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Parties and events The album launches and concerts are in full gear we have them covered just for you! Ask Rwamiti Opinion on Eddy Kenzo's BET win which got the country talking. SPECIAL FEATURE Still on BET, we look at different angles of the stories unfolding upon us including on West Africans FASHION SHOOT Gareth Onyango works at Club venom as the manager. He also has a sence of style which we present to you. SPECIAL FEATURE ON BET AWARD Are the BET Awards organisers being disrespective to Africans by handing trophies 'behind the doors'
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LYRICS CORNER Rema Namakula is back from maternity leave with a bang. We sing aling to 'lean on me' COFFEE BREAK Massage and Sauna palours are mashrooming across the country but what are the benefits? CAREER CORNER Deuces Entertainment Group is into many things. We speak to the Vice Chairman about running things. GADGETS AND STYLE NTV's Douglas Lwanga tells us all about the little swag things that tickle him BEHIND THE MUSIC Bashir Lukyamuzi is behind several music videos in Uganda. He shares his story with us.
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RISING STAR We unveil Naira Ali who surprised many when she hit the music scene recently with her fresh and raw talent. COUNT DOWN As usual, we count down the top hits rocking the country and dominating the air waves. REVIEWS Lilian Mbabazi has a concert on 21st August and she has a new project that we have looked at. WHAT'S ON All the major upcoming events and parties in the entertainment scene
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elcome once again to Chano8 Digital Magazine. As we enter the last half of the year, we look at our to do list and count the ticked boxes. Some call it checking through the year’s resolutions. Yes we too here set targets and resolutions and we are on course to achieving most of them However, our most important target is to deliver to you your favourite magazine every month and we work tirelessly towards achieving that with dedication and commitment. The concerts and album launches are coming through thick and fast as organisers, promoters and artistes are also trying to tick as many boxes on their ‘to do list’ as possible. August promises to be a very busy one and July too has had it’s share of business where we have made sure you don’t miss anything by covering most of the hip events that happened. Awards ceremonies are flying all over the place and the craze for international awards has hit epic proportions as our very own columnist Miles Rwamiti has something to say about Eddy Kenzo’s BET win. We spice it up with fashion, music countdowns, reviews and Healthy living in the Coffee Break section. Enjoy
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Chano8 JAZZ SAFARI RETURNS
Headliners Gerald Albright, Karyn White and Kirk Whalum
The long wait is over and finally the organizers of the annual Jazz Safari unveiled the line up for the 8th edition of the Nile Gold Jazz Safari concert to take place in Kampala Serena Hotel on 2nd October 2015. This follows last year’s successful experience where over 1,000 Jazz enthusiasts and lovers of music thronged Serena conference Center in Kampala The concert themed ‘Saxo-Jazz funk Meets Sultry Soul” will be headlined by Grammy award nominee and internationally recognized RNB superstar Karyn White of the ‘Superwoman’ fame, the sublime multi-award winning Jazz maestros Kirk Whalum and Gerald Albright whose contribution to Jazz and music has been widely acclaimed.
Nile Breweries MD Nick Jenkinson was also present at Guvnor
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At the unveiling of the trio at club Guvnor recently, Chief organizer and CEO Jazz Safari Tshaka Mayanja reiterated their commitment to bringing talented and masterful Jazz acts from all over the world to Kampala and deliver unforgettable extraordinary performances.
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Stephen Mwange of Uganda Rotary Cancer Program receives a dummy Cheque from Nile Gold
Isaiah Katumwa stresses a point as veteran Radio personality Christine Mawadri looks on
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Some of the The Rotarians enjoying themselves
Jazz Safari founder and CEO Tshaka Mayanja makes the announcement
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Eddie Kenzo with Guvnor Director Charlie Lubega Kenzo poses for a photo with the ‘Viewer's Choice Best New International Artist’ BET award
BET Award winner Eddy Kenzo has indeed received a hero’s welcome at the Entebbe international Airport ans was escorted by a huge crowd to Kampala.
Traditional dancers entertain Kenzo fans
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According to our sources at the airport, several people started waiting for the Sitya loss star at Entebbe as early as 11am. Eddy Kenzo’s flight was delayed a little bit because he was expected to check in by 2pm but it was an hour later. Kenzo was welcomed by an overwhelming number of fans and
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Kenzo with NTVs Douglas Lwanga
people along Entebbe road that brought traffic to a stand still. "Once again I would like to thank my entire African family both the Anglophone and Francophone countries for voting for me in the BET. " Kenzo said Eddy Kenzo was hosted in several 'welcome back' parties notably at Guvnor and Club Venom .
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EPIC MOVIE PREMI
Badi producer Nessim (R) poses with other team members
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et another chapter in the history books of theatre and cinema were opened as Ugandans thronged the red-carpet at Theatre La’Bonita for the official premiere of the latest local movie Bala Bala Sese. The film, a creation of Badi World Productions, is about a boyfriend’s battle for love through perseverance is directed by Bashir Lukyamuzi also known as BADI and written by Usama Mukwaya. The film highlights the trials and tribulations of a young couple living on the
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Singer A Pass speaks to press at the media briefing
remote Sese Islands at the height of the AIDS scourge and stars Micheal Kasaija(John) and wife Natasha Sinayobye (Maggie) as the troubled lovers at the center of the heat. It also features new kid on the block A-Pass’ hit song ‘Wuuyo’ as it’s official sound-track. A pass who was present at the premiere stepped on stage after the screening of the film to entertain his fans and thanked them for supporting local talent and our own producers and film directors.
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Despite being the director’s first ever feature film, Bashir says he is more interested in sharing his film with the world than just filling up the cinema. It is also the writer Usama Mukwaya and the producer’s first ever film with the team previously specializing on music videos and short stories.
session before Lukwamuzi the 28-year-old multi-award winning music video producer and director introduced his technical team and cast including the likes of The Ebonies’ Raymond Rushabiro (Kasirivu), Jabal Ddungu, Natasha Sinayobye, Ismael Ssesanga (Alex) and Fiona Birungi to the fans.
The glamorous premiere event attracted a host of film stars, corporate personalities, socialites, directors and media personnel among others. It started with a press briefing, photo opportunity and then the screening
KFMs Tindi who was co-host cracked the audience with some jokes and praised the work done by our own directors and called the public for support in order to push these talented people to international level.
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Wuuyo Wuuyo Wuuyo. Apass sings out his heart to the fans
Fans watching the movie on big screen
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Lukyamuzi introduces the technical team and cast
Deceptions' Sarah Kisauzi and Stella Nante
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Film critic Polly Kamukama (L) poses with a scribe
Excited fans enjoying themselves at the premiere
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Chano8 PABLO LIVE
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The Ingyenzi Cultural troupe from Rwanda.
Multi-award winning comedian Pablo real names Kenneth Kimuli launched a website www.pablo.ug, at National Theatre in an event that was also spiced up with performances from different comedians and the Ingyenzi Cultural troupe from Rwanda. The fans were cracked up by the comedians
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“I launched it because comedy has to go along with current changing times. People are more on social media and Internet than televisions and we decided to launch this to get
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Gracefull dance by Ingyenzi Cultural troupe from Rwanda.
closer to our people so that they can have wholesome information of what Pablo comedy is about.� He explained. With almost everything in the entertainment industry changing face to a more convenient plat form where most things happen online, Pablo showed that he can keep up with the trends with this innovation. He was joined by other comedians including Edwin Mukalazi and Benard Ssenyomo aka Smart Ayokyayokya.
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Croak and Rhyme JOANITA KAWALYA AND OTHER TOP ARTISTES PERFORM FOR CHARITY The concerts have been coming thick and fast. though there were daughts over the ability of Golden Band's Catherine Kusasira to pull off a big crowd for her concert. She then surprised many and disproved her critics when a mammoth crowd descended at Hotel Africana to witness her album launch
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he croak and rhyme event which was aimed at fundraising for a dormitory saw a lot of people turn up to support a good cause.
There were also electric performances from rapper Ruyonga, Maro, The Mith, Nutty Neithan, Naava Grey, Joanita Kawalya, Benezeri, Maddox and Qute Kaye.
The event started out low key with performances from Sauti Ya Africa who showed off their amazing vocal capabilities, then up came Ritchy, who got some fans excited even though he performed only about 3 songs.
The event started out low key with performances from Sauti Ya Africa who showed off their amazing vocal capabilities, then up came Ritchy, who got some fans excited even though he performed only about 3 songs.
When Jc Muyonjo took to the stage little did the fans know that there was a surprise in store until a 40:40 organising member walked on stage and put on a massive performance. Their chemistry was clicking for everyone to see, one could feel they did a lot of rehearsals for the show because they were so in sync it’s no wonder they received massive ululations throughout.
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But it was legendary Afrigo band singer Joanita Kawalya who brought down
the roof at the charity event. When the ‘Jim Wange’ singer took to the stage, fans couldn’t help but ululate as the singer brought back childhood memories with her songs like’ Namagembe’. She took the event to unprecedented heights that had her young fans flood the front of the stage and show off their old school dance moves. With Maddox closing the event, one couldn’t have hoped for a better ending, it’s like Jamaica was brought down to the museum because everybody was doing the famous Jamrock dance. Maddox’s performance was that crazy and even forced some fans to jump on stage to ‘just dance with the star’ while others specifically wanted to take selfies. It’s really amazing to know that all the artists that performed did it for free, that’s how committed they are to making a difference in a child’s life. All the proceeds that 40 days over 40 smiles collected will go to building a dormitory for the Elohim school.
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The Mith and Maro were on fire doing thier thing
The traditional dancers doing the Bakiga dance
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Naava Grey pulled some fans on stage with her mellow voice
Comedian Anne Kansiime's sister Shine Omukiga elated
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Afrigo's Joanita Kawalya was joined on stage by crazy fans
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Excited fans danced till late in support of charity The 40:4o team unveiling the Croak and Rhyme charity
The founder of 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Esther Kalenzi (L) pulls rare strokes
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Say cheers: Ruyonga fans having a selfie moment with him
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Shine Omukiga doing the Bakiga traditional dance
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Chano8 IDROID NEW PHONES
Official Unveiling of the iD
Nutty Nethan takes a selfie wi a fan as Sasha Vybes looks on
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echnology is developing very fast and every day, there is something new in the market. The latest entrant into the Smartphone business iDROID USA, made history last Month, when they held a world Smartphone premiere in Kampala, releasing the newest Smartphone models, the iDROID Royal V5 and Royal V4, at Kampala’s premium Club Guvnor in Industrial Area.. This is a breakthrough phenomenal for Smartphone users in Uganda and the next generation technology Smartphone and Mini-computer Company which just introduced the products recently in Uganda.
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I Droid co-founder and Chief Marketing officer Jawad Qureshi
The development is a result of the overwhelming reception for their first two products, the sleek and clever iDROID Royal V7 and chic Tango A5 that has become a house-hold item among Ugandans, for their thrilling technology and their user-friendly features. The I Droid co-founder and Chief Marketing officer Jawad Qureshi unleashed the incredible IDROID Royal V4. During his speech he said; “You don’t NEED an I Droid you simply WANT an I Droid”. The key element for a great Smartphone has always been a truly innovative and top performing display,
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Jose Chameleone shakes hands with Jawad
and the best leading edge Smartphone has always flaunted their super high tech displays. It’s the display performance and the screen hardness that determines how good and how beautiful everything on IDROID Royal V4 is. During the unveiling, Jawed proved with a video evidence when the I Droid screen was subjected to test as the nail was hammered through I Droid phone screen, and it didn’t break neither did it get scratched. The V4 has other cool features like 13MP camera, auto selfie technology and Quad core processor among other cool features.
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All those cool features are packaged in a beautiful casing that goes for a paltry Shs.490,000/= and can now be accessed in the nearest Smartphone shop in Kampala and other parts of Uganda. I Droid Ambassadors like Sheebah Karungi, Dr. Jose Chameleone, Nutty Neithan and Mun*G were at the event and they made the unveiling more fun when they made faces during selfie sessions. The event was also being broadcast and shared live across the world via video aided platforms and social media through interactive sessions.
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Laughter NTV's MD Agnes Konde
Sheebah Karungi (C) poses with fans
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Brian McKenzie with Natty Naithan
The Idroid team and ambassadors at the launch
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Former NTV presenter Susan Nava with Tracy Nabatanzy
Chano8 MIXAKIDS EXPO 2015
KIDS DIGITAL PLATFORM WHERE CHILDREN WRITE STORIES FOR OTHER CHILDREN WAS LAUNCHED
In June this year, a new and exciting digital media publishing platform was officially unveiled to the public at stake holder’s workshop in Hotel Africana Kampala. The Unique digital publishing platform which is a first of its kind was unveiled to children and parents in the East African Region.
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he exciting platform called Mixakids, is a platform mainly for creative writing and publishing where children write books for other children to read and share knowledge and different life experiences. The project which is an innovation and brain child of Speeda Mobile Ltd (East Africa) the parent company to SMS ONE and www. chano8.com, seeks to enhance children’s Literacy (reading & writing) skills, Usage of ICT and other digital resources, Entrepreneurship skills through creative writing, financial inclusion & literacy. Mr. David Mushabe the Regional Director of Mixakids while unveiling the project recently said “MixaKids project is innovatively crafted to address some of challenges related to children’s access and usage of digital content and other ICT resources which allows children to participate in developing their own content for the platform in a participative approach that ensures sustainable interest among children in the platform”
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So when D-Day for the launch came , on July 20th 2015 all roads were leading direct to Uganda Musuem where the MixaKids Expo took place. It was also the official launch of the platform. Excited children turned up in big numbers to witness the historical event which was as engaging and colourful as they get. With some pupils selected to take their colleagues through the process of how the website works and how parents can be registered on the platform. Activities of the day were delayed by a heavy morning downpour although most guests and children were not moved and embraced the chilly morning shower which ended at around 11:00 AM before Uncle Mixa Mr. Joshua Kibedi Welcomed the guests. There were presentations and exhibitions from different companies and the Mixakids team had a demo for the website www.mixakids.com, there was also 3D animations and robotics as well as books desplay from some Publishing houses. Pupils from different schools entertained the crowd and participated in reading and drawing competitions.
While singer Bebe Cool made a surprise appearance to the excitement of the children. But it was Uganda’s queen of comedy Anne Kansiime who left so many fans especially children ecstatic at the national museum with her funny antics and jokes. Kansiime who is also a Mixakids ambassador was encouraging children and their parents to embrace the new exciting platform for kids that aim at enhancing their ICT and entrepreneurship skills among others. She got fans ululating when she stepped on stage and immediately called a P.2 pupil on stage to narrate her own unique story. The highlight of her performance came when she danced to her song ‘My name is Kansiime’ that got the kids screaming in joy while others battled to join her on stage for a dance session as the children followed her everywhere.
Many children won different items at the end of the successful Expo which will now become an annual event
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Children getting illustration and drawing tips from KwizeraAlex
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A parent checks the website
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SchoolChildren enjoy a robotics show at the Expo
Registering parents on the platform
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The children concentrate as they read books online
Daniel from Mixakids helps the children with the Demos
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Story telling time for children from various schools
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Vintage Car Show There were performances from diffrent schools
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Uncle Mixa(R) consu;ts with the MCs at the launch
Some children giving interview to the press
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The Demo tent was full of activity and joy
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Comedian Anne Kansiime joins a child on stage
Children participate in drawing competition
The children were ready and excited to share thier story
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The regional Director Mr David Mushabe makes a speech
Naava's sister and baby
KCCA's Teopista Birungi Mayanja was chief guest Ugandan top artiste Bebe Cool with children
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The Mixakids illustrators Comparing notes at the Expo
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MISS MISS UGANDA 2015 Chano8
UGANDA GLITZ AND GLAMOUR AS UGANDA GETS NEW QUEEN
Well if you still didn’t know last Month, Uganda got a new Miss Uganda who will represent the country at the 65th edition of Miss World 2015 beauty pageant which will be held on 19th December 2015 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, China People's Republic
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iss Nakayiga Zahara Muhammad from Mityana was crowned Miss Uganda 2015/16 in a colourful ceremony held at Kampala Serena Hotel after beating 20 other contestants. The 23-year old impressed the judges which included Lawyer Anne Abeja, Rehmah Kasule, Juliet Epenu the former Miss Uganda and Moses Matsiko the CEO Pinnacle Security with her confidence and composure as well as brilliance while answering questions. She was also a favourite of many in the crowd who cheered her throughout the pageant and every time she stepped on the runway and her efforts were rewarded with a Brand new car. After a gruesome period of preparations 20-year old Miss Wanyana Ritah Engrid became seond runner up while (also Miss Talent) from Kam-
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pala while Miss Nabwowe Juliana, 23 years old was First runner up (also Miss Personality) with the audience looking generally satisfied with the outcome which again was themed around Agriculture and value addition.
emerged as a strong contender at the beginning of the search and made it to the top 10 as she also won the crown of 'Miss Rising Woman' but fell short of confidence during the quiz time as she misfired the question directed at her.
Aisha Nabukera who was abused as a child and burnt by her step mother
Overall, things looked in order although the event kicked off slightly later than planned due to technical challenges faced by the Organisers Miss Uganda/Kezzy Entertainment.
The 23-year old impressed the judges which included Lawyer Anne Abeja, Rehmah Kasule, Juliet Epenu the former Miss Uganda and Moses Matsiko the CEO Pinnacle Security with her confidence and composure as well as brilliance while answering questions.
But what else did you miss at the Kampala Serena Hotel? Let’s break down the action as it unfolded. First, there was recorded background information about Miss Uganda in the last 5 years as new organiser Brenda Nanyonjo celebrated 5 consecutive years of running the franchise she acquired from her mentor Sylvia Owori highlighting challenges and achievements as well as future plans.
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CHANO8 MAGAZINE After the ladies concluded strutting their stuff on the Cat-walk with beautiful evening dresses and outfits designed by local designer Lillian Muganga., the regional winners were crowned and then followed by special awards. The regional winners were Miss Husna Rajab (Miss Uganda North), Miss Diana Nabimanya (West) Bridget Sanyu (East) and Nakiyaga Zahara Muhammad (Central). The special awards went Miss Safina
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Nakitende (Miss Beach Beauty), Miss Noeline Naava (Miss Congeniality), Miss Aisha Nabukeera (Miss Rising Woman), Miss Engrid Wanyana (Miss Talent), Miss Patience Akankwaitsa (Miss Sports Queen), Miss Juliana Nabwobwe (Miss Personality), Miss Dimit Hilda Nakiyaga (Miss Popularity) and Miss Loyce Namara (Miss Photogenic). Roger Mugisha tried to crack the audience with some jokes but could not match the real pro in Alex Muhangi who cracked the audience to bouts of
laugher with his jokes about Eddy Kenzo’s BET win and speech as well as the political atmosphere prevailing currently in Uganda. There were also musical performances from rising stars Lydia Jazmine, A-Pass, as well as Grace Nakimera. The event which is sponsored by Mirinda ended at close to half past 1.00AM with the handing of the prize car.
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APass entertains guests The Top five answering questions different subjects
The special award winners pose with thier gifts
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Comedian Alex Muhangi was on top form
Miss personality won 1 Million from Galaxy FM
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Aisha Nabukeera won Miss Rising Woman awsrd
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Grace Nakimera made an electric comeback
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Fast rising star Lydia Jazmin doing her thing
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Miss Tourism and runner-up talking to press
Outgoing Miss Uganda Leah Kalanguka hands over
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Miss Uganda Zahara Muhamad with other contestants
NTV's Robin Kisti talks to former Miss Uganda Ellah
Miss Uganda Zahara in the car she won
Zahara receives her keys
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BET award winner Eddie Kenzi make an appearance and drew alot of attention
Former winners Bizzu and Ellah looking stunning Time for cocktail for these beauties
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The judges were very busy throughout the pageant Frank Gashumba takes phonos of the girls
Outgoing Miss Uganda Leah is all smiles next to her is Ellah
The Song other bird beauty queens and Attentive: Juliana former contestants at the show Kanyomozi (L) and her friends watch the contestants
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Chano8 SAUTI SOL CONCERT
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Fans doing the Surayako shaffle with Sauti Sol
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t was a day worth remembering for lovers of ‘good music’ across East Africa as the award winning Kenyan band Sauti Sol rocked Kampala. The quartet (Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and guitarist Polycarp Otieno) performing for the first time in Uganda, were eagerly awaited as the anticipation reached boiling point with fans getting impatient at the Kampala Serena Hotel Matters were made worse as organizers kept the jittery fans waiting with curtain raisers who dragged their performances unnecessarily longer. Maurce Kirya in particular was the guilty star who became a victim of abuses and boos because he hanged on
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too long on stage and got the audience irritated as some shouted ‘We want Sauti Sol’ while others chanted BET winner Eddy Kenzo’s name perhaps to pass a message across that he is now the new ‘Big bull’ in the music kraal. Aafter a slight delay at the beginning of the event, the curtain raisers did a commendable job with RnB stars like Michael Ross and Allan Toniks surprising the audience with good performances characterized with energetic dance moves. It was however 90’s outfit Swahili Nation who got the crowd charged and emotional as they did some of their old school classic music. The full house
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Sauti Sol put up an energetic performance with fine vocals
crowd joined them in singing some of the top songs like Pole, Hakuna Matata, Gangsta love, So hot, Dancing with somebody and many more word for word. Crowd favorite Charlie King (Real names Charles Todwong) who has sang with the UK based boys for a long time now pulled some serious melodies that got the crowd groovy. And after a long delay that got the MCs in trouble with the fans, the long awaited moment came as Sauti Sol finally entered on stage and straight away kicked off their one-and-half non-stop performances with songs like like ‘Still the One’, Awinja, ’Coming Home’ ‘Money Lover’, ‘Nishike’
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When the group had a chance to interact with the crowd, lead singer Baraza said they had come to Kampala to get wives as Ugandan girls are very beautiful and lovely. However, the touching song ‘Nerea’ that is against abortion got many people teary as they sang along with Polycarp Otieno plucking the magical tunes on his guitar. The crowd then joined the Sura Yako dance craze with the crew showing them the simple steps 'TTo the left...to the right...turn around...' as they followed about three times till when the show closed at around 1:30AM
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Delvin Mudigi working out the frenzied crowd Mwoyo singer Maurice Kirya doing his soul music
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Charlie King performas alongside Swahili Nation
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Uganda's Usher Michael Ross on stage
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Attentive: X-FMs DJ Bush Baby at the concert
Singer Lydia Jazmine( R) was star struck and watched in awe
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Former Miss Ug. Stella Nantumbwe and NTV's Sheila Gashumba jumped on stage
Ellah then took on Barasa with rare strokes
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Chano8 ASK RWAMITI
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DOES BET WIN MAKE Miles Rwamiti is a 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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fter Eddy Ekenzo won the BET award, many of his fans took to social media to celebrate the win and congratulate the ‘Sitya Loss’ star while mocking some of the other artistes especially Bebe Cool for ‘not winning an international award’ and I think this was wrong and immature of them. I know Eddy Kenzo and Bebe Cool fans have been at logger heads especially after the latter referred to the former as an ‘Upcoming artiste’ which angered Eddy kenzo and his fans but Bebe Cool has since stood his ground and explained that his reference to Kenzo as an ‘Upcoming artiste’ did not have any ill connotation but actually was meant to compliment him for his fast and steady rise to stardom. Now the debate is on and people are talking especially after Bebe Cool’s explanations fell on deaf ears with Kenzo’s fans and some sections of the media taunting him after he failed to win the MTV award for best video.
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First of all I would like to congratulate my brother Kenzo for having won the award. This is something very big and important for him and Uganda at large. Because this the first of its kind in East Africa and we are proud of that. However the claims that this makes him Uganda’s biggest artiste is a big Joke. He certainly is not yet among the top most artistes though he has the potential to be. He still has a long way to go
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Kenzo received a Heroes welcome back home after winning BET award
For me I think Kenzo still has a long way to go before he can be referred to as a top artiste in Uganda. Yes the win is a big achievement for him but certainly does not make him the biggest nor propel him above the likes of Bebe Cool, Jose Chameleon or even Bobi Wine. To be a top artiste or one of the best, it has to do with consistence and longevity in the industry with an artiste expected to maintain good music for a long period of time of over ten years.. Take for instance Moses Matovu and his Afrigo band; they have been con-
To be a top artiste or one of the best, it has to do with consistence and longevity in the industry with an artiste expected to maintain good music for a long period of time of over ten years..
sistent for over 3 decades and still going strong. Now that is consistence and can be classified as top. A top artiste has to work hard and maintain his status by pulling big crowds year in and year out for concerts as he makes his fans happy both at home and abroad with good quality music as well as big number of songs But also the media in Uganda has a problem because most of the journalists are not professional as they fuel these feuds. They spend most of the time gossiping instead of doing research on issues.
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
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Chano8 SPECIAL FEATURE
NOT YET TOP BET Winner Kenzo not yet in Chameleone, Bebe Cool’s league. There has been a lot of debate following Kenzo's BET award win and our we present what experts think on the Eddy Kenzo BET win for the newly introduced International viewer’s choice award. an international award.'
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hen Eddy Kenzo defied odds to become the first Ugandan to win a BET award, he set a fertile ground for debate. Was he now regarded the number one artiste in Uganda after willing the award? Did the award make him bigger than Bebe Cool and Jose Chameleone, who weeks later failed at the MTV Africa Music Awards? Kenzo, being the modest musician was quick to quash the notion that he was now “Big Size”. Instead, he consoled them by saying that being nominated in MTV MAMAs is an achievement in itself and that Chameleone and Bebe Cool were already winners. “Chameleone and Bebe Cool are big. I am only grateful that I learnt from the best.” He said on social media. However, Ugandan music promoter and former Chameleone confidant, Sipapa of Sipapa Entertainment threw a spanner in the works. He revealed that Kenzo is better than Chameleone.
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Although he never gave his parameters he said: “Thank God I crossed over early enough. I could see it coming. Chameleone was sinking in the drain and Kenzo was hard working, see he is now on top of his game. His award says it all and I have nothing to say of Chameleone,” The timing of the comment is however not entirely shocking since they recently had a public spat over money issues. Until recently, Sipapa supported Chameleone financially. When Chano 8 contacted him over the claims he gave his reasons. He says that when Kenzo got and won the BET the nomination, it put him miles ahead of the famed big artistes. “It may not necessarily be about the award, but Kenzo can use the BET privilege to network, or collaborate with
producers, artistes plus distribution and marketing experts who are international,” He believes that in the next five years, his prophecy will come to pass. “These guys (Chameleone and Bebe Cool are not settled. They are jealous as Kenzo concentrates on his music,” he opines. However according to music critic Joseph Batte, there is nothing like number one artiste and bagging an award doesn’t necessarily make someone big overnight. He uses Pastor Okudi’s example to try and solve this looming debate. In 2003, Pastor George Okudi brought home two Kora Awards for Best East African Male Artist and Best African Male Artist (thanks to his gospel song Wipolo)beating the
Did the award make him bigger than Bebe Cool and Jose Chameleone, who weeks later failed at the MTV Africa Music Awards?
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Dr. Jose Chameleone at the MAMA's in SA.
It is the same scenario Kenzo faces. Whether or not he survives the high expectations that come after his successful Sitya Loss song is what music critics are keenly following. He however has a huge mountain to climb before making it into the top three artistes. likes of Koffi Olomide, Oliver Mtukudzi, Papa Wemba, Lucy Dube etc. Even though he won in the awards that were prestigious at the time, his musical prowess crumbled soon after. Two songs later, he became musically irrelevant and left the country for the US. Wipolo was one lucky song with a crazy dance regimen and that was it. There was nothing big about him. It is the same scenario Kenzo faces. Whether or not he survives the high expectations that come after his successful Sitya Loss song is what music
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critics are keenly following. He however has a huge mountain to climb before making it into the top three artistes.
• Musicians’ success is hard to define According to Batte, there is no onesize-fits-all definition of success for an artist because artistes have different goals and each uses different metrics to define success. However, artistic achievement, recognition financial stability and
finding a balance in between all those attributes can qualify one to be described as big. Chameleone for instance has become a pop idol in Africa with several of his songs popular on radio, in bars and clubs all over the continent. He is generally credited with the rejuvenation of popular local music. Bebe Cool not only has a repertoire of songs spanning many years, he is a musical inspiration to many and has one of the biggest legion of fans.
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Bebe Cool with his children during last years 'Best of Bebe Cool' concert
His popularity came to the fore when he held a sell-out concert “Friends of Bebe Cool” last year at Kampala Serena Hotel. A repeat is on the cards this year and if preevent hype is anything to go by, a repeat crowd is on the cards for his repeat concert on August 7th. “We should also consider the time they have spent honing their craft in studio. Both Chameleone and Bebe Cool are known for being around for decades and producing excellent music. I insist, it isn’t about awards,” He explains. He further argues that for some artistes, the prospect of an award or critical praise of their work is more important than any monetary gain. However, since our music industry is so competitive and money driven, it would be foolhardy for a person like Kenzo to bask in his BET Award glory than benefit from it financially.
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• Kenzo should enjoy his shine. According to Batte, if we are to speak of musical success, Kenzo is amazing and almost there. He should enjoy his shine as he has earned it. For someone who sprouted from nothing, he is by far one of our biggest music exports. He has visited over 15 states in the US. He has visited different cities across the globe.
He has performed at Africa Cup of Nations. He had attracted attention of busy, big celebrities around the world, including endorsement from Akon and more importantly, he is a Ugandan BET Award pioneer winner. No one, even Bebe Cool and Chameleone can take that away from him. We are watching his next musical projects keenly!
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL CLUB MANAGER, EVENTS PROMOTER AND FASHION ICON AND Lillian Mbabazi is a Ugandan Afro-Pop and Soul musician. She was a member of girl group Blu*3 and recently featured in season one and two of "Coke Studio Africa. Lillian started doing professional music in 2003 after the Coca Cola Pop star competitions that led to the formation of Blu*3.Together with her Blu3, they went onto win many awards and received international acclaim and recognition. Qn: Tell us about your transition from Blu3 to Lilian Mbabazi the Solo Artiste? It has been exciting but also challenging especially coming from a situation where you have a support system where you had two girls to lean on in difficult times when doing things incase you are having say a bad day. Blu3 had become something that was part of our lives having been together for almost seven years to coming to being Lilian Mbabazi the Solo artiste where everyone is looking at you was never going to be easy. It was quite challenging and took me quite a while that’s why i took on the band(The Sundaowners) because i needed a new support system and so far so good because i have enjoyed myself and discovered myself musically and do music that i really can be able to enjoy and its been fun. I love band music and i feel it was something important to add to my CV because i learnt so many new things in the process. It was a way to express myself and also become a better musician and show people what i am made of. Qn How do you describe your music style as Lilian Mbabazi? I would like to call myself a versatile artiste that i can prtty much think or do what i want with musicbut mostly i love Afro-soul, with a little bit of RnB twinge to it. I would simply call it Afro-soul. Its music that you are not going to hear playing say in
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night clubs. But its doing well in its own way with inspiration drawn from Maurice Kyria who does something similar and he’s doing well. Its music that lasts and not something you’re’ going to listen to for two month and get tired. I recorded Kawa 4-5 years ago and even when I play it now every one goes everything is kawa kawa. Qn.You are now a mother which seems to be another big transition. How has this impacted on yoyr music and life in general Yes It has been a big transition. Before i became a mother, i used to be a party girl. I loved to party and have fun. Although I still do those things, i don’t do them as much as i used to because i am now a mother responsible for two human beings so i had to tone it down and put my children first and get serious with my work and life generally. I had to grow up and it has been good to me. I think its one of the best things to ever happen to me. Qn: Has this had some direct influences on some of them themes and things you sing about in your music Yes it does a lot especially when I sing about love. It has taught me how to love, because i didn’t
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LILIAN MBABAZI Chano8 know I could actually love someone that much. You know when you hold your baby for the first time, no one is going to tell you how it feels, and it’s just the craziest feeling in the world. This has really influenced my music especially when it comes to love, being strong and believing in yourself in what you do. It’s such a blessing in so many ways Qn. This makes you a busy person. So how do you strike the balance between Lilian Mbabazi the mother, the artiste and the so many other things? I am very close to my friends and family and have a very good support system. I have had friends i have known for more than twenty years and they are still in my life supporting me when i need them. I have a nanny that has been with me ever since my son was two years old and is still with me coming to 5 years now which is a blessing because it is very had to get good nannies these days which has helped me to leave the kids comfortably knowing i can go out and do my music and pursue what i want because the children are first. If they are safe, then i am safe So this support system has been hugely important in my life which has helped me in balancing my life, music family and children Qn. We understand you are also under new management Deuces Entertainment Group. Is this part of the stability and support system you are talking about? Yes of course Deuces Entertainment Group came at the real exact time when i really needed them the most. So they came and partnered with me to make sure i achieve the goals that i have set for myself, and were the right team to make sure this happened. You can see now i am organising a concert which i have always wanted to do for a long time but i didn’t want to do it like just any other artiste so I kept doing what i was doing till i got the right team and management. So when DEG came in I was like yes this is the right the team i am going to work with and they are part of that stability keeping me focussed. It’s all good right now. Qn: Besides your children, what drives and inspires you and your music? I would say it’s just life. Life happens and as artistes that’s where we draw our inspiration from. The people around you and the experiences they go through and how it makes you feel. For instance ‘simple girl is one song drawn from experiences shared through people around you are struggle to make it through and believe in God. Life is my greatest inspiration whether good times or bad times, life moulds us
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to convey especially in the touching video? Simple girl is directed to anybody who wants to make themselves better. Those who have been struggling and have been to the end of the road and think well if I cross this line, I am finished. Its also dedicated to people who keep forgetting to trust in God because at the end of the day we are here by his Grace and what we are blessed with in what we do. At the end I am that Simple girl who is asking God to help be overcome the obstacles in life and not to give up on life. It can apply to anyone. Qn. You have told us about your Children, Friends, family, Management and music but you haven’t said anything about Taata wa Abaana (Father of the children) can we expect to hear wedding bells anytime soon? He he he what do you want to know? Me and Moses (Mozeh Radio) share children, we have children we are raising together and we are good friends. He lives his life and I live mine. That’s all. Qn. Tell us about your upcoming concert and album Up close and personal is the name of the concert and it’s about me on stage presenting myself to you, family friends and everyone. Me and my team have something special planned up and I can’t reveal details now but all I know is it’s going to be great because we have taken time to plan this for a long time and we want it to be a show unlike any other. There will be live band and I will perform with my team and the guys from Venom will be there and i enjoy live music and want to give an experience to those who enjoy live music too. Qn. Your Favourite Lilian Mbabazi song on the much anticipated Album? Oh that really difficult to tell. It’s like asking which is my favourite child. I love all my songs. But I think I love ‘Simple Girl’ its one of my favourites. I love my music I have worked with different producers and have different experiences but it’s all good I love my music and that kind of music in Simple girl. Qn. You were at Coke Studio, what was the experience like?. Wow Coke studio was great. I was actually there twice for season one and two. Most people don’t know that but I can tell you Season two was ballistic it was just great because in season one the organisers were just tiring to put things together. But I enjoyed season two more it was properly done. They are very professional people and you get to CONTINUES TO NEXT PAGE
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LILIAN MBABAZI Chano8 meet very talented artistes and performers like the Sauti Sol drummer. It’s so much fun. I would advise anyone to go for it. I would say it was one of my greatest moments as an artiste.
do my music and focusing on reaching the people and selling myself. But if I make it and become one of the best female artistes in Africa, then that would be great.
Qn. Any challenges you still face that you want to share?
Qn. How to you rate Uganda’s music industry especially at a time when West Africans are dominating international awards
Challenges will never end you know, there will always be challenges, you have to always be better than you were yesterday that in itself is already a challenge and you have to figure out a solution for it. But like i said before I have a good support system in my family friends and I have Deuces so its easier to go through some of these things And there is the issue of trying to get out of the comparison stage where people still look at me, Jackie (Chandiru), Cindy and compare how we have fared like we are still in Blu 3 people will still compare the three girls but yeah there are challenges and its part of the industry. QN.Talking of Blu 3, Is there any chance of a ReUnion? Many people ask that question but i think not at the moment because everyone is still trying to find a footing as a solo artiste and trying to do things to discover themselves and a reunion would be like a destruction. Qn Where do you see Lilian Mbabazi in 5-10 years? Mmmm i don’t know, I can’t tell. I am just trying to
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We don’t have a fair fight when it comes to comparing us to West Africa because they have the numbers and they have the money. And because of that they have the attention and get the likes of MTV etc to get noticed. But we have made big strides, the music has improved and the videos are better where by one can shoot a decent video with a small budget. QN. Your Parting shots and any messages to your fans and our readers? Yes I would like to thank my fans for supporting me for all this time. I have had my die had fans who have supported me through even when I have not been producing music especially the people from Big Mikes for giving me a home. I may most likely return after the concert. I ask my fans to show up in big numbers come 21st August at Kampala Serena Hotel tickets will be available from 27th July at
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There has been alot of debate across Africa concerning the BET awards and manner in which they are handed over to the winners with some artistes coming openly to show thier disappointment
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s Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo rightly made the most of his historic Black Entertainment Television (BET) award- He is the first to bag the music accolade in Uganda- His African peers nominated for the 15th edition of the awards were up in arms. Multi-talented Ghanaian singer, Fuse ODG, Wiz Kid, Cameroonian pop singer, Dencia and UK based rapper of Ghanaian
This is not the first time that BET is giving such treatment to Africans attending the awards. However, it took Wizkid and Fuse to expose what has been happening at the BET awards event and their humiliation of African acts. descent Reggie Rockstone among others fumed at the BET Award organizers for treating the African singers like trash. As it turns out, Eddie Kenzo and Ghana’s Stonebwoy received their awards at a back stage room with no fans. This happened 5 hours before the awards proper and all they had were just camera crew recording the moment for the rest of the world. The BET Awards were established in 2001 Chano8. August 2015
by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment over the past year. This year’s awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This is not the first time that BET is giving such treatment to Africans attending the awards. However, it took Wizkid
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“This is nothing but a way of humiliating and disrespecting African artistes who are putting in efforts to making entertainment more productive than what it appears to be,” he wrote. Wiz Kid insists that the writing is on the wall. BET is for Blacks in the US not in Africa. He believes that African artistes and the whole African Music industry therefore needs to come up with a formidable event that truly appreciates and awards great African talent and its contributions to music all over the world. Fuse ODG ranted: “BET over the years has not shown respect in every single way. Do you know what BET stands for? It stands for Black Entertainment,” Nigerian singer-Yemi Alade of ‘Johnny fame’ also a nominee in the 2015 BET International Act-Africa category took to her Instagram to ‘bash’ BET.
Eddy Kenzo performs in one of his tour concerts abroad
and Fuse to expose what has been happening at the BET awards event and their humiliation of African acts. “All this black equality talk from black Americans and they show no respect to their own 'Africans', The irony of this all is that, these are blacks treating fellow blacks to the same treatment they (African Americans ) receive every year in Chano8. August 2015
the hands of White event organisers behind the Grammy and the Oscar awards. I just can't comprehend it,” Reggie Stone raged. Nigerian recording artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, snubbed the awards all together and yet he was expected to show up for the preshows and nominee parties.
But cowardly, perhaps, due to the fact that she thinks this will affect her career—she deleted her message. Denica chose a more sarcastic stance: “While you were worried about my outfit, your favourites were waiting to give a speech in front of empty chairs with pictures at an award show made for black people. I wish y’all will be telling BET to fix that,” she starts. According to Denica, when she spoke about the anomaly two years ago, she
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Nigerian singer Fuse ODG is bitter with BET awrds organisers
was branded a hater. “For your information, the BET awards don’t come with money and awards don’t mean anyone is better than anyone (After all I have seen amazing artists get beat by not so good artists) so while you worried about me getting an award I am worried about where I’m going to drive my Rolls Royce,” she said. She insists that artistes like Kenzo who turned up to pick their awards attended to celebrate ignorance, racism and not their talent. African artistes should be grateful. According to Sanyu FM radio personality, James Onen (Fat Boy) who has strong views on the African snub at BET, our musicians should stop whining at the organizers but be grateful for the opportunity. He says that the BET awards are based on American culture and that is how it has been since the launch in 2001. It was as well Kenzo never Chano8. August 2015
According to Sanyu FM radio personality, James Onen (Fat Boy) who has strong views on the African snub at BET, our musicians should stop whining at the organizers but be grateful for the opportunity. complained. “All these Africans complaining about BET giving the Africans their awards back stage should get over themselves. The Award alone irrespective of where it is given warrants global publicity,” he offers. According to Onen, there is nothing like disrespect. “I don’t see it as disrespecting. What many people forget is that the main event is a brand and has products that have been well packaged and millions of dollars paid for that airtime. The awards have got just as many commercial breaks and
tributes as you can imagine. It is business! ” he argues. This year the BET show continued with its great tradition of nostalgic performances with musical numbers from Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment. Tinashe, Jason Derulo and Ciara having Kenzo or Stonebwoy use up airtime in greeting people back home would impinge on the paid up airtime BET is double faced.
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Local TV music critic, Joseph Batte has no kind words for the BET network. He believes they shot themselves in the foot by treating Africans like trash. “We (Africans) will always be despised just because we cannot stand up as a unit to condemn hypocrisy. If treating Kenzo like that isn’t disrespect. What is it?” He fumes. He maintains that BET has been striving to diversify its reach in viewership by appealing mostly to other ‘Blacks’ other than African Americans by courting African artistes and starting partnerships with pay TVs in Africa. What they did just defeats the whole purpose of helping African artists seeking that big break into the international music scene. He argues that when the nominees boycott the ceremony, they would get bigger publicity. “Big stars like Beyoncé have over the years declined the invite, which has made the event organisers panic and fear a meltdown. It can happen if African musicians united and boycott this form of discrimination by these Americans of African descent. Chano8. August 2015
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Lean On Me Rema
Rema Namakula also known as Rema is a Ugandan female recording artist. She begun her music career as a back up artist for Ugandan musician Bebe Cool in Gagamel Band. However, she separated from Bebe Cool in 2013 and released a song called 'Oli wange' that made her popular in the music industry. Since then, she has never looked back and recently gave birth to a bouncing baby whose father is BET award winner Eddy Kenzo. She came back from maternity leave with this touching song 'Lean on Me'
Rema is back with a big bang from maternity leave
Verse 1 Tuba nabantu abatwagala bangi Bamanyi n'okwettema ebingi ebitasobooka Gyebikira omusanga nombuuza kyekyabaawo? Ng'atakunyega Eyali akukubirangako buli lunnaku Ng'akati lwotajikubye webikooma Bwakuyamba n'akwata byomChano8. August 2015
wegera Owulikika kale ng'akukalubirizza Bwenkugamba bwoliggwa wendi ggwa Kyolilya kyendilya kitegeeza Bali nebwelikbakuvaamu nze ndibaawo Totyanga baby! Chorus X2 Lean on me
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THE LYRICS I will never ever let you down Count on me Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo Verse 2 Waberawo omuntu akwagala kumutima Oyo yenze! Nze newembambuuza ekikunjagaaza Mbagamba bwenesaanga Nkiwulira buwulirizi muli munze Kwegamba ndi addicted kuggwe Nebyakukonjola kale ebigambo ng'abingi Mbiwulira buwulizi Mbiwulira nendekka Nti mumikwano mbala Abalala nebaba ng'abagenze tofayo ohoohoh Nze munno wo wendi Ooh Lean on me
Bali nebwebatukuuwa Eeh eh Oh oooh (aah ah aah ah) Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo Ng'emyaka gituludde Ndikotakota nawe eh yee Oh oooh oh oh Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo kati njagala bwobeera eyo okimanye Nti eno eriiyo akwagala Oh ooh oh Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo Ooh learn on me Chorus X3
Chorus X2 Verse 3 Nasayininga ku mutima nakoona kumunye Siryekyusa oh ooh oh oh Oh oooh oh oh Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo Wekaba kalulu olina akange Click here to Watch Video
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Michael Ross Kakooza is a Ugandan RnB singer known for his song ‘Sinorita which he released in 2002 that made him popular and received massive airplay. He started his music career as a dancer at the age of eight. The PAM award winner als released some popular songs like ‘Yooyo’, “Nze Akwagala", "Gimme tonight","Yo the one", "Ndi nowange" and "Clothes.
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Michael Ross has embarked on some sort of come back that has seen him launch a new strategy that involves adding African flavours to his music
fter his first two albums “Yo The One” and "unstoppable", Michael took a 2-year musical break from active performances and reflecting on which direction to take. He is now launching a serious comeback with new songs and an album on the pipeline. One of the songs “Ndakwirundira” is already doing well in Uganda and Rwanda. Chano8 had a chat with him about his new projects.
BEEN UPTO I had taken a two year unofficial break to reflect on music and life in general and strategise on how to come back stronger. After following the changes and new trends in the music scen around the world especially with what the Nigerians and West Africans are doing, I realised that, I had to change too and went back to the drawing board. Now I am back with new projects and a new style although it is still RnB, I have added an African feel and touch to my flow with some languages like Luganda, Swahili and Kinyarwanda incorporated where i will be targeting the regional market. Much as i released a new song and video ' for Love I Feeel', it was basically for the club crowd and this time i wanted to
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INSPIRATION This is basically a tribute to my Rwandese fans that have supported me for these years through thick and thin. I thought I had to do something special for my fans especially from Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi and even Uganda. The song is about assuring my woman not to worry about losing me and should have faith, trust and believe in me and not listen to rumours ha ha ha it’s a true story.
PRODUCTION I wrote the English verses in the song and a friend of mine called Dizzo based in Dallas USA, helped me write the Swahili and Kinyarwanda parts. I dont understand Kinyarwanda that much, but It was recorded at Blitz Records by a producer called Clyde Pro while the video was shot in Kigali by a company called PromoAfrica and Pledge Productions.
DANCE MOVES I can’t stop dancing and the way I have been doing it. I cannot change my style and image which is like my trade mark. I will only diversify and introduce some African moves into my flow. It’s always important to be consistent and maintain the image to keep it the same for the fans to iden-
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Michael Ross shot his video in a remote part of Rwanda
tify with. I like mine because it is simple and easy to maintain.
UPCOMING PROJECTS I have an album which was ready last year but things have since changed and to stay relevant in the music industry to have to adapt to new changes. So I had to go back to studio to put in new material and make a few adjustments and “Ndakwirundira” is one of them . I may have a release party or small concert for my fans later this year when things are ready.
RELATIONSHIPS I am seeing somebody ha ha ha hshe makes me happy. Thats how far i can reveal to you.
I have an album which was ready last year but things have since changed and to stay relevant in the music industry to have to adapt to new changes. So I had to go back to studio to put in new material and make a few adjustments and “Ndakwirundira” is one of them. UGANDA’S MUSIC INDUSTRY
side the country. I have been to places like Kigali and Tanzania for shows. I Uganda’ music has always been up ask the fans to continue supporting there and can compete anywhere. It me and Ugandan music. Lets not let is iverse and versatile. However as the fire burn down. compared to say Nigerians we still need to find our own sound inorder The fans can call it a comeback if they to sell better on the international like but I am here full swing and I bescene. lieve soon Michael Ross will concur the international scene and even win MESSAGE TO FANS a Grammy Award. Micahel Ross has actually never been away. I have been busy working in studio and doing shows mostly out-
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Joshua Muzune is the Vice president of Deuces Entertainment Group. The Kansanga based company boasts of a record label,Hotel and Restaurant and a Recording label that also handles artistes management. He is therefor directly incharge of artistes signed under the labl like former Blu3 singer Lilian Mbabazi and HipHp star Atlas the africa. We had a chat with Joshua on his role at DEG and his contribution in the entertainment industry
am Joshua OmuRungi Mazune, the vice president of Deuces Entertainment Group (DEG). I also do advertising through my company called Mzuri and I do public relations, brand strategy, media booking, buying and creating. I used to work in New Vision. I have been in the entertainment industry for about 6 years. I am actually qualified in Information Technology (IT). Qn: What is Deuces Entertainment Group (DEG) and what exactly do you do at DEG? This is an entertainment company that has been around for two years. We are based in Kansanga and we own Deuces bar and grill in Kansanga and we own a record label that manages Lillian Mbabazi’s and Atlas the African. We own a state of the art recording studio in Kansanga that specializes in high end audio recording. We also organize events Lillian Mbabazi’s concert coming up on august 21st this year. We also do filming and we own a red dragon camera which we have used to shoot videos like Lillian Mbabazi’s simple girl, Bebe Cool’s
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Byebyo, tsunami by atlas and we also invest in the artist, pay for the videos, shoot TV commercials for several cor- make sure the artiste is dressed right porate companies. and ensuring that the marketing machinery is in place and this is basically Qn: Is managing Ugandan artistes a financing the artiste. Management profitable venture? Why Invest? also includes managing the day to day activities of the artiste like booking It is very challenging and I like chal- shows, scheduling interviews, public lenges. Its profitable if you get in the relations make sure they are going for right way though the Ugandan music performances, doing practice, money industry isn’t very commercially vi- should be collected, accounted for and able compared to West Africa due to banked etc. the lack of infrastructure to support the industry. We as DEG have decided The manager works for the artiste to create the infrastructure by using while the record label is a partnership Lillian Mbabazi and Atlas The African. bond with the artiste and manager. We are using good quality videos that can compete on a global scale. Continues to Next Page We are also trying to create distribution pipelines in the music industry through putting up distribution companies that will protect the rights of Ugandan music so musicians can sell their music and make a living from it. Ugandan music is commercially viable if you are working with the right artiste who listens to your advice, respects it and is also dedicated. You can be successful if you manage the artiste properly, shoot good videos and create a good relationship with the media. Qn: What does it take for one to manage an artiste professionally? An artiste managing company has to
We are based in Kansanga and we own deuces bar and grill in Kansanga, and we own a record label that manages Lillian Mbabazi’s and Atlas the African. We own a state of the art recording studio in Kansanga that specializes in high end audio recording.
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IN HIS OWN WORDS Ugandan music is commercially viable if you are working with the right artiste who listens to your advice, respects it and is also dedicated. You can be successful if you manage the artiste properly, shoot good videos and create a good relationship with the media.
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Jushua in his DEG office at Kansanga inset is Atlas the African the other artiste he manages
CONTINUED Lilian Mbabazi is managed by us and is also in our record label while Atlas The African is in our label but is managed by Diamond Platinumz’ manager, Salam. Qn: What does it take to own a competitive record label? You need to have a dedicated team with a well defined chain of command. You need to shoot high end videos, market them, do good public relations, etc which requires a lot of resources to execute properly. Qn: The issue of copyright still seems to be unresolved. What’s your take on the law? If we create platforms for Ugandan music and get the fans to support them. Music can be put on platforms like ITunes where it can be downloaded for a fee while also creating other flexible avenues like apps that include a three click process of acquiring music and payments are made by mobile money which is more widely used in Uganda compared to the credit card system of ITunes and other music stores. If all this is done rightly, the government can then put up a tough copyright law in order to protect the music from piracy.
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Our Artistes are getting international recognition with awards. What does this say about our music industry? It’s very exciting because now Ugandan music is getting a lot of recognition. The artistes are now more conversant with the nomination processes of international awards which has enabled them to get nominated in these awards. And I would therefore like to congratulate Jose Chameleone and Bebe Cool on their MAMA nominations and Eddie Kenzo on his winning of the BET awards. Qn: What do you advise Ugandans to do in order to grow the entertainment industry? Corporate companies in Uganda’s entertainment industry should therefore learn to pick up local upcoming artistes and endorse, support and promote these artistes to their best. Ugandan corporate entertainment companies currently invest more in international musicians than they would in a local musician’s show so they end up limiting growth of the local entertainment industry. Qn: Besides managing artistes, what else do you do? I don’t do anything else apart from artiste management in the entertainment industry and advertising.
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In 2013, I started working with two exceptionally talented singers and songwriters, Ekky & Richy Kaweesa. The management is done under a company called KONEKTOR. We are currently in final stages of negotiations with one more musician and that should complete our circle for now. Joshua poses with Lilian Mbabazi during the media unveiling of her upcoming concert
We are working with Steve Jean of Fenon Records for the effects, sound, stage setup and lighting and Lillian Mbabazi is a very talented artiste when it comes to live performances so alongside the talented Sundowners band, you are guaranteed the best live performance ever. Qn: How is Uganda doing in the music video industry?
sonal Concert, what does DEG have in store for us?
It’s on a good note that currently more artistes in Uganda have started increased their music video expenditures. Luckily we have good video producers like Sasha Vybz who have facilitated us to do good music videos that can win awards and give Ugandan music international recognition.
We are planning for it to be the biggest live concert ever. We are working with Steve Jean of Fenon for the effects, sound, stage setup and lighting. Lillian Mbabazi is a very talented artiste when it comes to live performances so alongside the talented Sundowners band, you are guaranteed to witness the best live performance ever. She will be supported by artistes she has worked with before like Radio and Weasel, Atlas, APass and many more. This is her first show and she is going to set the bar very high for live performances in Uganda.
It all comes down to public relations and having a strong public relations team that can guide a musician on how to conduct themselves in public and what to say and do in order to facelift their image and brand. If all goes well, we plan on setting up a workshop for artistes and managers to guide them on communication skills, public relations, and other factors that can help them and the entertainment industry grow. Concerning Lillian Mbabazi’s Up Close & Per-
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You can buy a ticket on www.kaymu.co.ug, www.easy ticket.co.ug and Definition Store, 1st floor, Acacia Mall. Fans also stand a chance of winning free tickets to the concert on Lilian's social media pages. See You There.
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' Douglas Lwanga is a presenter on NTV The Beat Program. He is also an events MC and the brain behind the annual Purple Party. He talks Gadgets and style'
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Instruments
I own a guitar and did a few guitar lessons i can try to play in my free time. However,I need to go back and learn more keys but i can play some songs off there.
Samsung, HTC or Apple?
Phones used Am currently using the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
Dream Car Bughatti veyron
I am a Samsung person
Vintage Cars? Rolls Royce.....There’s something about this car that speaks royalty and respect.
Old School Gadget? Can’t figure out lol. Guess none
Can’t Live House Without Top 5 Cars • Mercedes benz SLS AMG • lamborghini aventador • Audi R8 • Ford GT • Porsche 911
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Note 4 or I Phone 6? I am a fan of big smart phones, Samsung does big smart phones However, the best iPhones are sleek and smaller
PS or Phone Games? No, i dont play Games
Top Apps NTV Mobi/Twitter/Facebook/WhatsApp Instagram and Twitter.
Accessories & Gadgets lHeadphones lBox
guitar TOP GADGETS lLaptop lPhone lTablet lLED TV
Hangout place My favourite hangout is definitely Club at Guvnor Uganda
Future Plans I have done a lot and achieved something. I also have a lot of plans from breaking out in Uganda to the rest of Africa to know there’s a Tv host in East Africa called Douglas Lwanga Chano8. August 2015
Brand or performace? I mostly rely on design (how it looks) I love my black and gold Versace boots
About Purple Party Purple party is a colour themed event and for the past 3years it has been a sold-out indoor event. This year’s purple is simply More Fresh, More Bigger and much more crazier. It will be brought to you by www.chano8. com on Sunday 20th December at Lido Beach Entebbe with lots of beach activities (Boat cruise, Berbeque, Games, Beach Exhibitions, Comedy, Live performances , Dj mash-ups etc) starting as early as 11am till late. .
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MEET BASHIR LUKYAMUZI A.K.A
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"MUSIC VIDEO AND FILM DIRECTOR"
Bashir Lukyamuzi is a 28-year-old Uganda music vmulti-award winning music video producer and directorand propritor of Badi music production. Besides directing music videos and audio production, he has recenlty vntured into the unknown world of flm and cinema where the industry is slowly but steadily picking up. Chano caught up with him on a one on one to ask him what he is up to these days. Chano8: Who is Bashir Lukyamuzi and what do you do? Lukyamuzi Bashir is the founder of BADI films and is considered one of the best video editors in Uganda. He’s venturing into films and a band this year.
I started out carrying equipments but during my free time, I would sneak and cram what the editors used to do so one time I asked a friend to let me edit a weeding. He was amused by my work but then Mr Katende found editing and that was my last day working there.
Chano8: Where did the name BADI come from?
Chano8: What year did you start serious video editing?
I used to do videos in Nyonjo production and all my videos had something extra unique so people used to say I have new tricks (Bubadi) in all my videos, I thus concocted into Luganda to make “Badi”.
2006 when I joined Nyonjo production. Chano8: What do you love most about this job?
Chano8: What inspired you to go into video editing?
Through this job, I’ve been able to meet many people, achieved and still achieving a lot that I didn’t think I would have before.
I always enjoyed sketch art when in school and when the opportunity to work with VCL came by, I embraced it.
Chano8: What are some of the best
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videos you’ve produced in your view? Kanywamusayi, Talk and talk, where you ar (Goodlyf), how we do rmx( All-stars), Vumilia (Chameleon), Abalungi balumy (Bobi
I always enjoyed sketch art when in school and when the opportunity to work with VCL came by, I embraced it. I started out carrying equipments but during my free time, I would sneak and cram what the editors used to do so one time I asked a friend to let me edit a wedding.
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Ugandan musicians don’t know what they want. They don’t trust us at all and are excited easily. I believe what those guys can do, we can also do it but an artist finds it okay to pay a Nigerian editor 20mUgx for some crappy work but can’t pay the same amount to us for nice jobs. Wine), Yenze (Toniks), Tetubatya and I’m loving by A-Pass among others. Chano8: How much do you charge to shoot a music video? The least I charge is 4 to 5millionUgx but the artist has to facilitate his concept costs. Chano8: Why do you think Ugandan artistes have started using Nigerian and South African video editors? Aren’t you guys good anymore? Ugandan musicians don’t know what they want. They don’t trust us at all and are excited easily. I believe what those guys can do, we Chano8. August 2015
Chano8: What should a good video editor have? Be creative, think on behalf of your clients and be trustworthy. Chano8: Why do most editors take long to deliver people’s work?
can also do it but an artist finds it okay to pay a Nigerian editor 20mUgx for some crappy work but can’t pay the same amount to us for nice jobs.
In most cases, we have a lot of videos to work on and It becomes difficult to deliver on time because at the end of the day we need that money but clients don’t want to know and they keep complaining.
Chano8: How much did you invest in the machines you are using to shoot videos?
Chano8: You mentioned earlier that you are also into movies. Have you produced any yet?
I used 40millionUgx to buy the equipments.
Yes I have. Bala Bala Ssese is my first movie I produced. It has Ashraf Ssemwogerere, Raymond Rushabiro, Michael Kasaijja and his Wife Natasha Sinayobe as some of the lead actors.
What are some of the challenges you have faced being a video editor? A lot of people we work with are not professional at all, they don’t value our time and effort we put in all this but just criticize every
A-Pass’s Wuuyo song is the official sound track of the movie that premiered on the 3rd of July this year at the National Theatre in Kampala. I intend to work on more soon.
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NAIRA ALI Chano8 this month caught up with the new raga sensation in town Nutty Nathan, who is best known for his killer hit ‘Bakuwe kyonywa’ and ‘Follow my rules’ with Mun’G. he hasn’t been in the industry for long but he has 6 popular songs and 4 collaborations not to mention is also one of the most popular artists among the teenage listeners song but in a period of 3 but everyone with an ear for good music and club bangers agrees he
Chano8: Hello, How are you?Thank you for music. honouring our invitation. Who is Naira Ali?
I usually describe myself as a young beautiful and very talented vocalist. Briefly. LOL.
Chano8: Wow that sounds interesting and
confident. Can you give us a brief background?
Naira Ali grew up in a humble Muslim extended family of over 20-30 children. I grew up from Masindi district where I went to Kindergarten, Muslim Girls school in Old Kampala, East High School for O-Level, Kibibi Secondary School for Alevel before joining Makerere University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Fine Arts in which I majored in Graphics.
Chano8: Coming from a Muslim background that sounds tricky to pursue music as a career how did you pull this off? It was abit tricky because my Muslim family didn’t allow music but I was introduced to music by my elder brother, Hassan Kikago who was venturing into music as a song writer and he therefore introduced me to a few producers like Producer Didi. I started out by voicing his demos for songs he was selling to mainly female artistes.
Chano8: How did you get inspired to start music?
I used to like singing along songs of Whitney Houston and Celine Dion and my brother was selling a song I had voiced to Desire Luzinda and she encouraged me to try out singing. That is how I was inspired to record my first song called ‘Tell Me’ in while in Senior Two.
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I wrote and recorded my first professional song in 2008 and it was called ‘Nze Nawe’. My current manager Mukasa Dickens co- wrote the song with me and paid for the audio production at Henry Kiwuuwa’s studio. I then shot a video for the song with Meddie Menz after the audio received good feedback from those who listened to it.
Chano8: . What do you consider as your break-
out song?
My breakout song was ‘Tulo’ which was produced by Richo in Purple Cord studio which belongs to my manager Dickens. My elder brother and manager wrote the song. I consider it to be my claim to fame song and this was after I finished campus.
Chano8: . So which music label are you signed to?
I am signed to Purple Cord Management. They write my songs, facilitate my vocal training, audio and video production. My manager is Mukasa Dickens, my producer is Richo and my brother Hassan Kikago writes my songs.
Chano8: How do you describe your music and the genre of your music? I do music mainly for the soul and to inspire people. I don’t limit myself to a certain genre but my music is a mixture of many genres like Pop, RnB, Ragga, Reggae, etc but I mainly do RnB, Pop and Afro Beat genres. Tulo is a mixture of Zouk and pop while Muntu Wange is Afro and Reggae so I fuse genres a lot.
Chano8: Can you point out any milestones or achievements so far in your musical journey?
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So far I appreciate the way my music is touching so many people and some of my sings are becoming anthems in people’s daily lives. I am also proud of having put up a show at hotel Africana and received a huge turn-up of fans in big numbers. I haven’t gotten where I want to go yet but at least am somewhere.
Chano8: How do you see yourself in 5-10 years
Chano8: What was your reaction about the
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success of your recent Sounds of Naira Ali album launch at Hotel Africana?
I was really happy that the show was very successful and I am very appreciative for everyone that turned up for the show. I am also really grateful for all the sponsors and organizers who showed a lot of support for my album launch and helped make it a success.
Chano8: What challenges have you faced so far in your musical journey?
I am challenged in a way that I have to put out the best sound out there to compete with so many artistes who are also doing their best. So I have to put out the best songs with good production, good videos and promote them to my best so that my music can strive favourably in both internationally and locally.
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to come?
I see myself becoming one of Africa’s finest artists and a pronounced artiste internationally in the coming years.
Chano8: . Apart from music, what else do you I do graphic designing. My elder brother and I own a graphics design company at Mackay Plaza in Kampala called Graphic Explosions. We do all kinds of graphic designing.
Chano8: Any message you would like to leave your fans with? I have just released my new audio called Binyuma and I hope everybody gets to like it. I am also trying to shoot a great video for it. All I can say to my fans is that is that they have made me what I am and I need their support more than ever to get to greater heights. Keep loving Naira Ali, keep supporting me and requesting for my music and all I am going to do is give you great music I live for music and I just want to give my fans the best.
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Relationship
My husband and I divorced last year because he wanted to take on another wife and he did have his way. While all this was painful for me and our to two kids, he now wants full custody of our children. He simply wants me out of the picture and is determined to destroy me. He has money and is sure that with a few shady lawyers he will have his way. What do I do? Broken Lucy. right especially if this is something that can be resolved out of the courtroom.
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completely sympathize with what you are going through and can not imagine what you and ayour children are going through emotionally. I am also curious as to the circumstances that led to the divorce. Who initiated it? What was the reason for the divorce? The reason I ask is because looking at the problem as it is posed above am let to think this might be a bit vindictive for him. He might be looking for ways to hurt you back. The most effective way to hurt a mother is going after her kids everyone knows that. So you should look back and see why he feels this way. Are you a bad mother? Why does he feel the children are better off with him? If it’s a vendetta mission then first try to settle it out of court or suggest to your layers you try mitigation meetings. As parents our first obligation is to our children, we should look out for what is best for out children and in this situation dragging your children to court is not
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If he insists and you do have to go to court then prepare to fight for your children. Divorce is card for the adults but the children suffer the most and stand to lose the most. Court has no option but take on the role of deciding who should have the children. Get yourself a good lawyer. See that there is nothing in your lifestyle that can hurt your chances and I hope you have a stable job and a good family support system to be there for you. It is heart breaking to think of a mother losing her children but if push come shove you will have to fight for then. First a peal to your ex not todrag your children to the courtroom and agree to shared custody.
As parents our first obligation is to our children, we should look out for what is best for out children and in this situation dragging your children to court is not right especially if this is something that can be resolved out of the courtroom.
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i Lucy, I feel for you and I can only imagine what you are going through. At this point, your situation seems past the stage of getting back with your husband and assuming your role as the first wife in this polygamous scenario. This is because it totally seems against anything you would ever consider and that’s okay. You should not be pressured into it. I do not think you should kill yourself over worry because firstly your children recognize you as they mother and regardless of how young they are, do have a say in having you in their life. Your husband should not think that his money is all that is required in a situation like this. He has his new wife and he should be content in that and leave you some peace of mind. Be demanding for sole custody of your children shows a nature in him that is quite unbecoming. You need to consult a women’s rights organization like FIDA and tell them what is going on. I got to tell you that these people are effective and will not rest until your case is sorted. Your situation is not as bad say as aggravated battery, which has the potential of endangering your life. So try to get your mind of this and try to focus on the little joys that come with each day. Trust me its not as bad as it seems and granted, the mind has a way of playing games on us conjuring up every worst case scenario that could happen when in a hard situation. In time you will look back at this and wonder why you were worried out of health over this. Now I like to think that every person is a rational individual and we all have some sense of reason regardless of whatever kind of heartless behavior we tend to display sometimes. I would suggest a meeting with your husband where the two of you can sit down and reason like adults. Ask him why he is driven by a strong desire to ruin your life and what benefit he will gain from that. You didn’t state what life was like while the two of your were married and if things were unbearable. In most cases a man will take on another wife or take on a side woman when things at home are not necessarily bad, but probably lack excitement. This state of affairs is two sided and no one can specifically take the blame for this. If this was the case between you and your husband and you did nothing to hurt him then he should give you a listening ear when you decide to meet. Tell him you were hurt by his decision to take on another wife and although this was a difficult time for you, you are getting your life together. The fact that his choices led to the end of your marriage should at
Mark Kawalya Now I like to think that every person is a rational individual and we all have some sense of reason regardless of whatever kind of heartless behavior we tend to display sometimes. I would suggest a meeting with your husband where the two of you can sit down and reason like adults. least be surety that he does not cause you any more pain. Whatever you say, you need to make this man see things from your perspective. I said earlier that your kids have a say in who they live with. If after the meeting with him he refuses to leave you and the kids alone, then you will need to involve your kids. It may sound desperate but they can let their father know that they want to have their mother involved in their lives. They may be young but they should be able to strike a cord of understanding within him. You area of start should with contact FIDA and letting them know about your situation. Based on the help you get from them, will enable you know your next move. Good luck to you. May 2014
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PALOUR MARK KAWALYA Massage ipalours are mashrooming in Kampala and the process involves working and acting on the body with pressure Massage can promote relaxation and well-being,can be a recreational activity, and can be sexual in nature
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assage is one of those relaxation techniques that have a somewhat questionable connotation in our country. Many people question the going ons that occur in the massage room due to the sexual services that some crooked massage parlors make available to their clients.
bles that come with it and by the end of the day; many people go home feeling drained and exhausted, yet the cycle must begin again the next day.
Ideally a masseur is simply supposed to give a massage. You should be wary of anything else that they are willing to give to you. Also understand that licensed professional massage parlors do not offer sexual services.
It counteracts sitting all day at work
Away from the digression, there are a number of benefits that you can get from regular massage by a registered massage therapist. Daily living has its stresses and trou-
Having a regular session of massage scheduled enables your body to experience sustained levels of relaxation which bring about various well being benefits.
Most people spend long hours at work sitting in front of a computer. According to Dr Francis Mutebi of Allied health center, this coupled with the time in the evening sitting in front of a television set, subjects them postural stress. More often than not this stress is made manifest in the shoulders and neck and can lead to long-term health problems. More advanced forms of postural stress show up as pain or weakness
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....Massage your way to good health such as cortisol and noradrenaline and reverse the damaging effects of stress. It impoves the quality of sleep Adequate sleep is necessary for healthy functioning, and quality sleep is vital to health and wellness. Many people experience sleep issues that affect their health, often leading to low work performance, slowed reaction time, obesity and a higher risk of long-term disease. in the low back But you do not have to worry because; massage can counteract the imbalance caused from sitting, which means you can keep your desk job as long as you schedule a regular massage.
massage therapy is as effective as other methods of treatment for chronic back pain.
It eases muscle pain
According to Dr Mutebi, depression is at an all time high these days in many modern societies and ours is not any different. Unhealthy dietary choices, lack of exercise and the demands of daily living are contributing factors to this phenomenon.
If you engage in some kind of strenuous exercise and like most people you end with with sore muscles, then you definitely need a massage. Massage therapy increases and improves circulation; in much the same way rubbing your elbow when you knock it on a table helps to relieve the pain. They say there is power in the sense of touch, but it should be said that there is healing power in the sense of deliberate touch. A study in 2011 published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that
It relieves anxiety and depression
Massage affects your nervous system through the nerve endings in your skin, stimulating the release of endorphins, which are natural "feel good" chemicals. Endorphins help induce relaxation and combat depression. They also provide and a sense of well being, relieve pain and reduce levels of stress chemicals
Massage therapy can reduce fatigue and improve sleep and, based on research gathered by the American Massage Therapy Association, massage has been shown to improve sleep in infants, children, adults, and the elderly alike, as well as individuals with depressive disorders. There are many massage parlors in Kampala ranging from Soothing Spot Spa at garden city mall to Miami Club In Kololo and many others. But you can have your wife or husband give you a good massage if you want to save on money. There are many videos on youtube where you and your partner can learn the basics of massage then be able to treat each other to this therapy regularly. Happy massaging.
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Chano8 BEST OF THE MONTH
THE BEST Hottest Songs &
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#1 Wuuyo A PASS THE TEACHER The extremly multi-talented Alexander Bagonza broke into the music scene last year with songs like 'Tuli kubigere', 'I loving' and 'Tetubatya'. But it is this year that the sog writer and singer has made his mark especially with this catchy Raggae love song 'Wuuyo'. He even has two versions of the song that fans have appreciated and is playing every where.
#2 Juice RADIO AND WEASEL If rumours that the dynamic duo have split eventually turn out to be true, fans are surely going to miss alot for how are we going to have this perfect match rebuild with a different combination. Anyway the duo's latest album is something worth listening to for it has this cathcy tune Juice which is on fire now.
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We present the hottest songs and artists that dominated air waves
#3 Go Mama BEBE COOL Bebe Cool has been working extremely hard evr since his Love You Everyday song attracted international attention and recognition. Now he has released a 14 song album with the title track 'Go Mama already doing wonders. It has a strong message delivered in a soft Reggaecflow.
#4 Olle Fille Mutonyi When the singer released the first video of this song, she felt the need to remake it because was below the standards she had set. With SMS One helping to fund the re-shoot of the new olle video, Fille did receive massive praise for her tenacity and passion for her career because she barely took time off after she gave birth but instead came back with more hunger to disapprove her critics.
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#5 Everywhere I go BEBE COOL Bebe Cool’s much anticipated latest song generated a lot of debate and eventually even became controversial after its delayed release and recently the song was aired on MTV Base and Bebe Cool says many other stations will follow suit and we can't dispute as it is slowly picking up on local scene too.
#6 Woman JULIANA KANYOMOZI She is back with a bang. Veteran Uganda song bird Juliana Kanyomozi is back with a vengeance after taking a compassionate leave from music. Her release of 'Woman' was also timely and climaxed in March when all over the world people celebrated international women's day. And since then the song has topped charts and is still going strong.
# 7 Trouble Maker EKKY AND A PASS This song has received massive airplay because it showed an interesting unique love story which Ugandans quickly embraced. Ekky and A Pass did blend their skillsperfectly well and had lots of natural connection with the chemistry evident in the music video. The song is also now receing airplay across boarders.
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We present the hottest songs and artists that dominated Ugandan air waves in the month
#8 Simple Girl LILIAN MBABAZI It’s on very few occasions that you watch a Ugandan Music video and you get all emotional. Lillian Mbabazi’s simple girl video is so captivating that it draws all the emotions and empathy for the suffering girl child especially because of the way the message is portrayed in the picture.
#9 Party Leo KING SAHA Gospel superstar Exodus has made a strong come back after a short break from music. He team up with Kenyan top gospel artiste Ringtone on this feel good celebartion song. The song picked up immediately after its release and has been doing well on the chats.
#10 Love You Everyday
BEBE COOL Bebe Cool finished last year very strongly with this award winning song. This block buster song has a blend of Rock, Reggae and Soul has remained top of the charts in many countries and continues to dominate in Uganda. He has followed this with 'Everywhere i go', but fans just cant stop loving this song and it is now winning international awards.
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Chano8 COUNT DOWN
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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Cheer leader OMI going places
1. 1. Cheerleader – OMI
2. 11. Lean On - Major Lazer & DJ Snake
2. 2. Can't Feel My Face – The Weeknd
3. Featuring M0
3. 3. Shake it off - Taylor swift
4. 12. Rude MAGIC! - On This Day in History
4. 4. Watch Me - Silento
1. 13. The Hills - The Weeknd
5. 5. Bad Blood - Taylor Swift Featuring
1. 14. Worth It - Fifth Harmony Featuring Kid Ink
6. Kendrick Lamar 1. 6. See You Again - Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth 2. 7. Trap Queen - Fetty Wap 3. 8. My Way - Fetty Wap Featuring Monty 1. 9. Fight Song - Rachel Platten 1. 10. Shut Up And Dance - WALK THE MOON Chano8. August 2015
1. 15. Where Are U Now - Skrillex & Diplo With Justin Bieber 1. 16. Honey, I'm Good - Andy Grammer 1. 17. Hey Mama - David Guetta Featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack 1. 18. Good For You - Selena Gomez Featuring A$AP Rocky
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Songs Topping Charts
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Ntampata Wapi - diamond P
l LOVE YOU EVERY DAY - BEBE COOL l SURA YAKO - Sauti Sol l
WEKA WEKA - P-Unit
l NEREA - Sauti Sol l WALE WALE - DR. JOSE CHAMELEONE l WOMAN - JULIANA KANYOMOZI l
JUICE JUICE - RADIO AND WEASEL
l BLACKSTAR - OCTOPIZZO l 1. 19. Uptown Funk! - Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars 2. 20. Cool For The Summer – Demi Lovato 3. 21. Photograph - Ed Sheeran 1. 22. All Eyes On You - Meek Mill Featuring Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj
GO MAMA - BEBE COOL
l NISHIKE - SAUTI SOL l Kiboko Yangu - MwanaFA Featuring Ali Kiba l Ndagushima - Ommy Dimpoz l NIKIKUTAZAMA - H_Art The Band l L.O.V.E - P-UNIT
1. 23. Post To Be - Omarion Featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko
l PARTY LEO - EXODUS FT RINGTONE
1. 24. Want To Want Me – ason Derulo
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2. 25. Classic Man – Jidenna Featuring Roman GianArthur 1. 26. Sugar - Maroon 5 1. 27. Uma Thurman – Fall Out Boy
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MILLIANO - JOSE CHAMELEONE
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Chano8 MUSIC VIDEO
NDIMUKODO Cindy And Navio
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ell a lot has been said about this video already in the media ever since its release with some sections claiming it has been banned from some Television stations like Uganda Broadcasting corporation (UBC) due to its’ X-rated nature’. There have also been reports that Integrity minister Fr Simon Lokodo could actually ban it entirely from the screens for contravening the anti pornography law. But what is in this video that has got people talking? First of all, we at Chano8 are law abiding citizens and condemn any form of pornography or indecency. However, we have our reservations on the claims that the video is promoting immorality. The claims and accusations emanating from the fact it is a beach setting where the main character in question Cindy is appropriately (or otherwise) dressed in bikini or beach wear if you like. So where exactly is the problem with the dress code? Did the critics expect Cindy to dress in a Gomesy at the beach? How about the so called erotic dance moves? Well let’s forget the moralists and focus on the technicalities which are the most important thing any way. The song produced by Job at JOB Records, is a dancehall/Ragga song featuring Hip-hop superstar Navio and it's high tempo rhythm coupled with the message (‘I am mean’) is expected to have some kind of ‘erotic’ flow or sexy dance moves especially when ‘badgirl’ Cindy is involved. Back to the video produced by Pink Lab Video productions, it hits the viewer straight away right from start and captures the much needed attention with the way Cindy emerges from the lake. The camera angles and transition effects are on point. Just within the same scene, there are a different camera angles and directions that create mini scenes within the main scene. Cindy splashes water to create dramatic bubble illusions and movement as she girates her waistline. Cindy emerges from the water like a goddess and at this point, the viewer’s attention has been captured and there’s no turning back. Next mission for the viewer is what happens next? And tension and suspense builds as we await the grand entrance of her accomplice Navio. To the disappointment of the viewer he doesn’t make it anywhere close to the lake where many people especially ladies glued are expecting to see a well built Navio seated on a stone off shore or cruising a speed boat bare chased and spotting a six-pack. Well, the disappointment is short-lived as the hip-hop maestro finally appears in what is arguably the most crystal clear scene in a music video done locally. The Director J. Blessing should be commended for creating such a perfect picture quality in an indoor setting with all the make-up and ‘corporate’ costume melting into the environment with ease.
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Crystal Clear: Cindy and Navio doing thier thing in the new video
The camera angles and transition effects are on point. Just within the same scene, there are a different camera angles and directions that create mini scenes within the main scene. Cindy splashes water to create dramatic bubble illusions and movement as she girates her waistline.
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Controversial: Cindy dances in the music video Chano8. August 2015
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Chano8 MOVIE REVIEW
Enjoy Cinema Life
Movie Review
San Andreas was officially premiered early this month and got many people talking .This amazing new release is one movie that will get you hooked from the start till the end. Yes, it’s that amazing.
Now In Cinemas
JURRASIC WORLD
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he movie which is a spin off the famous Jurassic movies brings a whole different and interesting picture to sci-fi. Set twenty two years after the events of Jurassic park, a new theme park for dinosaurs is built off the coast of Costa Rica that attracts all sorts of people from children to adults. Everything was going so well until hell broke loose. A genetically modified dinosaur escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. With a very high IQ the giant stealth killing machine literally kills off everything it can lay its eyes on be it humans or fellow dinosaurs. In a plan to stop the vicious dinosaur from further going on rampage they resorted to releasing other dinosaurs which had been tamed to attack it. The blood full battle between the dinosaurs saw the tamed dinosaurs come off victorious even though one could say they had strength in numbers otherwise, it would have been a losing battle. The film which stars Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Omar Sy, B. D. Wong, and Irrfan Khan, was directed by Colin Trevorrow with Steven Speilberg coming on as an executive producer as he had for Jurassic park III.
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SONG REVIEW Chano8
Song Review
MEMORIES LILIAN MBABAZI & APASS
Lilian Mbabazi features APass in the new song Memo ries
Former Blu 3 singe,multi-award winner and Afro soul singer Lilian Mbabzi recently team up with multi-talented dance-hall and reggae artiste APass to produce a pice of art that is realistically out of thier comfort zone. The talented singers however managed to ease into the Zouk rhythm and give us something new to listen and dance to as it evokes some memories.
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he Deuces Entertainment Group who manages Ugandan Singer Lilian Mbabazi finally released the ballistic video of Memories featuring A Pass recently which is anticipated to take over air waves soon and we’ll preview it in details in our coming issues The excited Lilian who visited Chano8 offices recently revealed to us that, this is one of her major projects off her new upcoming self titled album. The album to be released to the public on 21st August is expected to feature mostly her songs done under the new management like ‘Simple Girl’ as well as a few of her ‘old songs’ Chano8. August 2015
The song in which the former Blu 3 diva features new kid on the block A Pass is a typical Zouk love song flows in simple rhythm which makes the two talented artistes adopt naturally and blend into the mix with comfort. The relaxed tone of the song can make the listener easily get lost into the vibe and ambiance of the imagery and illusion created by the feel-good addictive effect of the soft vocals and light beats. The tempo too is moderate though compared to other Lilian songs would best be described as groovy. The two are singing about the good times they’ve had together (as lovers) ever since setting eyes on each other and the promise to love him/
her forever. The tantalising Zouk beats can actually force one to shake the head like a zombie if they are too heavy to hit the dance floor. She is also planning a mega concert for her fans dubbed ‘Up Close and personal’ scheduled on the same day at Kampala Serena Hotel’s Victoria Ball room. Back to the video and song which was directed by Frank Mugerwa of Jahlive Films, the story line is as clear and straight forward as the picture quality and narrates the message in a beautiful simple flow that emphasizes the issue of ‘Unfinished businesses’ in our love lives.
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Hangout Uganda
KATI KATI RESTAURANT Restaurant and Leisure Centre - Lugogo
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or those people who are familiar with the name Kati Kati Resturant, the first thing that pops in mind is always a concert, Show or album launch. This largely thanks to the spacious lush compound and venue space available at this ‘Historical hangout’.
Located on Plot No: 16-18,Lugogo Bypass, the place is popular for hosting outdoor events because of its proximity to town and accessibility through two outlets on Lugogo Bypass. According to information provided by management, “ Kati Kati Restaurant and Leisure Centre is an initiative of Ramgarhia Sikhs which was launched with the objectives of meeting the varied needs of clients for a good restaurant and bar, leisure centre, conference and banquet facilities. At Kati Kati restaurant, the customers also have
an opportunity to watch sports and news on screens spread all over the place as they wait for lunch or berbeque with quality services It boasts of convenient ‘exceptionally elegant’ venues for Workshops, Conferences, Press Conferences, Meetings, and Trainings at the vast flat compounds where group activities are comfortably like games and team building programs. Currently, Kati Kati offers three restaurants, a bars, three conference halls and natural gardens. The lush lawns nurtured carefully at the Centre host banquets and are home to an Open Air restaurant. Ample parking is also available to our patrons. The place hosts special cocktails for lunch or evening dates, corporate dinners, birthday party’s barbeques and anniversary celebrations for individuals and groups as well as companies wishing to have an outdoor event.
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What’s On! K'ANGIE BAND Angella Kalule and the K'Angie performs every Saturday at Jazzville Bugolobi on Bandali close. The veteran singer presents some top cover songs as well as her original compositions like 'Katikiti live on stage with last Band standing winner 'kangie Band in full support.
KONSHENS Back The Konshens Vs Busy Signal battle brought to you by PEPSI is taking place on 28th August at Lugogo Cricket Oval ENTRY Fee is 30,000/- for ordinary and 75,000/- for VIP GATES open at 12:00pm
Goodlyfe Goodlyfe crew of Team Radio and Weasel now performs live every Tuesday at Club Amnesia starting at 7:00pm A Night of Live music and fresh Vibes, mingling 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! 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!!! FEE6,000/=
Spicy Divas BASHMENT Legents presents Bashment Night every tuesday with best in Reggae, Ragga and dancehall music. Legends bar and restaurant located in Lugogo bypass Kampala
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 Fun factory comedy show at National Theatre every Thursday. Lots of fun and guest performances from artistes.Rib cracking jokes and skits. ENTRANCE: 15,000/=