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When the Brass Cartel Turned Back the Clock at El Nivel
Last Saturday night, El Nivel Lounge in Kiwatule wasn’t just a venue; it was a time machine. Under the neon glow and the steady pour of Jägermeister, the air crackled […] More
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Much of the World’s Music Originated from Uganda.
Hip-hop is the most listened to music genre in the world according to Spotify, one of the top music streaming apps in the world. Spotify created a ‘musical map of […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Events, Food and Dining, How To, Leisure and Nightlife, Music and DanceDrinks24 is now on Muwado 🥂 – Get Drinks delivered to you FREE at whatever time.
Kampala, meet your new drinks plug. Drinks24 delivers on-demand – any hour, competitive prices, and free delivery across the city. We’re kicking things off with a challenge: try Drinks24, then […] More
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Nyege Nyege Festival 2022. I saw things. Again.
I couldn’t go on Thursday (first day of the fete). I am not that person anymore. I had capitalism to attend to. So, my friends and I turned the noses […] More
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#KiryaLive2013: How it went down according to #UOT
Maurice Kirya had a show last week on Thursday at the Kamapla Serena that I somehow managed to miss because I thought it was on Friday. This was despite all […] More
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Turning the Tables: A Song About ‘Min Oluuku’
A paper by Odoch Pido and Donna Pido Of the Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi [email protected] and [email protected] April 2019, Makerere Institute of Social Research, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda […] More
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Japanese pop star Minami Minegishi of AKB48 shaves head in apology
As I was randomly surfing the internets on a starless Saturday night, I landed on the story of Japanese siren Minegishi who cut off her hair and released a weeping apology on YouTube for having […] More
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NYABINGI/BINGHI RASTAFARI MUSIC (WHAT IS IT?)
In Jamaica, it is Count Ossie who is credited for creating what is now called Nyabingi Drumming. It is the traditional music of the Rastafarian practice and it is used […] More
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Uganda artistes need self love: How are we going to love them if they don’t love themselves?
“Don’t be a fala. The belt is tied up here”, my brother Robert told me as he pulled his pants towards his chest. Robert, unlike us who grew up in […] More
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Interview with Jimmy Jatt of the Coke Studio Africa
Jimmy Jatt is a Nigerian based DJ who is participating in Season One of the Coke Studio Africa show. This is a unique music show that brings together artists from […] More
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A Coming of Age Story Featuring TKZee
To cut the long story short, my grandparents and uncles road-tripped from South Africa to Uganda in a VW Van (the nice ones with round lights) to spend Christmas with […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Fiction, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Music and Dance, Podcasts, Travel and Adventure, Writing and Literature#HustleTales Podcast Ep 09: Shadreck Chikoti – Story Club FM and Malawi’s Creative Economy
Welcome to the ninth episode of the #HustleTales podcast. With this podcast, we are focusing on telling the stories of African entrepreneurs and professionals, the hurdles they have jumped […] More
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Will and Monifa Sims, the Worlds Most Awesome Couple rocks Leno Skit.
I am a Ugandan and our television culture is really lousy so every once in a while I like to go on YouTube and see how the Americans are doing it, because, […] More
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What does it take to be a Digital and Community Manager for East Africa’s biggest music and arts festival?
We are all masters of our experience so today I will be sharing my experience and learnings from my time as the Nyege Nyege International Music and Arts Festival’s Digital […] More
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Just a Sankofa opinion
I was at Azawi’s Sankofa listening party last week. Much as we listened to the entire album, it was hard making out how the album was at the time. Thus […] More
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MUSICIANS ARE HUMAN, AND THEY ARE SAD.
I watched the Virtual International Jazz Day 2021 online. It was live on the UN YouTube channel and on the International Jazz Day YouTube channel. While watching the live stream, […] More
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Revitalizing Uganda’s Cultural and Creative Industries: The Critical Role of the Uganda National Cultural Centre
Uganda’s cultural wealth and vibrant creative sector are poised to drive economic growth, social cohesion, and cultural preservation. However, the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC), established under the Cap 50 […] More
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WHEN DRAMA INFESTED AND INFECTED THE UGANDA MUSIC FRATERNITY (THE FINAL NAIL)
When CBS and Radio Simba FM Stations were opened, this is when the slippery slope began. A vast number of Dramatists joined the stations as presenters, becoming very popular. The […] More
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