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

Ask Rwamiti Our columnist shares his views on corruption in the music industry CORRUPTION IN MUSIC We bring to you the discussion on corruption in the music industry SPECIAL COVERAGE Abryanz Fashion and Style awards are back and reloaded, who is in?

TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND Special independence feature: We bring to you Music legend Elly Wamala

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LYRICS CORNER We feature Radio and Weasel's block buster hit song 'Neera' STUDIO DIARY Ruyonga tells us all about his song 'Ride' which has stormed the airwaves STAR PROFILE Introducing Michael Mugisa 'Fingaz' The producer behind Bebe Cool's 'Love You Every Day' RELATIONSHIPS The relationship dilema for the month has been tackled by the profesional love doctors RISING STAR This month, we unveil the young talented HipHop, RnB singer Apass

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CAREER CORNER We look at a young enterprenuer making it big in the fashion industry THE HIT LIST The hottest songs in the region and around the world GOSSIP We have fresh, reloaded sizzling gossip served chilled for you HANGOUTS AND PALCES We review our favourite hangouts and places that you too may like in and around Kampala WHAT'S ON All the major upcoming events and parties in the entertainment scene

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elcome to yet a new Issue of Chano8. As usual, there is lot of interesting things on offer. Like we have said here before, it is an interesting experience putting together all the material just for you to enjoy and there is no dull moment what so ever in the process.

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As we are in the Independence month, we bring you a special tribute for one of Uganda's music legends, the great Elly Wamala. We compare music through the ages as we look back to how it all started.

We are always there to fill you in, just incase you missed an event or do not know what's coming up. All the hip events have been put forward for you ogle at. We had fun while compiling this piece and hope you too can have fun while reading as we bring you the latest in entertainment across the region.

Together with your help, our prayer is for our music industry to get the much deserved recognition across the globe and we wish to be part of the struggle till this dream is achieved.

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Chano8 BAYIMBA FESTIVAL

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he Bayimba International Festival of the Arts is annually held in Kampala during the 3rd week of September.

The festival was developed to benchmark the consumption of Uganda’s finest arts, presenting Ugandans and visitors with a series of unparalleled feasts of music, dance, theatre, film, and visual arts from renowned and upcoming local and international artists.

BAY FESTIVAL

The recently concluded Bayimba festival was fun filled with several performances from Haruna Mubiru, Burney Mc, Ruyonga, Maddox Sematimba, Nehoreka of Zimbabwe, Matia Kakumirizi of Masaka, Dr. Bone of South Africa, Sifa Kelele of Kampala, Uganda and Santuri Safari among others. There were other activities like silent disco, yoga classes for beginners, fashion dome and an animation workshop.

Bayimba showcased the finest arts in the country with several people bewildered at how amazing the art was. ‘Trash on Fashion’ by Afrika Arts Kollective which partnered with Modo Fashion House from Gulu had models dressed in different forms of trash, like take away packets, plastic bottles and polythene bags.

With amazing performances on the main stage, upper stage and silent disco, people were left with tough choices to make, with many wishing they could clone themselves so as to be in all the places at the same time.

That said, Bayimba Festival was definitely history in the making as it surpassed people’s expectations. We look forward to the next festival.

Raggae artistes rocked at the festival

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Performers came from as far S.Africa

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IMBA OF THE ARTS

And this is how to free style on the dancefloor.

And different cultures were on display too

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Africa's turn to shine

As well as individual performances

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FASHION at BAYIMBA

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THE FESTIVAL

Bayimba showcased the finest arts in the country with several people bewildered at how amazing the art was. ‘Trash on Fashion’ by Afrika Arts Kollective which partnered with Modo Fashion House from Gulu had models dressed in different forms of trash, like take away packets, plastic bottles and polythene bags

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SHOW

Cultural dancers enetrtaining guests

Live Band and Free flow

This is how we ROCK

Angella Kalule takes the mic

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TIME...

Ruyonga performs at the festival

Emotions took over...

Man on a mission to entertain

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Chano8 COKE STUDIO LauncH

Kora meets guiter

Coke Studio Launch

Navio looks stunning and performs effortlessly

MunG rocks the cokestudio cap as he does his thing!

Maurice Mugisha and Wife enjoy the show.

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Hot ladies attended the launch

Telling the Coke story

Navio and MunG: Someone over posed!

Sheebah and Roger: Good performance S.K

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Robin brought sexy back and won a fridge for it!!

Chano8 VIGA AWARDS

The 'Acapella Brothers' thanking the Lord

Big Surprises As New Artists Dominate VIGA Awards

“The VIGA awards ceremony was held recently at Theatre La’ Bonita with many new faces surprisingly walking away with awards.

There was agony and ecstasy as the winners of the 2014 edition were announced at a fully packed Theatre La’ Bonita.”

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he awards, organized by the Victoria Gospel Academy were geared towards recognizing the selfless efforts of Ugandan Gospel music artistes to champion the spread of the gospel through their talents of singing and dancing.

The MC of the evening, Spirit FM show host, King Wesley welcomed the guests at around 7:00PM to kick start the event that would soon be characterized by feelings of ecstasy, anxiety and powerful musical and dance performances from our own talented artists.

Jackie Senyonjo, elegantly dressed in a black sparkling dress thrilled fans as well

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as Julie Mutesasira who took to the floor to perform her inspirational award winning ballad ‘Saba’.

The biggest surprise of the night started with Moses Ssozi scooping the Songwriter of The Year Award and Joy Tendo who won the best female artiste category beating veterans Judith Babirye and Julie Mutesasira to the accolade.

Exodus of the ‘Igwe’ fame scooped the best male artiste award and called upon fellow gospel musicians to continue pushing on to ensure Ugandan gospel music gained more recognition and he closed the event with a powerful performance of his songs including ‘Prophecy’ which won for best video of the year award.

BLANKETS AND WINE

Exodus of Igwe was a double winner

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Full List of Winners

Best Male Artiste of the year – Exodus Best Female artiste of the year – Joy Tendo Song of the year – Saba by Julie Mutesasira Album of the year – Okirizidwa by Judith Babirye Video of the year – Prophecy by Exodus Best Instructor – Wasanyi Serukenya Social Media Artiste/ Group – Canaan James Diaspora Artiste – Ronnie Mukisa Best performer – Pastor Betty Badda Best Live band – Emiziki Band

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Best inspirational song – Ensi Ekoma by Joseph Segawa Best worship and praise – Pastor Robert Kayanja Best Collaboration – Cooper and Nava Best long serving/legendary award – Pastor Simeon Kayiwa Special entry – Kyalimpa by Mesach Semakula Best exemplary theme – McAfrica Kirwana Best upcoming artiste – Wilson Kigundu

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Best afro-pop artiste – Gladys Mirembe Best Afri-style/Zouk/ Soukos artiste – Pastor Betty Badda Best traditional song – Agungumale by Olivia Muwumba Best Kadongo kamu song – Yegwe Munange by Joseph Ngoma Best RnB/Jazz/Soul artiste – Levixone Best dancehall/ Ragga artiste – Robin Son Best hip-hop/ rap artiste/group – S4J Best reggae artiste/group – Rev. Edmond Chano8. October. 2014

and Rachael Best Pentecostal choir – Holy Gate Kigenge Best Adventist choir – Amayengo Glorious Choir Best Anglican choir – Gospel Elite Best Catholic choir – Devine Love Best dance group – Storm Riders Best instrumentalist – Mushanga Best Promotion icon – Wimax Best audio producer – Paddy Man Best Video producer – Aiden Best songwriter – Moses Ssozi

Chano8 VIGA AWARDS

Action At The VIGA

Robin San shows off his award

This is for my fans

Singing for the Lord

Buganda dance Going traditional with into a wild frenzy which sent the crowd

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Awards

The performances were electrick

Joy Tendo giving her acceptance speech Exodus mimicks the nigerian dance.

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Chano8 BLANKETS AND WINE

Fun, Fashion, And Live Music At e n i W d n A s t e k n a l B

“Blankets and wine which is an East African picnic music style festival designed to showcase outstanding musicians took place at the Uganda Museum in Kitante.”

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lankets and wine which started a few years back is in its seventh season and the concept revolves around a fun filled outdoor picnic setting where revellers turn up to enjoy good wine, socialize, eat and enjoy some form of entertainment usually live Band performances.

This particular festival turned out to be a star studded event with celebrities like Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa, Flavia Tumusiime, Singer Allan Toniks, Guitarist Mycko Ouma, Comedian Salvado and socialite Judith Heard among others turning up. They turned up in big numbers carrying picnic baskets, fashionable mats and of course some wine. Donning colorful light clothes, larger-than-life shades

Denzel tries out father hood

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with loud make-up. With the sun at its peak, most revellers sat under the comfort of their umbrellas.

When Saxophonist Brian Mugenyi stepped on stage it seemed like the heat was all but forgotten, as fans got up into a groovy mood, others could be seen nodding their heads in slow motion rhythms and waving their hands while braving the evening sunset heat.

If that wasn’t enough, Ruyonga took it to a whole new level when he stepped on stage, the energy shot through the roof, and fans ululated and kept cheering till he took a break but no sooner had he stpped off stage than fans screamed for a repeat of ‘Muhiilire’ and he obliged with a series of hiphop hits that kept guests on their feet.

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Girls taking shots for facebook

The 'Bazungu' were represented

Mycko Ouma explain s what the event is about to a pa l

LK4 luggude and a new catch.

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Blankets

'Just us Girls'

Girls love to have fun

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Wine

Photos

OMG please delete that picture!

Judith Heard and friend

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'Just A Band' from Kenya performing

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EDDIE KENZO'S GHE

Joanita Kawalya did her thing

The Ghetto kids were at it

And Ndombole strokes were not spared too

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Kenzo joined his dancers to showcase his skills

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TTO KIDS ROCK

We have reserved our comments

Time for 'Monkey strokes'

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Salvado cracks up guests

Go down low...

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Lord Mayor Shows

Bebe Cool singing Love you Everyday

Tycoon Godfrey Kirumira shows Kenzo how it's done

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Rare Dance Moves

Sheila and Dad Frank Gashumba

Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago shows rare Sitya Loss dance moves The ladies praying to have a piece of Kenzo

Lord Mayor challenging Kenzo...no joke!

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An event is not complete without Judith Heard

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MAFIKIZOLO Flawless At Serena

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outh African Band Mafikizolo were in Kampala for two shows recently. Although they were a no show at Namboole Stadium at the Club Mega Fest, they compensated the next day at the Kampala Serena Hotel with a VIP concert where they thrilled fans to the maximum.

The South African group which originally consisted of three members; Theo Kgosinkwe, Nhlanhla Nciza and Tebogo Madingoane (who died in a road rage shooting in 2004) gained major popularity in Uganda with their ‘Khona’ hit song. They left fans ecstatic and wanting more at the MTN organised show. Before they could start, they had to set the record straight for not performing at the Club Mega Fest the previous day.

“To all our fans who came out to see us at Namboole Stadium, unfortunately we couldn’t perform due to a situation beyond our control.”

“Our excitement to perform turned into a disappointment after waiting for four hours backstage to rock our fans with our hits.”

Silk Events was in charge of the production from the stage all the way to the artistes. Capital FM’s Gaetano Kaggwa was the MC and he kept his humour smart and sleek.

The full house got value for their money with Mafikizolo known for their shuffle hit song Songs like Udakwa Njalo, Ndihambwe Nawe and Emlanjani. The show was definitely captivating with an energetic performance which got every fan to their feet and waving their hands like there was no tomorrow.

If that wasn’t enough, the man playing the trumpet took it to a whole new level when he did ‘Pata Pata’ solo drawing wild cheers from the fans. The dancers were a sight to behold with their breath taking movements.

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MAFIK Mycko Ouma serenades the waiting guests

A queen dancer displays muscle and skills

A filled up Victoria hall as the crowds enjoy Mafikizolo.

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IZOLO Mafikizolo put on a great performance

Judith Heard and Iryn Namubiru plus friends

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The 'booty pop' from S.A.

Rabadaba, Hellen Lukoma and Cedric Babu

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JOE THRILLS FANS AT THE JAZZ SAFARI

"The Jazz festival at the Kampala Serena Hotel lived up to the hype with great performances from our own Micheal Kitanda, Tizer Band, Norman Brown and Joe which left Jazz enthusiasts ecstatic".

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icheal Kitanda and Charmant

opened up the performances to set up the tempo and mood in the crowd with several fans applauding them. Followed by award winning Tizer Band, the most amazing bit about their performance was Steve who not only sang, but played the Saxophone, percussions and guitar. With his prowess, some fans couldn’t help it, but give a standing ovation.

Norman Brown dressed in a white cotton shirt and white jeans showed us why he has been nominated for several awards. With his wet look and open shirt, he reminded us of the days of Kool And The Gang.

Two words best describe his performance, ‘Simply Amazing.’

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With plenty of drinks and food to go around in the V.I.P section, revellers were treated to comedy, from MC of the night, Rucci who was trying to ‘crack ribs’ with his Nigerian jokes although he over did himself and was booed off.

Joe Thomas dances to his fine tunes

Finally, the man of the night elegantly graced the stage. Joe Thomas, who was dressed in a tuxedo and looking a little bit older than most can remember, set up a frenzy amongst the ladies who went crazy by just a mere sight of the crooner.

Performing his hit songs like ‘I Wanna Know’, ‘Love Scene’ and ‘Stutter’, Joe made almost every male curse, as their ladies couldn’t control their excitement with some screaming, ‘Marry me already.’ That said, Joe’s performance was flawless and lived up to the hype. The show ended at 12:30am with many fans ecstatic and yearning for more. They surely got their money’s worth.

Girls couldn't believe he still looks good.

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JAZZ S e keys

Magic is in th

Guests at Nile Gold

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Joe on the gu

iter

Jazz Safari Show

All the beauties enjoyed Joe the man and the Singer!

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AFARI ill do My guiter w ing the sing

Tizar Band were on top of thier game

He sang with a

Ladies! you will all get

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saxophone

autographs.

Chano8 OKTERFEST BEACH RUGBY

The Nile Special Okto

It's a Ladies' game too

The perfect excuse to why most teams were distracted.

Beach body competitions! Really?

Time for long time friends to catch up!

Who said only boys play rugby?

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berfest Beach Rugby

Rugby on sand isn't as easy as it looks!

We just came for the 'selfie'

Winners smile: And the trophy goes to Team Wkos

Ladies day out Some just came to watch the boys!

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Chano8 ONE MAN ONE MILLION

Chameleone Launches One Man, One Million Concert Jose Chameleone had a press release for the ‘One Million One Man show’ at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The event which kick-started at 8pm, attracted several media outlets and local celebrities like socialite Judith Heard, Meddie Sentongo, NTV’s Douglas Lwanga and Miles Rwamiti among others.

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he guests were treated to the soulful ballads of the Janzi Band, free drinks and snacks were flowing in abundance as excited media crew and fans enjoyed themselves and mingled freely.

While talking to the press, Jose Chameleone revealed the real reason for the One Man One Million concert as being philanthropic and he intends to use the funds to help develop Karamoja.

‘The government of Uganda is always asking us to be patriotic to our nation. This is my way of being patriotic to my nation. I am proudly Ugandan and I believe that I can use my status to develop Uganda. I refute the saying that “We won’t wait for Karamoja to develop.”

‘As an artist, I am a tool of development. I want to invest my tool and contribute towards change in Karamoja. One borehole goes for about 1,200,000 Uganda Shillings. If we can be patriotic and attend the 1 Man│1 Show│1 Million concert, we can possibly raise money for 100 boreholes that would be a big development in Karamoja.’

‘Also, Karamoja doesn’t have pit latrines and digging a pit latrine costs about 400,000 Uganda Shillings.

Constructing 50 pit latrines in Karamoja makes a big difference. ’‘The show is going to be something different from the usual because we are going to give value for the one million. We expect about 200 people to attend.’

Chameleone and SMS ONE's Mrs Mushabe at the Press Release,

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The event ended at 10pm after Chameleone who was backed by Jazi Band, treated the audience to some serious rendition of Bob Marley songs and wrapped it up with the chart topping hit 'Wale Wale.'

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Who Was At

Meddy Ssentonga pulls his swag pose for the cameras as Chameloene and others humbly look on

Chano8's Walter and Glorya

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Judith Heard and bestie Daniella.

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The Launch ?

Jeff (Pepsi), Chameleone, Elizabeth (SMS ONE), Robert (Chameleone's manager)

Chameloene and Rwamiti

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Chameleone and Mum hug.

He is still a mummy's boy

Chameleone and the security team

Chano8 ASK RWAMITI

Q& A

Have "Tokens Of Appreci In The Music Ind Miles Rwamiti is presenter on NTV’s program ‘Kona ne NTV’.

He is an authority on music and Ugandan celebrity lifestyles.

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

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he scratch my back and I’ll scratch your s syndrome dates back to ancient times. In Uganda it is the norm. If you do not pay some DJs, they will not play your music. This is especially true if you are an artist releasing what I call “bubble gum” music. At times even DJs that are not interested in receiving money for playing music get overwhelmed with the artistes’ gratitude because it is assumed that you have to pay whenever you take new music to a radio or TV station.

This trend started with the big artists who could afford to pay the various DJs to play their music.

These days even upcoming artists make it a point to pay for their music to be played. Unfortunately for most that have no “investors”, it’s hard to make this payment and their music never gets played. For most DJs, it has become normal to be paid for airplay.

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We are living in a time when several radio stations charge to play songs which is funny because in other parts of the world, artistes are paid for their content to air on radio and TV. We have also seen DJs being bought out so that they don’t play a particular song. I have also heard rumours of sexual favours for airplay and I hope they are just that….rumours

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ation" Been Taken Too Far ustry In Uganda?

though I have seen a producer-artist to pay for studio time so that they relationship turn into a marriage of can afford professional producers sorts with babies and all! who can spot talent and know what works for different individuals. With Ladies are more susceptible to sexual money, they will not be exploited exploitation and in most cases it’s at and will not be victims. Borrow or the production stage when they have find an investor. no money to pay for studio time.

They are often told “everyone started It’s also important to understand like this” and they fall for it. There are music and know how to play an inmany would be hits we never get to strument or two. Once you have an hear because they are killed at pro- ear for music you will be able to parduction. ticipate in the production of your music and will most likely produce How to avoid being exploited hit songs. Once you have a hit, you in the music industry: will be unstoppable. You will not have to pay but you will be paid to Upcoming artistes need to get money have your music played.

Upcoming artistes need to get money to pay for studio time so that they can afford professional producers who can spot talent and know what works for different individuals.

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

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Chano8 CORRUPTION IN MUSIC

Corruption In The Music Industry: 100 Kenzos Needed To Fight Vice

“The year 2014 has arguably been Eddie Kenzo’s year in more ways than one.

His hit song, Sitya Loss, has seen him traverse the world.

Through this exposure Kenzo got the nerve to address a malaise that has pegged Uganda’s fledgling music behind. – The habit of individuals in media houses extorting from upcoming musicians. ”

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fter releasing a heartrending 19-minute video clip decrying corruption among Uganda’s music perpetrated by journalists and DJs, he followed it with a calculated flurry of punches that floored a journalist Isaac Mukasa (Kasuku).

Kasuku had accused Kenzo for paying him three years ago not to play singer Big Eye. The resultant furore caused a lot of debate but Kenzo had made his point.

is Sh500, 000, something that has stifled the upcoming artistes who can barely raise enough fees for studio.

“You hear stories of journalists telling you to part with a lump sum of sh500, 000 to illegally pay one radio or TV station to broadcast your song. This is unfair and it has taken our industry behind.

With this pattern one can never make it if they don’t have money,” He complains.

Are the bribery claims true?

According to Kenzo, soliciting for money is institutionalized at some media outlets and the air play one gets depends on how much one pays through underhand methods.

In Kenzo’s estimation, the bribery claims are very valid and he comes short of mentioning the perpetrators. According to the video clip, Kenzo claims that the asking price in most media houses

“Why pay radio to play our songs like it is a form of levied tax from Uganda Revenue Authority? What happened to people giving out of courtesy… why do the media mistreat us yet they struggle to

Eddie Kenzo had a point

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Isaac Mukasa 'Kasuku' was beaten up by Kenzo

play foreign songs whose singers they have no clue about? ” he fumes.

As it is, he has resigned to fate and never rates most radio music countdowns. He argues that the higher one’s song rises on the music charts has a lot to with the frequency with which their managers pay the crooks perpetrating this game.

Bakri, the melodious singer who recently broke away from Jeff Kiwa’s Team No Sleep management to start his own music management attests to the hustle it involves when one is selfmanaging.

The singer who recently released a new song, 'Nkwata' admits to having problems marketing it to radio and TV owing to the many people who ask for money before airplay. While under Jeff’s tutelage, all he cared for was to hit the studio but he is learning his lessons and is determined to soldier through.

Another singer Moses Okori (Coco Finger) who has self-managed after falling out with Emma Carlos downplays the bribery allegation. He vouches for one to build a meaningful relationship with media personalities and learn to have conversations that aren’t necessarily about money exchanging hands. That way, he says that any money that is exchanged is a token.

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Big Eye was at the center of the storm

Blackmail and extortion among journalists is a daily occurrence. Where you have individuals who rose from karaoke DJ’s to represent media houses, such uncouth practices are bound to happen.

Musicians abet the vice.

A music promoter on condition of anonymity blames the big artistes, for sowing and maintaining the vice among journalists and DJs. “It is inevitable for some musicians. They have budgets for these people and I will tell you most journalists are on the payrolls of these musicians.” he explains.

He says that the established artistes are aware of the power of airplay they never default on payments and have these individuals in media houses on speed dial. He says that some even spend up to sh5m a month on this venture and since most journalists earn peanuts, they (artistes) have found a soft landing.

The habit became so much at one point with money openly exchanging hands, some media houses instituted official levies for artistes appearing on popular music shows.

NTV for instance started charging musicians for appearances on The Beat, Expozed and Koona ne NTV, and even though the move instituted in July received animosity, musi-

cians are paying up to sh500,000 –inclusive of VAT for guest appearances.

Brown envelope journalism is wrong.

Like it is at the top, the corruption at this level is hard to weed out. The Brown envelope culture where people pay for journalists to say flattering things about them is entrenched in a fraternity that has been infiltrated by unqualified individuals.

According to Grace Natabaalo of Africa Centre of Media Excellence (ACME) there is need for awareness and legislation.

“Blackmail and extortion among journalists is a daily occurrence.

Where you have individuals who rose from karaoke DJ’s to represent media houses, such uncouth practices are bound to happen. It can only take legislation for the vice to be checked but with most journalists getting poor pay this dream is a far cry,” She concludes.

As it is, we need 100 Eddie Kenzo for this vice to be stamped out!

Chano8 ABRYANZ AWARDS

ABRYANZ FASHiON AWARDS are back "The Awards now in its second edition, were started last year and are the first of their kind. Many socialites such as Zari, Mosh, Ivan Ssemwanga and so many more were rewarded for their fashion sense and walked away with accolades."

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he Abryanz Style & Fashion awards are back, bigger and better this year.

These awards that are part of the Abryanz Collection franchise, were launched last year and aim at recognizing all those individuals that have played a vital role in steering the fashion, style and beauty industry forward.

The awards held their maiden show last year on 12 December, 2013 and it was a complete success. Socialites, like Zari, Meddie Ssentongo, Models, Xeader Fredrick and Doreen Kabarebe are some of the individuals that scooped awards at last year’s event.

ity from their Abryanz 'Dress 4 Success Campaign' personality. The campaign was graced by many individuals including Radio & Weasel, Bush Baby, Gaetano Kaggwa, Zari Tlale, and many others.

The nominee list for this year’s event was released on 10th October and was received with mixed reactions, with more positive vibe and gratitude coming from those that had made it on the list.

Some of the nominees include, Australian based fashion designer Suzan Mutesi who was nominated for the best fashion contributor in the diaspora, Ang3lina, whose hit, 'Ghetto loving’ received a nod for the most fashionable/ creative music video.

Other nominees include Daily Monitor’s Gloria Haguma for the Best fashion journalist of the year, Sheila Gashumba made a comeback on the list in the category for the Most stylish TV personality among others.

This year’s event that is slated for the same venue and date however has a few changes, with new categories be- The public will go on to vote for their faing introduced and the nominees ap- vorite personalities, with their vote coverplying for the nominations. ing 60% of the final verdict. The remaining 40% is the judge's decision.

This year's event that is under the theme 'Dress 4 Success', will also be The grand finale show is slated for the awarding the best dressed personal- 12th December, 20114, at the MTN arena.

Below are the categories for this year’s Abryanz Style & Fashion Awards (ASFA 2014).

Best dressed Male TV personality Best dressed female TV personality Most Stylish Male Celebrity Most Stylish Female Celebrity Fashion Designer Of The Year

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Upcoming Fashion Designer Of The Year 2014 Most Outstanding Male Model Most Mutstanding Female Model Best Make-up Artiste Best Fashion Writer/Blogger/ Journalist Best Fashionable/Creative Music Video Best Fashion/Lifestyle Photographer

Best Hair Stylist/Saloon Lifetime Style Icon Best Dressed Male Guest Best Dressed Female Guest Best Dressed Cooperate Person Best Model Management Best Fashion Supporting Brand/Personality Best #AbryanzDress4Success 2014 campaign personality

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NOMINEE FASHIONABLE / Creative Music video.

Ghetto Lovin – Ang3lina ngela Nabuufu, better known by her stage name ''Ang3lina'' was born Angela Nabuufu Kintu, in North Middlesex Hospital on 25th Feb 1994, London U.K. She is a young female UK-based artist, and comes from a Family of 5 girls.

At the age of just seven, Angela taught herself how to play the piano and now plays it at an exceptional level.

She further more acquired skills in song writing, Guitar playing and Music Software/Studio production.

Many of these developed during her secondary school years at The Towers Convent School, a Boarding in West Sussex.

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SOME OF THE NOMINEES FOR ABRYANZ FASHION AWARDS 2014

Desire Luzinda Most stylish female Celebrity

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Douglas Lwanga (NTV) Best dressed male TV personality

Calvin the entertainer(UBC TV) Best dressed male TV personality

Gareth Onyango Most stylish male Celebrity

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Neera – Radio & Weasal Fashionable Music Video AWARD

Zari The Boss lady Most stylish female Celebrity Sheila Gashumba (NTV) Best dressed female TV personality

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Chano8 LEGEND ELLY MAMALA

Elly Wamala: Uganda’s Voice Of A lifetime

“You just don’t wake up in a rush and write about

music luminary, Elly Wamala. Chances are that you will never tell even half the story of who he really was and what he did to shape Uganda’s music landscape.

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ganda possessed one music icon and that was Elly Wamala.

Whereas many musicians possess elements of genius, one person—Elly Wamala — so completely embodied the term Ever Green that was bestowed upon him as a nickname.

For someone who had and still boasts long-time disciples, Elly Wamala’ s story can best be told by his unwavering legion of devotees. His timeless records remain a main staple of Uganda’s airwaves. Songs such as Viola, Ebinyumu, Sacramento, Boda Boda and Akaana aka kawalya are still firm favourites.

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a lifetime” so much so that when he started singing, everyone else was playing second fiddle.

She reckons he was one of the biggest influences on Ugandan music who erased music boundaries and created his own niche which still lingers on.

“While trends and movements came and went over the years, he remained distinctly Elly Wamala.

With his warm croon, he mesmerized crowds with a rich repertoire of songs which have since become his trademark,” She offers.

Hearing his fans tell his story, you are lulled to think that his nickname “Ever Green” should be abridged to “Forever Green”. Such is his legacy.

Renowned playwright Alex Mukulu believes that one of the reasons Wamala stood out was because he refused to be limited by genres, which allowed him to appeal to the broadest possible spectrum of fans. He was widely admired as a singer, pianist and a composer of music.

Dr. Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare an Associate Professor of Drama/Theatre at Performing Arts and Film Department, Makerere University describes Wamala as “the voice of

In an interview published after his demise in 2004, military man, Kakooza Mutale called him a social teacher whose songs were informative and educative, leaving his fans

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not just entertained but with new knowledge. “He preached marriage, friendship, honesty, among other virtuous aspects of life,” Mutale said.

Early Career.

Wamala was one of the first Ugandans to release a commercially successful song in the 1950s. His break through song, Nabutono, not only registered commercial success but it also opened the doors for him into the King’s palace. Kabaka Edward Mutesa regularly summoned Wamala to his court to perform the song.

BLEGEND ELLY MAMALA Chano8 rigo band.

“He was so creative and he wrote his own music including the harmonies and guitar chords, which made working with him very easy,” says Edmund Batte, one of his producers at the time.

Batte explains in an interview that Wamala enjoyed a meteoric rise, he almost failed to settle. He became a resident guitarist at New Life Bar in Mengo in the late 50’s but later migrated to Kenya, where he became a resident guitarist at a commercial recording studio, HiFi before ascending to become the leader of a band named the Cha Chan band.

Early mentorship.

He returned to Ugandan in 1961 with the skill of a multi-tasker. During day, he worked with national broadcaster UTV, (Now UBC TV) and in the evening, he took to music. He retired from TV in 1981.

Veteran Singer Elly Wamala

While trends and movements came and went over the years, he remained distinctly Elly Wamala. With his warm croon, he mesmerized crowds with a rich repertoire of songs which have since become his trademark,.

His contemporaries at the time included Christopher Ssebadduka, Fred Masagazi and Dan Mugula.

Their ascension though was steady but none compared to Elly Wamala’s.

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release was Josephine and it also became a hit. He is particularly remembered for rising above the Kadongo Kamu (single guitar-based genre) and moved to a style that relied on a symphony of several instruments. Nabutono has since been remixed and released by Af-

In the mid 70’s he realized his calling was music and he spearheaded the forming of the Mascots Band with Philly Lutaaya, Kabuye Ssembogga and Alex Mukulu. Others were Kampala lawyer Andrew Kasirye and singers Tony Ssenkebejje, Peterson Tusuubira Mutebi and Frank Mbalire.

The band collapsed due to instability during Amin’s reign. Wamala went solo but played a mentorship role right up to his death.

The likes of Philly Lutaaya, Moses Matovu and gospel singer Fiona Mukasa (His blood daughter) were under his tutelage and even in his later years, Jose Chameleone, Ronald Mayinja, Ragga Dee consulted him.

Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band says, “He always required people to rehearse a lot before playing and he hated recording songs too frequently because he cared more about the art of music than its commercial success,” Matovu recalls.

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Mesach Semakula

Rema Namkula

Can artistes live up to Wamala’s perfection? To celebrate his life, a number of artistes have redone his songs under a project themed Elly Wamala All Stars: A 10 Years’ Tribute, which was launched in August.

Career and awards: Music experts say that Wamala had more than 60 songs to his name, including his debut composition, Nabutono (1959), Talanta (1960), Welcome Pope Paul (1969), Viola (1974), Akaana ka Kawalya (1974), Sacramento (1994), Ebinyumu Ebyaffe (1998) and Ani Yali Amanyi (1999). Four months before his death, Wamala was in studio recording yet another album, Nkutte Mpola. It was released posthumously on December 13, 2004, which would have been his 69th birthday Wamala received several awards; in 1992, he won the Uganda National

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Cultural Centre’s Most Virtuous Artiste award. In 2001, he won Uganda’s Musician of the Century award. In 2003, he won the Lifetime Achievement Award at Uganda’s inaugural Pearl of Africa Music (Pam) awards.

In 1994, Wamala staged a show (40 years of Elly Wamala) at the Sheraton Kampala hotel to celebrate his 40 years in the music arena and it was a sell-out.

In 1998, he, together with Jimmy Katumba (RIP), staged a show at the Kampala Serena hotel and if the crowds that paid handsomely were a litmus test for their popularity,

they scored highly.

Wamala was the founding chairman of Musicians’ Club ’89, a club of Kampala’s elite musicians that put on entertainment for themselves at the National theatre (Jam Session) every Monday. He was the first ever artiste, and only one so far, to be honoured

by Parliament of Uganda.

Since 2006, the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) and National theatre has organised an annual Elly Wamala memorial lecture in his honour. Speakers like Fagil Mandy, Dr Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare, Sarah Birungi, Tonny Geoffrey Owana and

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Jose Chameleone

Dr Susan Kiguli all attest to Wamala’s linguistic prowess. They all agree that his was an everlasting legacy.

tistes for obtaining money by false pretence and making Wamala turn in his grave.

some critics have lauded it as one of the best out there. I have my reservations.

Imitated but never equalled.

•Jose Chameleone - Nga Bwewakolanga, I think he brings it out with his guttural voice. His choice to fuse in some Swahili salvages the song. Although devoid of typical Wamala passion, it is one of the most requested in suburb pubs with music slot machines. It is a hit.

•Iryn Namubiru- Talanta. Iryn is Uganda’s queen of renditions. Her re-do of Philly Lutaaya’s Empisa zo was the work of genius. She is still up there and she does justice to this song. Just like Iryn Ntale on Nkole Mpakase,

In the evening of his life, before he succumbed to throat cancer on August 22, 2004, his family that comprises Fiona Wamala Mukasa a renowned gospel artiste, Dennis Wamala is a lawyer, Gertrude Wamala and Lydia Wamala, came up with a brilliant idea to ensure their dad’s legacy lived on forever.

Can artistes live up to Wamala’s perfection? To celebrate his life, a number of artistes have redone his songs under a project themed Elly Wamala All Stars: A 10 Years’ Tribute, which was launched in August.

Some are good but others and plain ridiculous, the family should sue some ar-

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•Mesach SemakulaNamiiro, someone should tell Mesach what a tribute is. He sings it without passion, like one going through a bad day in studio.

•Chris Evans-Namugenyi. Listen to the song and you will learn that Evans is mellifluously talented. He is Elly Wamala personified. The beauty of his rendition is that he appeals to both the young and the old in equal measure.

•Rema - Lowooza Ku Nze: Her voice is unmistakable but there are false vocals all over it. Even then,

•Pastor Bugembe - Ani Yali Amanyi: The singing pastor took his time and did a good job. He chose a song that perfectly fits his vocal range and background. His emotions are in sync with the lyrics, because he relates to each word he sings. The best in my opinion.

•Barbie Jay-Kasita Ompaanawaana, Bobi Wine –Njagala Obuto and Radio and Weasel -Kaama Katono are not supposed to be on this project.

You just wonder what criteria were chosen in awarding the songs. What they do to the songs in unacceptable.

The worst among them is Radio and Weasel’s song.

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CelCARTOON e With b Too Kwiz ns -era Chano8

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Neera(Tukikole) Radio And Weasel

“The song has become an instant hit on Radio and in clubs. In the song, Radio is ‘pleading’ to Weasel not to abandon their friendship and partnership that has done wonders for them thus far. He assures him of a great future that lies ahead if they are to continue working together 'again and again'. Nothing should or can separate them because they are ‘twins’ who are destined to live and work together forever.”

Radio sings his heart out in Neera Intro Neera baby Again and again and again and again And again and again and again and again And again and again and again And again and again and again Chorus X2 Tukikole neera Neera neera neera neera neera neera Verse 1

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Nze bulilunaku njagala byakunkwana Masanyu masanyu kwegonza kumpana nga Ye gwe gw’ennina gw'amanyi ekiri munda Naguno omutima gwakyuma silikusa Bridge Oyagala nenyongeza ngantumbiza nkuwe'omukwano ogutalimu Kuseela kuseela, kuseela ah ahh Nga bwetwali muntandikwa, munyanjula, aka kiss naka breakfast in bed Nkagala, neera neera

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THE LYRICS Chorus X2 Tukikole neera Neera neera neera neera neera neera

Verse 2 Buli lwesikulaba kwekuyomba, kwekulwana Baby nawe ondaba nakukwasa ebyange byona Nakwesiga dear sagala kutawana Sagala osike, twesike tukole omukwano sikulwana Bridge Oyagala nenyongeza ngantumbiza nkuwe'omukwano ogutalimu Kuseela kuseela, kuseela ah ahh Nga bwetwali muntandikwa, munyanjula, aka kiss naka breakfast in bed Nkagala, neera neera

Ekikunyiga kinyiga twekwatako tuli balongo oh ohh Buli bwonkwatako nenkukwatako buno obulamu kwebutambulira Njagala ku repeatinga ka cinema koona X2 Bridge Oyagala nenyongeza ngantumbiza nkuwe'omukwano ogutalimu Kuseela kuseela, kuseela ah ahh Nga bwetwali muntandikwa, munyanjula, aka kiss naka breakfast in bed Nkagala, neera neera

Chorus X2 Tukikole neera Neera neera neera neera neera neera

Chorus X2 Verse 3 Shoo.., tukikole lubereela omukwano tegumenya mugongo

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Radio and Weaselin Neera Click here to Watch Video

Chano8 STUDIO DIARY

Studio Diary

Ride By Ruyonga What inspired you to come up I wrote the song in about fifteen minwith Ride? utes or less. I remember just listening

"Ruyonga is a Ugandan hip hop music and spoken word artist whose former moniker “Krukid” was fondly given to him in high school after a basketball accident left his face temporarily disfigured in the US. He was one of the pioneering hip hop acts back in Uganda, with his first group winning a nationwide music competition in 2000. Mostly known for his ‘Muhiliire’ song, the emcee recently released ‘Ride’ featuring Richy which is also receiving a lot of air play."

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to the beat and these lyrics just came When I listened to the beat, I was pouring, all I had to do was get behind instantly inspired. The beat was so the mic and start having a conversaamazing and I just had to come up tion with myself. with something.

The song was produced by Baru and it The other reason is probably to chal- didn’t take him that long. I could say lenge the status quo. Many musicians we did it in the shortest time possible always sing about money, alcohol, because everything was already set. sex and women among others, I just thought I would give an alternative to In your own terms what does the mainstream and sing about edu- Ride mean? cation that’s why in one of my verses ‘I say I went to school, I have been I don’t know how to put this, but it’s inside a library and someone paid more about educating and encouraggood money for my vocabulary.’ It’s ing my fans to stay in school and the supposed to be a motivation for my rest is just free style. young fans to stay in school because this world could use more clever Do you think Ride is your best people. work?

What makes Ride unique?

No, I wouldn’t say it’s my best work.

I have so many songs like, Sky High, I know what it sounds like and what Muhiliire and Tutuse among others you may be expecting, but the beat is which were equally good. So the best what makes ride unique. answer would be, I like ride because it’s an amazing song, I wouldn’t grade Who wrote and produced the my work like that. If I didn’t like a song? song, then I would never let it see

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Ruyonga going places with 'Ride' hopeful about having one soon.

Will you be doing a remix for the song?

I don’t know. I guess time will tell. It’s funny how several artists up to now are still sending remixes of Muhiliire and I haven’t even made up my mind on that yet.

For Ride, to be honest, I don’t know if I will or not, will just leave it to the mystery that lays ahead. daylight at all.

If you were to do a remix of the When you were done with produc- song, which artists would you tion, did you play Ride for your feature on it? colleagues/friends before you put That’s one hard question because there it out there?

Yes, of course I had to. Always want to know the view of my inner circle before I put a song out there. So when I played it for them, they were all in agreement and the rest is history.

Is it on any specific album It? It is on Glorifia my new album. The album also has songs like cross fire and Mirrors 2014/happy to be.

Is there a video for ride?

Unfortunately, I don’t have one yet but am

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is plenty of talent out there. I don’t know who I would choose, this industry is filled with so many talented artists and the mere thought of having to choose one or two artists to bring on to the remix would make everything rather difficult.

But I believe if I were to make a remix, which ever artist or artists jump on board, would make a valuable contribution to the song.

Message to the Fans?

Thank you for the continuous support.

This is just the beginning of the amazing journey that lies ahead.

Chano8 HAIR STYLES

Ugandan Celebrity Zari - Beyonce

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ari’s love for the queen Bey is no secrets as the wardrobe and hairstyles are proof enough. She started off with the spring curls to the long wavy curls. Zari has tried to make an effort to keep her hair the same color as auburn blonde. She might just have a girl crush or just believes she identifies with Beyonce since they are both boss lady’s in their dominions.

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Luswata - Patra

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ust like her career of choice, Mary Luswata’s hair style isn’t original. The big long braids date back to the 1990’s as a trademark look of worker man queen of dancehall Patra.

I am not sure if Mary managed to show her gratitude to the Jamaican artist for letting her borrow the look a few weeks back when Patra graced Uganda with her presence.

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Hair Styles' Inspiration Ntale – Rihanna

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f all our Ugandan diva’s Irene Ntale is the only one that does risk much with her hair from the moment she rose to fame and during her stay in the lime light she has stuck to one main hairstyle. This is the same hairstyle we were introduced to by singer Rihana aka Riri on the red carpet in 2012 to 2013 with the shaved side and long curls on the right plus this bob length edgy cut later on.

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Irene Ntale

Cindy - Amber Rose

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indy has been going through some changes in her career and personal life. One of the changes she made was from hair to bald. We all know when a girl wants to change her life she starts with her hair! So she went from Mohawk and shaved it all off. The cut left little hair on her head which she first put some maroon dye and later on this year left it natural. She reminds us of western artists like Chrissete Michelle and American model and socialite Amber Rose.

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Cindy

Amber Rose

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Chano8 STAR PROFILE

Introducing Micheal ‘Fingaz’ Mugisha The Man Behind Bebe Cool's Hit 'Love You Every Day' “Michal Fingaz formrly of Sony Records came to the lime light after producing Bebe Cool's block buster hit song 'love You Everyday. Chano8 caught up with him to find out what he is upto and to discuss his musical journey that has taken him places”

Who is Micheal ‘Fingaz’?

to this day.

My name is Micheal Mugisha. A proud Munyoro, my late father originally named me Mugisa but later changed it to Mugisha in memory of his fallen army comrade. I was born in Uganda and had my early childhood here with my father; at age 9, I left for the UK to live with my Mother in London. I have since 2010 moved back home and are married and with a son.

Why music production; take us through your musical journey

So ‘Fingaz’, tell us about the name?

He laughs There is no mystery to it per se; an old friend of mine, Brando back in London on realizing I played the piano well, started calling me ‘Fingaz’, the name just stuck and I took ownership of it. Back then, many producers with whom we associated used electronic equipment like MPCs to produce while I favored the piano. I used to compose music on a piano and then transfer the composition to digital software afterwards; I still work that way

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Music and I go way back. When I first moved to London, I frequented my mum’s church where music was central to the processions and I was drawn to it that way. My mum picked up on my interest and on my 12th birthday got me a mini keyboard. I experimented with the mini keyboard and that in a way was the beginning of a lifetime pursuit of good music. I recall one instance when the keyboardist at church did not show up and my mum volunteered me when the pastor asked if there was anyone that could play. I struggled to keep up with the tunes and played with one finger, obviously off key and even though the experience was a scary one, it conversely strengthened my resolve to be better.

Thereafter, the pastor offered to pay for me to learn music professionally, so I attended classes, learnt how to play the piano, the chords and melody theory. I start-

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I did however pursue other interests along the way; in college I studied Human psychology and planned to enlist in the army.

I was always drawn to the order partly because of the admiration I had for my father. Once, in a poignant moment after my grandmother’s burial, my mother asked myself and my siblings what we wanted to do with our careers; I told her I wanted to become a professional in the music field.

She prayed over my decision and wished me all the luck in the world. My mother’s support has been a constant in my life and I like to think that her backing propelled my career growth in ways unimaginable without it.

Shortly thereafter, a friend Abdu ‘Skillz’, a great producer and video director now in Nigeria invited me to join him and a collective of other performers to put together an album. The group which comprised of singers, rappers and producers put together ‘big brovaz watching you’ which we sold outside music stores.

That sold 10,000+ copies, a huge feat considering that we sold the albums ourselves mostly by handing it out to people on the street.

The album did well; Shalit Roar Global, a big management company in Europe took notice and shortly thereafter Sony Records. With Shalit and Sony Records we produced two albums and had a number of top ten hits in the UK, Europe and AU.

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By the time I was 22 I had worked at Sony with some of the most distinguished executives in the business including Dave Massey, now President of Island Records and Mercury Records, a part of the Universal Music Group and Nick Raphael , President of Capitol Records in the UK. I had also worked with some notable acts including Liberty X, Emma Bunton (Spice gals) and Lemar.

Two years after that, I moved to SonyBMG Australia where I worked with Jessica Mauboy, Shanon Noll, Natalie Birthingweight, Axle Whitehead, Seany B, and a couple of other prominent Artists. Two

STAR PROFILE Chano8 of the albums I produced in Australia sold double platinum. After three years at SonyBMG Australia, I moved my trade to Atlanta, USA. My time in the US was short lived and at a crossroads in my life I decided to move back to Uganda in 2010 with plans to pursue music here but mostly to build a life in my homeland.

What have you been up to since moving back home?

When I first got back, I started a digital media company, Oxford Digital Media and was involved in its running for two years before I relinquished those roles. At the time, I was not too keen on pursuing music full time and only produced occasionally.

Gradually I’ve been drawn back to my passion and have since 2013 been actively producing. Opening a studio is the first part of officially being back in the music business. Most recently I produced Bebe Cool’s new hit ‘Love you every day’ and Radio and Weasel’s hits ‘Street lights’ and ‘Bring me back to life’. In the past I worked with Naava Grey on ‘Nteredde’ and ‘Oliba Wani’ and Micheal Ross on ‘Take your clothes off.’ I also worked with Esther Nabasa, my wife on the jubilee song ‘Yoga Yoga’ and a number of other projects. Additionally I produce music for corporate campaigns for various companies including SMART, NILE, MTN, UTL and Shell.

Your wife is another talented musician.

What is it like working with her?

Esther ‘the song bird’ as I call her, is very

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Any favored genres, how do you maintain uniqueness of each project you do?

I don’t specialize in any particular genre of music. Production for me entails taking the time to reflect on each project individually and create from “inside outwards”; I listen to myself and try to eliminate outside influences when I created.

What has been the most challenging project you have worked on thus far?

I generally do not have difficulty because on taking on a project, I am dedicated to seeing it through to completion. I must say though that Bebe Cool was pretty easy to work with because he gave me leeway to explore my creativity and was quite

the professional in the studio. He approached me to produce for him something that would appeal internationally, “something different” he said and so I did. I think though that the lack of proper systems in the music industry bogs it down greatly.

Non adherence to the copyright law for example continues to cut from the benefits of many ‘artists’ including the producers, songwriters, musicians and wholesomely a lot of the professionals in the creative arts.

The absence of a functional system is a loss not only for the creative people but for the government as well in form of taxes.

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Any icons in the business?

Locally, I respect Steve Jean of Fenon and Benon of Swangz Avenue for their professionalism. Internationally I’d have to say Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, Kanye West, for their creative genius. Quincy did an excellent job on the Michael Jackson’s album “Off the wall”.

Aside from Music, what are your other hobbies?

What does it take for one to become a successful music producer?

Photography – I find that it is another artistic expression for me. When I can make the time I like to play golf and like most people spend time away from work with my family and friends.

Passion, dedication, working hard and working smart

What legacy would you like to leave?

Masters Music, your new studio.

Tell us about that.

I want to contribute to restoring the pride of my country. Many years down the road, I’d like there to be a sound that is distinctly Ugandan, a great sound and one I would like to be a part of creating. I like to think that with opening Masters Music, marks the beginning of that journey. Above all I want to make my family proud, for my son when in his 20s to be able to say “my father did that.”

Gladly! Alex Muhangi, my business partner and I are in the final stages of setting up a state of the art audio solutions space in Naguru. When we open in a couple of weeks, Masters Music will be your go to studio for the highest quality music and audio productions.

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Chano8 RELATIONSHIPS

Her View

Relationship

“My boyfriend of two years is not a bad man but he is a player I'm discovering. 6 months a go I discovered that he had been cheating on me with his workmate. I confronted him and he said he was sorry and that he wouldnt do it again.

Gloria Batuta

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his is a tricky one. First of all am sure there are possible explanations about the underwear and condoms in his car if you are the type of girl that sits around waiting for excuses. Private calls could be work related etc., but the issue here is you don't trust him. Usually when your partner cheats on you trust is the first thing you lose and it is hard to learn to trust someone who betrayed your trust.

They say once a cheater, always a cheater! If he did it once he will do it again. It is a physiological issue and something society now acknowledges as normal and many women these days are aware their men are sleeping around, but ignore it as long as she is provided for.

It comes down to your personal values and commitment to the relationship.

If you are the kind of girl that believes she can't be with a cheater then you should have walked away the first time he cheated, but because you decided to stay, you need work on your trust issues and fix your relationship. Set standards for yourself and stick by them.

Sometimes when you forgive a cheater it as good as letting him know it is ok to do it again. Don't sit there feeling sorry for yourself wondering if you will meet someone else if you leave him.

I don't believe a man should make you feel confused

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I thought he had turned a new leaf. I forgave him but two weeks ago I found a womans underwear and condoms in his car. He says they were not his but he acts fishy around me.

He does not answer his phone in my presence and runs off to do it in private. He even carries it to the shower. I know he is at his games again, but I do not know where to start if I leave him.

Confused and powerless"

If you are the kind of girl that believes she can't be with a cheater then you should have walked away the first time he cheated, but when you decide to stay you work on your trust issues and fix your relationship.

and powerless, take charge of your life and decide to be happy.

Just like the way you met this man you can find another. No need to settle in a relationship where you have to check his phone wonder where he is and what he is up to. That is not LOVE!

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he thing about a philanderer is that, that is his nature and its very hard for such a person not to chase multiple women. While it may be true that he can genuinely try to give up this behavior for sometime, this usually doesn’t last long unless they seek professional help.

Anyway this aside what you have on your hands is a scenario that repeats it’s self-countless times in our society. It’s like women never learn. A man gets a woman and she relinquishes everything involved in running her life and she centers her life around that man.

She drastically reduces her social circle, compromises her career to get home early and cook or give up her career all together. Some women even give up their dreams in the name or riding on the mans dream and helping him achieve it.

At the end of the day when the relationship hits the fan, the woman is left confused, hurt and not knowing where to start.

This is where you are now Ms. Confused and powerless. I would first off commend you on the fact that you have realised this relationship is not good for you.

You need to get yourself together and start a new life.

Do not think that this will be easy because it took years for you to get to where you are. It will take some getting used to live independently from your man.

Do not feign weakness and vulnerability because honestly this is going to get you no where. Unless if you are contented with staying in an unhealthy relationship, that could leave you infected with God knows what, with a man that bashfully behaves like a randy teenage nincompoop.

There are some answered questions though. Was your man taking care of you? Do you have a job? Can you take care of yourself for a few months after you have left him?

If you cant then I’m sure you have family or close friends that can take you in for a few months as you get your feet back onto the ground. If you have a job then you certainly can get a place of your own and start a new life. Whatever you do, you must leave this relationship. This guy is not treasure, he is trash, so you better start throwing out.

Mark Kawalya Do not get sentimental about the good times the two of your shared. Everyone has good times, with their cat, with family and with friends. So do not act like it’s the end of the world. Understand that there’s so much in life to live for aside from deadbeat boyfriends. And when its all over and the dust has settled, you will ask yourself what you were thinking to hang in there for all that time.

It’s imperative that women learn to think with their heads and not their hearts. Love is only for the strong and if you come into it blinded by his good looks and chiseled chest then you are more than likely to meet a grand dramatic fall that will you leave you dazed.

Wake up and smell the coffee. Nobody is perfect, especially us men and if he seems to good to be true, then he probably is.

While your getting into a relationship, learn to exercise a good level of independence. Make your own money and take care of some your own needs. Do not simply wait for the man to do it all for you while you sit back and act pretty. The chickens will surely come to roost trust me. You can be engaged in a functional relationship while still remaining a useful member of society. Hold down your job, keep in touch with your friends and have an idea about what you want for you future.

A relationship is not engineered to take you away from life but rather to enhance the quality of that life.

The sooner you understand this, the earlier you will start to live.

Its time to fly.

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Apass

Rising Star

“Apass broke into the Ugandan music scene with the song “YOU DONNO ME” which caused alot of talk around town because many people thought he was either Nigerian or Jamaican. He started music at an early age. While in school, he used to mime other artists’ music and his first song was recorded at Freeways studio in 2007 after which he took music more seriously and went on to rise into a professional recording artist. Chano8 caught up with the promising star.

Qn: Who is A Pass?

A Pass is Bagonza Alexander. I am 25 years old and the second born of my seven siblings. I went to Kampala Kindergarten for my nursery school, Nakasero Primary School for my primary, Mary Land and St Lawrence, Cream land for my secondary school.

I did CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) in my S.6 vacation, but down the road, I gave up I.T (Information Technology) because my passion was music.

Qn: When did Your Music Career Start?

I started singing when I was P.6 but it was mostly Shaggy and Redson music. I started writing my songs in secondary school, but unfortunately every time I filled a book, it was stolen.

The first song I ever released was called "love is a beautiful thing" and that was in my S.5. I thank my friend Eddy, who kept pushing and believing in me.

Qn: What inspired you to take the music path?

To be honest, I have been listening to many local artists for a while, but none of them impressed me that much. I would say my real inspiration was Micheal Jackson. His lyrics had a lot of meaning, I would always listen to him and just get bewildered.

Qn: Which music studio are you working with?

I did some work with Talent Africa in the past. I am cur-

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rently with Buddy Music Production. They have produced most of my songs like Sin city, Sun away, Love infection, Lay low, Tuli kubigere and Tetubatya among others.

Qn: If you were to comment on the current Uganda music industry, what would you say?

Well, I think musicians should help themselves more. If your fellow musician has a concert or a new song out do him a favor and share it on your social media accounts. If we work in such a way, am sure our music industry would develop faster.

Qn: When was your last collaboration?

I last worked with Radio and Weasel. The song is called 'Bartender' and it will be coming out soon.

Qn: Africa wise, which musician would you like to work with?

Wiz Kid because he’s really good and our styles would merge perfectly.

Qn: Do you have any vice?

No, I don’t smoke or drink. You will always find me with a Fanta

Qn: What should your fans look out for?

They should look out for a revamped A Pass. Am just not looking at the Ugandan Music Industry, I have my eyes set on the big picture and that’s going international.

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Chano8 BLACK ABBA

BLACK ABBA: FASHION & STYLE FOR GENERATIONS “Black Abba is a fashion store famously known for the most trendy original garments and accessories. The store has 3 branches and they all aim to dress today’s confident corporate woman.”

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t is a popular saying around town that ‘Fashions fade but style is eternal’ by Yves Saint Laurent a famous designer, so we set out to find our readers the place to buy fashions that never go out of style, the top brands that will guarantee the true elegant style of a lady. When you walk into one of the Black Abba stores you are greeted by beautiful designer bags, shoes, office wear, evening gowns, dinner dresses, casual wear, accessories and men’s casual wear.

Black Abba is a fashion store famously known for the most trendy original garments and accessories. The store has 3 branches and they all aim to dress today’s confident corporate woman.

Black Abba has been run by a family of ambitious and stylish ladies, handed down from one generation to the other but never losing their exquisite taste in fashion. It was started in 2002 by Acayo Ruth on Charm towers which specialized in only ladies’ garments. She involved her daughter Black Abber to help out at the store.

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The store was a huge success there was a lot of room for expansion mainly because of the giant brands she imported such as Ted Daker, Coast and Next.

In 2007 she remodeled and named the store Black Abba giving it class and elegance. Ruth renamed the store after her daughter whom she believes was responsible for the store’s success.

Abber made it her job to handle communication, purchases and importation from renown designers as Ruth handled the sales part of the business.

Abber later on decided to go to the U.K to further her studies. Determined to keep the business run by family, Ruth and Abber decided to bring on Abber's younger sister Abwola Eve to pick up where her sister left off. Eve found no difficulty moving from I.T to fashion seeing as she was already mentored into it by family. She stepped into her big sister’s shoes effortlessly.

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Clothes, Bags and Shoes in the shop

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In 2010 Eve was madly in love with fashion and decided to try something else out of her comfort zone. She spearheaded the opening of a second store at Garden city shopping mall and went on to turn it from a women only store to a unisex store. She says “Having mastered the art of managing a female fashion business, a part of me encouraged me to try out my luck with the male consumers as well.” It was an instant success and as more people especially ladies decided to step up their wardrobes to dress straight out of Vogue magazine, Black Abba became the only store that could cater to the growing awareness of trends and top designers in the industry.

In 2012 she took the bold step to open a third store at Oasis mall, but she was not afraid of failure.

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Just like the New York based Kardashian family these ladies are determined and hope to have their very own label. Her long term goal is to turn the fashion store into a continental fashion powerhouse. clothes off the New York runway to her shelves. Her clients wore couture and they kept coming back. In 2013 she decided to open another store in Gulu to add to the successful chain of Black Abba.

Eve says in about 7 years she plans to open more branches in different regions. She is determined to grow this business and by the looks of it she is succeeding. Soon she will have every lady draped in Prada and other brands such as Roberto Cavalli. Currently she dresses people like Ministers, Royals, Parliamentarians Lawyers among others. In her words, “all this has been

possible by virtue of my family’s unconditional guidance and support to me.

However, above all, it’s been possible by the grace of God.” Just like the New York based Kardashian family these ladies are determined and hope to have their very own label. Her long term goal is to turn the fashion store into a continental fashion powerhouse.

This is a fashion house that will leave you feeling as beautiful on the outside as you do on the inside. Check out their Facebook page ‘Black Abba’ and Instagram ‘blackabba_boutique’.

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Chano8 BEST OF THE MONTH

THE BEST OF Hottest Songs &

Artistes

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

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

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

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

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

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Hottest Songs &

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

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

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

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

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

King Saha's recent concert in Kampala sold out.

#9 Gyobera Irene ntale From the time she released ‘Love letter with Bebe Cool, Irene Ntale’s star has been rising. Now she is rubbing shoulders with the big boys as she receives nominations and awards for her works.

But most recently, the guitarist, and songwriter has been on the airwaves with this block buster song ‘Gyobera’

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

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Chano8 COUNT DOWN

International

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

Iggy Azelea and Rita Ora in Black Widow

1. 1. All about that bass – Megan Trainer

3. 12. Chandelier - Sia

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

1. 13. Tchelete- Davido feat Mafikizolo

1. 3. Shake it off - Taylor swift

1. 14. Maps - Maroon 5

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

1. 15. Rude- magic

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

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

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East Africa Top 10 Hits 1. LOVE YOU EVERY DAY - BEBE COOL 2. NEERA - RADIO & WEASEL (UG) 3. BLACK STAR - OCTOPIZZO ( KE) 4. Nishike - SAUTI SOL (KE) 5. NUMBER ONE - D.PLATINUMZ 6. QUALITY KA HIZO - MEJJA FT. PIZO DIZO (KE) 7. BUTTERFLY - NAMELESS (KE) 8. WALE WALE - JOSE CHAMELEONE (UG) 9. POSA YA BOLINGO - ALICIOUS (KE) 1. 23. ALL OF ME- JOHN LEGEND

10. SEREBUKA-MWASITI (TZ)

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

11. DEEP IN LOVE- REMA (UG)

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

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

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

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Chano8 ZANJI BAND

Kampala Night Life

Band Review

The Electrick Janzi Band “This is an all-male band made of 7 talented fun guys who share the same vision and passion for music.

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

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e finally caught u p w i t h one of Kampala’s finest fusion bands of this generation -Janzi Band. This is an all-male band made of 7 talented fun guys who share the same vision and passion for music. Janzi band was founded by James Ssewakiryange and Abraham Sekasi in 2002 after realizing it was time to change the level of Ugandan Music in comparison to the West.

The need to change and develop music was the driving force when the two gentlemen decided it was time to start a band. They want to change the music scene at home and then later export that all over the globe.

The band got its name from the Luganda word for the ‘cricket insect’, the name was a representation of their music not being tied down but rather ever changing, evolving and a blend of so many styles from all over the country.

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Sharing Pizza with the boys was interesting, watching them talk with so much passion about their band. It was obvious they shared more than music, they shared brotherhood too.

James is the ‘serious’ one. He started the group and this has given him a sort of father role and carries most of the responsibility for his colleagues.

humor and fun loving personality.

His love for people and music must be the reason most people are on their feet when he holds the microphone as he is the lead vocalist and guitarist. He talks about their performances with a lot of excitement which is the same energy he takes to the stage.

He plays over 5 traditional instruments and over the years has learnt the art of fusing a number of instruments and sounds to get exactly what he is looking for. He is fascinating to listen to. Hewas born into a music loving family and still carries the torch, he played and toured with Qwela Band before forming Janzi Band. When he isn’t with the band he is teaching music, traveling or playing with his family band.

He toured all over the Globe with Watoto Children’s choir. He is also a farmer. Going by first impression it is hard to see him as a business man but he is full of surprises. Trevor wears thick rimmed glasses and is the man on the keyboard. He is the music director of the club, he also teaches music at national theatre.

Both Gideon and Trevor previously worked with Watoto Choir and have played with artists such as Navio, Lilian and Maurice Kirya.

Trevor and Gideon are the youngest and funniest of the bunch. Gideon aka Giddy has an amazing sense of

Valour aka Val is more reserved than the rest in the band but fits in perfectly. He is popular for his drum-

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A band is not truly complete until you have a producer. That is where Alla Okia comes in, He is mainly remembered for when he carried home a PAM AWARD for audio producer of the year 2008. ming skills among the fans and most artists sing his praises too. Some even go as far as saying he is the ‘Master of the Drums’. He is a simple, easy going guy from Congo. He says he found a home with Janzi band and doesn’t regret his move to join the band. The one things on everyone’s mind when they meet him is how gifted he is.

how to play a number of instruments such as drums, trumpets and other wind instruments. He has been with the band for 4 years now and has become invaluable.

The most recent addition to the band is Hakim who is a percussionist and plays the xylophone, flute, and fiddle.

Joseph, just like any talented artist He also has a vast amount of talent. He playing the saxophone, started out has played with Myco Ouma, Qwela early from his primary school days and and Afrigo band. through his journey of growth learnt

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Abraham is the man that joined hands with James to form the band.

He started his passion for traditional music from primary school, went on to learn new instruments like the Adungu(African bow harp), Kalimba(thumb piano), Endigidi (tube fiddle), Amadinda(Africa xylophone) and drums.

A band is not truly complete until you have a producer. That is where Alla Okia comes is in, He is mainly remembered for when he carried home a PAM AWARD for audio producer of the year 2008. He is a proficient bass guitarist with the band too. Outside Janzi he is a very busy man, he is between live concerts and producing tracks in the studio, he is also one of the founders of Soul Beat Africa which has performed with the

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who left because she decided to pursue a solo career. James says “As a band we don’t stop people from pursuing their career we actually celebrate and applaud their growth”.

They are comfortable with the band make up and insist they don’t need a lady specifically to attract more listeners. They currently perform at Zone 7 every Wednesday and Gatomatto every Friday and a lot of Afrofusion lovers crowd the places to enjoy the music.

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Janzi band has a distinctive style of music which they describe as ‘rounded’. James says ‘it is a modern Afrofusion and contemporary kind of music’ they mix western instruments with our traditional ones to make Ugandan music. They did their first album ‘Ekka’ in 2010 but they have decided to redo the entire album.

“When we play for our audience the old album and compare it to the few songs we have redone, they notice

the distinct difference. They say the new stuff is mature. That is what we want.” James explains. So far they have done 5 songs and will be finishing up the rest by end of year. They are also planning to shoot a video soon for their song ‘Ngaali’.

Catch Janzi band every Wednesday at Zone7 and Gatomatto on Friday.

This is a band surely on the way to revolutionize Ugandan music.

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MULAMWA Allan Toniks

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oday we take a sneak peek into what Taniks has for us. First of all Toniks earlier told us in an exclusive interview that, his music genre is ‘foot music with influences of RnB’. So when he released this song, first thing when I listened to the song was, to try and make sense of ‘foot music with RnB influences’.

Yes there is RnB flow in it though I am yet to understand the ‘foot music’ bit of it as he keeps reminding us ‘it’s a dancehall style yee eh ’ in the outro. The concept in the song is inspired by a simple party time mood. It talks about what men feel or do when in party mood. The song is pretty much a 'feel good' song dedicated to girls who would wish to listen to the ‘sweet nothings’ whispered by a man while having a good time.

“I wrote the song mulamwa myself. The song was inspired by experiences from the Ugandan party scene; both my own and those of other individuals”. Toniks told Chano8 “Pretty much picking a guy’s mind on a typical night out in UG, obviously the song is from a guy’s perspective”. He added In the music video, he tries as much as possible to create the ‘feel good’ atmosphere too but probably due to limited resources, the scenes are shot in only about two spots in the same venue. By the roadside as opposed to the ‘night out’ scene we expect.

The song produced by David King, will surely be embraced by many when the video plays on local TV. We like some angles and color in some scenes while other angles still seem to miss something.

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Allan Toniks in Mulamwa music video having the feel good effect

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In the music video, he tries as much as possible to create the ‘feel good’ atmosphere too but probably due to limited resources, the scenes are shot in only about two spots in the same venue.

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Gossip Reloaded Radio And Weasel Nominated AFRIMA Awards

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They join the likes of Jose, Chameleone, Maurice Kirya and Jackie Chaandiru nominated in the regional category for Eastern Africa in competing for the prestigious Awards.

AFRIMA is a combined effort to recognize and award, promote and preserve Africa’s rich music culture. And has this year done a series of activities as a build to the main Award ceremony slated for November 9th 2014.

The 2014 Nominees’ List of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, was unveiled on September 23, 2014 during a world press conference held at Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland Estate, Lagos, Nigeria. The list is divided into regional and continental categories.

gandan singing duo of Radio and Weasel continue to represent at International level. This time they are nominated in AFRIMA Awards in the category of ‘Best African Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall’ for their song ‘Breath Away’

Radio and Weasel are up against some of Africa’s best names like Patoranking, Buffalo Souljah, Dama Do Bling and Burna Boy. The Awards are based on AFRIMA’s core values of FACE IT –Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency.

The online voting is already open for the next five weeks where fans can vote for their favourite artists by logging onto www.afrima.org

Is Gossip Queen Mary Luswata Bleaching?

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ossip queen Mary Luswata is known for taking shots at anyone local celebrities in Kampala. She however surprised us when she took offence after some of her very many haters accused her of bleaching. A number of media reports said she hated being black and was trying to look like her mentor Joan Rivers and her first step was to be lighten her skin complexion.

She did not take these comments kindly as she responded by saying “my fingers and face are the same complexion so I hear I bleached, ignorance is a bad thing, accuse me of things I have done, Don’t take shots off TV and conclude, you have no idea what goes into lights and editing” she said bitterly. Well the sharp tongued presenter is promising to open a website so the entire world has access to all her sidekicks as well as a sneak peek into her life.

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Gossip Reloaded

Jackie Chandiru And Sharon O In New Collabo

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acke Chandiru of the ‘Gold Digger’ fame is in the studio cooking up something serious. Jackie who formerly was with the girl group Blu 3*, came to fame with her hit song ‘Agassi’. She followed it up with a series of collabos with big name artists that the fans appreciated but recently took a low profile after a series of stories concerning her personal problems dominated the tabloids.

The girl from West Nile is this time

working with former obsessions member Sharon O who also went solo after the group disintegrated.

The former Big Brother representative looked in good spirits as they worked the vocals. Jackie too was exuding confidence she had just brought from the Coke studio where she featured alongside Shaa from Tanzania.

The new song titled Lu’ba Lu’ba (luo for follow me, Follow me) is

a dancehall tune with old school feel added to it by the crafty hands of Producer PaddyMan at his Makindye based Audio One studios. The song is in a mixture of English, Luo, Luganda and Lugbara ti.

Paddy man is well known for producing Chameleone’s block buster hit songs like Valu Valu, Badilisha and Tubonge. From what Paddy and the girls had worked on so far, the song sounded great to chano8.

Bebe Cool Raises Storm Over Ellah In BB House to support reigning Miss Uganda Stellah Nantumbwe (Pictured) also known as Ellah in the Brig Brother house.

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hiBig brother hotshots is heating up now with some housemates up for eviction. The heat has even been turned a notch higher by Bebe Cool who has asked Uganda

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The Kola Byafayo singer had a dig on the other Ugandan contestant Esther whom he referred to as a ‘Ugandan Karaoke dancer ‘and has asked his fans to ignore her labelling her an ‘embarrassment to our nation’.

However his followers have given him a mixed reaction with some fans telling him off and actually

giving their own assessment of the two contestants. These section of fans think Esther is actually more lively and hence entertaining as opposed to Ellah who is dormant and quite.

The debate is now on his wall with others siding with him and calling Esther all sorts of names. This has been the trend almost everywhere on social media with most Ugandans ‘not satisfied’ with this year’s representatives and have even started a campaign to recall Esther dubbed ‘Bring back our Esther’ on twitter.

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Just Kicking Bar Sports Bar And Restaurant

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ust kicking is a sports bar no different from the many American styled sports bars with huge screens airing sports.

It is undoubtedly Uganda's leading sports bar, and is located on Cooper Road in Kisementi right next door to 7, Cooper Road the restaurant (Kololo Hill side).

It is an upscale Kampala hangout where the crowd is much more appealing and of a certain class that is located more like in a residential, high market, diplomatic place.

Four giant screens grace the four corners of the bar sky beams with walls covered in sports memorabilia. The British theme is apparent

with a framed rugby shirt for Jeremy Guscott and soccer jerseys of Premier league teams.

The place gets really busy on Friday nights and getting a drink from the bar is an adventure in itself. There are no waitresses or waiters to serve you so you have to go to the bar to get a drink (unless you are a lady who came with a man and he is gentlemanly enough to order for the two).

So if you are ever in Kampala even if its for a short period of time, it is definitely worth to going to Just Kicking. You can have a cold beer, great food including finger foods to full size meals for a reasonable price. www.justkicking.co.ug

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