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!
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KAMPALA – All currencies within the East African Community (EAC) depreciated against the US dollar in November 2024, with the exception of the Tanzanian shilling, which registered a 2.5% appreciation. This insight comes from the November economic performance report released by Uganda’s Ministry of Finance. Currency Performance The Tanzanian shilling’s strength contrasted with the performance of other EAC currencies: The Uganda shilling, which has generally been appreciating since March 2024, traded at an average midrate of Shs 3,678.6 per US$ in November, slightly higher than the Shs 3,667.9 average in October. The decline was attributed to strong corporate and interbank…
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KAMPALA – A heated debate has emerged within the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance over the allocation of Shs 400 million for media coverage of President Museveni’s monitoring and evaluation tours of the Parish Development Model (PDM). The funds, earmarked for live broadcasts and promotional content by UBC and NBS TV, have sparked dissent among ministry officials, with some questioning the transparency and fairness of the selection process for media partners. Lack of Transparency in Media Selection Several officials have voiced concerns about the absence of an open selection process, arguing that the decision to allocate the substantial budget…
ICT Ministry PS Aminah Zawedde
The Recording Academy has announced a major change regarding Grammy eligibility for J-Kwon and the original creators of the 2004 hip-hop classic “Tipsy,” which was interpolated in Shaboozey’s breakout country hit, “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Initially nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards, the track credited J-Kwon, along with “Tipsy” co-writers Joe Kent and Mark Williams. However, under the Academy’s rules for sampled or interpolated material, J-Kwon and the other original writers are no longer recognized as songwriters for Shaboozey’s version. Instead, they are only eligible to receive a certificate if the song wins during the…
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J. Cole has reignited fan anticipation for his highly anticipated album, The Fall Off. The Dreamville founder dropped a tantalizing hint about the project during the finale of his 2014 Forest Hills Drive 10th anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden on Monday, December 16th. “I’ll see y’all at Dreamville Festival. Hopefully, I’ll have something new to perform for y’all,” Cole teased, suggesting the album could release ahead of the festival in April 2024. A Night of Nostalgia and Celebration The Madison Square Garden show was a memorable celebration of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, with Cole performing the album in its…
Rap icon and entrepreneur Master P delivered an inspiring keynote address at Grambling State University’s 2024 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, December 14th, at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Addressing 365 graduates, the No Limit Records founder shared words of wisdom, resilience, and encouragement. Master P on the Power of Education “Education is so important, and I love that we can change, we can grow,” Master P told the graduates and their families. “Today is about change. It’s about being all you can be. I’ve been through everything you could think of. I’ve seen it. I’ve been there. And…
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