A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi
A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis 11th August 2025. FRANK MURAMUZI: A TRIBUTE The news of the demise of […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, General or Other, Politics and Government, Sports and Fitness, Travel and AdventureUganda Rugby Union’s Mafia Playbook: Thriving in Chaos, Fueling Club Civil Wars
If chaos was a sport, the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) would not only dominate Africa but would host the World Cup for it every other year, and still find […] More
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From Captain to Castaway? Ivan Magomu and the Governance Crisis in Ugandan Rugby
When rugby players train, sweat, bleed, and commit to their sport, they do so believing that merit, character, and service will define their careers. Ivan Magomu embodies this belief. Yet […] More
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in EventsCALL IT A WEEK FOLKS
Hola, Nothing brings joy to a human like a weekend, especially those that have to sweat for the bills to get paid (WE SALUTE you). We all love to have […] More
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How Clean Water Changed My Daily Routine — And My Home
It’s strange how something as simple as water can shape your day. For years, I never thought about the quality of the water I drank, cooked with, or showered in. […] More
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Loukman Ali Is Back with a New Feature Film
Last night, renowned Ugandan film director, Loukman Ali stirred up excitement in the film community after dropping a few camera frames from his latest project. The shots immediately caught […] More
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Peace Interlude
98—63—4 Enter. Password incorrect. Two more tries. 98—36—4 Enter. Password incorrect. One more try. Tremors, palpitations, sweat— try to breathe. Breathing’s easy. That’s why they say it’s as easy […] More
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BINTI FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EDITION IN KAMPALA
The very first Binti Film Festival took place this past weekend, officially opening on Friday, 15th August at Namaste, and concluding on Sunday, 17th August at Central Perk in […] More
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Can Uganda return to civilised living?
President Museveni is a very clean man — a puritan when it comes to clean environments around him. If you have visited State House, the lawns are verdant, blooming with […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANGORL:THE FASTEST VILLAIN CLONE ALIVE
Vangorl: The Fastest Villain Clone Alive Introduction In the dark chronicles of Waisedha, where science, rebellion, and power collide, a new name strikes fear across the country — Vangorl. Born […] More
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At the potter’s hands
“Atthe Potters hand” In a generation where all men gather, Chasing what they think should matter. Even those who never sowed Stand boldly at the harvest owed. Everyone longs for […] More
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SHORT FILM CALLED ‘FALLING OUT’
I missed the premiere but then I watched ‘Falling Out’ on the final day of this year’s Ngalabi Short Film Festival, and it instantly stood out as one of […] More
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HOW I WAS ABLE TO BE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE YE! SUMMIT 2025
When I was growing up, I always had one fear– failing to do something great at a young age. I always wanted and still want to always be the youngest […] More
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Should good things happen to you because you are a good person?
Do you believe that good things should happen to you because you are a good person? That because you have lived well and right in the sight of God, you […] More
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A Provocative Theatrical Play: ‘EDDUNGU LYA MUSA’
EDDUNGU LYA MUSA (translated as Moses’ Desert) is a dramedy that dares to dig beneath the surface of everyday life, confronting audiences with questions about choice, temptation, and the […] More
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My faith is not just something that ends in my name
When I learned that my faith is not just something that ends in my name, but that I carry God in my spirit and that I have the mind of […] More
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Who’s sponsoring the Sheebah and Ava Peace chaos?
So Ava Peace went to Nessim and recorded a song. She then contacted a guy to do background vocals for the song, and he agreed. Then Sheebah went to the […] More
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Make room for the supernatural.
A lot of people are content with mentally assenting to the things that they hear about God -especially how powerful He is and how He changes lives drastically. When it […] More
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in TheatreThe Taxi Driver and The Stage
“When the Engine Sputters, Maybe It’s Time to Let Another Drive” I was on a jaj on Saturday night returning home when I saw an interesting picture. An elderly taxi driver, his […] More
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ABOUT CLAIRE SHEILA BIRUNGI
Born and raised in Kampala, the last of five siblings, Claire Sheila Birungi studied Development Studies at Nkumba University. A wife and mother of four, her life has been a […] More
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YOU ALL NEED TO SEE NAMPANGA’S PERFORMANCE IN NEW SHORT FILM ‘WHO ARE YOU’
The Ugandan screen lights up once again as award-winning actress Pelly Penina brings raw intensity and unmatched emotion to the newly premiered short film, WHO ARE YOU, now streaming on […] More
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ESUUBI IS A NEW FILM COMING SOON
ESUUBI, a new drama film directed by our own Hosea Ty Adroa and written & produced by Congolese filmmaker Ombeni Katige. The film, which was shot entirely on location in […] More
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PRETTY HURTS!! PRETTY WOUNDS
Beauty pageants have often been criticized for their impact on young women’s self-esteem, body image, and overall mental health. The pressure to conform to narrow standards of beauty can lead […] More
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This is my God story
For someone who was diagnosed with depression and seriously considered suicide about four years ago, I am having such a great time with my life that I cannot even believe […] More
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Does Patriotism Need to Be a Birthright?
What does patriotism mean to you? I was listening to a True Spies podcast featuring a former CIA agent- David Tyson, who served in Afghanistan. He was discussing the afterlife […] More
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THE KISORO FARMERS: A LESSON IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AGRICULTURE FOR WEST NILE
Flying over Kisoro, one cannot help but be awestruck by the patchwork of vibrant, productive farmland below. These aren’t the vast, mechanised estates you might associate with commercial agriculture. No—this […] More
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in EventsTHE WIGGLE WAVE
Hola, Have you ever noticed how in the beginning of every new month (first two weeks) there is always a series of events that involve a lot of shaking aka […] More
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MY THOUGHTS ABOUT ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, A FILM FROM NYAKASURA SCHOOL
I spent my Sunday browsing a site called streameastfilms.com in search of a Ugandan film to watch. That’s how I landed on ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, a new student-centered film by Mzee […] More
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Why do we respect others more than we respect ourselves
The day before the Teen Personal Development Journal was released, I left a sample copy with 3 colleagues and when I walked back in the office to pick something, I […] More
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KAFA COH HAS STARS
Uganda has seen its fair share of star-studded productions, especially in television drama series. But pulling off a high-profile cast for a film is a much tougher challenge. It often […] More
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in EventsWEEKEND TWISTS
Hola, A weekend twist normally happens when both indoor and outdoor events are going down and, they all carry an almost similar level of audience magnitude. Picture this; you’re in […] More
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The Haunting of Mbarara Hollow
It was 2:18 PM EAT on Friday, August 8, 2025, when the storm rolled over the outskirts of Mbarara, Uganda. My home, a weathered two-story house inherited from my late […] More
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Imagine having heaven as your creative source…
I sang a song in my dream. It was a new song. I was also aware that I was dreaming. So I sang it again, and again, trying to memorize […] More
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She loves you so much.
She loves you so much. That’s why she bears with you. You come home at night to find her awake, waiting for you, deluded by sleep. She has made food […] More
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in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and ConflictShadows of Sanctuary: The Unraveling Security of Bweyale Under Kiryandongo’s Refugee Settlement Weight
In the heart of Uganda’s Kiryandongo District, where the Kampala-Gulu highway hums with trade and travel, lies Bweyale Town, a bustling hub overshadowed by the sprawling Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. By […] More
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UGANDA’S NEW ANIMATED SERIES
A bold new Ugandan animated series is in development, and talks are underway to bring it to leading broadcasters across Africa. Titled NYOTA FORCE, the project promises to be a […] More
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A letter to my younger self.
This journal is a letter to my younger self. It won’t be an emotional one that starts with “Dear…” but a draw back to the person I was. I do […] More
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WHY I DON’T HAVE A STRONG AFFINITY TOWARDS CONSTITUTIONALLY CREATED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA.
Article Marking My Birthday – 27 July 2025 WHY I DON’T HAVE A STRONG AFFINITY TOWARDS CONSTITUTIONALLY CREATED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist, Center for Critical Thinking […] More
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UGANDAN FILMMAKERS REPRESENT AT TALENTS DURBAN AND DURBAN FILMMART 2025
A delegation of Ugandan filmmakers made a strong impression at this year’s Talents Durban and Durban FilmMart 2025, held from July 18th to 21st in South Africa. Among those in […] More
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A Moving Mine
Part 3: The Minerals Vanished, But The Mystery Remained. The miner toured Nala around the site and asked him to come back for a work in the morning. Later that […] More
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THE HISTORY OF BUSOGA AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL BELONGING
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecological-biological belonging […] More
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in Movies and Television, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureBroken Hallelujah
I braved my way to church this rainy Easter Sunday morning when I would rather have spent it coiled in my messy bed with fingers and eyes glued to the […] More
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Why the 2Face and Annie Divorce is on him.
2face posted last night that he and Annie had separated many months ago. After a few minutes, he posted that his account was hacked. A few minutes later he came […] More
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Amida Shatur, DR Congo’s ultimate love magnet
I’ve a Kenyan friend, Martins Williams Nyakone. I hear he is a pastor now. Previously, Martins did rounds in rumba and a lot more, including the inner circles of dingy […] More
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KAMPALA’S BEST BREAKFAST COMBOS
I posted on my social media asking for thoughts about a breakfast series where I review restaurants/ hotels with the best breakfast options around Kampala. The response was positive. I […] More
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60 Ugandan Females aged between 18 and 22 have been recruited to work in Russia, under the Alabuga Start program.
Alabuga Special Economic Zones SEZ program has been embroided in controversy surrounding the recruitment and alleged exploitation of young African women. Under the disguise of an educational or joint study […] More
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How Clean Water Changed My Daily Routine — And My Home
It’s strange how something as simple as water can shape your day. For years, I never thought about the quality of the water I drank, cooked with, or showered in. […] More
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Are you stuck in a relationship because of the good sex? You, my friend, have been Dickmatized!
Forgive me for my crude language, I am sure some are thinking the article title is not befitting of a young lady, but why call a spade a big spoon […] More
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CONFRONTING THE SCHOOL DROPOUT DILEMMA IN UGANDA
We who were present in the distant past of Uganda remember that we lived in a very integrated past of man-nature relations. All of us living in the present know […] More
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A Letter to Dr. Kizza Besigye: The Conscience of our Nation.
Dear Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Life may never present me with the opportunity to stand before you, shake your hand, and tell you what an inspiration you are, a […] More
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NEW WAKALIWOOD FILM
“ROLEX TIME” — WAKALIWOOD IS BACK WITH ANOTHER ACTION-COMEDY RIOT! If you thought Ugandan cinema had peaked with Who Killed Captain Alex?, think again. Isaac Nabwana, the legendary Ugandan filmmaker […] More
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BINTI FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EDITION IN KAMPALA
The very first Binti Film Festival took place this past weekend, officially opening on Friday, 15th August at Namaste, and concluding on Sunday, 17th August at Central Perk in […] More
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REHAB FROM HELL – THE AFRICA RETREAT CENTRE
We pulled up into the gate and my sister’s kids came running behind the car to meet us. I pushed open the passenger door. The little one jumped into my […] More
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Chitipa united football club has received 30 pairs of boots from the shadow MP phales mpogha of north constituency as part of supporting the team The event took place at kameme community ground wer
Chitipa United Football Club received 30 pairs of boots from the shadow MP Phales Mpogha of the North constituency as part of its support for the team. The event took […] More
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CLAIMING FOR MY CHILD
During my secondary school at Yamba School, I dated a certain girl from Misuku. It was a secretive relationship, no-one knew. We dated for 2 years. As we were near […] More
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Kintu and Nambi; Kayikuzi and Kintu #25
Continued from; Walumbe’s delight #24 By Aine Susan Kayikuzi made his way to the edge, his source of solace over the years.Yet even there,one could feel the tension between the […] More
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in Identity & Culture, Innovation, Science and Technology, Law, Crime and Justice, Self-help and InspirationDr. Smith Kiiza Inspires the Uganda Community in Sacramento with a Vision of Empowerment and Leadership
Sacramento, California — On December 7, 2024, the Uganda community in Sacramento gathered for a remarkable event that celebrated culture, leadership, and hope. The centerpiece of the occasion was a […] More
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Why Muzungu Boda Should be Stopped
Uganda’s social media is daily fed with antics of a White man from New Zealand calling himself Muzungu Boda. He is most popular for the drifting stunts he performs with […] More
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I FOUND LOVE
I FOUND LOVE i found love, it was wrapped around your name, it spoke exactly like I imagined it would, it shouted silently, it screamed softly and it called my […] More
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An African Anglican Tribute: HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
The special Commemorative Service in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022, took place on Thursday 15 September 2022 at 14:30 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, Kampala, Uganda. I […] More
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BEAUTY CONTESTS HARM US
In recent years, beauty contests have gained significant popularity in Botswana, capturing the attention of many young women and the public alike. Indeed, what a shame that capable young Batswana […] More
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THE TALES OF A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: MY FIRST CAR
During the formative stages of Joadah Consult, I learnt one lesson which has shaped my understanding of winning. I learnt that Image is an important aspect of any business. Your […] More
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NOW THE PIGS SLEEP IN BED!
Sometime in the 1980s, a dream went around causing a lot of excitement in the Animal farm that had lived under teary times of one Man after the other. The dream […] More
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in Music and Dance, NSFW
An ‘Artist’ called Queen of Vagina
Disclaimer: If anyone is zombified by doing further research on the contents of this article, we shall not be held responsible. If you IQ goes down or you become outright […] More
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THE MUWADO ART OF COMMERCIAL STORYTELLING WEBINAR – WEEK 6 RECAP
Week 6 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 8th April, with Namyalo Consolate – a Ugandan storyteller who shares her love of story through writing, voice-over, and […] More
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VERONICA MIREMBE: MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE, AUTHOR, JOURNALIST
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year’s celebration coincides with the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the World Federation for Mental Health. Some Ugandans are now seriously […] More
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Dear Unity
I know I have been very hard, harsh, disrespectful, unappreciative, disloyal, unloving and not good to you at all through the years. I thought to be strong and to show […] More
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UGANDA: WHAT DOES LIBERATING JUSTICE FROM THE MILITARY MEAN?
“Anger is not the problem, violence is…we can use our anger to guide us in constructing a more just society. Or we can use it to destroy ourselves and those […] More
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Why is it crucial to pay attention to early childhood development
The Government of Uganda put in place an ECD Policy that is the overarching framework for all practitioners on matters of Early Childhood Care and Development. The key tenets of […] More
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My Most Embarrassing Moment
In 1998 when I was in Grade 9, a few students and I had gone to the shops at Maerua Mall which was across the street from my high school. […] More
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THE HOLY MATRIMONY BETWEEN MICHAEL OCAN AND BETTY AOL SERMON BY THE RT. REV. MACLEORD BAKER OCHOLA II
SERMON BY THE RT. REV. MACLEORD BAKER OCHOLA II (B.TH U of S CANADA) – RETIRED ANGLICAN BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF KITGUM – AT THE HOLY MATRIMONY BETWEEN MICHAEL […] More
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THE KISORO FARMERS: A LESSON IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AGRICULTURE FOR WEST NILE
Flying over Kisoro, one cannot help but be awestruck by the patchwork of vibrant, productive farmland below. These aren’t the vast, mechanised estates you might associate with commercial agriculture. No—this […] More
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in TheatreThe Potholes Go Beyond the Streets: Have You Heard the Latest Declaration?
The beauty of Uganda’s creative industry is that its leaders decide when and how to define it, often depending on the per diem available or their personal agenda for attending […] More
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Golola Moses: A Stunning KO and Trip down Memory Lane
He came, he saw, he summarised! For those who might have just woken up from a coma, Golola Moses of Uganda KO’ed his opponent Titus Tugume, a UPDF soldier, in […] More
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MY THOUGHTS ABOUT ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, A FILM FROM NYAKASURA SCHOOL
I spent my Sunday browsing a site called streameastfilms.com in search of a Ugandan film to watch. That’s how I landed on ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, a new student-centered film by Mzee […] More
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UGANDA NEEDS A CRITICAL MASS OF INDEPENDENT THINKERS RATHER THAN VICTIMS OF GROUPTHINK
Ugandan society is becoming more and more conformist, more closed and driven by groupthink, with President Tibuhaburwa Museveni’s centrality clearly detectable. Characterising this trend is the falling number of people […] More
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Meet Mike Merrill, The Man Who Sold His Fate for $1 a Share.
The old age adage “Survival for the fittest” is one that has been quoted endlessly and must now be crying for retirement. I was about to make it the basis of this […] More
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WRITING PROMPT OF THE WEEK!
Popcorn, a big glass, and a big screen. Who are you taking with you? This week, we write about our favorite films. The one everyone should watch at least once!Get […] More
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Missing the Bus, Ojuola Tolulope Daniel
Missing the Bus That was how you missed the bus; you had awoken earlier than the usual time and skipped your normal morning routines. Yet, you still missed the damned […] More
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CELEBRATION OF UGANDAN FILMS
Tens and Hundreds of people continue to flock cinemas every evening to watch the Ugandan films which are being screened during the 2-week Uganda Film Festival screenings. These screenings started […] More
