Author: Wamala
Wamala Sipirian is an Editor with high interest and knowledge in the entertainment space, an industry he has been actively part of since 2022. Leads to breaking stories are welcome!
A growing number of Ugandan musicians are taking a firm stance against fans who illegally record and upload concert performances online. This move has ignited a heated debate between artists, showrunners, and content creators over the ownership and quality control of concert footage. A Pass Takes a Stand Against YouTube Uploads At the forefront of this campaign is singer A Pass Bagonza, who, following his widely praised concert at the Kampala Serena Hotel, cautioned fans against uploading lengthy recordings of his performance on YouTube. “People can post what they want on Facebook, Instagram, and X but not YouTube. Do not…
A Pass bagonza live in concert
A high-stakes summit between the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) commenced today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as regional leaders seek urgent solutions to the worsening conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Regional Leaders Convene Amid Rising Tensions Among the first leaders to arrive for the summit was Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expected shortly after. Meanwhile, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi opted to participate virtually, delegating Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to represent his administration in person. Also in attendance are Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Zimbabwean…
President Yoweri Yoweri Museveni arriving in Tanzania for the summit
Socialite Bad Black has publicly expressed her excitement and relief after discovering that Kim Swagga is not the biological father of her daughter, Davina. The revelation came after Kim Swagga, a well-known fashion stylist, disclosed that he had secretly conducted a DNA test, confirming that Davina was not his biological child. Bad Black’s Sarcastic Response Taking to Facebook, Shanita Namuyimbwa, popularly known as Bad Black, reacted to Swagga’s announcement with sarcasm and apparent joy. She stated that she had long been concerned about how to break the news to Davina and mockingly thanked Swagga for making the revelation himself. “Rip…
Bad Black and Kim Swagga
Former Fangone Forest Entertainment singer Derrick Biswanka has expressed strong criticism of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), stating that if he were given the powers to lead the federation, he would shut it down immediately. No Value for Emerging Artists Biswanka questioned the impact and relevance of UNMF, arguing that it fails to add value to upcoming artists, particularly those who have gained recognition in the last two to three years. “I don’t see its importance when it comes to supporting artists, especially new musicians. It’s very rare to find artists who have gained fame recently attending their so-called…
Biswanka
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially nominated musician Kalifah AgaNaga as their flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, marking a significant political milestone for the artist-turned-politician. AgaNaga Enters the Political Arena With this nomination, Kalifah AgaNaga now shifts his focus to political aspirations, joining a competitive race to replace the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya in the Kawempe North parliamentary seat. The seat became vacant following the passing of Hon. Ssegirinya on 9th January 2025. The by-election is expected to attract several candidates, making it…
Kalifah AgaNaga