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Contents

POLO IN UGANDA

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ELLY WAMALA TRIBUTE

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Parties and events What happened where, who was there? We bring to you all the action!

Ask Rwamiti Our columnist shares his views on Boy/Girl groups against solo artists A wrap up of 2014 We highlight the ups and downs in the entertainment industry.

SPECIAL FEATURE Are Uganda artists copy cats? most of the sound is Jamaican or Nigerian ARAB MONEY We speak to Sue Ochola about the Arab money theme night.

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LYRICS CORNER This month we feature Eddie Kenzo's block buster hit 'Sitya Loss' STUDIO DIARY We Feature Zanji band in a single that promises to take them palces SONG REVIEW The Elly Wamala all star tribute just took place recently. We review one of the top songs GADGETS AND STYLE City presenter and events MC Kats reveals his top gadgest and style STAR PROFILE All you need to know about one of Uganda's best producers known as Nash Wonder and the top hits

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RISING STAR This month, we introduce to you the promising Joddi from Rwanda FASHION SHOOT NTV's Douglas Lwanga is our main man. He showcases his fashion/style COUNT DOWN As usual we count down the top hits rocking the country on the air waves Gossip We have fresh, reloaded sizzling gossip served chilled for you WHAT'S ON All the major upcoming events and parties in the entertainment scene

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MAVUNO YETU AND OTHER EVENTS

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FOREWORD

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he year has finally come to an end. It has been all exciting as we managed to put together this piece of material for your entertainment and news.

Chano8 has been a trend setter in the multi media platform for news and entertainment as we changed the format of packaging information just for you.

Ruva Roy Collins ruva@chano8.com

staff writer

Gloria Batuta

staff writer

Kahuma Walter

managING DIRECTOR

David Mushabe

DIRECTOR FINANCE BUSINESS DEVelopement

gloria@chano8.com

walter@chano8.com

david@chano8.com

Elizabeth K. Mushabe

elizabeth@chano8.com

Noreen Munabi

noreen@chano8.com

This issue concludes the year 2014 and we have a feature on the highs and lows of the year where we highlight the winners and losers in the entertainment industry.

We also have an exclusive interview with the hillarious Anne Kansiime who tells us all about her career and love life. Experiences, challenges and the success story.

The events have been covered for those of you who missed concerts and social gatherings that rocked.

As usual, we still have the music count downs, sizzling gossip and the Ask Rwamiti column where the main man shares his opinions and views on the talking points of 2014 and a nseak peak into 2015 We wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperous Happy New Year. Stay safe in the festive season till we meet again next year. Till then, Bye Bye!

The Chano8 Team

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Lets look at the selfies

Fashion knows no color

This couple looked smart

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Cheers to fashion

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tHE SHOW ?

Joe Thomas dances to his fine tunes

Gordon Wavamuno graced the occasion

Fashion writer Gloria Haguma(C) with pals Oh my God that looks good

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Celebrating East African Culture "Thie years edition had all the color and pomp expected as models led by Miss Uganda Leah Kalanguka exhibited talent as they showcased collections from across the region

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av u no Ye t u is cultural event t h a t brings together individuals from all the East African countries and beyond to celebrate life and culture in form of sharing lifestyles, food music and traditions.

The event Organised by The Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa, is an exclusive evening of ‘harvest’ that took place place at the Colloseum..

The event which featured cultural aspects from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Kenya sampling the best foods and drinks, had guests enjoying the cultural dances and talent displays in music,

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dance and fashion..

Mavuno Yetu is a Swahili word that is loosely translated as a celebration of the gains and rewards of East Africa and fashion which took centre stage was showcased mainly by Arapapa House of fashion and was graced by Miss Uganda, Miss Rwanda and Miss Tanzania who did the cat walk.

The Arapapa fashion house unveiled its ‘Kitengelicious collection’, with majority of the pieces made from theafrican kitenge a celebrated unique clothing across East Africa and beyond..

Entertainment was provided as usual by the legendary Afrigo Band who kept the audience entertained with their soothing Uganda beats and sounds as well as cultural dances from the Crane dancers and traditional dancers from Rwanda, and other regions.

Basket Mouth was at his best Miss Rwanda

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The acrobatic performances wowed the crowd

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AFRICA LAUGHS Chano8

Performances Kiganda dance

Musicians playing the adungu

Different cultures represented

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Afrigo's Moses Matovu

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Club Beer's Sam Hooper (C) withserve friends Guests tratitional food

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UBC's Jane Kasumba(Standing) was the MC

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Club Beer's Sam Hooper Smile forfriends thehaving cameras (C) Thewith ladies fungirls to the full This couple enjoyed every moment

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Let me capture all the moments

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The other beauties follow proceedings

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Minister Mary Karooro Okurut was chief guest

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Chano8 POLO IN UGANDA

Game of Polo Comes to Uganda

All the glitz And Glamour

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t was an all action thriller at Kakira as the 5th edition of the annual Nile Gold Classic tournament hosted by Kakira Nile Polo club (KNPC) kicked off.

The Polo classic which has been held every year, for the past five years, saw players and fans converge in Jinja at the Kakira grounds. The event has now risen to become an important part of the social calendar for fans while attracting a section of the expatriate community and Ugandans too.

Participants jetted from all over the globe as far as Switzerland, Barbados and Kenya. Four teams sponsored by Barclays, Tata, Turkish Airlines and Civicon tussled it out for the Madhvani and Nile cups.

Being a social event, there were hospitality tents offering lots of food and drinks by mostly sponsors Nile Gold and a play area for children was busy too. The usual fashion and style pomp was showcased by the guests, especially the young ladies who turned up to enjoy the world's oldest team sport.

The guest of honour was the Commander of the Special Forces group Brigadier Muhoozi Kainerugaba who handed over trophies at the end of the event to the respective winners.

Brigadier Muhoozi shakes hands with players

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Entry fee for the event was at Shs 80,000 per head and the attendance was not bad for a sport which is virtually yet unknown in Uganda

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DR. JOSE CHAMELEONE'S SON ALBA ROCKS BUZZ LEAVERS "The Buzz Leavers rock turned into a family affair as Uganda's self proclaimed music Doctor Jose Chameleone and his son Abba Marcus were the star performers and rocked the teens together."

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s is the norm these days, there is always a big party thrown for the teens every holiday. And this month we witnessed yet another of such big gigs as the teens were treated to massive fun and entertainment at the just concluded Buzz leavers Rock.

The party was at Garden city’s rooftop and by 5:00PM, the whole venue was already jammed up with the colourful teenagers who were enjoying themselves with their buddies.

Now that the holidays are here, teens are always looking to kill off their boredom and were all over the place showing off their ‘swag’ The event was held under the theme ‘Tobacco and the Youth’ where the youth were urged to

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stay away from cigarette smoking and all kinds of drugs.

This time one common 'proggie' united them The Buzz Leavers Rock - the most anticipated teens’ event of the year. Drinks especially from sponsors Mountain Dew were flowing.

The event attracted some of the big musicians in the country.

However Chameleone and his son Abba aka T-Rex were the centre of attraction as father and son had a massive performance.

The youngsters were further excited by performances from the likes of Pallaso, Vampino, File, Navio, The Mith, A Pass, Cindy, Irene Ntale, Radio, Weasel who all tried to outdo each other in impressing the teens Behind the turntables was some of the top DJs in town including Dj Mark, Dj Sleek Stuart and Dj Shiru who kept holiday makers on their feet.

Iren Ntale looked fresh

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Skate dancing and swag

The Mith says 'Putcha hansup!'

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Neera Nera Neera Radio and Weasel

MC Kats shows some love

Fille Clear in Black n White

Hip hop Star Navio working the crowd

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Irene Ntale

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A Pass the new kid on the block

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Chano8 SMS ONE RETREAT

SMS ONE STAFF RETREATof

Work Without Play Makes Jack A...

"There was excitement written all over the faces of staff from SMS ONE company when all were assembled for a three day retreat at the Garuga Country Club in Entebbe"

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MS ONE A subsidiary company of Speeda Mobile had a staff retreat at the Garuga Country Resort Hotel at the shores of Lake Victoria last week. The retreat which also doubled as the end of year party and festivities saw staff participate in many team building activities, fun games and the exciting ‘speed dating’ session conducted by renown Kampala public speaker Ethan Mussolini.

The management of the company decided to have the retreat away from the usual environment to give the staff an appropriate intimate setting to be able to know and understand each other better and also share different experiences in the company as individuals.

The retreat had staff from all the Brands that are under Speeda Mobile which includes SMS ONE, Chano8 Digital Magazine and Mixa Kids (Online Publication platform for children and their parents).

Mr. David Mushabe the Managing Director outlined the plans and programs of the coming year and thanked the staff for staying positive and working hard in a difficult year for many companies in the Digital and communications sector.

Elizabeth Mushabe talks to staff

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Team leaders from the different departments made presentations of the year’s activities before descending into merry making to celebrate a successful year which culminated into a serious feast with lots of eats, drinks and of course music and dance.

NEERA CONCERT

Rachael gets the party started Radio and Weasel casually dressed

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SMS ONE CLOSES

Richard Zulu makes a presentation

Playing outdoor fun games

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SYEAR IN STYLE

Team members listen attentively

Mr. Mushabe addresses staff

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The ladies are all smiles as party kicks off

Its Party

David and Elizabeth relax

Cheers to SMS ONE

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Zulu challenges Noreen with rare strokes

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Noreen and Elizabeth smile for our cameras

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The SMS ONE Team poses for a group photo

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As We look

The models strike a seroius pose

CHANO8's Roy, Gloria and Walter

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forward to 2015

MIXAKID's Mino and Joshua

The big boys cool it off

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Chano8 DAVIDO AT FREEDOM CITY

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Davido was at Freedom city for a concert and had a big turnup. Here he is working the crowd with his popular Aye hit song. Many local stars accompanied him

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ALL BLACK PARTY

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Big Eye gets a big hug

Chano8 ELLY WAMALA TRIBUTE

Elly F Wamala All Star Concert

riday 12the December was a memorable day as Ugandans celebrated the life of one of the greatest musicians of the land. The all star Elly Wamala tribute went down at the Kampala Serena Hotel with a big turn up and a star studded performance from Uganda’s top artistes.

By 8:20 PM when the show officially kicked off, the house was already packed up and the performances kicked off with the local stars performing renditions of the Late Wamala's songs.

"The children of the late Elly Wamal organised an all star tribute concert at the Kampala Serena Hotel that attracted several stars and hordes of fans of the late singer. Chano8 was in attendance and now presents to yoy pictorial evidence of what transpired"

The concert backed up by the legendary Afrigo Band led by, singers Joanitah Kawalya and Moses Matovu had Pastor Wilson Bugembe, Chris Evans, Mesach Semakula, Rema, Ronald Mayinja, Bobi Wine and Irene Ntale take to the stage one after the other to the delight of the late veteran’s screaming fans fans.

The all stars performed popular hits like Lowooza Kunze, Njagala Obuto, Nkole Mpakase, Sacramento, Namiro, Ani Yali Amanyi, Leticia and Akaana Ka Kawalya Although it was dubbed an all star tribute night, the late Wamala’s singing sons Spurgeon Wamala and James Muwanga also joined in the mix putting up some commendable performances that the crowd appreciated.

Nabagereka Sylvia Nagginda the queen of Bugada who was chief guest thanked Wamala’s family for organizing such a significant concert and urged all families of other deceased Ugandan legends to emulate the Wamalas.

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Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka was in attendance and an autographed portrait of the Veteran was auctioned to the public to raise funds for the foundation.

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Rema and Joanita Kawalya thank fans

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The stars put up

Aziz Azion on the guitar

Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band

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Ronald Mayinja

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superb performances

Irene Ntale

Mesach Semakula

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Bobi Wine Judith Babirye

Tribute Dance Wamala's children also performed

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tudded Tribute

Rema Namakula Eddie Yawe

Mesach Semakula sells

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Portrait of a legend

MP JK Lukyamuzi on the dance floor

Martin Aliker was in the VIP

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Queen of Buganda Sylvia Nnaabagereka, Sylvia Nagginda and finance minister Maria Kiwanuka

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Chano8 FATHER DAUGHETR DANCE

Nince Henry wows the guests

Jackie dances with dad

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Angella Katatumba with dad

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Irene Ntale

Mom joins the father-daighetr dance

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Jackie O was co host

Hosts Roger Mugisha and Judith Heard

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Radio and Weasel won most craetive/stylish video

NTV's Daglous Lwanga with Robin Kisti after winning best presenter

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Best Male dressed guest Paul Huckstep

Juliana (R) won best dressed female celebrity. Left is Iryn Namubiru

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Brian(C) announces the lifetime Award winner

Daniela Atim was best dressed female guest

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Gloria Haguma won best fashion writer

Santa Anzo won the lifetime fashion icon award

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Sheebah Karungi doing her thing

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Desire Luzinda all dressed up and elegant

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Chano8's Gloria (L) and Elizabeth Mushabe look excited

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Exodus showcasing

This smart guest appluds the winners

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A Pass and Don MC move the crowd

Lillian Mbabazi looks happy

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Chano8 ASK RWAMITI

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2014 HiGHS AND LOWS LEARNT IN A Miles Rwamiti is presenter on NTV’s program ‘Kona ne NTV’.

He is an authority on music and Ugandan celebrity lifestyles.

Every month we select questions from the public about the music industry for him to answer.

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his year has seen some growth and projection in the music industry. So many things happened and we cannot finish discussing them on a platform like this. However there are some key notable points that characterised 2014. In te Ugandan music industry First and fore most, there has been an increased rush for local stars to break into the international market. This has created some positive competition and thirst to thrive on the international scene hence forcing artists to up their game in producing quality music and quality music ideos that can feature on internation screens.

This competition has made artists to work even harder and be more creative resulting in songs like Sitya loss (Eddie Kenzo), Wale Wale (Jose Chameleone) and Love Everyday (Bebe Cool) storming the airwaves across the world.

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The breakup or separation of Eagles Production has exposed so many things and lesions that other artists or bands can learn. The fact that some individuals were stripped bare and all weaknesses exposed means individuals who hide behind their more talented colleagues should be careful.

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The quality of music videos improved

This year has laid a foundation for a more competitive year ahead. It promises to be more competitive with artists getting more aggressive as new talent has emerged at the same time the Old boys waking up from their slumber.

This has also made us know the real stars and there was consequently emergency of new fresh talent like King Saha, Ziza Bafana, Maro and Gravitty Omutujju and David Lutalo some of whom were mentored in these bands who took advantage of the gap created by the separation This year has laid a foundation for a more competitive year ahead. It promises to be more competitive with artists getting more aggressive as new talent has emerged at the same time the Old boys waking up from their slumber.2015 will be the year to watch for the industry

Another lesion learnt is that creating own scandals to hype one’s self no longer works. Its a numbers game wether scandal or no scandal, fans excitement caused by leakage of photos etc don’t necessarily reflect on support for the artist 2014 also saw artists raise their game in the level of organising concerts which has tremendously improved but need to send a trend that sponsors and corporate companies can appreciate. A case in point was Bebe Cool's Best Of Bebe Cool concert at Kampala Serena Hotel which caught the eye of many peopel involved in the industry

You can also join the debate on facebook/chano8 Please send your entertainment and gossip inquiries to askrwamiti@ chano8.com and I will respond to them in the next issue twitter: @mrwamiti Chano8. December 2014

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Chano8 2014 WRAP UP

It's A Wrap

Highs and Lows Of Uganda’s Music In 2014

The year 2014 has been an eventful year on the musical front. For several months of this year, several musicians have continued to scale the strides.

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or others, it was success peppered with a tinge of controversy. Uganda continued to be a music destination of choice for the international artistes but is it time we called time on Jamaican artistes performing here?

Who needs Paper loving Chris Martins when we have Eddie Kenzo? So Jamaican Mr. G wants to come back and settle in Uganda? What kind of Dilemma is he in? Does Mr Swaggerific want to come and ride on the short-lived success of his collabo with Cindy and Bobi Wine?

Well, back to issues at hand.

• Give Kenzo a standing ovation.

His English might be suspect but it hasn’t stopped him scaling the world. Ever since he released Sitya Loss in May 2014, the only way for Kenzo has been up. His success has irked the middle class who faulted his English proficiency and the Masaka boy has the last laugh.

He is a son of the street; of the hustle.

He’s a school dropout but this boy from Masaka has in more ways than one been our veritable ambassador. The Sitya Loss video went viral with over 5 million views on You Tube. The dance moves executed by his “Sitya Loss: kids have been one of the most imitated.

He has been so successful that even when he thumped a radio journalist, Isaac Katende of Dembe FM to pulp, many sided with him. What more could he ask for?

• Does Desire have Ekitone (talent?)

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Music is the art of combining vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to produce beauty of form. When Desire Luzinda announced a Black and White concert at Kampala Serena Hotel, many watched with bated breath. She silenced her detractors. With entrance at sh100, 000 she had a full house. But the detractors were still there. When her jilted Nigerian boyfriend Franklin Emuobor leaked her nudes, it has thrust her up there. She is the most sought after musician this period and we don’t know which Kitone, crowds look out for. -The body or the voice? She has reaped from the bittersweet nude saga.

• Bebe Cool fights for Ugandan art.

Singer Bebe Cool has been accused of having an opinion on everything and everywhere including mars. He has a strong resolve and isn’t easily swayed.

He was dissed when he launched a music campaign urging all artists to shun TVs and Radio Stations that don't play Ugandan but Nigerian music. The Artiste-DJ battle got the likes of Sanyu FM’s (James Onen) Fat Boy and XFm’s (Keith Kuyoh) into overdrive.

An irritated Fat boy retorted: "I like Bebe Cool as a person, but I'll be frank, to me his music isn’t all that. And I feel the same about most other Ugandan artists' songs. And if patriotism is important to Bebe Cool, then why does he pretend to be Jamaican."

Bebe Cool listened to criticism. Rather than sound Jamaican, he went a new genre. He is now fattening on the strength

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It was a good year for Sitya loss star Eddie Kenzo

of one song, Love you every day. The reggae-rock fusion was directed by Nigerian Clearance Peters, famous for videos such as Tiwa Savage’s Eminado, Banky W’s Yes/No and P-Square’s Alingo, among others. Bebe Cool isn’t looking back.

He has been so successful that even when he thumped a radio journalist, Isaac Katende of Dembe FM to pulp, many sided with him. What more could he ask for?

• Juliana is bereaved.

A dark cloud hovered over the musical landscape when local diva Juliana Kanyomozi lost her only son, Keron Kabugo on July 20th. The eleven-yearold Kabugo lost a battle to Asthma in a Nairobi hospital.

As her fans struggled to comprehend how Juliana would cope following the loss of her child and best friend, she is slowly going through the motions. The popular Tusker Project Fame judge has slowly picked up the pieces. On a musical front, she recently completed a video shoot for her song with UK based Ganda Boys. The song, “Something of My Life” was recorded at Fenon Records.

When you join music and your aim is to tame raging male hormones, something is amiss. This is exactly while a little-known Jemimah Kansiime a.k.a Panadol Wa Basajja booked a ticket to the correctional facility, Luzira. She ousted the dirtiest music video, which disturbed many eyes especially ethics minister Father Lokodo. For her over exposure, she together with her producer Didi Mugisha pleaded guilty to producing pornography. Their song was contrary to the Anti-Pornography Act 2014. To her reprieve the singer who was sentenced to serve one year, was released after a month.

• Panadol given pain killer.

• Cindy chooses Ebony over Ivory.

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She was by far the most musically active member of the defunct Blu*3.

Then she throws a spanner in her good works. Early this year she separated with Mario Brunetti, with whom they had dated for 9 years with a child to show. She lost the ensuing custody battle and found solace in a showy Ugandan based in South Africa called Ken Muyisa. However, they recently developed a strain after cobwebs came out of his wallet yet he impressed her with money in the first instance.

• Chris Martin curses Uganda.

The gong for biggest flop no longer belongs to Gen. Mega Dee. It be-

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Elly Wamalla remembered at an all star tribute concert

longs to Paper Loving Jamaican singer, Chris Martin. In September, he refused to perform for plastic chairs at freedom city. When he looked for the One Nation Promoters at least to pay for his hotel bills and air ticket back home, they had disappeared. He was detained at his hotel and well-wishers bailed him out.

• Jazzy Joe. Friday October 3 went down in the annals of our music as one the greatest performances Kampala had seen in a long time. As fans filed out of Kampala Serena Hotel after the Jazz safari, in its seventh year, they agreed that no one else comes close to Joe. Together with Tizer and Norman Brown they wowed the audience as they showed mastery of their craft.

The legendary Joe Thomas – Better known as ‘Joe’ performed hit after hit that included some famous love songs like ‘Do wanna be a player’, ‘I wanna know’, Stutter, ‘Treat her like a lady’, ‘Love scene’ and more. For the record, it sold out weeks to d-date.

• Not so mega fest?

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the land. What with artistes drafted from all corners of the world? Shaggy, Patra, Burna Boy and Mafikizolo. The stars aside and Mafikizolo’ s awardwinning tantrum where they refused to perform, it somehow served up to its high billing although some argued it was a bone without enough meat.

May be the organizers Club set the bar too high; those who attended were pregnant with expectation.

“Club Beer would have done a better job with that money, say for example sponsor talented youths by shooting quality videos for them to get exposure,” some bayed.

But such are Ugandan critics. On a positive note though, the Ugandan acts like Bebe Cool and Team No Sleep’s Sheebah and Pallaso, put up better performances than Burna Boy and Patra.

Just so you know that it was not all rosy from there, Patra recently trashed a remix she did with Bobi Wine dubbed “Burn Dem” she branded it amateurish.- A kick in Bobi Wine’s teeth for 2014.

• Afri-gone where?

For the legendary Afrigo band music followers 2014 hasn’t been great. They were weaned on finding their favourite band in one place.

Life hasn’t been the same since the band developed nomadic tendencies. Since they left Little Flowers following a KCCA crack down, they have been everywhere; from Lavanda (Lugala), Monalisa Royale (Rubaga), Jazz ville (Bugolobi), Club Ambience (Bakuli) to Paka Complex in Zana, they have strayed and stressed fans in the process. Get back to the good old days.

• Elly Wamala remembered.

Friends and fans in conjunction with the Elly Wamala estate remembered the ever-green singer in an All-star tribute concert on December 12th at Kampala Serena Hotel. The project partly sponsored

by Nile Special was a toast to a true champion, according to Tim Kayondo the brand manager.

Several top Ugandan musicians who did renditions of Wamala’s songs joined others like the Afrigo band remember the legendary musician.

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The Hilarious And Humble Star Shares Her Story The hilarious and cantankerous Anne Kansiime talked to Chano8 About her rise to fame in a male dominated profession of stand-up comedy. She currently ranks among the top comediennes from Africa and has since been travelling all over the world cracking ribs. She shares the story of her other side of life:

WHO IS KANSIIME? Anne Kansiime Kubiryaba is a Ugandan comedienne and actress also referred to as "East Africa's Queen of comedy." She is one of Africa’s top female comediennes. She had her screen breakthrough in the Don’t Mess with Kansiime show with clips on Youtube that have garnered millions of views on internet.

Kansiime started her career with Fun Factory in 2007 where they had Comedy Night drama skits every Thursday at Uganda's National Theatre. The best skits were broadcast on NTV Uganda in the Barbed Wire TV show that later became U-Turn.

She co-hosted the MiniBuzz program with Brian Mulondo as a Taxi interview conductor and provided comic video dramatizations of topical issues that random passengers discussed.

Kansiime who also hosts the Don't Mess with Kansiime television show on Citizen TV in Kenya is a Mukiga from Mparo, Kabale and a graduate of Social Sciences from Makerere University, an old girl of Kabale Primary School and Bweranyangi Girls in Bushenyi.

ABOUT AFRICA LAUGHS 2 It was a massive show but also hectic. I wanted to do something new and unique which ended up in a 15 minute wrap yet felt like I was only

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on stage for a minute. Most of our humour is clean though the audience appreciates dirty stuff as well and anything related to sex sells that’s why you saw most jokes tending towards that direction.

GROWTH OF COMMEDY The females are picking interest. There are about 75 (stand-up) comedians now. Everyone is trying their best to be funny because of the trend setters who pioneered stand up comedy it has not been a smooth ride however the environment has already been created due to the hype that surrounds the stars.

The punch liners (upcoming comedians) are now enjoying the conducive environment as they have a stage ready set to show case their talents e.g. at former Effendies and at Acacia Mall every Tuesday there’s is ‘Queens of Comedy’

Kansiime who also hosts the Mess with Don't Kansiime television show on Citizen TV in Kenya is a Mukiga from Mparo, Kabale and a graduate of Social Sciences from Makerere University,

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where they cans start from.

THE JOURNEY As I have said before, it has not been an easy ride. When i started as an actress with Fun Factory, we would have shows at National Theatre and get some little money that was not even enough to cater for transport back to University or home.

It has been a journey of seven years with ups and downs which involved gigs, sidekicks and business where we sold clothes and other stuff just to get the extra buck.

COMPETITION FROM NIGERIANS Nigerians do publicity for their own whether it being music or comedy. They support their local stars and hype them whereas Ugandans don’t do the same but instead look for scandals to discuss. Nigerians also have a bigger audience because of a bigger but supportive population that is willing to market and promote them. The reason they seem to grow faster in every sector.

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As I have said before, it has not been an easy ride. When i started as an actress with Fun Factory, we would have shows at National Theatre and get some little money that was not even enough to cater for transport back to University or home.

However the pressure is to stay relevant in the industry that’s why I always try as much as possible to compete with myself and ignore the rest. I always strive to be better than I was before.

of dedicated people who do the right things at the right time for instance my husband runs our bar business without me having to stress myself.

TABLOID STORIES

JUGGLING WORK AND MAR- My husband did not even know the popular Anne Kansiime everyone RIAGE is talking about in public (Laughs) I know I am a busy person but how before we met. He just fell in love to juggle work with other commit- with the real me. So the stories in ments is surprisingly easy for me the newspapers and tabloids do not because i am blessed with a team affect him. He is not bothered at all.

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Marriage AND LOVEFLIFE Every marriage has challenges but how I handle mine comes pretty easy because of the fact that we are friends. So most times we talk things out before it even gets to the media.

We always create time for each other and chat. That way, it becomes easy to discuss the challenges or allegations that appear in the media.

I am grateful to my fans. I am also able to earn a decent living from comedy as well as meet some important people in the world who have been my idols like Vivica Fox, Ramsey Noor, Queen Elizabeth URA commissioner Allen Kagina, KCCA ED Jenifer Musisi, famous Actors, Ambassadors, Commissioners Etc i LOOK UP TO

I love children but there’s time for everything and my husband's people understand my situation so the stories about my in-laws demanding for children is false.

I used to be a quarrelsome and talkative person but all the energy has now been used up or is channelled towards comedy. So when I go home I just go to ‘do the right things’ like cook, check that things are all right and then I relax.

And sure i can fight for my Ojok. Why not? he is the man of my life.

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Mr Bean (Rowan Atkinson) makes me laugh. He is so funny that any small thing he does whether a sound or facial expression just makes people laugh. Kevin Hunt and Eddy Kadi also inspire me they are great comedians PRODUCTION I have a fairly big team of professionals with five on the creative section. We meet once a week and the production of the video clips (YouTube skits) dubbed ‘don’t mess with Kansiime’ take about one month but recording or shooting takes only 1 take although we can shoot several of them. The rest of the time is spent

editing and final production. My favourite clip is 'The Land Lord' LOOKING AFTER MY BODY I am gaining a lot of weight but am working on it(laughs).The truth though is, I have a busy schedule so my weight gets controlled automatically as i move up and down with my programs INSPIRATION AND DRIVE The love and passion for what I do really makes me work heard. The fear to disappoint my ardent fans who love and follow me everywhere also keeps me on toes FASHION AND STYLE I do my own makeup, nails and hair.

I select and shop my own clothes and fashion sense or style. My designer Malaika makes my specific design for every specific event of function that I attend. That also includes shoes and accessories.

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Copy Cats?

Of Ugandan lyrics and Nigerian, Jamaican sounds

“Is this a new trend or is it luck of creativity and originality? There is a huge wave of new sounds sweeping across the music airwaves that sounds and tastes foreign. What is happening?".

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itherto littleknown singer, Ziza Bafana is a ‘star’. He woke up one day, chanted the words ‘Pomini Pomini’ and had a ‘hit’.

Next was comedian Allan Mujuni (Amooti). His popcorn song ‘owolubina’ copied from Jamaican singers Konshens and Romain Virgo’s ‘we no worry’ hit is all the rage, enjoying massive airplay.

Just so you know how low our singers and audiences have sunk, Ziza Bafana had a full house crowd when he launched and Amooti is fully booked through the festive season not for his comedy skits but on the strength of the song alone.

Just how low can we sink? Lately, there has been a worrying development of young Ugandan artistes imitating Nigerian and Jamaican music from style to melody and sometimes lyrics.

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Konshens is from Jamaica

Ugandan artistes driven by commercialism.

Creativity is in short supply in Uganda but sadly, it appears an acceptable way of life. Joseph Batte, a music critic lambasts the deplorable pattern.

He blames it on commercialism.

“Creativity is in very short supply

here. If there were marks to be handed out for creativity, most Ugandan artistes would score badly” he says.

Unlike Ugandan artistes who are ready to jump on any bandwagon, he says that it has taken the Nigerians several years of creating their own style and adding interfusions with

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Are some of the Ugandan artistes trying to sound like Davido?

In an interview with Chano 8, Exodus says he knew West African music was the future and premised his song Igwe, released in 2011 on the Nigerian set and costume. He hasn’t been disappointed. western beats.

“Nigerian music has a mass appeal across Africa because of its originality. Ugandan artistes are copying this unique Nigerian style into their songs, but what they don’t realize is that they are promoting Nigerian music. They might enjoy instant fame but in the long run, it is counterproductive for the development of Uganda’s music,” He argues.

There are several songs that attest to it. Jose Chameleone’s ‘Wale Wale’ and in some cases, Eddie Kenzo’s ‘Sitya Loss’ have been branded borrowed songs.

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For other songs, the flow and intonation is so West African, you can tell that our own have succumbed to pressure. Whereas it is a new thing for some artistes, Gospel singer Exodus was among the first to fall for the allure of West African beats.

It pays to sound Nigerian.

In an interview with Chano 8, Exodus says he knew West African music was the future and premised his song Igwe, released in 2011 on the Nigerian set and costume. He hasn’t been disappointed.

“It is a massive timeless song. My fans in Uganda, Australia, UK, Kenya

and elsewhere, have identified with it.

I do not regret aping their style,” He says.

Exodus however denies that it is an act of laziness on the part of Ugandan artistes. He terms it an act of moving with the flow.

If it is a case of moving with the flow, many have joined the bandwagon.

Omulangira Ssuna’s ‘Follow You’, Goodlyfe’s Ole and Talk and Talk fall in that realm. Ray Signature’s Kasenyanku copied from Nigerian duo Bracket, caused an outcry.

“The sad thing is that these musicians are thinking short term. Whereas some have been fooled into thinking that sounding Nigerian has propelled them to the international stage, it will still be their undoing. For how long will they copy?” Batte queries.

He argues that they have very little music education, both formal and informal and cannot invest to learn, which is why they will fall hard with a thud for thriving on other people’s sweat.

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Coco Finger says it it very important for artists to be creative when it comes to lyrics

Moses Okori, (Coco Finger), whose distinct dancehall style has taken him places tells Chano 8 that whereas it isn’t wrong to copy, one needs to put thought into the lyrics.

In a recent interview with The Observer, singer Mowzey Radio scoffed at the concept of the ‘ideal Ugandan sound’. “…if Ugandans are sounding Nigerian, then how does Ugandan music sound?”

The irked Radio asked.

He said they were simply responding to the demands of the local population.

Jamaican copy cats do poor job.

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Jamaica and Africa have a lot in common. Why are our dancehall pretenders doing a poor job?

Peter Miles Kanyike has been able to get cross-continental collaborations going with Demarco, Elephant man and General Levy but he doesn’t have much going for him.

General Mega Dee collaborated with Mr. Vegas to little avail and of recent, Bobi Wine’s collaborations with Mr. G seem to have been forgotten.

When Buju Banton was jailed, our own Bucherman (Mark Bugembe) who thrived on the style went mute.

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places tells Chano 8 that whereas it isn’t wrong to copy, one needs to put thought into the lyrics.

The Luo Ambassador now intersperses luo lyrics with the dancehall style believes that fans are now discerning.

“The audience here now understand and embrace reggae and dancehall music 360 degrees. You cannot concoct or lip synch and thrive. It is better for one to employ thoughtful lyrics on the beats,” he offers.

Coco Finger, the Never Never singer admits that many upcoming musicians have come and stagnated after one hit simply because there are no loopholes. “People who love dancehall listen to the real Jamaicans, when you come and sound mediocre, no one will care about Chano8. December 2014

your music,” he offers.

Copying is an age old Ugandan problem.

As Ugandans oscillate between sounding Nigerian and Jamaican, Chano 8 is told that it is an age old problem that has goaded Ugandan music from the 70’s.

Whereas it is true that Ugandan music has its roots, copycatting is not new. In the 70’s singers copied Congolese styles.

Hadijja Namale’s 1971 hit, Mukulike Omwaka, was washed out of a Congolese song. She admitted in a recent interview with Bukedde TV. Philly Lutaaya, for all his talent, borrowed some ideas and songs from other artistes. When Alone and Frightened was released, we initially thought it was the Swedish duo of Roxette that lifted the intro of Lutaaya’s song for their hit,

It Must Have Been Love. But it was Lutaaya who lifted segments of Roxette’s song.

Whereas some can be forgiven, other artistes are plain pathetic. In the 1990s, Ronnie Riggs Kavuma copied Jean Paul Samputu’s Nimuze Tubine and released Mubayambe Mubajjune, using exactly the same tune. When Samputu followed up on the plagiarism, it marked the end of Kavuma’s music career.

If only the Nigerians and Jamaicans camped in Uganda like Samputu did, we shall be saved from Ugandan musicians like Ziza Bafana and Amooti et al, who obtain money by false pretence!

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Sitya Loss Eddy Kenzo

"Sitya los is Eddie Kenzo's best ever song which has taken hime places. The music video for the song went viral after it was uploaded on Youtube. It garnered millions of views across the globe. The Ghetteo kids version of the son perticularly caught the attention of the public and the song talks about freedom of an individual and a feel good message to people not to be gloomy because life is good and you are your own boss"

Eddgy Kenzo's Sitya Loss has been one of the biggest songs this year Intro Uncle Enjole Uncle, uncle Yelele, elelele oh Elelele, yelele oh Yaya, Kenzo yaya

Chorus Nze sitya loss Sitya loss Nze sitya loss ndi boss Sitya loss Dance dance‌

Bridge Leeka nzine... nezina mu mama Obulamu bwakisela Atte omuziki, zuri saana Leeka nzine... nezina mu Bulamu bwa kiseela Atte omuziki tamu saana

Verse 1 Yee f'abavubuka envumulo (envumulo) Yee f'abavubuka envumulo Akaleero kasonga Kakubye ndi mu-mood ya kigooma Sagala nyombo Kubanga eno sawa ya dongo

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THE LYRICS Bagambye sagala nyombo Eno sawa ya kikiri Wama sembera Bulamu bwasoba Jangu twetale Byansi bya kuleeka

Yelelele Elelele oh Yelelele Yelelele oh

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Nze tomaala Ah tonewa Ndeka tomaala Mama tonesipata ko

Chorus Verse 2 Abange bunobulamu bumpi Nze nkugambye, kale mundeke nange Bwezijukila mujjevudde Nendowooza atte kubanaffe Atte olekawo dada Nebagenda e'Kaganga Etali musaana Oh! Mama Ou la la Oh agaliba enjolee Oh agaliba enjolee Kati toobako nakyongaba Jangu omuziki tugusambe Ngambye toobako nakyongaba Jangu eno twekyange Ahh yelelelele (enjolee) Ahhyelelelelele‌

Uncle X6

Bridge Chorus Outro Enjolee Big Talent enjolee Yee f'abavubuka evumulo Kampala Boys Yee f’abavubuka evumulo Eno beat yabawa

Bridge Verse 3 Zina mu, zina Zina mu awo, zina Zina mu, zina Zina mu awo, zina

Kenzo with the Ghetto Kids in the music video Click here to Watch Video

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Ngaali

Janzi Band Janzi Band is an allmale band made of 7 talented fun guys who share the same vision and passion for music.

Janzi band was founded

by James Ssewakiryange and Abraham Sekasi in 2002 after realizing it was time to change the level of Ugandan Music in comparison to the West.

The band got its name from the Luganda word for the ‘cricket insect’,

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e sat down with James of Janzi band to discuss their new song and

video ‘Ngaali’

What inspires the song?

Ngaali means crested crane in Luganda. The cranes brings to mind a majestic bird, carries its self with elegance dignity and pride. Its leadership skills and amazing qualities are some of the things that inspired the song, especially in this world of tragedy and everyone needs answers. When you listen to the song you see how it relates.

Who wrote and produce the song?

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The song was written by Abraham Sekasi and Brian Kizito Gideon, whom are fellow band members. We also feature Myco Ouma on the Guitar who is quite brilliant. The song was recorded by Samuel Bisaso at BlackSmith Records.

How come Janzi band has decided to go into music recording unlike most bands that stick to live performances?

We don’t aim to be like most bands, we are diverting and branching out into all forms of music. We go out of the way to write universal music that is listened to by everyone all over the world. We have a message about life, music and our country and we will carry it everywhere in all ways. We have developed our own sound and soon we will be a

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force to reckon with. The is no style or form of music that is beyond us.

Was it awkward fitting all band members and instruments into a recording booth?

Hehehe of course we didn’t all go into the booth at once, first of all we are 8, that would be a funny sight though. No, we went to the studio, but recorded individually and was later blended together. So we would sit around and wait for each member to record. It took us 5 days to record 5 songs on the album so far including ‘Ngaali’ Tell us about the video.

The video is depicts us preparing for a stage show hanging out

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as friends and a band. As we set up the stage you get to see a variety of instruments and a the band member check their equipment.

The video is about the blend of the instruments then ofcourse you get to see Gideon sing and dance away the song.

Who directed the video?

The video was directed byAydee Dumba of Goodeye Films. Clothes Designed by Marish Designs. We generally had fun with the video. It didn’t seem like work now we hope to create videos for the rest of the album songs. The album is called ‘Ekka’. You should check it out.

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The Arab money is around the corner and chano8 caught up with the main brain behind the them night Sue O’chola de Roy. Ochola who described herself as fun loving, art enthusiast and fashionista prides herself as an IT lady.

he Arab money is around the corner and chano8 caught up with the main brain behind the them night Sue O’chola de Roy. Ochola who described herself as fun loving, art enthusiast and fashionista prides herself as an IT lady.

Her Arab money idea was conceived after fifteen years of travelling across the globe and realising Uganda always had the same entertainment setup although new clubs and happening places keep popping up.

She has seen different trends from the carnivals in Brazil nd wine festivals and classy theme nights in Dubai. She had it all and wanted something new classy for the Crème de’la Crème with a strict dress code So in 2010, Sue launched the Arab money at the annual Goat Races in Munyonyo as a themed hospitality tent for Sue and her friends to enjoy the races in the company of associates, friends and family in style and comfort.

The theme reflected African and Arabian art fused in a nomadic camp in the desert which she confesses was inspired by true life experiences in Dubai and Chano8. December 2014

other Arab countries with rich heritage and classic celebrations of life.

After the success of the themed tent event at Speke resort Munyonyo became a success with a media buzz and public excitement, Sue decided to make it an annual event for classy, trendy and high class fashionable people to have fun and enjoy good food, drinks, entertainment and company of each other in a high end ambience.

The event now takes place every December as a celebration of the year concluded. Because of her unique idea and association with the IT girls in town, Sue became popular and the trend picked up so massively that, every year the ‘who and who’ of Uganda and East Africa now look forward to this event.

With the experience of trendsetting to throwing the most lavish and glamorous parties in Europe, U.S and Brazil, Sue has now revolutionalized the entertainment and party scene in Uganda and East Africa.

Creating a connection between art, fashion, music and culture, the Arab Money team has held events leaving attendees craving for more with the unique sense of style and attention to detail which has won over admiration and a dedicated following and fan base.

This year’s event scheduled for 18th December 2014 at Cayenne promises to be special with special guest performances where the Arab Money team is expected to fly in celebrated Belly dancer Tina Kapp an Australians born in Hong Kong. She has lived and danced in 6 of the 7 continents. and enjoyed learning from many different cultures across the world.

There will be celebrity spin masters behind the turn tables Cameroonian International Music Producer, Engineer and DJ, Kid Afrik who had the privilege of playing alongside Lil Wayne's DJ 4our 5ive and Jusw-

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She has seen different trends from the carnivals in Brazil nd wine festivals and classy theme nights in Dubai. She had it all and wanted something new classy for the Crème de’la Crème with a strict dress code

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Timberlake's DJ Freestyle Steve as well as performing with international touring artists Red Cafe, Serani, Michael Blackson, B.o.B and Ice Prince, Eddy Kenzo.

rica he has also performed with various internationally reputable acts including; P-Square, Tanya Stevens, Tanto Metro & Devonte, KCI & Jojo, Wycef Jean, Benny D, Coolie Budz & Mr. Vegas.

Kid Afrik will being turning tables along Uganda’s DJ Apeman who needs no introduction on the local scene. He has since recently moved across boarders doing gigs across the continent including at Channel O and Big Brother Af-

Sue’s next plan is to take the Arab Money revolution across boarders starting with East Africa in citie like Kigali and Nairobi. Although Sue admitted to Chano8 that she faces logistical challeng-

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es of moving so many items across boarders to pursue this dream right away, she is optimistic things will workout in the near future Lastly she concludes by saying that it is a passion she is pursuing to have fun and enjoy herself with her friends with no beef, no competition and has a wonderful team to work with.

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GRAFFITTI The 2014 top concerts

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Favourite Gadgets

Mc Kats(Edwin Katamba) is a presenter on NTV Exposed Artist manager and a city MC. Chano8 exclusively asked him about his favourite gadgets

Favourite Rides

Range rover sport offcourse, a jet, if we are really dreaming, lamboghini and a Bentley II

Favourite Apps Whatsapp,twitter,facebook,

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Instruments I try,and when I say try I mean gamble at a piano or is it keyboard. But I would love to learn how to play a guitar. They are cool

Samsung, HTC or Apple?

Samsung all the way. I have owned like 5 of them

Phones Samsung note 2. I only change phones only after I lose it.

Watches/Bling Honestly, am not much of a watch person only use them to tell time. i don’t even think i know the last time i bought myself a watch i usually get them as gifts.

Old School Gadget?

Vintage Cars?

Portable radio and walkman

Bmw doesn’t remember the make but we called it the ‘matchbox’ it was the first car i drove and well we had a lot of wonderful memories with it.

Dream Car A Range Rover Sport is a cool ride i would love to own one day

Can’t Live Without That would be my Phone,power bank, and lighter.

Top 10 Gadgets T.v, PPhone ,lighter, Power bank, Flash drive, Headphones, Speakers, Radio Chano8 Maga- 141 Feb.2014 Chano8. December 2014

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Nash Wonder Is Behind Most Of Sheebah's Hit Songs

“Producer Nash Wonder is one of the top producers in Uganda and East Africa. The award winning producer is behind some of the new hits topping charts in Uganda at the moment and is known for rejuvinating Sheebah's musc career.

Chano8 had an exclusive one on one with the jolly producer” Qn: Who is Producer Nash Wonder? Give us a brief background of where you grew up from, Schools attended, family life and early childhood memories My real names are Kubera Enoch. I was born in Mbale in a place called Magale in Bubulo East (Current Manafua district).

I went to Nursery in Masaba Infants School and the sat my Primary Leaving Examinations in 2001 in the same School. I joined St. Mathias Kalemba in Bugerere Kaynga District where studied for two years 2002-2003 before shifting to Kanjuchi because it started performing better- I love the best things in life you know(laughs). I studied for two years till i completed my senior four ans sat for UCE. I then went to Kasawo for ALevel in Mukono before joining Makerere University to pursue a degree course in Mass Communication.

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duction? Did you study to become a professional music producer?

When I was a child, my mom used to sing in the Seventh Day Adventist church choir so I used to listen to her sing and eventually loved music. So when I joined her in singing I became so passionate and the best singer and started miming while at high school calling myself Easy Nash.

I recorded my first single in Okudhi Studio called ‘Easy Nash Designer’ a dance Hall song. I followed it up with my second single done in Proline Studios by Clever J called ‘Kiriza’ a love song in Afro Beat tune.

So this encouraged me to get involved in music even the more and i them asked my big brother to start a music recording studio.

He agreed and bough a few equipment and installed the Full Loops (FL)Fruity Loops program.

In 2008 Moni Kats (Duncan) and Kingsley now based in Sweden joined me and started mentoring me as we started making some

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small money from the studio but the two left for juicy deals in Rwanda leaving me all alone to figure out how to produce music.

However in 2009 I decided to join radio and got a job in Kingdom FM as a production manager but soon quit to get back to studio for audio production.

That’s when I joined Ketra studios on Martin Road in Old Kampala for two years before getting my own juicy deal in South Sudan for their peace songs which featured their top artistes When I came back, I worked with Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) at the National theatre and then joined Monster Studios where i churned out some of the best hits in the country

Qn: How do you rate Ugandan music industry visa vie Nigerian or West African music. And where do our artists rank in your own opinion?

Ugandan artists or musicians have no identity and most times copy each other or artists from other regions instead of creating their own.

I advise our local artists to simply come up with their own style and identity that way they can have a unique touch that can compete internationally Qn: You seem to be an ambitious Youngman, who Inspires You and where do you get the drive to strive for success?

I always want the best in life and i am working towards changing the music industry and improve the scen and level of music coming through. I am greatly inspired by(American Hip Hop Star) Jay Z and dream of meeting and working with him in future. That will be my altimate achievent which can even kill me out of excitement Qn: Besides music what else do you do?

Producer Nash Wonder now has his own Studio

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I have a shop in Kiseka Market

STAR PROFILE Chano8 dealing in car parts and an Ice Cream Palour, Wonder Blaze as well as the Nash Wonder Brands that i am working on which will be producing different products very soon in the market.

Qn: You were recently in the news accused of disappearing with some client’s money as well as abandoning your job at Monster Studios. What actually happened?

Nash Wonder is bigger that Monster Studios, so when I felt that I had outgrown my stay, I decided to start my own studioWonder Studios. And this did not go well with my noses at Monster Studios and my boss didn’t want me to leave. So when I posted on my face book page that I had started my own studio, immediately the stories about me appeared in the media and I started hearing stories about me all over that I stole money. So the question is, if I stole 16 Million why haven’t I been arrested yet? I have not gone hiding and my phones have been on why don’t they come and arrest me. Those are false allegations to tarnish my name and there is no truth in them Qn: Challenges face as a Ugandan producer or in life generally?

The most hurting is the fact that there is a group of presenters(Radio and TV) who spread false stories in the media to tarnish my name and image and many of them are not even supportive to the artists and producers and don’t wish us well.

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Qn How about achievements, they have to be quite many right?

I have achieved many things in life but the most important is creating a name for my self which has worked for me and has taken me places.

I have won many awards. The first being The HiPipo awards for best producer then Zzina awards with Galaxy FM, Buzz Teeniez awards and also got nominated for AFRIMMA awards i best Africa category

I also have a new signing called Sumi Crazy whose got alot of potential. I also want to produce and promote my own songs and i am planning to do something with PSquare from Nigeria Qn To wind up this interview, do you have any message people who

want to follow in your footsteps, your fans and our readers?

Yes the message to upcoming producers is that, they should be patient and do a lot of research on music and production. Have respect for people who have already made it and be creative to have your own style

Qn Whats cooking and plans for the near future?

I have done two singles for Burna Boy, finalising on Wonder Blaze studios and signed Anita Da Diva as main official singercand two songs Dance overnight and Zero

Nash in Monster Studios

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Chano8 RISING STAR

Jod

Rising Star

"Joddi is an up coming Rwandan female artist whose music is slowly but surely pickingup in Uganda and across East Africa. She has colaborated with some Ugandan artists and now is looking forward to an international break through. Chano8 recently got in touch with her to findout more about her personal life and music career ".

Qn: Who is Joddy?

Jody Phibi is a Rwandan female afro pop artist born for music and to do music.

Qn: Tell us about your family?

For me, family is those people who surround me with love and believe in me, in that sense I have a huge family of the people I am biologically related to and my entire family of management and fans. A think I can tell you about my family then would be, it is like a big warm lake and I love it

Qn: Which schools did you attend?

I went to Remera Academy for my primary school, G.S Apred Ndera for my O’level, King David Academy for my A level. I am currently finalizing my bachelors degree in Social Work and Public Administration at MT. Kenya University Kigali campus.

Qn: Other than music what else are you passionate about?

Qn: Other than music what do you do with your free time?

Juggling music and school leaves me with very limited free time. When I do get it though, I love cricket so I try to do it when I can. I also hang out with my people, movies, outing, swimming and country-side picnics plus a basket ball game once in a while.

Qn: Tell us about your collaborations?

I have worked with a number of artists in my country including Koudou formerly from the Brothers group and Tru d plus songs that involved all stars.. across the borders I have had the pleasure to work with Ugandan singer-songwriter Ray Signature and others like GNL Zamba Maurice Hassa, Big Trill on the RAHU (Reach A Hand Uganda)projects which we represent as cultural icons.

Qn: Which song would you say ‘made it’ for you?

I think all my songs played a big part in taking my career to where it is now. , Ndacyashidikanya added some cement on the foundation of my career, Yegwe weka, which I am featured with Ray Signature acted as a door opener and for now Karimo is having an incredible response .

Fashion, Photography. However my true passion is music, and these two eventually get connected to music at some point.

Qn: In which countries have you performed?

Qn: How did you get into music?

Rwanda, obviously. Uganda and Kenya.

I have always known that I wanted to sing since childhood. I took the first step in highschool and started recording and featuring in other artists songs. With time I came to develop my own career and I am still working on establishing it and taking it to another level.

Qn: Any nominations we should know about?

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Well, that would be great. At the moment that is still a working progress though.

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Joddi

Rising Star

Being a developing music industry, it is not so easy for an an upcoming musician in Rwanda to stretch their work internationally. That was rather challenging in the beginning, though we are experiencing progress with time and effort.

Qn: You are now signed with Platinu Entertainment, how did that happen and how it that working for you?

I must mention God for being responsible for this all. For the fact that Platinum Entertainment saw a talent in me and decided to work with me and for the mere fact of bringing us together. The rest,its out of making effort and deciding to see beyond boundaries..so If I have to tell how we met,its quite along story but great experience ;). and so far we are making strong steps together.

Being in a team is a good feeling and they are becoming more like family.

Qn: What do you think of the Ugandan music industry in comparison to Rwanda’s?

I think the Ugandan music has grown and achieved a lot in the past years, a journey that Rwandan music has just started. I do also recognize diverse talents in both countries and the possibility for all of them to grow, we should all find means to push each other to the next level by healthy competition and collaboration.

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Qn: Which East African artist would you like to work with? And African?

Just afew am mentioning but there are lots more‌ would love to work with Victoria Kimani, Cindy,stella mwangi,Vanessa Mdee among many other females.

Plus a mix of Kidumu,chameleon,peter miles ,Ay,Wyre, nameless,bebecool,diamond platnums, in africa as a whole, I would love to work with Tiwa Savage

Qn: What are your holiday plans?

To be around family and friends. And possibly a short vacation to a neighbouring country (preferably a place with lots of sand and water!)

Qn: What should your fans expect for Jody come 2015?

Music, music and more music. Bigger, better, and bold. I plan to have new releases by the beginning of the year as I work on getting on more performances, stage activity and coverage.

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Her View

Relationship

“My boyfriend and I have been

dating for about three years and he is quite a liberal person. He recently suggested that we have a threesome with one of my friends.

I told him that that was creepy but he thinks it would be a break from our sex life with has hit a plateau. I don’t know what to do and how to ask my friend.

Confused Lilly"

Gloria Batuta

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ehehe. Well, Lily your boyfriend is a freak! I am a big advocate of being able to shake up things in the bedroom whenever you hit a little snug. No one said long relationships have to be boring, but a M’enage trios (three some) is not the easiest to pull off. Let's start at the beginning, I comment your boyfriend brining up the sexual boredom, most guys just sleep around and don’t mention it at all.

As you said, he is a liberal guy so a 3some makes sense to him, what about you? What kind of person are you, sexually? Is this the kind of thing you could see yourself partake in? Those are the main questions you need to answer before we continue. If your not then walk away and meet yourself a nice boy with the morality and sexual orientation similar to yours. It is that simple.

Since you are considering asking your friend I guess you decided to go for it. Now asking for a threesome is one thing but him picking your friend is a bit fishy.

Threesome work better if the 3rd person is a stranger so there are no emotional obligations or awkwardness after. I suggest you leave your friends out of it. Also note it takes a couple to be completely honest about their agendas and feelings about it,open communication about your needs from each other and the 3rd party and lastly, trust, you need to trust yourselves to Chano8. December 2014

Establish ground rules you’re comfortable with, what is allowed or what is considered too far! 3somes aren’t for the faint hearted, but also require a lot of confidence in your relationship and yourself. say what you mean and mean what you say about the threesome. The moment you fail to trust, be honest and communicate with each other then this experience will destroy your relationship.

Establish ground rules you’re comfortable with, what is allowed or what is considered too far! 3somes aren’t for the faint hearted, but also require a lot of confidence in your relationship and yourself.

The worry of if your relationship will survive a threesome itself reveals our deeply seated mistrust of unconventional passion – and even more than that, women’s embedded distrust of men. We’re not only brought up to express our sexuality in the most demure ways, but we’re reminded time and again (listen to talk radio, anyone?) that men are dogs, and unless we keep our guys on a tight leash, (while plying them with enough un-demure sex to keep them happy) they’ll drop their ethics along with their pants – and it will be our own fault.

Unleash your inner freak, You might enjoy it. lol

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ell Lilly I must congratulate you on your impressive level of naivety. Its normally things like these that get women’s lives messed up pretty good and leave them reeling with broken hearts. Then you have the audacity to ask silly questions like I don’t know why a good man is so hard to find.

Firstly, I do not understand why your eyes haven’t opened to the fact that your boyfriend is simply an opportunistic person. With a man like that, you should expect a lot of trouble coming your way.

Why would he suggest a threesome? He simply wants a legitimate avenue where he can have sex with somebody else. That’s plain and simple my dear. And that you would grant that possibility merit ‘is simply preposterous.

Anyway, like a right standing citizen, I will tell you, stay away from any form of group sex and this conniving boyfriend of yours. The sooner you give in to this request than you would have given him a license to sleep with your friend as he wants and when he wants. This may also be a cue to go and try other friends of yours or other women if he already is not doing this behind your back.

Then you will be in a good fix and the possibility of getting an STI will increase incredibly. But I am not yet finished. Let me continue working on his canvass for you.

Soon your marauding boyfriend will begin spending more time with your friend as opposed to with you. And to be succinct, he desires her more than he does you.

That’s why he is on a mission to bed her and he does not respect you enough to keep this from you.

In a nutshell this relationship is over. I do not advocate for kid-glove measures like talking him out of this crackpot idea of his. Simply run for your life coz believe me, he will find other willing parties apart from yourself to experiment such uncouth practices with.

I also question the legitimacy of your relationship. I don’t understand how your man can have the nerve to come to you with such a preposition. Either you have previously shown him that you are that kind of girl and from your response I get the impression that you are. I would advise you to hike up your standards a little because unless you do you will get a steady stream of men who think they can treat you as they please. So you do need to clean out your closet.

Things like groups sex are frankly unnatural and they will cause major damage to your conscience believe me.

Mark Kawalya In a nutshell this relationship is over.

I do not advocate for kid-glove measures like talking him out of this crackpot idea of his.

Sex is a very powerful aspect of human existence and when you blatantly abuse it your conscience will face some heavy duty scaring. Do not be fooled into thinking that you will walk away from it scot-free. No you will pay the price for your unnatural acts my dear.

Stay away from this man and start a clean slate. You will come to realize that there are better more constructive ways to live your life. Do not be conformed to the things you watch is x rated movies and wayward websites. That stuff is very primitive and does not conform to the standards or upright societal living.

Oh and you may want to start doing some church time coz by the very fact that you were considering agreeing into these acts then you need some spiritual guidance.

God luck to you.

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THE BEST OF Hottest Songs &

Artistes

#1 Love You Everyday BEBE COOL This year surely has been a good year for the Gamel boss. Big size as he prefers to call himslef is full of surprises and has the ability to change style and genre of music to give something unique. This block buster song has a blend of Rock, Reggae and Soul. It’s very diffenert from the Bebe Cool we know!

#2 Neera - Tukikole Radio and Weasel The song was written by Radio during the turmoil that embroiled the Gudlyfe and consequent seperation from their manager. The song was a plea to Weasel to stay put and stick together and now the fans across East Africa have warmed up to it full swing

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BEST OF THE MONTH Chano8

NOVEMBER We present the hottest songs and artists that dominated air waves

#3 Wale Wale DR. JOSE CHAMELEONE Like we have said here before, the musical doctor has never been one to stay idle. After Tubonge dominated the airwaves for a long time this year, he has done it again. This time with a new tune ‘Wale Wale’ which is a simple prayer for prosperity. The song is already doing well across East Africa

#4 Nkoleki MELODY FT JOSE CHAMELEONE Melody has a sweet voice that perfectly matches the choice of stage name. The concept in the song and music video is perfeclty executed. Its about a young man trying hard to impress a difficult date who prefers the finer items life can offer. Jose Chameleone brings in all his experience to balance the flow.

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Hottest Songs &

Artistes

#5 Go Down Low SHEEBAH AND PALLASO Team No Sleep members Sheebah and Pallaso have had a relatively good 2014 in their music career. They crown it all with this club banger hit song 'Go down Low' which has taken the airwaves by storm ever since its release. We love to dance and this song surely makes us go down low

#6 Deep In Love REMA NAMAKULA Rema’s rise to the top has been well documented in the media. We cant say more as the diva is clearly on a steady troll up the ladder.She does it again here in her characteristic love theme and gentle sweetness in the video we are accostomed to.The song is already a big hit in the region

#7 Sitya loss EDDIE KENZO Where as some big names have been fighting with local DJs over air space,Eddie Kenzo was busy working his way up the charts in the international scene with his creation. The ‘Sitya loss’ (Ghetto kids verson) has gone viral on the internet ever since it’s release and the song is working wonders everywhere

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We present the hottest songs and artists that dominated Ugandan air waves in the month

#8 Mulirwana KING SAHA king Saha, mentored by Chameleone, has taken Uganda by storm. The song is about a guy that’s fallen for his neighbour and stalks her throughout the video. It’s one of those catchy tunes that Ugandan’s all over won’t stop singing.

King Saha's recent concert in Kampala sold out.

#9 Mulamwa ALLAN TONIKS Toniks had earlier told us in an exclusive interview that before the release of Mulamwa music video tha, his music genre is ‘foot music with influences of RnB’. So when this song hit the radio stations, night clubs and then the screens like wild fire, we understood where he was heading - to the top!

#10 Ntunga RADIO & WEASEL Radia and Weasel have done it again with Ntunga. It’s a love song where one lover asks the other to put them back together hence the ‘Ntunga’ which means “sew me”. It’s a great song to chill back to and great coloring too in the video.

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International Every month we compile the top international hits dominating Ugandan airwaves in our international countdown.

Checkout who’s in and who’s not..

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Ariana Grande,Jessie J & Nicki Minaj

1. 1. All about that bass – Megan Trainer

3. 12. Chandelier - Sia

2. 2. Black Widow – Iggy Azelea ft Rita Ora

1. 13. Tchelete- Davido feat Mafikizolo

1. 3. Shake it off - Taylor swift

1. 14. Maps - Maroon 5

2. 4. Bang bang - Ariana Grande,Jessie J & Nicki Minaj

1. 15. Rude- magic

3. 5. Anaconda - Nicki Minaj 1. 6. Habit(stay high) - Tove Lo 2. 7. Don’t tell ‘em - Jeremih feat YG 3. 8. Animal - Maroon 5 1. 9. Stay with me -Sam Smith 1. 10. Break free - Ariana Grande feat Zedd 2. 11. Boom clap - Chalie xcx

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1. 16. Hot boy - Bobby Shmuda 1. 17. Steal My girl - One republic 1. 18. Don’t - Ed sheeran 1. 19. Cool kids - Echosmith 2. 20. Burning it down – Jason Aldean 3. 21. WREAKING BALL - MILEY CYRUS 1. 22. TOUCHING MA BODY - J.MARTINS

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East Africa Top 10 Hits 1. LOVE YOU EVERY DAY - BEBE COOL 2. NEERA - RADIO & WEASEL (UG) 3. BLACK STAR - OCTOPIZZO ( KE) 4. Nishike - SAUTI SOL (KE) 5. NUMBER ONE - D.PLATINUMZ 6. QUALITY KA HIZO - MEJJA FT. PIZO DIZO (KE) 7. BUTTERFLY - NAMELESS (KE) 8. WALE WALE - JOSE CHAMELEONE (UG) 9. POSA YA BOLINGO - ALICIOUS (KE)

1. 23. ALL OF ME- JOHN LEGEND

10. SEREBUKA-MWASITI (TZ)

1. 24. DARK HORSE –KATY PERRY FT.JUICY J

11. DEEP IN LOVE- REMA (UG)

1. 25. JAMBO – ICE PRINCE 1. 26. WAKE ME UP- AVICII 1. 27. DEMONS – IMAGINE DRAGONS 1. 28. NOT A BAD THING- JUSTINE TIMBERLAKE 1. 29. TALK DIRTY TO ME-JASON DERULO FT 1.

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Chano8’s top 10 hits of East Africa have been decided upon by a panel of professional judges well equiped with statistical data based on TV and radio air play, CD sales, club play and requests received for the respective songs.

1. 30. CAN’T REMEMBER TO FORGET YOU1. SHAKIRA FT RIHANA

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TULI KUBIGERE

A Pass

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he Tuli Kubigere song has been a big hit in Uganda receiving massive air play in hangouts and on several media channels. It’s also currently selling like a hot cake in Jamaica.

So I wasn’t surprised when I found that Jamaican video director Dameon Gayle jumped on board to direct the video. Gayle has worked on most of Konshens and Busy Signal videos among others, so I commend llolypop entertainment for having brought him on board because his prowess speaks for its self.

Just like he says in the song, the video has Apass walking around from a ghetto to town trying to make a living and it ends with him performing at a night club.

The story line is pretty amazing because it shows the hard work one has to invest to succeed.

During an interview Apass, said that the song isn't just about him but its for everyone out there on the ground and hustle trying to make a living.

The multi - talented A Pass has a rich variety of talent arsenal he posesses and is so volatile that he can adjust to any situation ranging from RnB Hip Hop to dance Hall genres.

With his husky voice he belts out a rich fusion of RnB with dancehall fusion that makes a touching storu danceable as he exposes the difficulties poor people go through while hustling.

Tuli Kubigere literally means 'we are on foot' and indeed in the video A Pass is portroyed as a street hustler trying to surive on the hash environment of the 'survival of the fittest'.

Paces on the streets looking for survival and ends up in music and then in club. Good lyrics and nice video

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A Pass on the streets hustling in the Tuli Kubigire video

Tuli Kubigere literally means 'we are on foot' and indeed in the video A Pass is portroyed as a street hustler trying to surive on the hash environment of the 'survival of the fittest'.

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Chano8 MOVIE REVIEW

Enjoy Life

Movie Review

The crazy bunch is back, but not trying to get even with their mean bosses this time…

Now Showing In Cinemas

Horrible Bosses

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he crazy bunch is back, but not trying to get even with their mean bosses this time… well not quite! but after part 1 it was quite clear that Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) were tired of answering to others especially maniacs so it was time to look into self employment. The guys decide to go into business together. They come up with a ‘shower buddy’ which catch the attention of a guy named Rex Hanson and his father Bert who later decides to steal the idea.

Never being short of bright ideas they decide to kidnap Rex in order to pay up their huge debt, as you can imagine the kidnapping goes horribly wrong Yup, the kidnapping (no one said the plot wasn’t contrived). So Nick, Kurt and Dale ask for help from their pal ‘’Motherf—er’’ Jones (Jamie Foxx). They also check in with Nick’s foul-mouthed, now-jailed former boss (Kevin Spacey), and have a few runins with Dale’s sex addict former employer Julia (a funny, filthy Jennifer Aniston).

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Song Review

Lowooza Kunze Rema Namakula (Elly Wamala)

Rema in the music video

“The Elly Wamala foundation recently organised a campaign to redo the late veteran’s hit songs and many top local artistes were assigned particular songs. Some nailed it some failed miserably. Howver one star who recently joined the campaign is the budding star diva Rema Namakula who never seems to disappoint when working on any project. "

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er version of Wamal’s ‘Lowooza Kunze’ is so heart melting that Rema’s voice seem to be getting more and more better and sweeter to the ears. Although the star is heavy and almost ready to push, she still comes up with an angelic look in the video with that killer smile enhanced by much envied dimples on her cheeks.

Elly Wamala’s original song carries a rich message just like most of his other songs, however the way the renditions have done really matters in the way of expression rhythm and flow of the vocals whic Rema has no issues with when it comes to execu-

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The tempo is so smooth you can tell a pro is in control. I love Rema’s balance of the pitches as she oscillates between the highs and lows at the same time, knows when to keep it in the middle keys.

Done by Kiwuwa at Grace Records, the instrumentation is rich too and you can almost feel the ‘live performance’ in it. Most especially with the trumpets and base guitar that highlights the veteran’s trade mark Afro-soul Kadongo kamu style.

And of course the song is a love song in which she sings about trust and

ignoring jealous rumour mongers.

She pleads to her love to trust and believe in her, love and care only for her as they mind their own (love) business because the rest are ‘not good enough’.

The icing on the cake is the colourful video with an African touch in the fashion and style as well as the setting and land scape scene from where it was shot. Everything balances to perfection. No wonder fans were so much in love with her at the Tribute concert held in Kampala Serena Hotel.

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Hangout Uganda

THE RED HARE Venom's Executive Garage Bar

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he Red Hare Garage bar was officially opened up on October 21, 2014 and it undoubtedly became the talk of town because of its exquisite look and space.

The Bar that was opened as Club Venom (mother club) underwent renovation, is simply breathtaking right from the interior design to the ample space allocated to it.

Its overall ambiance of the interior definitely makes it one of the favorite hangout spots in Kampala as it’s found of attracting the high

end socialites and local celebrities.

The Red Hare Garage gives clients that much needed relaxation, comfort, chill and satisfaction that they crave, no wonder they keep going back.

The spacious interior would be the ideal place to have or host parties without the preying eye of the public. It also offers a nice background for those who want to take selfies or photos, so it’s always a win-win situation.

The Red Hare Garage is located at the Tirupati Mazima Mall, Kabalagala right opposite the American Embassy.

Do you want your favourite hangout to be featured on this page? Please tell us about it on our facebook page @chano8 so that we can check it out and share it with the world.

What’s On! Campus Night Angenoir presents the “The original” Campus Night every Thursday!

Ladies with University ID’s get in free before mid-night and gents, only 6k!

Buy Club beer at only 2k all night long!!!

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K'la City Yange 25th October 2014 The “Kampala City Yange” camapaign takes place.It is a private initiative that exists to promote a sense of ownership of the city by the city dwellers .

City Yange Foundation main purpose is to revive the city’s out look through a city-wide monthly clean up exercise dubbed “City Yange Clean Up Day”.

Gagamel Bebe Cool (Big size) together with the Gagamel Band performs live every Tuesday at Club Amnesia starting at 7:00pm A Night of Live music and fresh Vibes FREE ENTRY Nile Gold @ 3,500/=

LAFTAZ Comedy LAFTAZ Comedy night every Wednesday at the Laftas Lounge in Centenary Park.

Show starts at 8:00pm with a collection of high profile comedians ENTRANCE is 10,000/=

What’s On! Karaoke Night You can enjoy Karaoke every Monday night at Jazz Ville Bar & Restaurant Bugolobi. Thre is live jazz and executive dining.

8:00PM till late.

Be the star of the night!

Entrance is Free. Lots of drinks and eats available!

Jazz Night For those who love Jazz there is Jazz Night at Emin Pasha every Friday Night. Come and enjoy some quality live music.

From 7pm. Entrance is free.

Spicy Divas Every Wednesday is Spicy divas at Club Amnesia Music By DJ POFIA FREE ENTRY Happy Hour All Beers @ 3,000/= Till 9:05PM

Fun factory Funfactory comedy show at National Theatre every Thursday.

Lots of fun and guest performances from artistes.Rib cracking jokes.

ENTRANCE: 10,000/=

What’s On! Campus Night Campus Nite is on every Tuesday at Alfredoz! You don’t want to miss this!!! Buy 3 Niles at only 10,000/=, Vodka and Gilbeys shots at 2,000/= , Bond7 and UG shots at 1500/=.

Enjoy the latest music, nyamachoma, shisha and so much more!

Oldies Nite Every Thursday is Oldies Nite at Riders Lounge at Village Mall in Bugolobi.

Don’t miss cool old school music mixes, lots of eats and drinks and a Jameson promotion From 7:00PM till late!

Krazy Campus Every Tuesday is Crazy Campus Nite at Club Silk Ladies enter free before midnight and 5,000/= for the rest Students come with Campus ID. Club beer goes for 2,500/= all night

Flash Back Flash Back Tuesdays at Silk Lounge is the way to wind down on Tuesday nights with blasts from the past. Get your groove on Doors open at 7:00PM ENTRY FEE: 30,000/=

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