Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The first ever social media festival is scheduled to take place this Saturday January 25 th at the Silver Springs Hotel Gardens Bugolobi under the theme ; redirecting social media to impactful communication and social networking engagements. Amon Baita, the marketing head, Social Media FestUg says …
Read More »Cameroon bikutsi dancers celebrate women’s sexuality
Yaoundé, Cameroon | AFP | It’s already 1:00 am at the Quebec, a cabaret in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde where the beer is flowing and punters are getting restless. Finally the band starts up and a trio of bikutsi dancers enter the spotlight, hips undulating with unabashed sexuality. “I want to, …
Read More »Rema celebrates Dr Hamza Sebunya’s graduation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan musician Rema Namakula today celebrated the graduation of her new husband Dr Hamza Sebunya with two tweets. “I’m so proud of you hubby ❤❤ Bachelors degree in human medicine and bachelors degree in surgery,” she said in one of the tweets. Students cheered loudly when …
Read More »Congresswoman Cardi B? Rapper mulls political career
New York, United States | AFP | Rap superstar Cardi B is floating the notion of a political career, saying she could “shake the table” as a member of US Congress. “I think I want to be a politician. I really love government even tho I don’t agree with Goverment,” the …
Read More »War film ‘1917’ stuns Golden Globes as Tarantino bags most prizes
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | War epic “1917” shocked the Golden Globes on Sunday by claiming the top prize for best drama film, while Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” won the most honors, massively boosting their prospects for next month’s Oscars. “Once Upon a Time…” — …
Read More »Kanda Bongo-Man takes Ugandans down memory lane
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of music enthusiasts converged at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel to welcome the new year with a musical concert featuring legendary Congolese star Kanda Bongo-Man. The crowd that had filled Sheraton garden was treated to an energetic performance from Team no sleep …
Read More »Uganda deports South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South African musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka has been deported. According to Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, Chaka Chaka was escorted to Entebbe Airport by the police and a team from the immigration department on Tuesday afternoon after being detained inside her hotel room. Chaka Chaka …
Read More »Bruce Lee’s daughter sues fast food chain Kungfu for using father’s image
Shanghai, China | AFP | A company run by Bruce Lee’s daughter is suing a Chinese fast food chain for allegedly using an image of the late martial arts film star without permission. Shannon Lee’s Bruce Lee Enterprises accuses restaurant chain Kungfu Catering Management of having used her father’s image …
Read More »Kenzo marks daughter’s birthday with a tweet, Rema follows
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo early today tweeted birthday wishes to her daughter, who he said he only sees these days in photographs. An hour or two after he did, Aamaal Musuuza Malaika’s mother Ugandan musician Rema Namakula, who has since dumped Kenzo, also tweeted, stating her …
Read More »From Biden to Trump, music choices help rally supporters
Washington, United States | AFP | At every campaign rally, Elizabeth Warren, Democratic candidate for the US presidency, waits to hear the first notes of Dolly Parton’s popular country tune “9 to 5” before striding energetically onto the stage to greet wildly enthusiastic supporters. The musical backdrop to this age-old campaign …
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