Fly Magazine Issue 2 by joy louie tushabe

ISSUE 2 OCTOBER 2017 FREE

Turn up yo’ prom! Let your prom be a turnt lit-uation with our fashion tips.

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making every day count

Can you pass the test & find out which Crysto Panda you are?

Who is Fly? Fly is a community of teens doing their thing and staying true to who they are through the choices that they make. We stay focused on things we like such as singing, dancing, football and fashion and stay away from the things that we don’t like abusing, smoking, bullying and stealing.

We celebrate our very own achievements and passions. We connect with each other on social media, share and showcase our skills and talents, and learn through the Fly Day tours in schools and Fly Hangout in the hood. There’s also the Fly Unplugged show on Galaxy FM and Hot 100 FM plus mob jazz on the Fly TV show. We make every day count.

Fly Team stand up! I know you guys are doing pretty great so I won’t even ask. From the first issue we rolled out, we got lots of love and the team and I appreciate the feedback that came along. FLY Magazine is for you and by you which is why you’re mos def going to notice a couple of changes you asked for this time, so much that we even added more pages. That only spells one word, S-A-U-C-E! Too much sauce fam. We turnt like that. We are about spreading good vibes only.

They are not your average teens, these are our SupaFlys heading straight to the top and taking 2018 by storm.

What are we about ?

Editors Note

Crysto Panda Opens Up

This season, we’re about helping each other make every day count. As teens, we can overcome our every day challenges, our stressed-out days and even our very bad days by being just a little grateful, sharing a little kindness, being true to our choices, but most of all, doing our thing! Life is not going to always be perfect but by seeing the good in each day, everyday will surely count. This edition comes loaded with dope reads so be nice and don’t read this alone! Humphrey Wampula

KEEP UP WITH US HERE: Have a question or suggestion? Email us @ hello@fly.ug

A name breaking socia l media right now as the freshest thing to Ugandan entertainmen rock t is NTV’s teens entertainm Crysto Panda. He is a TV presenter on ent TV show dubbed T-Nation, actor in a TV series titled 5 @ home and a fast budd ing MC.

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The places we have be en to, the people we met.

MAKING EVERYDAY COUNT SO UG, SO NOT UG MY SCHOOL IS BAWSE FITNESS GALORE GANGOZ RIDDLE THIS All about the dope movies and release dates

The teens have spoken. We went on a journey to find out what are UG teens’ top three “My thing” and top three “Not my thing”. Lotta teens filled in the Manifesto tear-off and here we are.

Top 3 “My Thing“ #1. SINGING Most teens say singing is their thing. We are not sure if singing in the shower counts, but ver, who is counting anyway? Most teens, howe while feel that singing helps inspire them others say it soothes their mind and helps them chillax. Whatever your reason, keep singing do and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t it.

#2. DANCING Did y’all know that just nodding your head could pass for dancing? Even when you think if that you are such a terrible dancer that even is, fact , beat off the beat is slow, you are always and step to shy feel ever you are dancing. Don’t ed move to the beat coz you fear getting laugh at.

#3. FOOTBALL With Uganda Cranes mashing it up on the pitch, most recently beating Egypt so bad the river Nile almost curved’em, most of us dig football now more than ever. Whether it’s on the dusty pitches or the home streets, real soccer balls or paper balls, football reigns supreme. It’s one sport we all love to play and we watch. If we all crammed our books the way the be we’d do international football players, . best in the universe better known as Academia

Top 3 “Not My Thing“ #1. CHUCKING FOR OTHERS This is definitely a thumbs-down. Chucking and dissing our mates only puts their self esteem down and is so bad it even gets some thinking of doing the worst to themselves or others or even both. Let us treat our mates the same way we’d wish them to treat us.

#2. SMOKING More and more of us continue to choose smoking as “Not my thing”. We agree, smoking doesn’t give us confidence. We can do that by ourselves by standing up and reppin’ the real us.

#3. BULLYING Did you know that most peeps bully others just so they can cover up their own insecurities? Well, one sure way of dealing with a bully is to ignore them and walk away. If they persist, talk to them politely or talk to someone else like a school counselor, warden or class teacher about it.

The places we have been to, the people we met. To know where we will be, see updates on our FB page Fly Ug

1. My squad flyer than yours 2. How to tell who uses a sigiri at home 3. Squad goals 4.Forget Nutty Neithan. The real photo is in the background 5. Great friends share great memories together 6. When the backbencher became the head boy 7. Huh! We doubt that this shoe saw night prep 8. People who wash clothes with digi 9. Orange babies

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My thing: Fashion & music Not My thing: Alcohol & smoking How Fly has influenced me: Fly has helped me gain self-confidence.

They are not your average teens, these are our SupaFlys heading straight to the top and taking 2018 by storm.

How do I make every day count: Braton Braxy Kempango

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Teen Reporter - Galaxy Fm)

My thing: Music

Not My thing: Smoking How Fly has influenced me:

Not My thing: Fighting

my Fly’s given me a platform to share . ings writ and poetry

I’ve learnt the value of making good friends.

How Fly has influenced me: My Thing: Dark Photography & Poetry Not my thing: Lying & stealing

Believe in yourself.

I believe that failure is the begining of success

I can now step out of my comfort zone and I’ve made new great friends You’re special and nobody can convince you otherwise

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. I hav rking and e influence in be confidence nt an opportunity to le ta giving my ount: everyday c e k a think. m I o t what you How d u b y sa le p t other peo It’s not wha positive! Always be

How do I make everyday count:

How Fly has influenced me: How do I make everyday count:

ing y thing: Mc

Ashraf Sekandi

My thing: Writing

How do I make everyday count: Akram Ssali

Don’t waste your time on things that will waste your life.

Chelsea Mpanja Muhend Teen Reporter - Hot100Fm

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My thing: Inspiring people Not My thing: Hypocrisy How Fly has influenced me:

I’ve learnt to make the right choices stay true to myself

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How do I make everyday count:

Gloria Namanya

My thing:

Teen Reporter - Hot100Fm

Modeling, fashion & dancing

Not My thing: Sports

How Fly has influenced me:

My thing: Motivational speaking

How do I make every day count:

Karen Karungi

Luga flow rapper

My thing: Luga flow rapping Not My thing: Smoking How Fly has influenced me:

Timothy Mwesigwa

To do my thing, and not worry wha t people think. I don’t have to change to please other people.

always One thing about homies, they’re too late ays alw too early for the party, but right the e mak So ble. when you’re in trou t righ the e mak you help friends that will choices!

Kavuma Ali

Fly has motivated me to talk to fellow teens the best way I know how and that is through rapping

My thing: Fashion, Instagram, singing &

Not My thing: Drugs

dancing

How Fly has influenced me:

Helped me discover more of my hidden skills like writing and public speaking.

Through Fly, I have learnt how to help others who want to stay positive in anything they do.

How do I make everyday count:

I remain focused even if life is challenging.

What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. Let that sink in.

How do I make everyday count:

Not my thing: Slay queening & smoking

I’m always doing my thing and improving my flow

Fic Tana Teen reporter - Galaxy FM

P ON Urban TV’s SCOO on st ho g in d en tr e the ic growing up in Before she got to b ch al rm no a st ju a Fierce was SCOOP show, Tin n to her as K.L.A. ow kn r te et b ty ci a pala, the outskirts of Kam 15 year old self. r he ll te ld ou w e sh Here are 15 things 1. DON’T WORRY IF YOU AREN’T INTO HIGH SCHOOL SCEN THE E. So you want to read in your room instead of parties. Totally okay . You’ll find your awes going to ome — and your true people — someday. I promise.

2. TALK, DON’T GH

OST.

That friend you’ve dr ifted from? Maybe ins tead of blowing her off, ask her what’s going on with you two from her perspec tiv but it makes you stron e. Confrontation is tough, ger.

3. DO WHAT SCAR

ES YOU.

If you think you wrot e a great poem, stand up during that chiller talent sh ow and read out your poem already! You’ll never know unless you try.

4. DON’T DRINK TO

O MUCH SODA.

Also, gum doesn’t qu alify as a food group. (A you are a really loud gum chewer and even lso, tually someone is going to call you out on it.)

5. MOMS ARE AWES OME.

Embrace those “men tal you take off school so health days” your mom lets yo mom isn’t that old. An u two can go shopping. Your d she’s actually pret ty cool.

6. YOUR REAL BAE IS IN THE FUTURE. NOT NOW. It might seem like ev eryone you know is dating and that your life wo uld vastly improve if a certain someone professed his undying love for you. But take it from me: conc en relationship comes ou trate on friendships first. If a t of it in future, grea t.

7. YOU’RE GOING TO

CHANGE SO MUCH.

You might think that wh always be. But the wo o you are now is who you’ll rld is vast and you’re going to grow and transform . Go with it.

8. BE YOUR BROTHE

R’S KEEPER.

You should know be tter to always look ou t for your friends. You are the “mind your own busin ess” kinda person and it will ne ver get you anywhere .

Y SOMETHING 9. SEE SOMETHING, SA

ur voice: if something Don’t be afraid to use yo a friend is sneaking in or seems wrong, speak. If m about it. even smoking, talk to the

10. OWN YOUR STYLE

kets, printed skinny pants You’re into 70s leather jac le boots. Definitely, your cyc and multi-colored motor ol now but don’t stress co it d fin t no t gh mi mates others. Be proud of who yourself trying to please in. you are and dig that ish

11. BE PROUD OF YOUR

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12. LIFE IS WHAT YOU

MAKE IT

t matter one bit. Even if Your background does no e en your parents would tak you felt embarrassed wh me ca tes ma while your you to school on a boda , you will have a much up w gro u yo en in cars. Wh o had it all! wh se brighter future than tho at university you wanna Don’t stress out about wh rs are even employing ye go to. SURPRISE — emplo cational institutes so vo gh ou thr nt we o wh peeps duh.

IT 13. CHILLAX AND LET

teacher who didn’t cast Forget the school drama u ach who never listed yo you in any play or that co special and amazing in are on the school team. You ur u will star in many of yo Yo . ess en your own uniqu y. da one own successful projects

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14. DON’T FOLLOW TH FWAAAAAAA!

things you don’t want to Don’t feel pressured to do Shisha to pretend to be oke do. You don’t have to sm just doing your thing. Be or P MV an ing be Try cool. . a shepherd, not a sheep

COUNT 15. MAKE EVERY DAY

moves that count. It’s in It’s not the big occasion ryday and learning from making little choices eve be shocked that at the will everyday mistakes. You of the small daily choices sum the end of it all, it’s of a thousand miles starts that count. The journey with small little steps.

I’m Emily, 16 years ol d and I have such a problem dozing in cl It pains me so much ass. because people laug h at me and some sa have sleeping sickne yI ss. Some boy in clas s told me to take Kub that I can keep awak er so e. I am really scared because they say it make you an addict can but I feel as if I have no choice. Friends w can I do? Please advi hat se? using Kuber. Well, you now have Hey Emily! Good that you have shared the problem before you have no subjects. Maybe you to consider taking power naps during class periods when In favour of your health, don’t are not taking enough rest, try your best to get enough rest. dare try Kuber – Kla King.

First and foremost, Emily should chan ge peers because th is a result of not ha ey are doing her no ving enough rest th good. Secondly, dozin us she should give g sits at the back then he rself enough time to she should push to re st . Th ird th ly, e if fro she nt seats because on teacher seeing her ly then will she be sc doze off – Pato ared of the

pain. After it has Kuber cannot cure sleeping or dozing. It works in a way pain killers do with make your body exhausted, you will sleep again or take Kuber again to keep you going. This will needs to make get addicted to Kuber which in actual knowledge is a drug with side effects. She up after she waking sure she gets enough sleep when she is supposed to like try sleeping early ‘n ensure to keep her has had enough sleep... So that the brain is not tired during class. Plus, she can aS Sarihan – idle mind active while in class as in she shouldn’t allow her mind to be

The best thing for Emily to do is to make sure with her a bott she gets enough le of water so th sleep before go at she can take ing for her clas and move next whenever she ses, carry to a window or feels sleepy, m even the door ay be change her and do some sp se at in class orts too – Step h

Hi Emily , My advice to u is, cant u first meet the doctor and carry out the checkup for your body. Am sure wen u keep your mind busy with books like writing notes or summaries, u can never doze in class and you’ll stay free from kuber. – AborisfahQuote

First of all, that pers on is not your friend. The only way to solve Kuber. It’s the power this is to believe you of mind; please relay can fight this withou your strategy and yo t u will win this war of dozing – Ssali Akram. Seek a medical profe ssional otherwise Ku ber causes psycholog ical torture. It is not good– Kavuma Akra m

Crysto Panda Interview WRITER: Lisa Kanyomozi Rabwoni

If you do not know Crysto Panda, you need to watch more TV buddy. He’s a BTA’17 award winning and fast rising TV presenter, an actor and a fast budding MC. For starters, Crysto has not had success come easy. FLY got an exclusive chit chat with him on his family background, education, career, achievements and how he zig zags through life to make every day count… QTN: If we must start anything, I believe it should be from the bottom. Let’s talk about your fam, school… background in general. CRYSTO: I am the only child of my parents but

have half siblings. I was born in a remote village called Kabonera in Masaka district. I don’t know if you guys have heard of it before. For primary, I was at St. Judy Primary School, Najjanakumbi. Secondary at Christian High School, Najjanakumbi. After, I went to St Jones in Masaka and that’s where I did my A’ level at. Currently, I am in my first year doing a diploma in journalism. I plan to upgrade in filming and film production.

QTN: To many teens, you seem to be one who has already made it! You’re living in your future. But behind the curtains, what have you had to deal with to get here? CRYSTO: I was raised by a single mum, the late Namubiru Cissy. RIP mum! (At this point of the chat, Crysto cannot help but get emotional with his fists shaking as he tries to hold back his tears) My dad passed on when I was only 10 years old. My late mum didn’t have a really good job as she was a bartender so that’s where my school fees came from. We really struggled and when she passed on… (Cysto lets go of his ego and breaks down in tears as he continues to narrate the sad story) …she really did fight hard to get me where I am today and whenever I speak about her I get emotional. My mother did not have much but she used the little she had to keep me in school. I lived in a hood of drunkards and junkies. I have been through it all. I must say the hardest memory for me to overcome and ever forget even if I tried so hard is the loss of my mum. She died right in my hands. It was such a hurtful sight watching life slowly leaving her. Recalling that moment feels like as if it’s just yesterday. The wound on my heart is still fresh and I don’t think it will ever heal. Yes I am a TV personality but when I meet people who think I have it all good, I can’t help but pretend. QTN: I’m sorry for your loss Crysto. Who takes care of Crysto Panda now? Your school fees, pocket money and all?

QTN: The million dollar question at FLY, is simple. What’s your thing:

Television presenting, Mc’ing and giving back to the community. Not your thing: Drinking, smoking and clubbing

CRYSTO: I believe a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step and that’s how I take my life. I’m working. I am a television presenter, actor on a series called “5 @ home”, a fashion icon and events MC. Also starting up a charity organization called “Light A Candle” providing books, school shoes and any other basic need to primary school kids just using the little I have to give back because that is what was done for me when I lost all my parents. A man called Charles James Senkubuge paid for my tuition when my mother had nothing. I had no relation with him at

all but my good grades impressed him. I want to be that person to someone else out there in need. I earn a salary from my TV job which I use for paying my own tuition at campus and of course pocket money falls through in there. It’s a hustle but that’s life when the tough gets going.

QTN: Let’s talk career now. When did you realise that the entertainment industry was where your talent lies? CRYSTO: As I grew up, the entertainment business

slowly became more appealing to me. I remember I visited one of my aunties in Kampala and watched a show called “Youth Voice” and I thought to myself that I am better than this presenter and it was at that moment that it hit me and I picked interest. I started working on making myself better; I would stand in the mirror and imitate BBC television presenters, read novels to improve my English. As time went on, I got the guts to go to NTV but they continuously rejected me saying “I am not their type”, “I don’t have what they are looking for”. I saw this as a challenge but I did not give up so I continued to work on my TV presenting skills. I went to WBS and NBS and after some time NTV called me back and chose to give me a chance. It was a shocker of a lifetime! I knew that my dear mama was watching over me from heaven and clearing my path. After TV, I realised that hey, I am also good at being an events MC and here we are…

QTN: Oh my bad I got carried away. What is your real name and where did Crysto Panda come from? CRYSTO: Kityamukweesi Herbert is my real name. I’m a Muganda . Crysto stands for “chances are yet to be opened” and Panda is a name I picked from Desiigner’s hit single Panda. I just love the song and its vibe really… nothing serious! Hahaha

QTN: Are Crysto Panda and Herbert two different people on and off screen? CRYSTO: Herbert and Crysto Panda are the same

person. Crysto is inspired by Herbert. I am crazy on and off screen but I am a free spirited person too. I can chill with kids and old peeps too. I believe I am a soul for all generations.

QTN: What would you tell FLY teens out there who feel like their life isn’t going anywhere and their dreams are beyond reach…? CRYSTO: It does not matter where you come from

or what you are going through but the person you shall work to become tomorrow. Always believe in God no matter your religion. Also strive to be independent. Your parents’ money does not become yours. Work at making your own.

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We all have dreams. Things we seek to accomplish like; passing that Cantab, finally hitting the studio and recording a song, getting crowned Prom Queen or an MVP at a ball tournament. But it all begins with making small choices everyday that push you towards your goal. Those every day decisions build into the bigger achievements. That’s why Crysto Panda is here to help you test yourself and find out whether you’re a Go-getter, Naturally Fly or Too Chilled. Crysto Panda says that all it takes is making the right choices and making every day count! Let’s have fun ticking the choices below as you find out which Crysto Panda you are…

What would you do...

your pocket just 20,000 shillings in ve ha u yo d an ay rd tu It’s Sa ney – 3 pts you can make some mo Get hustling – see how ed money to your friends. You don’t ne Hit the streets and meets have a good time – 2 pt d stay at home – 1pt Keep your head down an During your free time You go for sports – 2pts Take a nap – 1pt as free time – 3pts Free time? No such thing d me to stay and has starte Your older cousin has co offering you cigarettes 0pt fit in with your cousin – Take one – you want to – 3pts ay when he’s not looking Throw his cigarettes aw t ain’t your thing – 2pts Tell him that smoking jus ed meone but you’re worri You have a crush for so e they’re out of your leagu out of my league – 3pts Hang in there. No one is 2pts and get to know them. – Be cool, take your time 1pt Daydream about them – n up for one When you can only sig Prefects elections – 3pts Music class – 2pts

things is for losers – 1pt Nothing. Signing up for road and spot some You’re walking down thefrom your school rude boys teasing a kid to join you – 2pts Call the kid and get him or them to leave him alone Run up to them and tell else… - 3pts get involved – 1pt Nothing – I don’t want to

do your thing but feel

shy

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Tell everyone it’s the lat est fashion – 3pts You fail to be part of any performance at th annual MDD e school’s Keep trying year after teacher/house master year till you impress your MDD – 3pts Find something else th at’s your thing like spor ts – 2pts Swear to never try MDD ever again – 1pt You find a 50,000 shilli ng note on the floor of a taxi Buy food and drink fo r all your fellow passen gers – 1pts Ask your fellow passen ge rs if any of them has dr money – 3pt opped Put it in your pocket an d think about what to do with it – 2pts

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24 – 30 POINTS

hoices?

GO-GETTER You are a born leader and are not afraid of an ything. However, you sometimes act wi thout thinking. You pro bably need to take a bit of time to weigh up the pros and cons of your actions. Look before you leap!

16 – 24 POINTS

NATURALLY FLY You are well-balanced . You are considerate and thoughtful, confident in your own abilities and always wi lling to try new things.

BELOW 16 TOO CHILLED You need to up your ga me, my friend. Life is not a rehearsal and you’re in danger of let ting it slip through your fingers. Seize the day!

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* I am the shy kind ho nestly. I take lots of selfies in the best wa y I can for my Instagram. You can’ t imagine how heart warming it feels for ev ery Like I get. I actually hit up-to 30 0 Likes on a good selfi e!

- Ashley, 16

* I love stalking celeb rities for their selfies and I think Kylie Jenn er has the best selfies in the world. I wish I could have hot curves and hips like her. Like …she makes selfies look good and not th e other way around. - Punda, 18 * I love selfies so muc h I could write a 32 page essay on just se lfies. Selfies make m e feel beautiful. - Amanda, 14 * My zeyis are terrib le at selfies. Every selfie my dad has take n of us makes me fee l like he intentionally chose the wrong background just to em barrass me. - Nancy, 19 * I can’t last a minut e without taking a selfie. I don’t have to post it on Instagram or Snapchat. I just ta ke lots of selfies with my phone just to loo k at them and admire myself. - Joan, 15

fashion steez Style that will make every prom

count

Prom is such a lit school gig of the year, which we oughtta take ser iously. It comes once and definitely the last time we might be seeing all our budd ies together in one room. So, it’s important tha t we make the experience as me morable as possible. We’ve scribbled a few fashion ideas to try on this spec ial event of a lifetime. You don’t have to dress like everyone in the room. This year is all about thinking out of the box.

for those that simply laid down their Keeping it edgy and trendy can be tricky might be the kinda person that goes guns in the battle of fashion and style. You you also heard of the line “the apparel “don’t judge a book by its cover” but have e trends that happen to continuously proclaims the man – the gal”? There are som As you must know, ain’t nobody got make it on the list of current “must-haves”. train if you haven’t already. you the way FLY got you! So jump onto the RIPPED SHORTS

RIPPED JEANS If you don’t already have these, dear, bera mu class! This trend is a must-have as it’s both for the female and male. You can pair it with a casual top or t-shirt for the weekend or dress it up with a pair of heels.

AFRICAN PRINT

Not many of yo ur doing ethnic pr peers are going to think abou ints on their bi t g da talking about do nning a gomes y. We are not i and kanzu! Hel nah! Don’t. Go to l outfit in African a tailor and custom make an print fitted for your body. If th a stretch, so m an at’s rack dresses in y boutiques in town sell off th the print… go e ou one. You can al so opt to have t there and buy hint your ensemble, like African prin s of the print in a Cinderella dr ess. You’ll mos t shoes paired with def stand out.

CHOOSE A THEME CO

LOUR

There’s nothing as fun as playin Sit down with g with colour. your friends an d choose a them colour you wan e t to wear to the between your party. This can circle of friend s of even the w be class. Task each hole other to respec without fail. If t the colour them you decide as e a cr class, it will ev en be cooler co ew and not a z y’ and everyone w ill want to be ne all will stand out photos with yo xt to you, take u and look litty together. Basica you’ll be the ha lly wtest thing at the party.

DON’T WEAR A SUIT

The zeyiz will call it moral decadence but to us it’s keeping up with the trends. A little thigh never hurt nobody. The ripped denim short corners in with its lovely counterpart, a day at the beach or a picnic at the lakeside. Stress less with a cute shirt with a bright top or dark one accompanied with dark makeup will have all eyes present watching your every move. Who does not want to be the star of the show?

This is probably the riskiest thin cares, you only g attend this part to do, but who y once. They have to feel yo ur and wear somet presence. Think out of the bo x hing that’s not a suit. Think of Nigerian tunic a and matching pants, with som sleek loafers to e m like a boss… eh atch. This is how to turn head ehm we mean s baaaaawse!!

SPAGHETTI DRESSES

AFRICAN FABRIC #StayWoke this has more significance than just a fashionable approach. For years, everything African has been looked upon as “not cool” but lately the voice of change has spoken onto nations that we are fly. Dropping a little kitenge addition on a heel, top, clutch, pants, skirt or shirt. Don’t even get us started on African print hoodies and bomber jackets. This is the new lit thing!

If you are already scratching your head over what kind of outfit this might be, sit down! It’s a single strap dress. The dope thing about this trend is one dress can be paired with so much and you’d still kill it. For a simple look, a spaghetti dress and Nike or Fenty push-ins and whatever China-make you can get from down town. To catch a movie or lunch, pair it with sneakers to have that cool feel. For dinner, a pair of heels can suffice with heavy jewelry…those are three outfits with one dress.

CROP TOPS A trend that came back with a new name. Formerly known to the public as “kundi-shows”. Crop tops are perfect for anything and everything. Depending on the design, they restrict you not from taking them on a day or night out. The beauty is you don’t have to be skinny to flaunt that tummy. Every shape and size is welcome to slay in this number. Come on, its 2017! Express yourself!

BLOCK HEELS This must be the trend tha t brings the happiest smiles on heel lovers. It’s such a bumm er to feel the pain that comes with a to-die-for stiletto hee l it literally has you contempla ting the apocalypse. Block hee ls allow you to slay with ease for sho! They are equally fashionable in bright and nud e colours. Drop them pointed heels and call in the block heels.

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“I didn’t find my date, but I found my badge on the floor” Man! In my O’ level Sosh, I had also bought a post on the fetching committee. I booked my nice chic on the bus, I went back to house to change into my sosh attire, but when I came back to the room where we were picking dates from, most people had already picked theirs. But I didn’t panic, I had booked my date and given her my badge on the bus. But when I entered the room, it was almost empty and my date was nowhere to be seen! I didn’t know what I was going to do. There’s no way I could walk to the main hall without a date. So I decided to go back to house and just chill… but as I was leaving the room, I stepped on something and heard it crack. I couldn’t believe that it was my badge. I think the kiguy that bounced me had taken my badge from her and thrown it away... or maybe she just threw it. I’ll never know.” Baddo S6, Mengo SS “My date was chopped for poor performance and I didn’t want to go with some guy I didn’t know”

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We voted to go for Sosh with Namilyango in S5 first term. So, in Christmas holidays my friend asked me to be his date. He’s a fun person so I said yes and I didn’t want to be picked by a stranger coz that would be a full day of total awkwardness. But in the middle of first term, I started hearing rumours that he had been chopped. I sent him mail, but he didn’t reply it. I started getting scared, but I

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WEARING RAY BANS INDOORS – SO NOT UG

WEARING A HEAVY FUR COAT - SO NOT UG

Ever heard the line, “fashion knows no nd weather”? Well, that line’s got a line beyo w kno to but on opti no which fashion has y fur weather bruv. How you gon’ don a heav so is It ? coat when it is 23 degrees out here e don at swe the coz hot you won’t even sweat ry’s histo For ady. alre skin dried up under your nda, worth, we’ve never had winter in Uga even n’t maybe Kenya recently. But that was se plea So ! LOL snowfall, that was ice fall! UG! not so is coat mates, the heavy fur

FORGING ACCENT – SO NOT UG

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POSHO AND BEANS EY’DAY – SO UG

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This is not new. This kind of “celebrity fashion” has been chucked for but some peeps just won’t let it go! Like why would you be wearing shades indoors? Are you trying to catch a 3D movie or what fam? The only indoors you should ever be caught wearing shades indoors is a 3D Cinema and they must be 3D movie shades fam. Otherwise, not cool and mos def SO NOT UG!

MIXING BUTTER/BLUE BAND IN PORRIDGE – SO UG

Yoooo! That is so lit. They say necessity is the mother of all creativity and this right here is exhibit A! Porridge is every Ugandan school’s breakfast menu and boy oh boy, it is a huddle to take it flat even with just sugar some times. The good old ancestors, luckily, left us an ancient recipe that we all pride in till today. Mixing butter or blue band in that pora just to give it an extra taste. Some peeps even add Cadbury chocolate in the blend. The taste is life! SO UG!

SCRIBBLING MEMORIALS ON WALLS LIKE, “NEVER FORGET BALIKUDEMBBE S.6 2017” – SO UG Call it whack or cool, this culture is ages old and we don’t wish to see it die. You know that first class session you attend in a new classroom of a new year and as you try to take in the details in sight of all the corners, you notice a few lines written in hasty chalk going, “We Love NGO 1998”, “Never Forget The 3 Amigos”, “Never Forget Ronnix” and so many writings. And at that moment, you can’t help but smile at the humour. That’s that point you are most proud to be Ugandan and that’s SO UG!

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Evans, Namilyango College

SMACK is king, way Man, don’t get me started on why seen our school? Our you e above being bawse. I mean, hav mming pool. Our swi our is so buildings are legit man and Edward Ssekandi, Prime OBs are ruling the country—H.E mention a few. And our Minister Mayega of Buganda, to ool I know with blazers. I uniform is sick: we’re the only sch them and some schools I haven’t seen any other school with does that? know even wear shorts. Like who

Seki, SMACK

and strong. Just being Nabisunsa girls are brave, mighty your spirits and up lifts en with such embodied wom as a woman. The best th wor r you of you constantly reminds dings or the academic thing about Nabisunsa ain’t the buil just have to be here to You performance, it’s the students. know.

get fit, get healthy and make every day count

First and foremost, sports is not a ‘boy’ thin g. Girls are often foreshadowed and over looked in sports and that’s why we are led to believe they are meant for boys. Muscles and sporty bodies look just fine on both genders and girls being shamed for being muscular is an ancient min dset.

S FITNESS HACKS AND ROUTINE

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Bideri, Nabisunsa Girls

when all these bald chics My best moment is at coaching with my hair. I think are jazzing, nga I’m there playing —the hair. Teachers Law St ut that’s what I love most abo can even have it treated. never stress us to cut our hair. We at other schools do it. Like I don’t even know how girls l lit that at night, you’d wel Our buildings are so dope and the biggest envy every are kes dan swear it’s an airport. Our schools. weekend with other St. Lawrence

Rona, St. Law – Horizon Campus

’t think there’s any school When it comes to freedom, I don no fence so you can’t e hav we that beats us. First of all, exit the school as you call it escaping! You can enter and tions, I don’t think anyone please. When it comes to connec nts (H.E Museveni and side beats us, we have two living pre Kagame).

Wesley, Ntare School

Riddle This

1. He’s not the cutest dude in music, but enjoys referring to himself as such. He took this obsession to another level when he wore a dress and makeup in his music video, just to prove he’s cuter than Bebe Cool’s wife Zuena.

A. Bebe Cool B. Eddie Kenzo C. Gravity Omutujju D. Ziza Bafana

2. She’s so addicted to surgery she’s the queen of fake. Fake curves, lips, hair, nails, nose and eye lashes. She’s so fake, the only real thing about her is the oxygen she breathes. A. Beyonce B. Kylie Jenner C. Leona Lewis D. Rihanna

3. Her favourite colour isn’t blue, but we can’t put the colour and her apart. She now has two twin sisters, whose faces we might not see soon. Her mother’s best friend’s daughter is called ‘Apple’.

A. Blue Ivy B. Tiwa Savage C. Bonang Matheba D. None of the above

4. She’s been wearing the weirdest things, from oversize coats, to a gigantic denim jumpsuit like something and some old school sunglasses on the red carpet. Her latest song was produced by a one year old boy.

A. Juliana Kanyomozi B. Megan Trainor C. Miley Cyrus D. Rihanna

5. He raps faster than Navio, but only in Luganda.

A. Jay Z B. Mun*G C. Ruyonga D. Da Agent

(D. Da Agent)

(D. Rihanna)

(A. Blue Ivy)

(B. Kylie Jenner)

(C. Gravity Omutujju)

1. Answers

10. (B. Tina Fierce) 9. 8. 7. 6.

(D. Helen Lukoma) (D. Maurice Kirya) (B. Latinum) (A. Sheebah)

6. She loves Rihanna, dresses like her and sometimes dances like her. However, she can only do so much, because she can’t sing like her.

A. Sheebah B. Spice Diana C. File D. Lydia Jazmine

7. He’s the weirdest newest kid in the game of music. His name rhymes with a certain metal name and is as weird as his songs, but somehow teens sorta like him.

A. Da Agent B. Latinum C. Da Agent & Latinum D. None of the above

8. He has had dreadlocks, cut them all off and gone bald, but is currently bald no more and wears lots of wide brim hats. He was even once a waiter at a certain restaurant, although that didn’t stop him from pursuing a career in music.

A. Eddie Kenzo B. Bobi Wine C. Bebe Cool D. Maurice Kirya

9. She’s the real definition of a hustler. She’s an actress, a fashion designer and budding musician. However, her music is so bad, it makes us want to tell her to oba stick to her other hustles.

A. Leila Kayondo B. Rena C. Anita Fabiola D. Hellen Lukoma

10. She has a louder mouth than a parrot. If you fall in her bad books, she will verbally skin your confidence levels and make you a laughing stock. Her TV show is probably one of your favourites

A. Tina Teise B. Tina Fierce C. Malaika Nyanzi D. Crystal Newman

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