...