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 …
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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 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has announced plans to accredit all public event organizers in the country to ensure health and safety standards at events. The standards, developed in 2011 and known as US 929:2011, focus on the quality of materials and …
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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 …
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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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Through her weekly 30-minute radio show, popular DJ and retired nurse Grace Akpegi is sensitising her audience and promoting behaviour that protects people from malaria Lagos, Nigeria | BIRD AGENCY | “Hello, dear listeners, and welcome to the community doctor show,” Grace Akpegi’s voice reverberates out from Choice FM during …
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MultiChoice shortlists 11 start-ups to pitch for international funding and take their small businesses to the next level Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and …
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Lucille Nyikuri repurposes cattle horn into elegant, distinctive jewellery and her striking craftsmanship is seeing her jewellery snapped in luxury markets worldwide. Nairobi, Kenya | BIRD AGENCY | What would a vice president at SC Johnson Business School at Cornell University in the United States, an interior design ambassador in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Clad in white and black, Maddox awakened the Ugandan reggae roots among the revelers with performances to his timeless jams at the Bell-sponsored Roast and Rhyme Reggae Raga edition at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. Dembe, loosely translated as peace, kickstarted his live performance with …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Cameroon’s most influential music stars – Jean-Paul Zé Bella – passed away on 15 January at the age of 71 after a battle against cancer. The singer and drummer was a founding member of the band Zangalewa and performed with it until he …
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