IShowSpeed’s livestreamed Africa tour adds to the work that African digital influencers have been doing in recent years to capture the continent beyond clichéd images of poverty and conflict. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Under the bronze gaze of the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, the American content creator …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South African actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena will visit Uganda from 12th to 16th February 2026. The five-day visit, organised by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) and the Ikon Film and Television Awards, is a part of the 2026 Ikon Film and Television Awards roadmap, …
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LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Paramount Skydance on Monday sued Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) over its deal with Netflix, marking the latest move in its efforts to gain control of the Hollywood media and entertainment conglomerate. Filed in a Delaware court, the lawsuit seeks to compel WBD and its Chief …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | DAMIEN POLLARD | If you walk into a video hall in Uganda your attention will probably go straight to a person sitting at the front of the audience. Speaking rapidly into a microphone, they comment loudly and continuously, often drowning out the sound of the film …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bathed in blue hues, crisp whites and just the right touch of luxury, Ciroc vodka hosted fashion forward guests to a style-infused start-of-the-year party at Supremacy Lounge, hosted by renowned fashion icon Brian Ahumuza, alias as Abryanz. To end the year in style, …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a unique magic that happens when the heart of Mbarara decides to celebrate. And this was the scene as the land of milk and honey fell in for the 2025 Grand Finale of the Gordon’s Acacia Brunch Affair. Guests arrived with stunning …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is an art to living magnificently, and it begins with knowing when to pause. In a year that has demanded constant energy, Tanqueray invited guests to trade the Kampala hustle for the rhythmic relaxing vibes of the Nile. Over the weekend, the Showtime …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs) made a comeback to the social calendar with an honorary gala that honored Uganda’s top designers, creatives, and cultural personalities at an evening of style and glamour with Ciroc premium Vodka. After a 2-year hiatus, the awards, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The year’s final chapter deserves a setting of pure bliss to sum it up. A setting with a gentle breeze carrying the rhythm of the Nile, soft waves lapping at the shore, and the golden sun dappling through lush, riverside greenery. This December …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of Tanqueray’s Showtime lifestyle experience served up a new flavor of luxury for fashionistas in Kampala. Under the golden December sun at Zara Garden Hotel, Tanqueray raised the bar and unveiled the Nende Tanqueray-inspired limited-edition purse as part of the Discreet …
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