ENTERTAINMENT

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo has ordered for the release of Nigerian artists Omah Lay and Tems and their charges to be withdrawn a day after presenting them in court. The accused appeared before Makindye Grade One Magistrate, Jude Okumu Muwone on Monday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been arrested in connection to the unauthorised concert that was held last night in Ddungu Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala City. Those arrested are Ivan Ddungu, the manager of the place where the concert was held, Omah Lay the musician and Prim Kasana, …

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | MTV Africa and MTV Base have partnered with Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to host the continental flagship award show of MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) 2021. The partnership was announced during a virtual press conference broadcast from Johannesburg and Kampala by Monde Twala and Craig …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In true Ugandan tradition, the Spear symbolizes royalty, coming of age, passing on responsibility and wisdom. The Spear album catapults this tradition into the future through an Afro-futurist, HipHop and Afropunk musical blend, with lyrics reflecting the demands of our time in both Luganda and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While marking its 2-year journey, MultiChoice Uganda’s Pearl Magic has continued to shape the growth of Uganda’s film industry by setting stage for showcasing local content and talent. In a Nov.05 statement, MultiChoice said over 145 Ugandan movie titles have featured on the channel – …

London, UK | Xinhua | British actor Sean Connery, best known for his starring role in the James Bond films, has died aged 90, British media reported Saturday. His death was first reported by the BBC on Saturday but the cause is as yet undisclosed. His son Jason Connery told the …

Pearl Magic brings the best in the Ugandan dating scene to our screens this week Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Date My Family Uganda, the local version of the successful reality television series, will premiere on October 4,  2020 at 8pm. “The DMF show is set to give viewers a …

Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDPENDENT | Laycon, real name Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, has emerged winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija after polling 60 per cent of the votes in the final week. The 26-year-old rapper was announced winner at the season’s grand finale on Sunday, September 27. He …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has partnered with the European Union (EU) and UNESCO in a joint project aimed at supporting the development of the local film industry. The project will create measures to provide a tax …

  London, UK | BBC  |  Singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize for his soul-searching third record, Kiwanuka. A lush, immersive album of politicised soul, it sees the star exploring themes of self-doubt, faith and civil rights. Released last November, Kiwanuka beat best-sellers like Dua Lipa’s Future …