Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Azawi, who will be doing her maiden performance alongside her entire Double Black band at the annual Blankets and Wine’s lifestyle event at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on April 30th, has released a new banger called, “Ten over Ten”. “Ten Over Ten” is a …
Read More »Swangz Avenue to expand its operations in Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue has in a CNN interview Inside Africa, announced the planned expansion of Swangz Avenue to other countries During the interview, he shared exciting news about the company’s recent ventures and plans for the future. Kyazze spoke about Swangz Avenue’s …
Read More »4th Edition of Students’ Art Exhibition at Tadooba Gallery
The art on showcase speaks on how the young artists have been mentored to embrace studio competence and innovation in order to be innovative artists and individuals. P Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The seasoned students’ art exhibition at Tadooba gallery as usual came with many expectations from both the …
Read More »Uganda: Loukman Ali’s heart-pumping film explores themes of retribution and redemption
SPECIAL FEATURE | ALL AFRICA.COM – Melody Chironda | Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali’s latest masterpiece! In this heart-pumping film, Katera of the Punishment Island, a young woman consumed by grief and left stranded on a deserted island, is determined to seek retribution against the ruthless man responsible …
Read More »African Business Book of the Year
The Business Council for Africa (BCA) Announces Nominees Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The Business Council for Africa (BCA) has announced nominees for African Business Book of the Year. The nominees were selected from a pool of submissions by the Organising Committee In a statement on March 30 the Business Council …
Read More »Lesu and kanga to get new EAC textiles boost
Kigali , Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community-EAC is now pushing for traditional wear and garments made from local materials in a bit to revive the region’s textile industry. A policy organ says if the lesu and kanga are encouraged as wear or inputs for clothes, it …
Read More »Winnie Nwagi delights revelers at Airtel’s The Voice Africa premiere
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan star and sensational vocalist Winnie Nwagi thrilled revelers at the premiere of The Voice Africa Season One watch party at Nexus Longue on Sunday. Nwagi impressed the crowd with some of her hit singles including Jangu, Malaika, Kano Koze, Matala among others. She …
Read More »Seven striking images by Africa’s new creative wave
With the art of the continent and its diaspora increasingly in the spotlight, an exciting new cohort of Gen-Z and young millennial image-makers is emerging. Precious Adesina meets them. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With exhibitions such as Africa Fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and 1-54 …
Read More »Glamour as Nnaabagereka launches autobiography
Book available at Uganda at Aristoc Booklex, Jumia, Mahiri Books and Amazon. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thursday, the cream of Kampala’s cultural, religious, political and social spheres gathered in the Rwenzori Ballroom of the Kampala Sheraton Hotel to witness the official launch of The Nnaabagereka (Queen) Sylvia Nagginda …
Read More »The Voice Africa to launch on TV screens this month
Airtel Africa partnered with FAME Studios Africa; promise to showcase African talent, entertainment, and excitement Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa has announced that the highly anticipated show, The Voice Africa, will debut on 26th March 2023. Airtel Africa, as the title sponsors, has partnered with FAME Studios Africa …
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