ENTERTAINMENT

  New faces, more fire as Kampala Crème returns for a thrilling third season Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has announced the return of Uganda’s most exhilarating reality TV show, Kampala Crème. Following the success of the past two seasons, the new season promises even more captivating storylines, …

Smooth Jazz Royalty Lands in Kampala: Kirk Whalum Set to Ignite the Stage at dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala is in for a velvety-smooth musical weekend as legendary American saxophonist Kirk Whalum has toucheddown ahead of the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl …

What better way to bring all Smirnoff lovers together than an exquisite party experience? Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Last week, Smirnoff shut down Tilly’s Bar in Entebbe with an energetic and vibrant pre-Fiesta party that brought together music and Smirnoff lovers for an experience to remember. Hosted by …

    ‘Call 112’ world premieres in Kampala Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | O Studios Entertainment has premiered a film, Call 112 by acclaimed director Usama Mukwaya at Acacia Mall. Call 112 exposes the threat that disinformation poses to stability. The highly anticipated film, brought together in a partnership between Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The better part of Sunday was spent with the unusual choir of the sound of clinking glasses, laughter and sing-alongs as Tanqueray transformed the Mestil Hotel into a sophisticated and stylish affair in the 3rd edition of Rise & Brunch in Kampala. Under the …

A hit reality TV show that began as a cheeky local adaptation of the U.S dating show The Bachelor has morphed into a national obsession in Ethiopia, blending dating drama with unflinching explorations of female agency, generational divides, and a nation’s quiet gender revolt. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …

dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival – understanding Uganda’s Cultural Ties to a Global Sound. COMMENT | HELENA MAYANJA |  Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West …

Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa’s success in attracting global filmmakers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana is borrowing a page from South Africa’s cinematic playbook and strategically deploying film-friendly policies to …

Bell Flavors amps up Soroti’s De Chillaz 2-year Street Jam Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Easter Sunday in Soroti was anything but sleepy, as Bell Flavors turned De Chillaz Lounge’s 2nd Anniversary Street Jam into an unforgettable celebration. The open-air street bash had revellers sipping on complimentary and discounted …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has launched a new flexible subscription model that allows DStv and GOtv users to access their favorite entertainment for just seven days, in a campaign dubbed Ka Weekie. The initiative is designed to give customers more affordable and convenient options in line …