Villa has proved that she is worth the money from power house swangz Avenue. Since her debut in 2017, she has been beating all the odds with her Malaika and overdose featuring Kent and floss.
The songs have enjoyed massive airplay and still fodder for the spin masters in many bars and clubs around Kampala.
She has released new a new catchy tune dubbed “love doctor” which is the first of her new music for this year. It is a dance hall but sensational tune.
Sensational soul artist Maurice Kirya is expecting his first child with white girl friend. The two have dated for a long time in a very hush hush relationship until recently when he posted a picture of them skiing.
Maurice has been Uganda’s most eligible bachelor since he started his music career in the early 2000s. Although he showed no signs of setting down for the most part, he has been linked to many girls in Kampala including Seanice Kacungira and Flavia Tumusiime.
The most notable one however was one with Jemimah Kyazze a daughter to reknown pastor Kyazze. He dramatically opted for the clean shave as opposed to his signature shaggy Afro which prompted the idea that the pastor demanded for a makeover.
The relationship ended under unclear circumstances and he has not been linked to anyone in a serious relationship. No w we know he went outside the borders.
Either way we are happy for you Maurice. Congratulations.
Daniel Kaluuya, a British actor of Ugandan origin, becomes the first Ugandan nominated for an Oscar for his role in the hit horror film Get Out.
He is nominated for “Actor in a Leading Role” alongside established Hollywood stars, including Denzel Washington and Daniel Day-Lewis.
According to the UK newspaper, Kaluuya, 28, has already received a Bafta nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for his breakthrough role in the horror film, a dark satire on race relations in the United States.
“I feel what the film’s done is articulate an experience. It’s a touchstone where people can go, ‘Yeah, this,’ and feel like they aren’t crazy,” says Kaluuya.
“But I can’t say it’s changed the political landscape,” he said in an interview with Dujour publication.
Kaluuya wrote his first play at nine. His big breakthrough was joining gritty British teen drama Skins as a staff writer at 18, drawing on his own experience growing up in London, Dojour writes.
He has previously appeared in the sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror and Channel 4’s Skins, but Get Out is his first leading role in a major feature film.
Diamond Platnumz spent the better part of past year in the news for his travelling pants. And more women continue come forward with children and stories of their romance with him.
Speaking in an interview on Tanzania’s kiss fm, Diamond gave the oldest response in the book “they came onto me”. He says before he was famous women ignored him unlike now and he finds it hard to say no.
“Ever since i seduced Zari I have never gone after another woman,” he said. Speaking to Kiss FM Rwanda, the budding musician pointed out that the last time he hit on a woman was in 2014. This is contrary to his actions as he sired a love child with Hamisa Mobetto.
“Before I became famous women always said no to me but after that I have never heard a woman reject me,” he narrated.
Well, what do you think?
Urban TV’s Campus 101 presenter MC Casmir took a huge step in his relationship as he proposed to his girlfriend Vanessa in front of friends and family during her birthday.
February is around the corner and the love bug has bitten.
Vanessa thought her birthday was all about dancing and drinking with her friends, not a marriage proposal from her boyfriend. It was during this fun time when the Urban TV presenter while down on his knee told Vanessa:
“You know that I love you and I had something I wanted to ask you, will you marry me?” Through tears and with no hesitation, she immediately said “yes”.
Entertainers are getting hitched at lightening speed and the rest of us need to catch up.
Siima had taken a writing hiatus for a long time, currently working with XFM as radio presenter and station manager. Recently, she has been performing creative duties in the marketing department.
Siima is a darling to both the public and her bosses. She exudes sheer brilliance and versatility, a reason she has been able to rise through various ranks over the years of her career.
Reigning miss Uganda Leah Kagasa is grabbing 2018 by the horns. The 2016 winner was selected to become the ambassador of Richy Maziwa stick biscuits racking up 30M in the process.
Leah was fortunate to reign for two years after the Organizing franchise had misunderstandings on the inside leading to no peagant last year.
Speaking to the Miss Uganda franchise boss Brenda Nanyonjo, she revealed that the deal will see reigning beauty queen Leah Kagasa promote the milk biscuits and also run a country-wide feeding project.
“Miss Uganda has been signed as a brand ambassador for Richy Maziwa biscuits. The one year contract is worth Shs30m and will see Leah Kagasa( The miss Uganda) transverse Uganda promoting the milk biscuits and run a feeding project for malnourished children in the country,” Brenda stated.
Congratulations Leah Kagasa.
Singer Spice Diana and her manager, Roger were unmasked out on Thursday in the parking of Makindye based Chicken tonight.
Spice Diana who was half naked, was enjoying a lit moment with the manager in a Toyota Harrier registration number plate UBB 669M. When the two realized there was an intruder, they hurriedly covered up.
This is not News in this industry but you would think Spice Diana could have learned from her friend fille on how these things end up.
Well we will keep you posted.
If you lived in the early 2000s you must know Rachel K. She recently returned from the US after 6years away and this her first interview on celeb select with Crystal Newman.
Q; Rachel, how does it feel to be back home after six years?
A; Honestly I had missed home. It feels so good that I am back after all those years in the states. Every time I would be in the there, I would have that feeling that I needed to be back home.Here, I live my life. I knew one day I would fly back. I would even tell my elder brother ( Hemdee) that I missed Uganda. So I feel great I am back here.
Q; When in Uganda, You and your mum (Maama Halima Namakula) are always together why so?
A; Hehehe… My mum is my only best friend. We share so much and she is the one who has been behind my music career. I remember she is the one who told me that I can sing. I can recall many years back, we were together moving in the car here and a Rihana song played, I started singing along and that’s when she realised I could sing. Ever since then, she has been so supportive musically up to now. in the US, she used to pay us visits. We are inseparable.
Rachel K and mum
Q; How has it been like in the US?
A; For the past years, I have been doing lots. I went back to school and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications. It wasn’t easy though but I had to make it. You know in life, you can have lots of things but education is the key. I have my degree and no one can take it away from me. Now I know I made the right decision to halt my Music career here six years back.
Q; So, coming back to Uganda, did you experience a cultural shock?
A; Ohh yeah.. Uganda has changed a lot. There are many arcades around, many buildings around and the music industry seems to be on a higher level. The last time I was here, it was a little different but this time around its too much. Uganda has developed.
Q; So when you came back to Uganda the last time, what did you start on?
A; The last time I was here, I went straight to the studio. I was signed to NO End Entertainment. I remember I released a hit “ Every time I turn around”, I tried out TV presenting on WBS TV with JK Kazoora on Jam Agenda, I also went on the radio with Hot100 FM and XFM. I pretty had so much to do. I am just doing a flashback. With all that I had at hand, back on my mind, I knew I needed to get back to school and get my degree so I had to put all at hold and left to the US for my studies.
Q; So, now that you are fully here, what are your immediate plans?
A; I am already doing much. I have been to different studios recording songs. I am getting back to singing and on top of that, I want to start visiting schools and universities reaching out to young students and share with them how education is important. Those are the two projects I am starting on immediately.
Q; Lastly, with so much work and projects on you, are you dating?
A; I do have a few friends I share my life with but I am not dating anyone. I am only trying to focus on my career.
This sad news for Ykee Benda but for girls in Kampala, the sun has risen.
The singer confirmed on facebook that he and longtime girlfriend Julie batenda are officially over.
“These are going to be some dark days maybe months I don’t know…for both of us. But I Know there will be light at some point. I will forever celebrate you and wish you nothing but bliss and happiness. I can barely write another statement, my heart is pumping too fast. Goodbye and God bless you Julie Batenga,”
Julie also went ahead to delete all photos of them together from her account. This maybe the last straw.
Last year, Julie introduced Ykee Benda to her family in Mukono at a “Kukyala”, a traditional pre-marital ceremony.
When Ykee was asked whether the decision for the break up was mutual – and he said, “Julie wanted to leave, I wanted her. And we both failed to have a common ground.”
Meanwhile, insiders say Julie is pregnant with Ykee’s baby.
we will keep you posted.
Makindye Chief Magistrate Erias Kakooza has released socialite Brian White and Corporal Thomas Okot on a 10m cash bail.
The two appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court on December 21st 2017 and were charged with attempted murder of Victor Bitwire, White’s neighbor in Buziga, Kampala.
Court heard that on December 13th, 32 year old Kirumira alongside Corporal Okot, 28 attempted to kill Bitwire by shooting.
The victim who has since been discharged from the hospital after spending at least a week in the ICU.
It is alleged, that on the fateful night, while at Kirumira’s gate in Munyonyo-Buziga, the gentlemen got into an argument after White accused Bitwire of following him around.
Several people who had tasted White’s money, including comedian Mariachi and struggling singer Big Eye were at to show support to a man that has on several occasions been seen sharing money with them.
Other artistes like struggling singer DJ micheal of “Muko muko” fame made praise songs for him hoping for some of his money when he leaves.
They return to court on 30th Jan for mention of case.
We will keep you posted.
Rising star Ykee Benda has lady luck smiling down on him. After a successful 2017, he is set to headline the club unplugged show this Wednesday 10th January which will be the second show off the year.
Last week another new musical sensation Geosteady performed to a full house at Natalya based liquid silk.
Ykee Benda is also a performer in his own right as he managed to pull off a sold out listeners party end last year.
It will not doubt be a great show by Ykee.
Chameleone has released his own hit too.
As it seems, the success of young artists is causing panic among the older ones to revive their past glory.
Bebe cool recently released his hit for the year 2017 which didn’t notice t include any of the ‘big’ artistes as we have come to know them. This has Caused an uproar among those artistes recently Kenzo came up to diss bebecool’s music.
The latest response is from Chameleone who has dominated charts since the early 90’s.
He wrote in facebook:
he went ahead to name all the songs he has ever made. The list includes: Mamamia, vumipia, double trouble and others he also goes ahead to name his upcoming music like the Champion video he is shooting.
Do you think this justified or should these artistes go back and make quality music to continue to be great?
After his naked mile stint, Dave Dash has been making big steps since coming from rehab at butabika hospital .
Just after launching a media company, Brain Hub, he has also announced the birth of an online radio station that he co-owns with his friend, Hannz. They named their station, I am Radio.
Dave tells us that the station will be run by about five on-air presenters. what is important is that they know the values we stand for.
“We are structuring programs but we would like to have 4 to 5 presenters who know the values of the station,” he says. The station, he says, is mostly dedicated toward youth empowerment.
“We are going to be talking about addiction and awareness which is known but entertaining at the same time.”
We wish Dave dash the very best in this endeavor.
He is ready black man highlited the first unplugged show of 2018 on Wednesday 3 January and he rocked.
The show took place at Naapya based liquid silk and it was a full house. Partners were treated to his array of soul sensation and Danceable hits both old and new.
He is ready is the star of hits like “owooma” with Rwandan duo Charlie na Nina, “same way” with songstress Lydia jasmine. His solo hits include “tokendeeza” which one of his most popular hits today.
There was no better way to start off 2018. We wish you the best Geosteady.
Singer Eddy Kenzo has reignited his beef with fellow singer Bebe Cool.
Kenzo claims that “bba wa zuena’s” music is irrelevant and stagnant like water.
He said all this while appearing on Galaxy Fm during a gossip show, “Pokopoko” hosted by Jonathan Nalebo.
When he was asked his opinion on the list of the best entertainers in 2017 that was shared by Bebe Cool, he said,” “If Bebe Cool thinks he is big, let him sing that “Mbozi Za Malwa” song in Guinea and see if he has fans there. No one will follow him.”
Furious Kenzo added, “That will show him that his music is stagnant like water.”
Eddie Kenzo also advised Bebe Cool to grow up and concentrate on building the Industry. He asked him to emulate Nigerian artistes like Don Jazy and Dbanj, David and Wizkid who recently made Peace in order build their industry.
As some suspected the rift between Zari and Hamisa has reached a whole new level. Reports has it that Hamisa’s mother is the new target of online threats from the boss lady’s diehards.
According to Risasi Newspaper the comments against Mobetto’s mum,posted by Zari’s “obsessed” fans is now affecting her health.
Apparently when she reads the comments, her blood pressure shoots up.
Hamisa also confessed that her mum’s condition has reached dangerous level. She asked Zari to rein in her followers before the rivalry turns fatal.
But why is she showing her mother the comments in the first place? we will keep you posted.
Masaka based businessman Emmanuel Lwasa who came to be known as Desire Luzinda’s “business Partner” or better know as lover.
Lwasa was celebrating yet another year, as he turned 46 and one of his many babes, not Desire Luzinda was behind the surprise birthday bash.
It should be recalled that Lwasa had sunk millions in Desire Luzinda’s last two birthday parties. Luzinda however was a no show and didnt even feature him on social media.
As it seems, things have fallen apart between the two on business and bed matters.
While speaking to his guests, the Tavern Kick boss noted that he has celebrated birthdays, but there was none that could be compared to this one.
He was seen splashing love with his new bae and even feeding eachother.
After having a wildly successful career in 2017, Geosteady Blackman will start 2018 with even force.
He will be the first artiste to grace the Unplugged Sn 2 show of 2018 at Liquid Silk Naalya on Wednesday 3rd January 2018.
Geosteady is famous for hits like “Same Way” featuring Lydia Jasmine, “Tokendeza” and “Owoma”.
His Hit single with Rwandese female duo Chali and Nina was one of the catchiest tunes of 2017 leading him into a whirlwind kind of fame.
Geosteady has definitely been a darling of the media in 2016 and 2017.
There couldnot be a better artist to start off 2018 in live soothing Music he was the best choice.
The first edition of the New Year’s Masquerade Ball happened on New Year’s day and they did not disappoint.
It took place at the Golf Course Hotel poolside a serene and what many would call a “bougee” experience as the New year clocked in.
The revelers were entertained by Artists like Bebe Cool, Navio, The Mith, Hellen Lukoma and Tabu Flo dance crew. Djs like Slick stuart and Roja and Dj Chapat scratched the discs keeping people on their feet till the wee hours of the morning.
Singer Hellen Lukoma entertains the revelers. PHOTOS BY EDGAR R BATTE
To top off the excitment, The hotel offered some good discounts on their menu items so revelers could enjoy their the party to the fullest.
It was a red carpet experience and given the official masquerade dub, party lovers jovially posed for cameras, many wearing masks which were available at the welcome area. There was a semi-booth where they would take complementary photos that were printed and given to them there and then.
Radio and television presenter Deedan Muyira, provided the hype as you know it counting down the seconds into the new year.
Being strategically located at the centre of Kampala, party goers enjoyed a full display of fireworks from Golf course and all major hotels and top spots in the city. The fireworks took over the sky for a good 10 minutes which put the revelers in a frenzy.
In the house were more celebrities; comedian Salvador, stylist Joram Muzira, actor Roger Mugisha, Aly Alibhai and wife Sylvia Namutebi and many more.
Where we you to usher in the new year?
