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Parties and events We are back at it again with all the hip events of last month covered in beautiful pictures just for you! Ask Rwamiti Is it wrong for artistes to take sides in politics. Here is Ramiti's take SPECIAL FEATURE The disussion on the role of artistes in politics and leadership continues FASHION SHOOT We present Tanzanian fashion Model Henrietta Paul an ASFA 2015 nominee SPECIAL FEATURE Duos We discuss the rise and collapse of music groups in Uganda. What actually has gone wrong?

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LYRICS CORNER Rema's 'Lean on me' is a huge hit across East Africa. We present to you the lyrics so you can sing along to. CAREER CORNER Sandra Teta is a Rwandan Model and business woman. She was the face of the recently held Red Avenue Party. GADGETS AND STYLE Multi-Talented dance-hall star A Pass shares with us his favourite Gadgets and style preferences. COFFEE BREAK After looking at how swimming can help boost health and fitness we now look at jogging this time BEHIND THE MUSIC Nince Henry is a celebrated Song writer and singer. We caught up with him to share some tips.

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RISING STAR We unveil the latest promisimg musical trio B2C, consisting of 3 ambitious young men COUNT DOWN Check out the top songs dominating air waves in the past few months and also promisng prospects. REVIEWS Winnie Nwagi is fast rising in the music scene and her song Katono Katono is a common fixture on the screens WHAT'S ON All the major upcoming events and parties in the entertainment scene lined up for you to keep up tabs

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ello frineds, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the second last month of the year and we are happy to share with you what has happened in the entertainment industry in the last few weeks. As we close the year on a

In this issue where we look at duos and music groups, we also continue with the discussion on artistes involvement in politics and leadership where our Columnist Miles Rwamiti gives us his take in an extensive dissection. Multi-talented dance-hall artiste and songwriter A Pass shares his preferred Gadgets and Style while top songwriter Nince Henry gives tips on how to come up with a master piece song. In the career section, we take a close look at Sandra Teta a Rwandese super Model and business woman. She was the face of the recently held Red Avenue Party and is ambitious. Plus all the Hip events, Fashion, Health tips, Reviews and the music countdowns. Enjoy your reading!

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THE KAMPALA CITY CAR

Jenifer Musisi with the muscle men

ampala Capital City Authority’s chief executive Jennifer Musisi could not miss the funfair at the just concluded city Carnival riding in her black open-roof BMW with personalised registration plate “NANKULU” loosely translated as ‘Incharge’ as she joined revellers on the streets of Kampala in celebration at the fourth edition of the Kampala City Festival 2015.. From different parts of the City, music blared, vendors got busy selling all kinds of merchan-

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And the cartoon characters were in action too

dise. Big Caravans from different companies formed the mid morning parade as colourful processions moved through the city with beautiful girls wiggling along from Watoto Church near Bombo Road to Jinja Road roundabout. The city was a sea of fanfare as vehicles and the menacing boda bodas were locked out to let the city dwellers enjoy the day’s activities. As anticipated, It was a colourful event, just in sync with this year’s theme - colour that brings out the city’s vibrancy, sense of style and beauty.

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All smiles; Moment with the students

And then the Gorillas pose with Musisi

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KCCA'S JENNIFER MUSISI

The Muslim communtiy also featured bigtime

Miss Kampala Royale doing her job as ambassador

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Cutting a cake to commemorate the day

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The carnival masks came in handy

Musisi then left in a chopper from Kololo airstrip

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Security was very tight for the Executive Director

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THE COLORFUL PROCESSIO

These young ladies joined other processions in a colorful match

From Watoto Church on Bombo road down to Jinja Road Round about, there were colorful processions that brightened the city carnival

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Companies dealing in a varitey of goods and sercvices showcased thier products and also had dancers moving along the streets to entertain onlookers

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Corporate companies, Governemnt entities and Non Governmnetal Organisations joined in the festivities with huge caravans through the city

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ANS TOO MARCHING

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FROM HORSES, CAMELS TO BIKES,THERE WERE ALL SORTS OF RIDES

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LIMITED-EDITION

Cheers to Heineken and Kampala

St. Nelly sade flowing hiphop

eineken recently launched its Kampala City Limited Edition first of a kind limited bottle to it’s consumers on Independence Eve, at Panamera Bar. The invite only event kicked off at around 7pm with a cocktail as revellers enjoyed drinks and bites. The campaign dubbed ‘Open Kampa-

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The beautiful models dsplay the new bottles

la’ is aimed at insprining positive energy in the Kampala patrons and view the city in new light with opportunities, adventure and fun.. The bottle is a welcome surprise following last year’s Heineken cities of the world campaign that had 6 different labels of 6 cities; Amsterdam, London, New York, Rio de Janerio, Singapore and Shanghai.

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Guests having a good time at Panamera bar

‘‘Every great city offers an endless adventure within its sky-scraping towers and neon lit streets. The Open Kampala campaign reinforces the notion that we should never stop exploring our own urban backyard.’’ National Sales Manager, Nathan Akandwanaho said in a statement. Uganda’s DJ Aludah and Kenya’s

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Cream De Le Cream came in handy to entertain the audience with their mixes on the turntables as heavy rain dropped but could not deter the already charged up crowd that kept with party going. The usually elegant Heineken Ushers also excited revellers with their sexy outfits and smiley faces.

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Who Pulled Off

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PET FOR THE GUESTS

The Best Look?

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Stunning Heineken models pose for a photo

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Excites Fans At

s early as 7:30 pm, Gravity Omutujuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fans were already crowded at the entrance trying to get the best seats. Inside the hall, there was an encouraging number of revelers already in both Ordinary and VIP sections ready to watch their artiste and everything else that was in stock. Entertainment from Dj Pitch warmed up the stage as fans waited patiently while sipping drinks.

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When it clocked 8:52 pm, Katongole Omutongole, the master of ceremonies officially kicked off proceedings. The mood was heightened with performances from artistes like Pamella Ninsiima, Cooler Man, Dr Hilderman and Big Size Bebe Cool who performed alongside a live band. Shortly after, Rhoda K, Shidy Style, Scooter and Dan Flavour took to the stage too followed by many more such as Minayo, Lady Mariam (Tindatiine), Raf X, David Lutalo and

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King Saha who excited the crowd as they all stood up, lifted their seats, swayed, danced and grooved to the beats. Nince Henry and Maro were the last artistes to perform before the stage was set for the main performer of the night Gravity. At exactly 11:50 pm, the ‘Omwoto’ singer made his grand entrance to the stage, he came out of the VIP section amid very tight security. His entrance drove the whole crowd crazy as everybody was shouting ‘Gravity

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Gravity’ at the top of their lungs. The happy looking Gravity Omutujju immediately started with free styling which killed the fans with excitement. And then went on to perform his major hits. In the crowd, was his beloved mother and wife who also carried their newly born baby with her to witness history being made in the family.

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This is

Lady Mariam 'Tindatinde' made a comeback

He was in top form like an Amy General

Gagamel Boss Bebe Cool was at his naughtiest

David Lutalo sings his heart out to the fans

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She warmed the hearts of many in the crowd

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Showtime

The Kyabazinga of RnB Maro doing his thing

King Saha got the fans off their seats

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Nince Henry gave it his best shot

MASAKA STREET JAM

This fan came with her adorable baby and enjoyed photos in the phone

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MASAKA STREET JAM

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The faces that tell a 'happy story' Gavity's baby Mama looked excited too

David Lutalo sings his heart out to the fans

Family affair; Gavity's mother (Second left)

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Tell It All...

Selfie time for these young ladies

More selfies please as the baby sleeps

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A Pass scooped break through artiste award

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Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisha was the Chief guest

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AWARDS AWARDS SHUNNED BY ARTISTES The 2nd annual rising star awards took place at Sheraton Hotel Kampala but what was supposed to be a celebrity gathering turned out an ordinary event with few celebrities in attendance and most awards were picked up by representatives while others were wrapped and taken back by the organizers.

ome of the big winners of the night include Ann Kansiime who took the comedian star of the year, Jahlive was voted music video production star, Solome Basuuta went home with the gospel star of the year while Sheeba Karungi scooped the Diva star of the year. When A pass was announced the Breakthrough star, his speech was the highlight of the night. “It’s nice to win the race and be number one and it’s great to appreciate people by your side because their effect on you helped you get to this point,” he said before sampling ‘Tulikubigele, Wuuyo and Memories. Airtel music star finalist Bruno K was also among the winners as he took home the Talented Youth Star of the year.

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“It’s about time Diggy took home an award. He’s an amazing producer whose work should also be recognized. I’m so happy for him” said Nessim after losing the Star Audio producer of the year award to Diggy Bauer.

Other big winners of the night included David Lutalo who won the Star of the year award; King Saha overcame Bebe Cool, Sheeba, Radio and Weasel, Naava Grey, Pallaso and Kenzo for the Prominent Star of the year accolade.

Being his first award in Uganda, Isaiah Katumwa was so excited about the legendary star award that he regretted why he hadn’t attended the event with his family. “I’m truly honored and wish my family was here to celebrate with me. For the past 20 years I’ve been in the music industry, this is the first award I’m winning in Uganda,” he said. Other big winners of the night included David Lutalo who won the Star of the year award; King Saha overcame Bebe Cool, Sheeba, Radio and Weasel, Naava Grey, Pallaso and Kenzo for the Prominent Star of the year accolade. Artistes Small Pin charger and Maestro, son to city tycoon Jack Maestro were some of the performers of the night but it was the Triplets kids who got everyone’s attention and some dollar tips from Jack Pemba after they put up a flawless performance.

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Most Talented Bruno K.

And the winner is...

Most awards were picked by artistes' representatives

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Jack Pemba handed an award to a winner

Comedian sensation Pablo looked happy

Legendary award goes to Isaiah Katumwa

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ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

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Football juggling that excited fans

The next generation of stars get a taste

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Maestro announced his entry into the scene

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Happy to be here. The smile tells it all

Small Pin Charger was charged on stage

The Ghetto kids stole the show on a night when big artistes went Awol

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Gospel Singer Solome with comedian Pablo at the event

Rajiv Ruparelia with family members enjoying the show

Yes, there is only one Jack Pemba Urban TV's Dansel spots his trademark smile

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These guests used the opportunity to catch up

Club Venom's Gareth Onyango(L) with colleagues

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GHETTO PRESIDENT

White and Red:Bobi in Second session

aking to the stage at midnight and backed by a solid band, Bobi Wine real names Kyagulanyi Sentamu clad in black jeans, a white shirt with a white vest started off his performance with ‘Kagoma’, the first song he did back then in the late 90s as he was starting off his musical career.

The artiste followed it up with other tracks like ‘Bam bam’, Wendi, carolyna, Kiwani, and Bada, a song that earned him his Pearl of Africa Music Award (PAM)

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artiste of the year among others in the first part of his musical session. When Bobi Wine took a break, his older brother and Afrigo band member Eddie Yawe got onto the stage. He thanked the fans for the endless support rendered towards the Kyagulanyi family after which he asked the band to play him 2 songs that left the crowd excited. Firebase Vice President Nubian Lee took over for ten minutes before Bobi returned for his second

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Busy Signal was very lively and entertaining as usual

All Black Bobi in First session

and last musical performance.

his previous concerts.

‘Bibuuzo', ‘Kicomando’, ‘Obululu’, ‘Buyonjo’, ‘Jennifer’, ‘Promise’, ‘Paradiso’ and of course ‘Kigwa Lero’ are some of the songs he performed in the second session clad in white pants, white vest with a red jacket and baseball cap before the show ended at 3am.

The only glitch at ‘Kigwa Leero mu Paradiso’ concert was Pallaso’s rants with the Deejays, Emcees and security personal that almost beat him up, if he hadn’t run off stage.

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Aziz Azion, Rocky Giant, King Saha, Mickie Wine, Rena and Young Mulo are some of the other artistes who performed for the excited fans.

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Pallaso performs before causing a storm

Rena getting jiggy at the Kigwa Leero concert

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Team Firebase crew representing

Ghetto President and vice Presdient Nubian Lee

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on Fire...

King Saha was on form as usual David Lutalo gives it to the fans

Bobi Wine performed comfortably with a live band

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We Are Die Hard

The Fire Base Brigade in action

These are the die-hard fans of Fire Base

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David Lutalo shows some love for the Ghetto Gladiator

The messages were crystal clear

Fire Base Fans

The concert was sponsored by MTN

They braved the chilli night for Bobi Wine

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Chano8 RED AVENUE PARTY

The Red WENT DOWN AT CLUB GUVNOR WITH ALL THE EXPECTED GLITZ AND GLAMOUR ON SHOW The Red Party Avenue Party aimed at unveiling nominees for the Abryanz Fashion Awards (due in December) went down at Kampala's premium Club Guvnor on independence day. The event was graced by some top local celebrities, Fashion enthusiasts, socialites and club revellers. Kenyan socialite and former Big Brother house mate Huddah Monroa and Rwandese socialiteSandra Teta were in the house.

n all round impression was the comment about the event that went down on Independence day at Club Guvnor. This event was aimed at unveiling the nominees of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards that are set to take place this December. Judging from the turn-up, top city models, celebrities, artistes, fashion gurus and lovers were in attendance. Revelers were already flocking the event by 11:00pm and mostly clad in red. In attendance were artistes like A Pass, Bebe Cool, Raba Daba, Radio and Weasel, Leila Kayondo, Sheebah, Navio and many more. Several socialites like Ed Cheune, Sk Mbuga, Hellen Lukoma, Ellah the former Miss Uganda, Urban TV’s Denzel, and many more. The Red Avenue Party is the first of its kind in Uganda although it has been experienced before in Kigali, Rwanda.

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The guest appearances were by Huddah Monroe, a Kenyan socialite who is also a former Big Brother Africa participant and Model/enteprenuer Sandra Teta from Kigali, Rwanda. Huddah Monroe and Sandra Teta arrived in a black limousine and when they got into Club Guvnor, that is when the party officially kicked off. The event was full house and it was a star studded crowd. The Dj of the

The performances of the night came from Sheebah Karungi and Bebe Cool. Sheebah performed many of her hit songs including ‘Tunywe’ which prompted Bill, a Ugandan socialite living in USA, to litter the club with lots of money in all denominations on top of popping bottles of expensive drinks which he freely shared with his hangons and other patrons.

night, Dj Bryan did his best at the turntables and drove the crowd wild with excitement as he mixed a variety of music to keep the crowd on thier feet. The performances of the night came from Sheebah Karungi and Bebe Cool. Sheebah performed many of her hit songs including ‘Tunywe’ which prompted Bill, a Ugandan socialite living in USA, to litter the club with lots of money in all denominations on top of popping bottles of expensive drinks which he freely shared with his hangons and other patrons. Bebe Cool also put up an impressive performance with songs like ‘Go Mama’, ‘Tokota’ and finally ‘Love You Everyday’ all off his recently released Go Mama album. The MCs of the night were Douglas Lwanga and Mc Kats who kept the crowd lively while ensuring that all procedures go as planned. The nominees of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards were officially announced by Abryanz alongside Kim Swagga, Huddah Monroe, Sandra Teta and the MCs of the night. Thereafter, a bottle of champagne was popped to officially launch the awards.

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Red Carpet Affair

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At The Avenue

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Ellah and Bizzu, this is how I do it...

Sheebah Karungi and Huddah take us back to the 90's

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Bebe Cool takes on Model Huddah Mon

Bebe Cool and fan strunt her moves

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Rabadaba (R) made a rare appearance with a pal

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Who Attended

Former Miss Uganda Stella Nantumbwe

OMG Goodlyfe's Mozeh Radio seems to say

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Kim Swagga and Abryanz (In glasses) are behind

Bizzu, Sheebah and Navio cracking jokes

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the campaign

This 'Mzungu' guest looks zonked already

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Hellen Lukoma and Leila Kayondo

Photographer Giulio Molfese (R) with friends

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Smartly dressed ladies at the party

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ARTISTES TUBONGA NAWE WITH PRESIDENT MUSEVENI For the first time ever, the entire entertainment industry converged at Speke resort Munyonyo for the ‘Tubonge Nawe’ campaign at a special dinner organised by the artistes themselves.

part from a few artistes who missed, most entertainers pledged their support to president Museveni in the two-hour event that kick-started at 4pm. All clad in yellow outfits which is the official color for National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party, artistes started arriving at the venue before the president who was also the chief guest. He arrived with the first lady and Minister for Karamoja affairs Mrs. Janet Museveni, a few minutes past 9pm and they took thier seats next to Bebe Cool, Jose Chameleone and Juliana. The president thanked the artistes for their support before launching ‘Tubonge Nawe’ song which features 12 top artistes including Mun G, Harunah Mubiru, Bebe Cool, Juliana, Rema, King Sahara, Chameleon, Irene Namubiru among others. The President pledged 400million

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shillings to help out in the entertainment industry in the artistes’ SACCO (Savings And Credit Cooperatives). Chameleone promised to rally all artistes to support Museveni in his presidential bid while Gagamel boss Bebe Cool said he will ‘crush anyone’ who stands in the president’s way. However, some artistes were not happy like former Amarula comedian Messe and arts leader Aloysious Matovu Joy who were disappointed

The president thanked the artistes for their support before launching ‘Tubonge Nawe’ song which features 12 top artistes including Mun G, Harunah Mubiru, Bebe Cool, Juliana, Rema, King Sahara, Chameleon, Irene Namubiru among others.

with the artistes. “All the musicians who went on the podium to speak will die very poor people. Instead of asking the president to enforce the copyright law, they are busy celebrating 400million shillings which will not help them in anyway,“ Messe said. Juliana showed why she’s one of the best vocally talented artistes in Uganda when she perfectly sang both the East African and Ugandan anthems to the excitement of her colleagues. Those who attended the event included comedians like Bujju, Ann Kansiime, Salvado, musicians Golden band production, Some Afrigo Band memebrs, Da New Eagles, Goodlyfe crew of Radio and Weasel, fashion designers like Sylvia Owori, Santa Anzo, film actors and producers among others. The dinner how ever has since turned controversial with a public outcry targeting some of the top artistes like Juliana Kanyomozi, Jose Chameleone and Bebe Cool for openly supporting the NRM and defending the move on social media.

Goodlyfe's Chagga and Radio arrive for the dinner with other artistes

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Jose Chameleone

Stecia Mayanja

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Khalifa Aganaga

Dr Hilderman

Iryn Namubiru

The Afro couple

Dj Makael Musoke

Free style couple

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Ebonies Actress

Juliana Kanyomozi

Juliet Underwood

Ebonies Actress

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Bebe Cool

A. Kansiime and Husband

Rema Namakula

Weasel and Shamira

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The Stars Relax

Selfie time as Iryn Namubiru captures the moment

Artistes and guests register at the reception area

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Before Dinner

NBS TV comedian interview Chameleone and King Saha

Prof. Big Eye with a pal realx as Pallaso makes the 'GoForward' sign

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Singer Mary Bata (L) and a friend relax before dinner

Mesah Semakula and King Michael look tensed

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Where There Are A

Comediene Anne Kansiime acts as a child at the dinner

The female dancers wowed people with these strokes If you can't get the cows on stage wear the horns

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rtistes, There Is...

Comedian Mendo also known as Museveni entertains the Julina Kanyomozi sings the national anthem infront of other artistes

Fun Factories' Richard Tuwangye and Kudzu cracking the ausdience

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President Launches

Comedian Anne Kansiime with the president Here it is; the artises hand over a copy of the CD with the new song

Bonga Nawe. Artistes greet museveni as First Lady looks on The fashion representaives also met the President

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Tubonga Naawe

President Museveni and 'Museveni' hold hands

The artistes kneel infront of President Yoweri Museveni

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Zahara dances with her back up The artistes then pledged their singers at the Blankets and Wine support for NRM Party

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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. It is ok for the artistes to work for the president, record songs and make some money. That is understandable because they need to survive, but they should use such opportunities to present the issues at hand even more. I really doubt whether the artistes add any value to the president and elections because I know most of them first of all don’t vote.

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his goes either way. For me, I think this issue of meeting or dining with the president is a short time vision and it doesn’t help in solving the issues of the artistes and the country.

There are so many things the artistes could have told the president at that dinner and told him what issues are at hand that need urgent attention. When you have this kind of opportunity, you have to take advantage and present to the president the challenges entirely facing the music industry in general. You tell the present that, there are so many issues hurting Ugandans that have not been handled well because of negligence of some leaders. Things like health which needs urgent attention for people who cannot afford basic needs of survival, so when you choose an artiste to represent others or have an opportunity to talk to the president, they should be able to present such issues that affect people and show him where our concerns are.

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For me I think it was not called for or not necessary at this time because even the public is not happy with them and have given them a backlash because they feel betrayed by their stars. A big number of their fans may probably not even support the NRM and Museveni. So it would make more sense if they had a dialogue on issues as opposed to just entertaining the president. So instead of kneeling in front of the president and telling him useless things, it’s better to bring to his

The musicians perform for the people and fans. If the people for example in Juliana’s case say they have supported her throughout these years through thick and thin and then she says she has a right to choose which person to support, the fans are disappointed and feel betrayed.

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Some of Uganda's top artistes have already started campaigning for candidates for 2016

attention things related to music as a business because that is what music is to them (a business). So how are they going to make money if the interests of the fans are not solved? So the question would be are we developing? Are we growing? The musicians perform for the people and fans. If the people for example in Juliana’s case say they have supported her throughout these years through

Otherwise, worldwide artistes don’t involve themselves in politics up to that level unless they are already stinking rich as in the of the likes of Jay Z.

thick and thin and then she says she has a right to choose which person to support, the fans are disappointed and feel betrayed. Otherwise, worldwide artistes don’t involve themselves in politics up to that level unless they are already stinking rich as in the of the likes of Jay Z. In the end, you need the fans since they are the ones who come for the concerts.

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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Should politics and our celebrities mix?

When Oprah Winfrey endorsed Obama in 2008, she was widely criticized, particularly by her Republican fans. Oprah helped launch the career of then Democratic candidate Barack Obama by lending the largely unknown Illinois senator muchneeded credibility in his race against Hillary Clinton.

prah was probably too rich and powerful to be hurt by negative publicity; her empire grew regardless of the public resentment. Enter Juliana Kanyomozi. She and other Ugandan musicians, Bebe Cool, Jose Chameleone, Radio, and Weasel among others are under social media attack for making political proclamations in the Tubonga Nawe song that extols President Museveni ahead of the 2016 presidential elections.

and camera flashes and forgetting the real issues that are throwing the local music industry down the trench. - The copy right issues. He insists he missed nothing at the dinner. “Let no one confuse you that it is a question of democracy. These are simply greedy and it raises many moral questions. As far as we are concerned, we have a moral betrayal by these artistes and it stinks! These artistes sacrificed the common good for candy at the expense of healthcare, education and starving people. Do they know what shs400m can do for the people of Karamoja?” an avid social critic, Jacob

Odongo queried. Jose Chameleone in trying to calm the onslaught had some insightful rebuttal. “It is your own Sorrow, Struggle and success!!!! Let everybody respect everybody’s opinion. We all have different missions and dreams… You want us to sing on your Graduations, Birthdays, and Weddings and defy the fact that PRESIDENT MUSEVENI is entitled to the same??? Wake up people. We are respectful to Elders and are entitled to dine with a Father,” Chameleone implored. Juliana was coy. “We are human be-

For the hastily assembled song, they walked away Shs400m richer. Their fans and fellow musicians are divided. Although Juliana, Bebe Cool and Jose Chameleone have since come out to defend their stance, arguing that it is their democratic right to side with a candidate of their choice, they seem to be operating on a shaky ground. Maurice Kirya blasted his fellow colleagues for getting excited with food

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Bebe Cool was eager to silence the detractors. He implied that those attacking them were simply jealous and mixing issues. He insists that their meeting with the president wasn’t to discuss issues of copyright but rather launch a separate project (Tubonga Nawe).

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ings too and we deserve to do have our own choices when it comes to politics,” she wrote.

Steven Malwadde an events promoter with Kilimanjaro Events sees no harm. He argues that the celebrities are not so different from anyone else in terms of their insight or knowledge about politics. “They have a right to political expression,”

"The invitation card was clear enough for even the fool to know, we were invited to launch the 'Tubonga Nawe' video and it was a Tubonga Nawe experience not copyright law and stuff; those who want to talk about the copyright should invite him for a copyright conference and I believe he will attend but at an appropriate time," Bebe Cool fumed. He

doesn’t regret identifying with Presi- ties are not so different from anyone else in terms of their insight or dent Museveni. knowledge about politics. “They • It is a double edged sword. have a right to political expression,” he argues. Steven Malwadde an events promoter with Kilimanjaro Events sees no harm. He argues that the celebri- TO NEXT PAGE

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Juliana Kanyomozi received a back Kenya's Sauti Sol have gone places lash from her fans on social media with thier live performances

Rather than complain, we should encourage the musicians to use their star power to positively influence the election process so we can have a peaceful election process,” He however deviates when he admits that at the moment, there is little money (if any) to make in selling records. As such, it is hard to turn down any venture that earns them money, regardless of which political party is offering it. “Rather than complain, we should encourage the musicians to use their star power to positively influence the election process so we can have a peace-

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ful election process,” he further explains.

cian and it is a win-win situation for all.

Dixon Okello, an events security provider whose close circuit involves musicians, believes it is about the money but also adds that politicians and political parties are good partners. He says that proximity to stardom reaps big benefits for a politi-

“I’m happy for the musicians who shared the shs400m. They showed they are not afraid to do business with politicians and are reaping the profits. The fans who are calling for a backlash need to be ignored,” he says.

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According to Okello, artistes are creative minded people who can profit from their talents without necessarily having affiliations. “We should understand that musicians can work with politicians on fairly and strictly business relations with no strings attached whatsoever. As long as it doesn’t taint their image or affect their career paths, there is no problem whatsoever,” he further stresses. However John Chihi, the director of Mediage PR EA Limited, a public relations and image rights company, says that by coming out as politically partisan, the accused musicians are likely to create conflict with their fans. He argues that generally, fans feel a strong sense of connection to the celebrities they admire. They feel a sense of relationship and identification with them. If a celebrity does something that goes against what the fan believes in, it

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creates conflict for the fan or something else. "People look up to these celebrities and when a celebrity endorses a candidate that the fan does not favor, it may reduce the negative feeling the fan has towards that candidate, so in that sense celebrity endorsements can be effective, but it is likely to be balanced out by the fan feeling less positive towards the celebrity. But I don't think the public minds if celebrities endorse candidates they themselves favour,” he explains. He says that celebrities, with their unique ability to connect with people, are arguably the most influential voices. They are the glam and glitter of political campaigns. They bring star power to otherwise mundane events. He warns that for as long as the ce-

lebrities show up, it is okay. However, some do something more than endorsing, like speaking out. Since most aren’t eloquent on some political issues, they have instead damaged the reputation of their political candidates of choice. “I think most people accept them in that endorsement role. But when celebrities speak off the cuff, some sound simplistic or patronizing. Many musicians in Uganda aren’t politically aware. They could make stupid statements that can harm the candidates,” he argues. According to Chihi, whereas celebrities shouldn’t be prevented from announcing their support for a political party or candidate in an election, they should not be so open. “It pays when one is vague. It doesn’t pay to be a fanatic. You lose somehow,” He concludes.

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PROBABLY THE MOST SUCCESSFUL DUET IN EAST AFRICA IN THEIR GENERATION

When you think successful duos in East Africa you immediately think of the dynamic Goodlyfe duo Radio and Weasel who are currently the most successful duo in Uganda with multiple awards and a BET nomination under their belt. Chano8 was lucky to be able to talk to them about how they do it for all these years. Chano8: How long has Radio and Weasel been a duo? It has been 8 years since we started this musical journey. Wow it seems like a long time now. Chano8: When you started out did you think you would be this big as stars? Tell us about your musical journey? No, when we started out we had no clue we would be this big. We had an idea we tried it out and when it worked we went along with it. Honestly none of us knew it would be this big or even have such a massive reception from our fans. Its is always amazing to see how far we have come. Chano8: A lot of groups and duos come and go, what makes radio and weasel work as a duo? Yes duos come up and disappear, a lot contributes to that but mostly I believe it is communication. Radio and I do everything as brothers. We talk about everything. I wouldn’t do anything without letting him know and the same applies to him. We are always on the same page and we agree a lot on most things. It also takes persistence and being consistent with your music. Chano8: Is the music process for a duo the same as that of a solo artist. Take us through the process of making a song? As the saying goes two heads are better than one. As a duo there is a lot of collaboration. Where a solo artist goes through the process of writing and creating

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a song alone, a duo u will find writing a song is shared between both of us hence being easier. Then there is a bit of diversity where 2 people bring 2 different flavors to the a song which enable all kinds of music lovers to appreciate the song. The process is a bit longer because there are a lot of ideas going around but you can be sure the results are good. Chano8: In all the songs you have done which is your personal favorite? That is easy, our favorite song is ‘Ngenda Mumaso’ I believe it is special to our fans too for the same reason it is to us. It is our motivational song. It is a reminder to keep going forward and appreciate our journey to where we are. It reminds us to keep working harder because there is a lot to do. Chano8: What do you think leads to the downfall of most musical groups in the industry? Most groups have a lot of internal miscommunication which is a big problem today. It also requires persistence and consistence like I had said earlier. You have to do your research to see what works for your song but you also have to keep releasing music when you take your time someone will take your place. It's a war out here.

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Most groups have a lot of internal miss communication which is a big problem today. It also requires persistence and consistence like I had said earlier. You have to do your research to see what works for your song but you also have to keep releasing music when you take your time someone will take your place. It a war out here. Chano8: What is your view of the “tubonge nawe” saga?

of artists to make them a song, there is nothing wrong with that.

Now when it comes to that song, it is about each and everyone’s right to vote. To vote for which ever candidate they prefer. As Ugandans we vote too and we have a similar choice as most Ugandans so I don’t see why it is an issue, people should just vote for whoever they wish.

Chano8: What is your view on how to pick a music partner is it like a marriage?

The way I see it NRM commissioned artists to do a song and they did it, they got paid and their families where happy. As an artist it is my job to sing. So another party like FDC can also pay another group

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Hehe yes it is. You have to have a strong bond and both share the same ideas and dreams for your music. If your friendship can’t survive neither will your music, for us it is a strong unbreakable brotherhood.

They have performed in several concerts together

Chano8: After the BET nomination you have become a power to reckon with, what in your opinion does it take to have a hit song? Any artist who has ever made a hit will tell you there is always pressure to follow in the previous footsteps so yes there is pressure to get an award for such esteem and that is why we keep working hard, there is a lot to conqour. Chano8: What should your fans expect at the highly anticipated upcoming “Juicy Juicy” CONCERT? Our fans should be sure not to miss it, it will be at freedom city on the 1st of November. Even those that aren’t fans or supporters, you should come we will change your mind .It is going to be the biggest show this year so no one should miss it. We are already preparing a lot of amazing sets for our fans, we have new songs to perform too and we can’t wait i to see them there. Chano8: Currently how many endorsements do you have? Currently we are mainly working with 2 major enterprises. We are the face of OLX Uganda and

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Club beer. That keeps us pretty busy when we aren’t in studio. Chano8: Christmas is around the corner what is the plan for the festive season? Wow. Here we need a list because we are all booked up until next year, we have shows all over the country, upcountry and within the city. For an artist the festive season is the busiest. Chano8: What should your fans expect from Radio and Weasel 2016? We expect a lot from ourselves and our fans should expect the same too. I can say it’s going to be fire, we have a 16 track album done so all the other artists should watch out it will be fire!!. Come to freedom city for the ‘Juicy Juicy’ concert and you will get a hint of what we are cooking up.

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Awards To Cover Africans Across The Globe Ubwiza Fashion is a unique fashion house with an outlet store located at Krishna Mall Kisementi 2ndfloor.Ubwiza is a Rwandese term used to refer to beauty and goodness.

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daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion icons, designers, models and other contributor snot forgetting even their well dressed guests. This year, the Founder and CEO Brain Ahumuza has promised a lot of surprises on the red carpet and on the entire antennary of the night.

Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ASFA awards took place the MTN arena at Lugogo cricket oval and the awards honored mainly Ugan-

The nomination list which was revealed at the glamorous Red Avenue Party that was held this October at Club Guvnor had an interesting twist to it that set it apart from last year. This year we have categories like Male Continental style and fashion

he Ugandan fashion community is buzzing with excitement as the days draw closer to the annual Abryanz Style and fashion awards 2015. This December at The Serena Hotel Kampala everyone will be given the platform to show case their sense of style and award or show appreciation to the contributors in the industry.

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influencers, whose nominees include David Tlale from South Africa who is a reknown fashion designer, Rio the stylist from Tanzania and Jerry Swanky who is a Nigerian stylist/designer and image consultant. The Female Continental style and fashion influencers include Bonang Mathembe from South Africa. She is a tv and radio personality that also recently opened her own fashion line named ‘just be’ in 2008,she is an Mcee and model too, Sylivia Owori from Uganda. other include Millen Magase is a former beauty queen, now super model in Tanzania, she was also BET International‘s 1st ever Global Good recipient for her charity work. Another interesting catergory is is Ugandans in Diaspora. The male nominees are Sammer time (UK), Ddumba Adams(South Africa), Jay platnumz(Sweden), Katsha(South Africa), Martin Kiganda(Canada), Ryan Chris,ALE COOL(UK)and Isaac

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Buyonda. The femelae nominies are Doreen faith(UK), monic Unique(UK),Nusurah Kaseruzi(UK), Nadia Mbiire (USA) and Patricia SSewungu(UK) who is the author to ‘A piece of cake’. The best fashion contributors in daispora category include Alecool clothing, Doreen Faith, Suzan mutesi from Australia,Jacquiline Matovu and HK Collections both from the UK. East African contributors have also been given priority, so there are categories such as East African model and East African Designers, East Africa’s most stylish female and male artists, this has mostly Keyans, Rwandan and Tanzanian nominees. Atists like Sauti Sol, Daimond Platnumz, Ali Kiba, Vanessa mdee,Knowless(Rwanda) Stella Mwangi and Victoria Kimani(Kenya) are the east African nominees. The east African models and designers

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include Gloria Baraza(Kenya), Happy Umurerwa(Rwanda), Herieth Paul (TZ),Jane Wairimu(Kenya), Macrida Joseph(TZ), patricial Akello(UG), VICTORIA martin(TZ) Abel Kipaso?(TZ), Danny Davi(TZ), Daxx Hans, Joel Kisila (Kenya), LotaMollel(Tz), Ken Fredrick(Kenya), Moses Moshions(Rwanda) , Ramah Shafit Kizito(UG). designers include:Beverni Oguk,RAS Kasozi, Latif Madoi, Martin Kadinda from TZ, sheria Ngowi from TZ, moses turahirwa from Rwanda, and Jamil Walji from Kenya. There is a lot to see and as we await for the voting platform go visit the website to see the full category and nominee lists at http://abryanzstyleandfashionawards.com/ and www.chano8.com. Everyone across the globe will be able to vote online while the Sms voting will only be accessible to everyone in Uganda.

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COLLA HERE TODAY,GO Why Music groups are finding it hard to stick together. In 2004, the Blu*3 trio of Jackie Chandiru, Cindy Sanyu and Lillian Mbabazi hit the music scene on a mountain of hype. As products of the Coca Cola Pop Stars, they were heralded as the next big thing. Some compared them to Destiny’s Child.

ike it was with Destiny’s Child, the Blu*3 also split up. The Grammywinning R&B trio of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams called time on the group after releasing 4 albums in 4 years. It was a total split and Beyoncé admitted there was no time or point regrouping. "You know how the Beatles broke off, they all did their solo projects and they came back together and they were even stronger. It will not happen with us. We all have to develop individually" Beyoncé argued. Back here, the Blu*3, unsure of what to do after Cindy left the group in 2008, first mutated to Blu 3 (without the asterix) when they recruited Mya Baganda, a former member of Kombat Dancers and Obsessions to replace Cindy. Blu 3 also changed management and

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turned to Talent 256, internationally owned by Ali Allibhai. It handled bookings, publicity and promotions while Steve Jean handled music and video production. Then they announced they were going their separate ways to start solo careers after Lillian returned from a Maternity leave in 2010. To their credit, The Blu*3 were the longest surviving of the Coca Cola Pop stars. In neighbouring Kenya, and Tanzania, angry fans claimed

they saw no point in Coca Cola Pop stars, seeing that all the groups that it produced are no-where to be seen! In 2005, Kenya’s pop stars Sema, Kevin Waweru, Pam Waithaka and Sanaipei folded up. Why is there no continuity, no nurturing of talent (or is it)? It seems that they choose funky (who are supposedly good-looking, have somewhat of a personality, and potential to be scandalous) people as opposed

Back here, the Blu*3, unsure of what to do after Cindy left the group in 2008, first mutated to Blu 3 (without the asterix) when they recruited Mya Baganda, a former member of Kombat Dancers and Obsessions to replace Cindy.

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NE TOMORROW: downers band then explained. According to Lillian it takes more than just money to break up a music group. “No amount of amount of money can break a music group; it’s our egos that

“It is unfortunate that we broke up, but it wasn’t a pleasant break up. We were an award winning group and we performed in several but in life you should learn to move on at some point. Our music styles led us in different paths,” Lillian Mbabazi now of the Sun Downers band then explained. break the groups up,” she explained

Former Blu3 members Liilian, Cindy and JackieChandiru to people who can sing, they release one album, do 3 or 4 concerts and poof, they are gone, angry fans complained. “It is unfortunate that we broke up,

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She further explained, “As soon as the fame comes, a lot of friends start popping up to give good and bad counsel.

but it wasn’t a pleasant break up. We were an award winning group and we If you are not careful and picky, peoperformed in several but in life you ple will start putting lots of ideas into should learn to move on at some point. Our music styles led us in different paths,” Lillian Mbabazi now of the Sun

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KCCD ED Jennifer Musisi at last year's Kampala City Carnival

Sheebah Karungi, formerly of the Obsessions, says: “In girl groups, you do not grow as an individual. When I joined Obsessions, I was 17. There is a lot of drama in a group and unnecessary competition among girls. I had to find a way out and grow as a musician. Now, I feel I have my journey in my hands.” The Otubatiisa singer explained in an interview. your head and you will start feeling yourself to the extent that you will want to go solo. These friends make you feel you were the reason why the group was doing well and so if you move on to be solo you will be successful. Most people fall for the trap and that is now most groups die,” According to Aydee Dumba of the former group Ngoni, there is a com-

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bination of factors that causes the groups to close. He says that it is very difficult to keep everyone happy and besides, musical tastes of fans tend to change a lot, most groups end up losing a fan base and inevitably split. “Like live bands faded at some point, so did the group thing. Fans move on and so should musicians,” he explains. Ddumba says that issues such as low

resource distributions cost these groups. “Some members would feel cheated in pay yet they felt they did more than the others, and that would deflate their egos,” he says. Emma Carlos Mulondo who made a name managing the all-girl group, Wafagio has divergent views. “Some girls got so excited with all the attention they were getting and lost it,” he says.

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Former Ngoni members Aydee Ddumba and Patrick Nyanzi..

Carlos explains that most came from karaoke groups, so when their egos grew bigger, it was hard to control them. “And as a business, girl groups were no longer earning us anything,” he adds. The group collapsed in 2011and before disbanding it, Mulondo said it had crumbled because of conflicts and tension. Sheebah Karungi, formerly of the Obsessions, says: “In girl groups, you do not grow as an individual. When I joined Obsessions, I was 17. There is a lot of drama in a group and unnecessary competition among girls. I had to find a way out and grow as a musician. Now, I feel I have my journey in my hands.” The Otubatiisa singer explained in an interview. Vianney Kushaba has managed the on-off, Viva Stars for over seven years. Their musical journey seems stuck. The girls who include Jacky Ka-

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tushabe, Sarah Nangendo, Sauda Nakato and Racheal Nakasaga, started off with songs such as Koona Endoongo, Talikuwa Nsuuta, Namatimbo, Kantambule and Gwe Nsonga never get gigs. Although Kushaba insists they are still intact, he agrees that business is bad at the moment. He vows never to disband the group.

Hellen Lukoma, the group attained quite some success.Their highest point came with the song Jangu, Jangu. But first Koheirwe left in 2007, and was followed by Nambi and Lukoma, who formed another group HB Toxic. Sheba Karungi, Daisy Muber and Fatuma Gulam would later join the group, but eventually they also left, leaving only Nalukenge and Tusiime.

Other groups that have since folded include The Chilli Girls famed for songs like Omulungi Yoono. The group collapsed in 2011 after an Indian businessman, Rao Mohan, who owned Universal Entertainment declared them unfeasible.

Nalukenge would later feature in Big Brother Africa.HB Toxic In 2007, Hellen Lukoma and Brenda Nambi left Obsessions to form HB Toxic. But they did not get much success. Nambi started a fashion house, B’ambi, while Lukoma became an actress.

Enter the obsessions. They were one of the first groups to metamorphose from a dancing group to singers, it initially had male dancers as well.

There is now a new Obsessions group, completely different from the original. It comprises three ladies, Jay Jay, Tasha and Liana. They have catchy songs as Dalu, Ontutte omwoyo and Mbulira. Evne though they are better managed, the question is for how long before they join the rest?

Initially made up of Cleopatra Koheirwe, Brenda Nambi, Sharon Nalukenge, Jackie Tusiime and

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IRENE NATLE & SHEEBAH

Otubatisa is that song which has been on the lips of very many people lately especially after the release of it's official video. It features Team no sleep’s 'bad girl' Sheebah Karuni alongside ‘Swangz Avenue’s ‘good girl’ Irene Ntale. At first, the two names sound incompatible especially when used in the same sentence but then wait a minute...

The song is about a Casanova or player who juggles the two girls and others as they seek his attention for love. Lets find out what they had to say about the songs journey

Qn: How was the idea of “Tubatisa’ conceived?

pening maybe later when we were shooting the video.

Otubatisa was an idea conceived by our managers, I mean Julius of Swangz Avenue and Jeff Kiwa who is Sheeba’s manager, they thought it would be nice to do a song together. I believe Julius had the tittle even before the lyrics were written.

Qn: Where was it produced and who produced it?

Qn: Who wrote the intriguing lyrics?

The video was done by, Swangz Visual and it was directed by Musoke Marvin. I bet you didn’t know that Swangz Avenue now does videos hehe.

The lyrics were written by Ray Signature Kasenyanku the lyrical master, hehe. He is really good. Qn: Whose idea was it to team up with Sheeba? The management on both sides thought it was a great idea to collaborate and when they informed us we were on board too. Qn: What are the most memorable moments in studio while recording it? Actually thing is we were never in studio together. I remember I was the first to voice my part and Sheeba came in after a week to do her part. So there wasn’t much hap-

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It was produced at Swangz Avenue by producer Nash. He came up with the beat and did everything. Qn: Now the video, who directed it?

Qn: Was it inspired by Rihanna and Shakira’s’ can’t remember to forget u’? No not really, I would say it was more inspired by doing something else other than girls fighting for a guy, this time you have the girls ganging up against this man who is a serial player. Qn: Where was the video shot? It was shot at Grips and Sparks in Bugolobi, I think Industrial Street. The whole video was shot in one location we just set up a lot of scenes that came up really well.

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Sheebah and Irene getting close in the video

Qn: Who dressed and styled you for the video? Swangz Avenue really did most of the styling the police outfit were Julius’s idea. He brought them from the states and the rest was set around that. Qn: How would you rate the song? It is a really good song it is doing amazingly well on radio, TV and mostly in the clubs. On a scale of 1 to 10. I would give it 11. Hehe Qn: Irene in the short time you have been in the spot light you are now one of the top female artists , what are you working on currently? Are you in studio? Am working on different things. It is that time when you are preparing for 2016 and even 2017 so those are the projects that take up my time if not am on stage. I have just released a song ‘Gwe Aliko’ and I have shot the video. It is a beautiful dance song. It is one of a Chano8. October 2015

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around town so all my fans should listen and watch out for Qn: What should your fans ex- ads, flyers and posters for the pect as the festive season draws next Irene Ntale shows or folcloser? low me on Facebook to be fully updated. My lovely fans should expect to see the video of ‘Gwe Aliko’ God knows am also very excitied to see it. I also have a lot of shows

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Lean On

Rema Me Namakula

Rema's 'lean on me has been a evelation evrr since its release and then after she came back from her marternity leave, the video too picked up and hase since been plyed on several TV stations, FM Radios. Its a gentle love song with some deep messages that can get listeners emotional. We present the lyrics for you to sing along

Rema Namakula has come strongly fro marternity 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 Chano8. October 2015

Bwakuyamba n'akwata byomwegera Owulikika kale ng'akukalubirizza Bwenkugamba bwoliggwa wendi ggwa Kyolilya kyendilya kitegeeza Bali nebwelikbakuvaamu nze ndibaawo Totyanga baby! (Chorus X2)

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THE LYRICS Lean on me 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

Nasayininga ku mutima nakoona kumunye Siryekyusa oh ooh oh oh Oh oooh oh oh Bali nebwebaligenda nze ndibaawo Wekaba kalulu olina akange 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] -

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Sandra

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Sandra Teta is a 23 year old Rwandese beautiful lady who is on the fast road to success. She has accomplished more than your average corporate girl and has quickly become an icon for many girls in Rwanda and East Africa. Sandra has made a name for her self in Rwanda as an event hostess with the most to offer. She is the true example of determination and passion in your career world can get you far. We met up with her to share her story as an entrepreneur. BACKGROUND Her upbringing was humble. She was born in Uganda but her family later returned to their home country Rwanda, where she pursued her academics. She went to Kigali Parents School for primary school education and O’ levels at Fawe Girl’s School. She did A’ level education at Lycee de Kigali and is currently pursuing her Law degree at University of Kigali. That is not all she is upto. She was a beauty queen earlier on in 2011 in the SFB beauty pageant. She says it was a prank by a friend who signed her up for the contest without her consent after she had remarked about being taller than the contestants. She didn’t shy away from the challenge when it came and she still is grateful for that experience. She believes it is responsible for her confidence and ability to take critism, not forgeting her need to be the best always. After the pageant she went on to mentor and train the girls that hope Chano8. October 2015

to follow in her shoes and till now she to forget socialites and musical stars. still is called upon to help out with The success of her first Red Avenue party was overwhelming and didn’t go training the SFB beauty aspirants. un noticed as all the tabloids labeled her a socialite. TURNING POINT Earlier this year in February after at- The 2nd event was of high esteem and tending several events, she was inspired by the work she saw and there- Continues to Next Page fore took the bold decision to start her own events campany. She says Luminant event company was inspired by Earlier this year every event she went to. Being a harsh in February after critic of other events, she knew exactly what she wanted to be done. attending sevThe idea popped into her mind and she went with it. She always liked to critically observe other event organisers and wonder what she could have done differently to make it better while other events simply awed her. She didn’t let her age or lack of experience hinder her and as everyone pointed out she was still young she soldiered on. The very first project she did under Luminant Events was her very own Red themed party in kigali. She describes as Red Avenue which is a strictly all red theme party with various DJ Mix and Entertainers, not

eral events nagging everyone one of her friends with her own personal ideas of what to do, she took the bold decision to start her own events company. She says Luminant event company was inspired by every event she went to.

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CONTINUED the genesis of many to come. Being the youngest events planner in Kigali there was no doubt why she was given the resposiblity to take over the Rwanda International Fashion Week. This event was an all round fashion event that required her to use all her skills and experience as a beauty queen to pull off. The event had guests such as Zari, Bebecool, Judith Heard and all the great designers from all over Africa. A lot of fashion collectors and admirers showed up and noticed what a great job she had done. It was then her dream grew bigger. She decided she would expand out of Rwanda. RED AVENUE PARTY A few friends told her about the fashion stylist in Uganda named Abryanz and they both came up with the Red Avenue party that was recently concluded successfully in Uganda. When asked why she chose the colour Red for her signature parties she say” red is a colour of love. Love being the reason we do everything, we dress u p for love, we go out coz we love to have fun and the music. It’s a rich coulor and I absolutely love what I do’ now she juggles her time between Uganda and Rwanda. You would expect that that is enough for this young lady but NO she also spends time traveling and debating all over the world in the Rwanda National Entrepreneurs Debate championship which she founded. Honestly we had to find out where she gets the time? Does she have a personal life? She laughed off our concern saying it’s all easy when you’re enjoying it.

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She is a perfectionist and doesn’t let go of an idea until its perfect. She rarely isn’t working, so she has learn to adjust. She is in a relationship with a gentleman who is in the music industry. When we asked if he doesn’t mind her work schedule she said” he is equally busy and driven. So we understand that our careers are important to us” but they are always on the phone, if not with him then she is reassuring her mother that all is well. FUTURE PLANS When asked where she sees herself in the next 5 years, she is quick to tell us she hopes to have events in about 9 countries. She is not planning to slow down anytime soon but rather keep pushing boundaries. She says she has been blessed to learn from the older members of her industry and she also has enough to bring to the table despite her age. She pointed out that she is usually undermined by her colleagues and potential clients until they listen to her presentation and they are left amazed. She narrates a story where she was to pitch an idea and everyone expected her to crush and burn because she was inexperienced by the time she was done one of the older ladies who was there to also pitch for the same job gave her a business card and offered her a very lucrative job with unbelievable perks. She turned it down but maintained the friendship because she had to stay true to her dream. Currently she is working on her annual red Avenue parties both in Rwanda and Uganda not to mention keeping up with her school load. This lady is not walking to success but running. We are truly inspired by her journey.

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Trendy

UBWIZA Fashion And Design House Ubwiza Fashion is a unique fashion house with an outlet store located at Krishna Mall Kisementi 2ndfloor.Ubwiza is a Rwandese term used to refer to beauty and goodness.

he proprietor, Malaika Mbabazi Ahimbisibwe is a gorgeous friendly lady that is very welcoming when you walk into the store.

She is full of ideas and is quick to open your eyes to possibilities of many things about fashion that you didn’t know about. Ubwiza Fashion house was opened on the 2nd of December 2014 and is known for their African and urban fusion of fabrics and styles. The store has lady’s apparels, jewelry, kitenge Chano8. October 2015

bags, bangles, belts, shades, clutches, men’s shirts and other accessories not forgetting a wide range of beaded work. Her prices range from 50k to 400k. Malaika is a fashion designer with a love for African fabrics. She started dressing people way back before opening Ubwiza and she did this in-between her 8-5 work hours until in 2014 when she decided to risk it all, quit her job and follow her passions into fashion and leave the employment sector. She describe quiting her job as the best decision

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Malaika Mbabazi at her shop

she ever made, and it has enabled her to raise her children and business comfortably. With her tailoring background, it took her only 2 years to get her store noticed and her designs became the talk in the celebrity circles. She has dressed music artists like Lilian Mbabazi, Anne Kansiime Shine Omukiga and many more. Currently her brand is loved and worn by every day corporate and social people. Malaika says she is inspired by a lot of things she picks up while reading, traveling or sees in a magazine. Her other inspiration is the love of her life, her husband who also deals in men’s clothing. She says ‘fashion has always been a part of my family. My husband inspires and encourages me. My beautiful daughters love my clothes, she is my little model for the store hehe.’ Chano8. October 2015

She is blessed with the understanding of trends and what is chic which is what she plays around with, the outcome is always breath taking. When you go through her gallery you notice that she is not afraid to play with fabrics be it lace, denim, chiffon or leather. She personally is in love with head wraps and explains that she can wear them on anything including jeans,she explains that they are various ways to wear them so you never get bored with the same style and you can wear them to every occasion except a pool event. Ubwiza Fashion targets the client that is unique and elegant, someone adventurous and embraces their body and will express herself openly. She says most of her customers come in with

a request that requires her creativity and unique designs, she doesn’t shy away from a challenge and she is always amazed by the results. She dresses children, fashion forward men, young ladies, elegant and mature ladies. Malaika believes the harder the challenge, the more she learns and discovers different ideas. As advice to upcoming designers, she says the key is to keep their creative hats on and never be comfortable with mediocre work and to always challenge yourself. To her clients she says fashion is freedom so embrace it. For the latest on what is in store, check out her social media pages @ubwizafashion (Instagram) and Ubwiza Fashion (Facebook) or simply walk into her store in Kisementi.

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Favourite Gadgets

A Pass is a multi-talented young Ugandan artiste, song writer and singer. He broke into the music scene last year with hits like 'Wuuyo' and 'Tulikubigele' among many

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Instruments

I don't play any instrument I just create melodies, my mouth is an instrument.

Samsung, HTC or Apple? I love the HTC M8 Because I have one and it's my daily driver and I also have an iphone 6 plus which I use more for the pictures it's awesome.

Top 5 Cars Dodge Durango, Dodge Challenger, BMW X5, Range Rover SUV and a Benz S Class.

Phones used I have an iPhone 4 now, i usually change phones everytime i travel abroad.

Dream Car

My dream car is Dodge Durango i love its comfort and size, it's big like me.

Old School Gadget? none Lol

Vintage Cars? It would be >>> I am not so into vintage cars but a nice Ford would do. And why? i watched my dad drive on when i was a kid

Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Live House Without Wearing a perfume i have no main reason but i love smelling fresh.

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Note 4 or I Phone 6? I prefer the Iphone 6 plus. Its so cool and the battery keeps me moving.

Accessories & Gadgets I have a Macbook pro, a Bose Soundlink, and an Asus G75V. I love these because they all have good sound.

PS or Phone Games? I play Pc Games and I like Fifa 15

Top Apps Mentions, instagram, Twitter, Youtube and Whatsapp

Brand or performace? I am not so specific with shoes but any shoe that look good i buy and enjoy its comfort, I love boots though.

Must have Gadgets My Phones and My MiFi Gadget for WiFi that's all i just can't do without them.

Trending Gadgets The Segway, Iphone 6s, Samsung Edge, macbook pro and aviator shades.

Hangout place I always hang around studio. I love music and creating it is part of my life.

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A Pass is a musical genius with lyrical joke which go straight in your veins, his iQ is high like he stays in a plain.

IN HIS OWN WORDS A Pass is a musical genius with lyrical jokes which go straight in your veins, his iQ is high like he stays in a plane.

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Her View

Relationship

I have been working for a certain company for over four years and I have been in the same position for all this time. One of my female colleagues has exchanged sexual favors with our boss and she was promoted two months ago.

I have been resisting advances from this man for about two years and I’m afraid that could be the reason why my career has stagnated. I am a single mum and I need my career to move forward. I’m not proud of saying this but I’m considering giving in to him and hopefully I will be given my much deserved promotion.

Glorya Batuta

onestly any woman can sympathize with your plight. Anyone who sneers at your predicament or event acts like its unthinkable or unheard of is lying. Many women trying to forge a career and provide for their families have reached this snag in their journey. Even the ladies who chose to not go down this road you will find whisper behind their backs saying that it was the only way they could have made it to the top. For example are you sure your colleague exchanged sexual favors for the promotion do you have proof of this? Or was this another story concocted by a jealous rival and maybe her work was impressive and her promotion was a result of her performance at the work place. This is the bitter truth. Ok, back to the issue at hand. You have to realize that sleeping with your boss does not guarantee you a promotion let alone job security. Remember that you will not be an asset because your sleeping with the boss but rather a liability that open him and his company up to law suits. For him it makes much better sense to get rid of you as soon as he is done with you so that you don’t come up with the idea to sue him for millions and cost him his family too. No matter how good the sex is you are a huge risk for him to keep around so why jeopardize your own job like that. There comes a time in everyone’s career when your

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stagnant and you start analyzing why you are not moving up the ladder. Unfortunately for women our minds run to that option but you have to ask yourself being the one person your colleagues don’t respect because they all know how you got where are? Or the one everyone is whispering about and regarded to as the office slut. Is it worth it? Ask yourself after this promotion, what will it take to get the next one, will he now want a kidney transplant? Is this who I want to be known and what about my respect and dignity? These days single mothers run to throw around the title ‘single mother’ so as to explain their desperation and seek for pity. Now why not use it as a show of strength and character? No one will applaud a single mother sleeping with her boss for a promotion but they will praise the single mother that persevered throughout tough times and found a way to make it work. Think of the example you are setting for the child. Look at the big picture and see that this one way of getting ahead could cost you more than you bargained for. Doing the right thing is never easy but it does feel good and satisfying knowing you made it because of your hard work. If your work is not being appreciated and there is no room for you at the top then it is time you look elsewhere. Quietly apply for jobs elsewhere and am sure if you deserve that promotion as you say, someone will be willing to make you a better offer at another company. Being a single mother and a career woman is hard and soooo… exhausting and sadly most of the time you don’t have enough time with your children or even make enough money. I suggest you look into a side business that requires minimal supervision. These days farming is the in thing. If you can raise enough capital start a business venture that you are passionate about. Be your own boss. No one will frown about that but rather be amazed by you dedication and ambition. The best part is you keep your respect dignity and admiration of your children and peers.

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n old adage goes like all that glitters is not gold. Firstly my heart goes out to you due to the career dilemma that you seem to be in. After putting four years into that company a promotion would be a good reward for you. But you need to ask yourself why you have not been promoted on a broader scale. There could be more reasons as opposed to simply citing resisting your boss advances as the only possible cause of your pickle. You could ask yourself the following questions to help you better understand your situation. Have you been performing beyond expectations at work to merit your promotion? I ask this because many employees aspire towards getting promoted yet their performance record falls below company expectations. The second question would be… Do you posses the associated skills required for that position that you aspire to be promoted to? A lot of employees when they get jobs become comfortable and do not go back to school to add onto their skill base. You do not have to go back to school to get a masters degree. I’m talking about small courses that can prove valuable like book keeping, project management etcetera. If you lack the associated skills for that new position then the truth is that you will be passed up for that promotion. Our minds as humans tend to automatically think of the worst in every scenario without giving logical thought processes a chance. If you answered these two questions affirmatively then we can move on to the possibility of being passed over for the promotion because of resisting the boss advances. Sadly there may not be too much you can do with this scenario without concrete evidence. I wouldn’t advise you to get involved with your boss simply to garner a promotion. That is not the path that successful careers are built out of. I would rather you explored other options like looking for another job elsewhere where you can be better compensated and probably with better benefits. With your experience it is not impossible to get an offer, which is two fold, your current salary if you market yourself well.

Mark Kawalya I wouldn’t advise you to get involved with your boss simply to garner a promotion. That is not the path that successful careers are built out of. I would rather you explored other options like looking for another job elsewhere where you can be better compensated and probably with better benefits. If you choose to give into your boss then let me make it clear that you are not guaranteed of automatically getting that promotion when he is through with you. Since he is already fooling around with other employees then you cannot come from a perspective of trust towards his anticipated response action. If he gave you a promotion under such terms then you need to tread carefully. Are you prepared to continue giving yourself to him to sustain that promotion? Because trust me. This will not be a one-time engagement. He will expect you to be on his beck on and call whenever he carnal desires need to be satisfied. May 2014

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Are You

JOGGING ?

Reignite your life through jogging

MARK KAWALYA Modern day living requires a body that is in good shape to be able to withstand the heavy stresses and rigorous demands that come with contemporary living.

any exercises and fitness regimes have come and others have gone. Jogging has stood the test of time and if incorporated into your routine can provide you with exercise benefits that are almost unmatched. Many corporates in Kampala have taken to jogging and you will meet them in packs pounding the pavements in Kololo and other parts of the city. You too with some workmates can start a jogging troupe of your own. The good news is that jogging requires no financial input on your part apart from your workout kit and that could be why the exercise is the workout of choice for millions of people around the world. Jogging is depressionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best antidote Are you depressed and feel uncertain about tomorrow. Vigorous

exercises such as jogging spur the body to release 'feel good' hormones called endorphins, which boost your mood putting things like depression at bay. Robert Mulindwa a counseling psychologist in private practice says that he recommends jogging to all his patients that struggle with depression. Many of them who take the advice call back and excitedly tell him about how better their mood has improved. Jogging fights Diabetes Jogging is beneficial to diabetes patients and plays a crucial role in controlling the condition. Not only this but the exercise also keeps your body systems healthy and functioning well preventing the onset of diabetes. A sedentary lifestyle and being overweight has been shown to directly increase your risk of developing Diabetes. Adopting jogging and a healthy lifestyle can prevent you from acquiring this debilitating condition. Jogging also has other beneficial

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effects besides physical well being. It also promotes our mental and psychological conditions. Jogging is a deterrent of some cancers Researchers strongly agree that jogging is helpful in the prevention of some cancers. This is because as the person jogs, there is better oxygenation of the entire body. Cells that do not get adequate supplies of oxygen have been known to mutate more vigorously leading to the onset of cancer. Jogging increases the supply of oxygen to all parts of the body, helping prevent this mutation therefore protecting your body from the start of cancer development. Jogging Helps you Lose Weight and Reduces Body Fat Levels If you have been battling with losing weight then your probably should embark on a jogging regime. This form of exercise has been proven to have not

equal when it comes to weight regulation. It is estimated that you will burn roughly around 150 calories for every 1.6Km that run. If you do this religiously then the total amount of calories you would burn in the long run would be significant. There is also what is called the after burn effect which is the continual burning of calories for the next 48 hours after your last run. That’s what makes jogging one of the most efficient weight regulating exercises out there. Combat Stress with Jogging Jogging is very helpful when it comes to countering stress. Mr Mulindwa says that, it helps bring you to a more peaceful state of mind and promotes an upbeat attitude. He adds that the major treatments for stress he uses for his patients always involve exercise.

“I do not believe in popping a pill to deal with stress.” He adds. He believes that simply lifestyle change that incorporates exercise can have better results than any medication. Jogging has been proven to give an immediate tension release by leading to the release of brain chemicals that have a soothing and calming effect on our mental state. These chemicals are norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Jogging also enables us to look inwards and focus our thoughts on more peaceful feelings as we run instead of the stress factors that have been plaguing us. Exercise has also been shown to affect at the cellular level by reversing some of the adverse effects of stress that are aging related.

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HENRY

UGANDAN SONG-WRITER, SINGER AND PERFORMER GOING PLACES

Nince Henry AKA Sekyanzi Ninsima Henry started song writing in O-Level and has since never looked back. He has written hit songs for big artistes in Uganda and earned alot of respect in the process. He started his song writting career by penning hiphop rhymes but his major hit song was OMUKWANO GUNYUMA by Samali Matovu which did pretty well on the airwaves. He has also started singing too and has songs doing well on the charts. Qn: Who is Nince Henry? Nince Henry is Uganda’s number one music writer, he was born Ninsima Henry and is known for having written some of Uganda’s biggest hits since he started his career in 2010. He later went to studio to start his singing career and made his breakthrough hit song his titled ‘Cinderella’ and currently has 2 albums titled ‘Mpola Mpola’ and ‘Sibba amenvu’. Qn: What inspires you to write? I am inspired by life. Not my life in particular but the general aspect of life. That of the ones around me, what you see on the news, what your hear of and so on. It doesn’t have to be my life per say. Qn: Who was the first person Chano8. October 2015

you wrote for? The song, which was your breakthrough?

What happens is when an artist comes to me we sit and discuss the things to consider like their vocal range, their personality and the topic. It must be something he/she can sing. Personality matters some people can’t sing what another does.

That will be my man Bebe Cool. We met through a mutual friend so with time we became friends and kept playing around with music ideas then we realized I can write music. Qn: How do you decide what songs to give what artists? That is an interesting question because most people don’t understand it. I don’t write songs and shelve them and wait for artists to come look through and pick, neither do I write a song and look for an artist to entice them into taking it. What happens is when an artist comes to me, we sit and discuss the things to consider like their vocal range, their personality and the topic. It must be something he/she can sing. Personality matters

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MoRoots plays the Saxophone

Nince Henry with Iryn Namubiru

You won’t believe it but most of the guys I work with are also song writers and they write their own songs and they are pretty good. But there comes a time when he/she challenges themselves and wants another person to write that way .it works when an album has variety of music so artist will try to work with various writers. some people can’t sing what another does. It is a special case when the artist knows the topic they want to sing but in most cases, 90% of the time the artist just wants a song. Qn: Is it not just being lazy for an artist to want you to write a song when it’s the hardest part of the process? It is not lazy at all. It is actually being clever. Most of these artists can write songs but is about being versatile. It is a gift to know that someone else can write you a good or great song. Even icons like Micheal Jackson had a team that would write not one not even 2 people to make the melody. It is actually a strength, for an artist to go Chano8. October 2015

out and find someone to write him a song. There is an aspect where one is great at delivering the song instead. You won’t believe it but most of the guys I work with are also song writers and they write their own songs and they are pretty good. But there comes a time when he/ she challenges themselves and wants another person to write for them. It works when an album has variety of music, so the artist will try to work with various writers. Qn: What sets your music apart from others? We are like the artists we always leave a signature mark in our

music. When an avid fan of Nince Henry hears a new song written by me they will be quick to know it is mine. Every good writer will do the same. We leave a special touch that a listener will know. Qn: What challenges do you have writing for big artists? Wow it is a challenge because it is a lot of pressure writing for a person who can write. The artists I work with are better than me in a lot of aspects they have more experience, are very talented, they have been here longer their under-

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Nince poses with Abryanz

When you are an artist you are an artist, you can do anything that is why someone will decide to do a rendition of another song and it still is a hit, you can find 2 or 3 people can be able to do the same. What I consider is if the song suits me. The same way if an artist chose to do ‘Mpola Mpola’ and delivers it better than me then it works too. standing of the industry is wider. It is challenging to write a good song that he/she can appreciate.It is the lyrical flow. Qn: Give me a few names of the artists you have written for? Unfortunately I really don’t like to mention names of artists I have worked with. I avoid that because that isn’t what my Identity is. When I started out I used to do Chano8. October 2015

that, but now am older with a lot more to me. I have worked with almost 70% of the artists, you name any artist, I have worked with them. Qn: Nince Henry, you’re a singer too how do you decide which songs to sing and which aren’t for you? When you are an artist you are an artist, you can do anything that is why someone will decide

to do a rendition of another song and it still is a hit, you can find 2 or 3 people can be able to do the same. What I consider is if the song suits me. The same way if an artist chose to do ‘mpola mpola’ and delivers it better than me then it works too. Qn: Would you categorize the people you write for as of a certain caliber?

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Fit!!!! He works out in a gym

Ok. Now in Uganda you will find we have categories that require a person to be emotionally attached to the lyrics. Categories like Hip Hop and Ragga you will find those artists have to write it themselves. Secondly there is also that type of music here that doesn’t make money, I say this in the sense that we can write the music but the artist doesn’t make enough to be able to afford our services or mine even though I can write a great song. So that streamlines the people I work with. Qn: What genres do you find yourself drawn to writing? Well there is nothing I can’t write, Chano8. October 2015

I can write in a lot of languages unless you ask me for a Ragga song in patois. hehe. When I started out I did rhyming , I did Hiphop I know it’s hard to picture me doing that now hehe but that is how I started, then went into RnB but when I tried Luganda I found that more comfortable, so I stayed there but there is no genre I can't write. So far I have done most genres that go well with Ugandan listeners. Qn: Among your fellow writers whom have you come to respects and consider as a good writer? My brother Ray Kasenyanku, he is really good, by the time I came

into the industry he was already here. He has written more songs than me. If you remember a song called ‘Bonna Obasinga’ done by Iry Namubiru, he did it. A Pass is new on the scene but he is doing well in his genre. Of course Silver Kyagulanyi too is good. They are many. For example did you know Moze Radio is a good song writer? He even writes for others too. Song writing is like singing everyone can sing but not everyone can do it professionally. You either have it or you don’t.

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B2C

MUSIC GROUP The B2C music trio comprises three young talented artistes who are working hard to make a mark on the music scene in Uganda. The group was established in 2013 and has since stayed strong together as they aspire to be one of the few last surviving boy band groups. The trio who are all 23 years old have a history having been tight friends for a very long time sharing the same passions and dreams in music. Chano8 tracked them down for a one on one to discuss their music journey so far.

Who is B2C? B2C is a musical trio which stands for Born 2 Conquer. It consists of Mr Lee, Delivad Julio and Bobby lash. We are quite new in the industry so you could say we are the new kids on the block. We got together in 2013 just to make good music. There are very few boy bands in the Ugandan industry so we are doing something different. B2C has 3 members ,Mr Lee whose real names are Mugisha Richard, Delivad Julio( Kasagga Julius) while and Bobbylash (Ssali Peterson) coincidentally we are all the same age. Just 23 and no! the criteria wasn’t the age hehe

How did the group get started? We have a long history, You won’t believe it but we have been friends since forever. Our friendship and brotherhood started all the way back in school. We have gotten closer and one of our shared passions was always music. When it came to music and how we perceived it, our ideas were similar and also complimented each other. Our aspects put together made sense. We aligned our goals and it was an easy decision to get into music together. It was all exciting and we didn’t see anything that could stop us, that is how B2C was formed in 2013.

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of doing music, but takes alot of hard work to master more than one way. It is challenging but also rewarding so we like to keep it interesting. We have done a number of genres such as RnB, Reggae, Ragga, Zouk and Dancehall. We try our best to always be versatile. That way we can reach various listeners with various tastes and preferances.

Which artists in the east African region inspire you? We are blessed to be surrounded by many talented people in Africa and East Africa per say. Locally, here we have artists like Goodlyfe who have stood the test of time and stuck together. In EastAfrica the boy group of Sauti Sol is inspiring and the music they make speaks for itself, PSquare and many others. We are inspired by great music and the artist that never gave up and stayed true to their music.

Tell us about your music so far? so far we have 3 major songs. 'Wansensera which has moved places and is doing so well in many parts of the country like Lira. We also have 'So Fly' and 'Ebyokunkyawa' which haven't had alot of airplay yet. We are working on alot more so it's too early to be picking favourites. we have doen all our music at Badi Music studio under producer Nessim, he is one of the best in the industry.

What have you achieved as a trio that you think you wouldn’t have achieved as solo artistes?

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We have one main thing in common as B2C and that is our passion for music. In addition to that, we have our brotherhood and history. we all grew up together and have gone through a lot considering that we studied together. We started way back in church and were engaged in church dancing groups, church singing. We have come from far. we used to have an idea but now we are living that which was just an idea. we have great management under Andy Boss, he is working so hard to see that we get somewhere. We have managed to go to shows we never expected to go to. We recently performed at King Sahaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show at Freedom City. The best part is we are a team, we don't get to shoulder our obstacles individually.

Which people have helped you get where you are now? First off we give credit to Badi Music. We were performing at a certain club when Isa, the manager of Badi Music noticed our talent and invited us to come and record at Badi Music Studio. That is when we met Producer Nessim who really guided us and has been of help in our musical journey. we owe alot to Badi Music. Chano8. October 2015

So many musical groups come and go, What is the glue holding B2C together? We have one main thing in common as B2C and that is our passion for music. In addition to that, we have our brotherhood and history. we all grew up together and have gone through a lot considering that we studied together. We started way back in church and were engaged in churchdancing groups, church singing. We have been friends since childhood. This has kept us together as a group and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anything can sever the bond we have.

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what advantages are in a musical group compared to being a solo artiste? One head canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be better that two or three. As a group, we get a lot of trust from people because being a group, a lot of trust is built compared to being one. As a solo artiste, you can only have a limited number of fans. If you are 3, each of you will have his own fans according to their musical style, conduct and impression you give. Each of us has his own fan Chano8. October 2015

base. So in the long run we have a lot of fans. we don't act on impulse and every move is carefully thought out as a group.

What challenges have you faced in your musical journey? At times we go onto stage and fans boo you off stage because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know you or your music. This urges you to work harder to do better music so you can get a lot more exposure. Acceptance from producers, Djs, media and other personalities in the entertainment in-

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dustry. Many people in the industry end up getting stuck in their comfort zone when it comes to music and do not give upcoming artistes the chance to showcase their talent. These people end up not even reviewing, playing or promoting our music because they think we arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t better than the artistes who are already on the scene and spotlight. This has ended up slowing down our progress.

Any upcoming projects we should look out for? We have a lot of videos coming through. We are Chano8. October 2015

working on a lot of songs this month and around 3 music videos, so by the end of this year you should expect a lot from us. Our fans should be on the lookout for B2C content. We also have a lot of surprise collaborations coming through.

Any messages to our readers and your fans? The first and best offer you can do for us as our fans is to listen to our music. We also request for extra support from all of you out there.

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THE BEST OF Hottest Songs &

Artistes

#1 Juicy Juicy 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 rebuilt with a different combination. Anyway the duo's latest album is something worth listening to for it has this catchy tune Juice which is on fire now.

# 2 Wuuyo A PASS THE TEACHER The extremly multi-talented Alexander Bagonza broke into the music scene last year with songs like 'Tuli kubigere', 'Am loving' and 'Tetubatya'. But it is this year that the song 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.

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

#3 Go Mama BEBE COOL Bebe Cool has been working extremely hard ever 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 Reggae flow that's climbing the charts

#4 Otubatisa SHEEBAH KARUNGI AND IRENE NTALE Irene Ntale and Sheebah teamed up for this song that has gotten thier respective fans talking. First of all, the song is on point as concerns the theme and simple message the fans have appreciated. Its about a casanova who juggles girls and the audio is a massive club banger.

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# 5 Simple Girl LILIAN MBABAZI Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on very few occasions that you watch a Ugandan Music video and you get all emotional. Lillian Mbabaziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

# 6 Mbilo Mbilo EDDIE KENZO This song did not pick up very fast like his block buster hit 'Sitya Loss;, but has since picked up slowly as fans get used to the flow and message in it. Kenzo's newly acquired intenational fame is also helping push the song across the globe

# 7 Katono Katono WINNIE NWAGI After Embera, Sawangz Avenue's Winnie Nwagi had her fans eagerly waiting for her to produce something equally wonderful and indeed she did not disappoint as this groovy zouk love song has been over the airwaves in the past 3 month or so and still going strong

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

#9 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.

#9 Memories

LILIAN MBABAZI AND APASS The song in which the former Blu 3 diva features new kid on the block A Pass is typical love zouk song in a simple rhythm that makes the two talented artistes adopt naturally and blend into the mix with comfort.Ever since the release of the video, the song has spread has sprea like wild fire and playing everywhere.

#10 Everywhere I go BEBE COOL Bebe Coolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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International Every month we compile the top international hits dominating Ugandan airwaves in our international countdown. Checkout who’s in and who’s not..

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1. 1. HELLO – ADELE

3. 12. EX'S AND OH'S - ELLE KING

2. 2. SORYY – JUSTINE BIEBER

1. 13. LIKE AM GONNA LOSE YOU - MEGHAN TRAINOR FT JOHN LEGEND

3. 3. HOT LINE BLING - DRAKE 4. 4. THE HILLS - THE WEEKND 5. 5. WHAT DO YOU MEAN - JUSTINE BIEBER

1. 14. JUMPMAN - DRAKE AND FEATURE 2. 15. HERE - ALECIA CARA

1. 6. STITCHES - SHAWN MENDEZ

3. 16. DOWN TOWN - MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS FT ERIC LANNY, MELLE MEL C

2. 7. WILDEST DREAMS - TYLER SWIFT

1. 17. LEAN ON - MAJOR LEZOR AND DJ SNAKE

3. 8. 679 - Fetty Wap FT REMY BOYS

1. 18. SAME OLD LOVE - Selena Gomez

4. 9. LOCKED AWAY - R. CITY FT ADAM LEVINE

2. 19. ON MY MIND - ELLIE GOULDING

1. 10. CANT FEEL MY FACE - THE WEEKND

3. 20. RENEGADES – X AMBASSADORS

2. 11. WATCH ME - SILENTO

4. 21. GOOD FOR YOU - SELENA GOMEZ FT ASAP R.

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East AFrican

Songs Topping Charts

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

GO MAMA - BEBE COOL

1. 22. HIT THE QUAN - iLOVEMEMPHIS

l NISHIKE - SAUTI SOL

2. 23. TRAP QUEEN - FETTY WAP

l Kiboko Yangu - MwanaFA Featuring Ali Kiba

1. 24. DRAG ME DOWN – ONE DIRECTION 2. 25. CHEER LEADER – OMI

l Ndagushima - Ommy Dimpoz

3. 26. PHOTOGRAPH - ED SHEERAN

l NIKIKUTAZAMA - H_Art The Band

1. 27. HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE – CALVIN HARRIS & DESCIPLES

l L.O.V.E - P-UNIT

2. 28. MY WAY - FETTY WAP

l PARTY LEO - EXODUS FT RINGTONE

1. 29. PERFECT - ONE DIRECTION

1. 30. SEE YOU AGAIN - WIZ KALIFHA FEATURRING CHARLIE PUSH

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MILLIANO - JOSE CHAMELEONE

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KATONO KATONO Winnie Nwagi

ust recently, she was your girl next door, however fast rising RnB singer Winnie Nwagi is no longer your ordinary girl with songs like ‘Katono Katono’, ‘Embeera’ and ‘Gogo’(Ft Khalifa Aganaga) doing well on the airwaves, the once unkown innocent Coca Cola Rated Next contestant is climbing the musical ladder. Her music journey, just like in the case with most stars, has not been easy. She started singing and dancing at an early age but only took things seriously when her friends convinced her to try her luck in the Coca Cola Rated Next music and talent search competition a Television program on a local station. Although she did not win the competition, she still emerged victorious after her third place finish with her mellow voice winning many admirers among them Swangz Avenue (Record Label) scouts who immediately signed her and the evolution kicked off. As they say, the rest is history. So after the success of ‘Embera’, her fans eagerly awaited for her next project under Swangz Avenue and behold, she unleashed ‘Katono katono’ which immediately got the fans talking and grooving as they sang her praises. It was not until the video surfaced that the public joined in the chorus of showering praises upon the hippy star. 'Katono katono' loosely translated as Small Small, is a love song that flows in a Zouk, afro-soul rhythm which preaches patience and trust. It embelishes the core values of the foundations that build a strong relationship where she chooses quality over quantity. She sings in her native Luganda, but the director Meddie Menz (Mirage Concepts) colours an illusion of peace with the costume and make up brightness embosomed in the backdrop material to match her melting voice. The story line is scripted in straight forward routine and oscillates around a special date with ‘a special person’ that is interrupted by a simple graceful dance move here and there from Nwagi herself.

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Winnie Nwagi's single Katono Katono is rocking the airwaves

'Katono katono' loosely translated as Small Small, is a love song that flows in a Zouk, afro-soul rhythm which preaches patience and trust. It embellishes the core values of the foundations that build a strong relationship where she chooses quality over quantity.

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Chano8 MOVIE REVIEW

Enjoy Cinema Life

Movie Review

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

This Novemeber in Cinemas SPECTRE OO7

hile the debate rages on as to which is the superior of the last two, series from the Bond Franchise SkyFall and Spectre , the fans fave still been left insuspence to as to whetehr Daniel Craig really threw in the towel or he will be back. Many critics have however agreed that it is one of the best from the franchise in its 53-year run with the cuptivating thriller -adventure action rotating from continent to continent, Craig meets his equal in Monica Bellucci (Lucia Sciarra) to deliver the grandour that Director Sam Mendes is looking for. The journey that sets James Bond into the past to uncover a deadly future force in SPECTRE a secret service organisation built to destrory. In a back drop of spectacular color blends of creams,coffee brown and ocre,the intense sequences of action and violence keeps us sweaty glued. Written by Ian Fleming, John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, It will officially premiere in Theatres on Nov 6th and in Uganda, Century Cinemax Acacia will show in 3D.

Schedule starting 30th Oct -5th Nov 2015 Crimson Peak 2D: 7.45pm/ 10pm Goosebumps 3D: 12pm*/ 2pm/ 4pm/ 6pm/ 8pm Pan 3D: 10.45am*/ 1pm/ 3.15pm/ 5.30pm Black Mass 2D: 5.30pm/ 7.45pm/ 10pm The Martian 2D: 10pm The Martian 3D: 12.30pm*/ 3pm Shandaar - Bollywood: 11am*/ 1.45pm/ 4.30pm/ 7.15pm / 10pm The new movie for 06th Nov 2015 will be: SPECTRE (* Means showing only on Weekends and Public Holidays only.)

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NEW TICKET PRICES: UGX 10,000 (2D & 3D) Monday UGX 15,000 (2D & 3D) Tues - Wednesday UGX 12,000 (2D & 3D) Thursday UGX 20,000 (2D & 3D) Frid - Sund and applicable on public holidays UGX 8,000 re-usable polarized 3D Glass. CONTACTS Call Box Office for more details: 0414 660415 For daily updates check out our Facebook Official Page: centurycinemaxuganda Follow us on Twitter @cinemaxacacia

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Band Review

DAVIS NTARE Bubbles O’Leary’s

Davis Ntare has now coined a niche as a band performer

Davis Hillary Ntare’s story is one of perseverance and determination as he was sent back home during Tusker Project Fame season 3 (An all East African Talent Show). He auditioned for the second time at the beginning of the next season (TPF4) in Uganda and Kenya which he bagged in 2010.

e finally made it into the Academy and was so overwhelmed with emotion during this year’s opening gala night that he took to his knees in gratitude. That determination paid off when he was crowned the winner of Tusker Project Fame season 4 on Sunday December 5, 2010. From then on, he has never looked back in his musical journey. His voice is countertenor with strong falsettos and tremolos though he sometimes sings in male Soprano and Contralto. He is famous for constant ad-libbing and powerful performances. His musical style is a fusion of Neo Soul, Jazz, Reggae and Afro fusion. His latest sensation is a multi-fusion of Zouk. He has gone the extra mile Chano8. October 2015

to put together a band called Davis Natre and the band that has achieved tremendous recognition and success. The band currently performs on two Wednesdays each month at Bubbles O’Leary’s Irish Pub in Kololo. They have graced performances at several events and hangouts like Galileo Lounge in Kenya, Sheraton Hotel Kampala, Jazz Ville, City Ville, Club Venom Beach Bar, Ngong Race Course and also weddings, parties and other corporate events. Most of the band’s music is original compositions by Davis and a few covers here and there which really adds a spice to the band’s performance. The band normally combines three or four styles in songs which often make them very acoustic and musi-

cally rich. Davis’ own composition while in the Tusker Project Fame academy, 'Sheka Sheka' was widely received and is still popular among music lovers. The band comprises of Davis Hillary Ntare the lead singer and an acoustic guitarist, Joe Koda a guitarist, Lawrence a bass guitarist, Enock on the keyboard, Happy a saxophonist, Shabba and Ronnie are the drummers while Promise, Marion and Gloria are the vocalists. The band is signed to Rogue Elephant Creative and is preparing to launch their 20 track album on Easter next year.

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Hangout Uganda

YASIGI BEER GARDENS Bar, Restaurant and Lounge

asigi is a unique place which brews its own beer and serves a variety of beers directly to the clients depending on choice or taste of the variety of flavours available on offer. It is located in the plush lower Kololo a Kampala upscale suburb. The beer garden which is located on Plot 40 A&B Windsor Crescent Road, Kololo in Kampala boasts a cool spacious compound and lounge where patrons come to relax in the ambiance to kill stress and talk. And for those who love a combination of beer, delicious food and cool music from several genres, there is always something special coming around like the Oktoberfest Beer festival that has been running throughout last month with a variety of beer flavours including Malt, Blonde, Amber Pilsner, Stout and many more. Something unique about the place is the fact that

revellers have a chance to sip a variety of beers from towers and unique glasses and also do self service directly from the brewery. Each tower of beer goes for 40,000/= while the specially brewed Yasigi special IPA goes for 45,000/=. A tower consists of 3 litres of beer and the brewery is usually shifted to the beer garden itself during festivals and special occasions. The hangout boasts of a highly diverse clientele ranging from Ugandans, tourists from all over the world, expatriates and other visitors who love and understand the quality contained in Yasigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freshly brewed beer with no preservatives. A special recipe is usually developed to come up with a special beer for the festive seasons. Although many locals have confessed to appreciating the beer, they still say the music is sometimes too foreign for their liking. With another challenge being a limited parking space that forces patrons to park on the streets.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

JANZI BAND Every Wednesday is Band nignt at Zone 7 in Bugolobi featuring Uganda's top Band Janzi Band. The band perfroms original compositions and also covers. The crowd pulling boasts of top instrumenatlists and vocalists. Entry if Free

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/=

FILLE EXP. BASHMENT Legends bar and restaurant presents Bashment Night every tuesday with best in Reggae, Ragga and dancehall music. Legends bar and restaurant located in Lugogo bypass Kampala

The Fille Experience takes place on 28th November at Laftaz in Centenary Park Pool side. There will be lots of music by Fille and entrance is 10K for ordinary and 20k VIP.

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/=