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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his prominent roles in Empire, Chicago Fire, Homeland, and many other popular …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rotary Uganda, in partnership with the Rotary Foundation, successfully hosted the 4th Edition of the Africa Peace Concert at Nsambya Gardens. The event raised a total of $239,000 which will go towards sustaining the Makerere Rotary Peace Centre, an institution dedicated to promoting peace …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Lira City have apprehended five more individuals in connection with the assault of local musician Walter Ogwang, popularly known as Lil Square, and the damage to his vehicle. This brings the total number of suspects arrested in the case to seven. The …

Police Impose Five-Person Entourage Limit on Musicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police have announced that musicians are now restricted to moving with a maximum of five people to music shows, warning that anyone exceeding this number will be arrested. The resolution was issued by Kampala Metropolitan …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital (FRRH) has addressed growing social media criticism accusing medical personnel at the facility of neglecting Tooro musician Moses Kigambo, who was rushed there with abdominal obstruction and later died on Saturday evening. A video on …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net’s Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10:00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- …

Tamara My Wife– A Tale of Love, Sacrifice, and Redemption Kampala,Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  M-Net’s Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) will on January 6th launch Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere at 10:00 PM. DSTV said in a statement that they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has set the ball rolling for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Entries are now open and will close on Friday, 31 January 2025. The AMVCAs celebrate exceptional talent, creativity, and innovation within the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The clash between the two local musicians Patrick Mulwana aka Alien Skin and Pius Mayanja alias Pallaso has taken another twist. This is after Alien Skin dragged Pallaso to Katwe police station on accusations of stealing his six million shillings and destroying five cars. On …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Youth and Children, Balaam Barugahara, has called upon the Uganda Police Force to intervene in the ongoing clashes of gangs loyal to musicians Patrick Mulwana alias Alien Skin and Pius Mayanja aka Pallaso. He said effective Thursday, his music promotion company …