Uganda: Damalie Returns in Season II

[ad_1] Damalie, the award-winning and thrilling Ugandan drama series returns with Season 2 to Pearl Magic Prime on Channel 148 for DStv and Channel 303 for GOtv subscribers today September 30, 2024 - thanks to Mnet's investment in local content. Damalie is produced and directed by Doreen Mirembe who also acts as the lead character 'Damalie'. The show features other great actors like Denis Kinani as Charles, Ssewanyana Arthur as Glen and Phillip Luswata as Pinto, who will be returning […]

October 1, 2024 2

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Uganda: Singer Nina Roz to Challenge Begumisa for Sembabule MP Seat

[ad_1] Singer Nina Kankunda, alias Nina Roz, has joined the National Unity Platform (NUP) and announced her intention to run for the Sembabule District Woman MP seat in the 2026 elections. The announcement was made during a welcome event at the NUP headquarters. NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, endorsed Roz's candidacy and urged artists to participate in the political movement to drive national change. Kyagulanyi emphasised […]

August 31, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Unesco Pledges Support for Nollywood

[ad_1] A UNESCO official pledged the organisation's technical support for Nollywood at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on the harmful effects of fake news. Abdourahamane Diallo, Head of Office and Country Representative of UNESCO in Nigeria, says the organisation is willing to provide technical support for developing Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry. He stated this at the exclusive premiere of 'When Wolves Cry', a movie on […]

August 30, 2024 2

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Uganda: Salam TV Uganda Partners With the Saudi Arabia Embassy for Strategic Growth and Cultural Exchange

[ad_1] Next Media Uganda, through its subsidiary Salam TV, has embarked on a promising partnership with the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Uganda. This collaboration marks the beginning of a dynamic relationship, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and driving mutual growth. The partnership was officially launched during a visit by a Saudi delegation to Next Media's headquarters. Uncle Mark Agaba, Chief Protocol Officer at Next Media Uganda, along with Hajji Karim […]

August 30, 2024 3

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Uganda: I&M Bank Boosts Jose Chameleone’s ‘Legend in Gold’ Concert

[ad_1] Ugandan music legend Joseph Mayanja aka Jose Chameleone, is set to celebrate 25 years in music with a concert dubbed 'Legend in Gold,' slated for this Saturday, August 31, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. To this, I&M Bank Uganda, who celebrated their golden jubilee at the same venue in June have been announced as the official bank partners for the concert. "I& M Bank is honored to be a […]

August 30, 2024 2

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Uganda: NIRA Preaches Birth Registration Gospel At National Music Competition in Mbale

[ad_1] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) used the national primary schools music, dance and drama festival in Mbale to preach the gospel of birth registration to both parents and children. During the festival that climaxed on Thursday, NIRA with support from UNICEF Uganda for the third consecutive year used the platform to urge stakeholders to embrace birth registration to acquire National Identification Numbers(NINs). During the competition, pupils used […]

August 30, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Alleged Defamation – Dammy Krane Released From Detention After Online Spat With Davido

[ad_1] "I know there are a lot of words that ought not to be said. I want to apologise for this Tagbo death allegation." Controversial Nigerian singer Dammy Krane, aka Johnson Oyindamola, has been released from police custody nearly a week after his detention at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja. The arrest stemmed from allegations of defamation against his colleague, Davido. The controversy ignited on […]

August 30, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Nel Ngabo’s U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025

[ad_1] Nel Ngabo's US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed. Kina Music CEO Clement Ishimwe told The New Times that the tour was postponed after taking into consideration many aspects, including the fact that it coincided with his performances at the recent RPF rallies. ALSO READ: Nel Ngabo to perform live in Canada on Saturday Nel Ngabo was […]

August 30, 2024 2

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Zimbabwe: Dhuterere Absence Not Felt As Thousands Attend

[ad_1] LEICESTER'S Abbey Park was the place to be for thousands of music fans from across the United Kingdom over the bank holiday weekend. Sponsored by Diaspora Insurance, the second edition of the Africa Music Festival featured top continental acts, among them Congolese Rhumba giant Koffi Olomide, South African sensation Makhadzi, Zimbabwe's Alick Macheso and Tocky Vibes as well as the likes of Spyro, Chef 187, and Nkosazana Daughter. Mambo […]

August 30, 2024 3

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