ISSUE 3 APRIL 2018 FREE
Aaand we have a Winner
Find out which design won the compe and the person who took the title.
Hack celebrity outfits and slay
Who says you can’t look like a million bucks with clothes from your closet?
Who run the world? Girls! An exclusive chat with UG’s 1st
female kickboxer Champion.
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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. We make every day count.
believe it either. Our excitos for this issue is mob high Yo! Can you believe we’ve already rolled out 3 editions? We can’t f in here. First of all you guys are awesome. From day one and we are super pumped about it coz there’s awesome stuf gas to put together the littest teen maga zine you fell in love with us and we can’t thank you enough for giving us you’ll ever read. se it’s all about YOUR generation; celebrating your This FLY Mag issue is bigger and better than ever. Why? Becautrue and to keep inspiring yourself and others. We got passions and achievements, shining a light on the ways to stay s for teens! They went out on the streets to find 3 amazing writers who penned these articles so it truly is by teen the female boxing champion, Patricia Apolot. We hope out your most embarrassing moments and even chatted withsauce in full dose! you like the new stuff in here too; expect the juice and the Gather your friends and enjoy the 3rd edition of Fly Maga zine.
Moses Abeka
i Lisa Kanyomozi Rabwon
TEEN WRITERS
Akram Ssali Belinda Lynn Nampij ja
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HOW TO WIN IN 2018 HOLIDAY COMPETITION PUZZLES & GAMES FLICK FREAK MY SCHOOL IS BAWSE STICK TO YOUR THING CREATE YOUR OWN LEGACY
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Lisa Kanyomozi Rabwoni spoke to teens and asked them; “What’s their thing and what’s not their thing.” She compiled this!
MY THING #1. Selfies for the gram! Click! Click! It is still a selfie generation! The days of the camera man are long gone. We love to capture those moments ourselves and share! Thanks to technology, filters come in handy for the perfect picture. Checklist for the perfect selfie; a cool background, good lighting, wear a smile or pout or make a silly face and click! Try out cool poses with your friends. Taking cool selfies with my friends is definitely my thing! Wizzy, 14, Rubaga
#2. Being me What’s better in life than being yourself? I love to be me and just flaunt it. Look here! There is no any other like me in this entire world. I am God’s original copy and I accept that as a divine gift. Accepting oneself is the sure way to building your self-esteem. Chrispus, 17, Makerere
#3. Social Media Many people come alive online. It’s like data has this launch pad to a whole other personality. Perhaps because they are shy or fear to be judged, some are reserved around people. You get to become the bolder version of you on social media which is a great platform for self-expression. Reel in those followers and discover yourself. Joanna, 15, Old Kampala
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NOT MY THING #1. Shisha Some people these days do shisha because they think it’s cool. Lots of teens think that shisha is tobacco which isn’t true! It’s actually the exact same stuff that’s in cigarrettes. I think the coolest thing to do is just to do your thing! I get mob love whenever I’m on the basketball court! The feeling in so cool!! Besides, shisha is heavy on the wallet yet I need every coin for trainers and socks! Santi Skipper, 15, Rubaga
#2. Talking about other people Gossiping is not my thing. Gossiping tends to breed bad blood between people. Instead, it’s always much better to get to know someone by interaction. Fatma, 16, Nsambya
#3. Shopping. This is fun for many but it is also a tiring activity for some. The crazy work load it takes to find the perfect fit is not an easy job downtown. Vendors set different prices and you literally have to ‘bargain’ your way out! Ate when your pocket is a bit empty, it is even more draining. Mercylee, 13, Muyenga
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But who takes selfies like that? Yiyi!
How you be like when your crush stands you up, smile thru the pain
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When you thought you were the only one with the cool hairstyle then someone else shows up looking like you That’s how you pose when taking a pic with yo fav celeb. (but have you spotted the guy sitting?)
What a guy can do, a girl can do…even better
How teachers on duty hold your hand when they grab you dodging prep
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The amazing teens at Equator College Natete doing their thing. Mob love to y’all.
We had a blast at St. Charles Lwanga. The love you showed was riyo. We love you guys too. Makerere Modern teens are awesome. They made the Fly Day memorable One of our faves, St. Mbuuga Adrian teens are the real deal.
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We couldn’t get enough of Kitebi High School teens. You guys rocked!
The teens at Namugoona High School showed us how its done. They looove doing their thing
We had so much fun at Golden S.S. Just look at that!
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Shout out to everyone who joined us in the Fly dome at the Kadanke. It was so lit.
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also Contemporary gospel artiste Levixone is not only singing but m music. breaking barriers for the gospel folks in Uganda’s mainstrea star and Smart guy this one! We sat with the multi-award winning wn at 15. here’s what he shared on the 15 things he wishes he had kno
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7. Let God work in you
1. I wish I knew serving God is not only for old people You don’t have to wait till you are old to get saved. God wants you to Him so that He can use you to live your true purpose while you still have the energy, strength and ambitions.
2. I wish I knew older people also make mistakes
In life you may find yourself fighting to get things done. But there is God! He wants to work through you. Embrace Him and see your life change.
8. Self belief is the best start
To get anything done, you have to first believe in yourself. If you are filled with doubt, you can’t get anything done.
9. There is time for everything
When I was growing up I made so many mistakes and You can’t have it all at once. Certain things do take time thought the older you get, the less mistakes you make. so just be patient and enjoy the moment. If I’d known this while I was growing up, I wouldn’t have 10. Nobody can stop you when it’s your spent time judging myself.
3. I wish I gave certain things more time
I did not give many things time. I would try this and leave it at that. When I grew up, I concentrated on music and now it has paid off. I wish I had done the same for other things much earlier. Perhaps I would have achieved big even at that age.
4. I wish I knew not all ‘friends’ are good. Some come in your life to mislead you and get you in trouble. Stay woke guys and get good friends.
time
When it’s your time, nobody can play with it. Nobody can stop you.
11. Talent is gold
Whatever your talent is, wherever your passion lies, focus on it and make the best out of it.
12. Start early
You don’t have to wait till you grow old to do something with your life. It is important to start early.
5. Not every decision you make is the right 13. You are special You need to think twice before you make certain decision especially if they are to have long term consequences. Some things like smoking, gang life are not worth even trying.
6. Not every opinion of adult is the right thing
Yes even adults have not figured it all. So not every opinion they tell you is automatically the right thing.
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People or situations may put you down but keep telling yourself how special you are.
14. Life without Christ is hard
When Jesus came in my life, He became the changer, giver, redeemer and protector.
15. Jesus is the detergent
No matter the mistakes you have made, Jesus will wash you clean.
1. I wish I knew life is 10% what happens to 8. Be your greatest hero. us and 90% how we react to it Achievement and competition. The minute you remove
I probably would have reacted better to the situations the outside world and start realizing that the biggest that happened to me. competition you have is yourself and the biggest achievement you have is yourself; you will put in more.
2. Words are powerful
I would have practiced more positive thinking and knowing that what you say actually has a real big impact on your life. Speak positivity and only think positivity.
3. People lie
Yes, people lie. Your heroes will lie. Even Beyonce lies. I wish I did not have that naïve thinking that people will tell you the truth just because you told them the truth.
9. How people treat you says more about themselves than it does about you We all know how important is this!
10. Learn to let go
Life may be short but it has a lot of stuff happens in that short time. Learn to let go when it’s going to hold you back.
11. Heartbreak is unavoidable
4. Beauty in someone else does not take away the beauty in you
It’s going to happen. It’s unavoidable. It’s inevitable but it’s not the end of the world. So enjoy when you are in love
It is very important lesson especially if you are young girl at 15 thinking because they call the other person beautiful makes you less beautiful. You lose the inward beauty wanting to be the pretty one. I wish I knew that when I was 15.
We used to give teachers a tough time…imagine you give this teacher a very bad day but this is the very person trying so hard to make you a very important person in future!
5. Those butterflies you feel, that’s not love! Not even close! Don’t lose yourself in the craziness.
6. Be careful whom you take your advice from. Not everyone knows or wants the best for you.
7. School is important.
School shapes you so it is really important!
12. Teachers are humans too!
13. No matter what you do, you will always have haters Yes, that’s how it is!
14. Reputation matters Reputation matters a lot actually so that learning how to make your reputation now.
15. Happiness matters
Happiness is your responsibility.
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I think this is the best time to be alive, like ever! If you compare our time to the olden days, I think ours is more fun and diverse. Technology and innovations has made things easy. My big bros tell me how they had one TV back then and it was for the entire neighborhood. Lol. When I want to watch stuff, I just go to YouTube. Danny, 18 Some older people think we are restless. I think not. We are just curious and we love to find things our way and that to me, makes my generation unique. Jo’, 16 My father told me I am a lucky chap to be a teen in this generation. We have a lot of opportunities that we can explore and be great men in the future. And now that we rely a lot on the internet, we shouldn’t take it for granted. Stuart, 14 This generation is about working hard. Yes, our parents worked hard but the competition now is so stiff, it’s scary but one must be creative to survive. If we’re competitive, we get to innovate more and that makes my generation awesome.
I see many women in my generation sitting on the same table as guys. In the previous generations it was hard for a female to be in the same space as men. I’m the eldest and the only girl among my siblings. This is teaching me to be a leader. Becky, 18 My older cousins tell me that they admire my generation because we are so free. And by that they mean we are lucky to be able to express ourselves better. I thinks that’s pretty cool. Sanyu, 13 I’m a social media junkie. I like that I’m able to relate and chat with so many people so easily. I’ve made some pretty great friends from social media. On Whatsapp, me and some friends have a group where we task ourselves to learn and share something new every week. My generation totally rocks Diana, 16 I love the fashion. A girl can wear different outfits and take on different personalities in a day. I can wear a gown, leggings or skirts and simply celebrate being female without limiting myself to skirts or blouses. Asaba 17
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indulging in withes lv se em th t ge ht ig m s ings that teen th se o th ing this of ad ne re o e is ar u ng ki yo o at Sm th is s w ne ever, the good ow H . so do to g in nd to you the te ng in ti en es Pr s! out really es tn ar sm ur e to witness yo liv ill w e er th ut o d rl o w e and th sted! common tobacco myths bu FALSE: Shisha isn’t tobacco
Yes, we are aware Shisha has that sweet smell. However, our generation is too smart to fall for tobacco just because it has been laced by perfumed stuff. Actually, most Shisha is tobacco. Did you know that a one-hour session of shisha is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes? Damn! And the ‘glamourous’ image is a bit of marketing from Big Tobacco to try and find new ways to get tobacco inside you but we won’t be taken for a ride. Our generation is way smart for that!
TRUE: Confidence comes from within
TRUE! Knowing who you are and what you stand for give you confidence to be who you really are. Don’t believe the a rumours, confidence can’t be found at the bottom of a shish pipe or a packet of cigarettes, it comes from within, from being you and staying true to who you are. When you are truly yourself, then your confidence will shine through.
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TRUE:Teens around the world are smoking less
This is TRUE! Smoking rates around the world for teenagers are actually dropping. Smoking rates around the world for l teenagers are actually dropping – in fact, 78% of the globa population are now non-smokers! It’s becoming less and less cool to smoke, it’s something the world is growing out of. There are some great movements around the world that show teens rejecting tobacco. We love SKY Girls Accra, an initiative that encourages girls to be clear on their values which includes rejecting tobacco use. We love SKY Botswana too! Don’t be left out of an inspired generation!
FALSE: The ones with swagger are the ones that smoke
Kampala teens have the most swagger and they have said that it isn’t their thing. In fact it’s one of the top three ‘not my things’. And we’ve got it up there as one of the top ‘not my things’ from celebrities in Uganda too. We have hosted Fresh Boy Fik Fameica, Chozen Blood, Voltage Music, Uganda Cranes stars and they told us smoking is not cool! And are you saying that these guys aren’t the one with swagger?! myth was made up by Big Tobacco to encourage ger swag The ve acti attr e mor you es mak king Smo E: FALS you put more money in their pockets. But our generation is that smarter than that! If you’ve been following our convos on FB, you will know s teen Fly ! TRUE NOT the word on the street is that this is have all said they couldn’t hang with someone who smokes. FALSE: Kampala guys are all using kuber to burn The bad smell, stained teeth, the bad skin smoking gives books you are a recipe for being ignored, not being admired. The one s make that s thing teens revealed to us that among the many myths about our generation and this is up are e Ther with le ortab comf being and g’ ‘thin your attractive are; doing there as one of the biggest. Kuber doesn’t actually help you yourself. We can’t help but agree how #woke this generation stay alert, that’s NOT TRUE. We have spoken to thousands is! of Kampala teens and they have told us that using tobacco – whether that’s shisha, kuber, or cigarettes – it just ain’t their thing so this is FALSE!
Ever had those moments where you wi sh the ground would open and swallow you up? We asked some teens to narrate to us their most embarra ssing mome nts. These were our top 5 most embarra ss ing school moments.
Caught forging zeyi’s signature to sign the report. I knew that if my zeyi saw my report, he would be When results are relea sed, parents have ised me. Who rewards you when you have very mad at me. Also, he would not buy me the new phone he had prom flanked? signature and was suspicious. She crossSo, I decided to forge my zeyi’s signature. Our class teacher sawdthe out that they did not match. The next day I checked with the End of Term (EOT) report signature and foun lunch time to prep time with a manila placard served my punishment by kneeling at the assembly grounds from for the rest of the term. reading; “I forge signatures, do not be like me.” I was a laughing stock John, 14
Mummy’s boy day out It was my best friend’s harre at his place. It was just people from our school and his cousins. It was cool was fast approaching. I called my mum to try to get another hour but she jammed. The food and music but my curfew I didn’t want to leave. I ignored my mom’s calls so I could max another hour. My mum drove to my best was awesome, and went to the DJ booth. She asked for the mic and was given. She said this loudly like the mic wasn’tfriend’s house Kintu! Can you come and we go home now? This is your mother!” I will never forget that day. Everyone working “Mike looked at me and laughed. They all started saying; “Bambi, baby go and sleep.” Mike, 17
‘English Queen’ loses her throne
make sure that I am on point when speaking I am that person who points out mbogos and makes fun of people. I alwaysand won. I prepared a great speech and was because I never want a taste of my own medicine. I contested for head girl listen to the ‘English Queen’. I started well till feeling confident. As I stood on the podium, everyone kept quiet ready toburst into laughter and it was never the same I blundered and said “I plomish to… ” by the time I realized, everyone had again. Flo, 15
Peeping toe comes out
random hygiene checks just to make sure everyone do They e. activ so are cts prefe , term the of ning begin the in lly Usua al so most people forget and wear whatever they like as in school is clean and smart. By mid-term, the checks are minim and there was no kara. We dressed up hurriedly to prep ing morn for late up woke we day, ul fatef One . clean it’s as long . I really didn’t care at the moment so we rushed out for escape punishments. In the dark I picked my clean but torn socks came to check for clean socks. I started sweating a cts prefe bly, assem re Befo ter. disas a be to out ed turn day The prep. ct walked up to me and asked me to remove my shoes, lot because I knew what was going on in my shoes. When the prefewas on me. I removed the shoes and the large hole in my ntion atte all it, knew I e befor and me at ted shou He . ated I hesit me “Katuli boy.” I have never been so embarrassed. socks let out my big toe. Everyone laughed and people started calling Mark, 14
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Rocking the same ou tfit a s your fav celeb shouldn’t be a hustle . We’re here to help you hack their look and sl ay the heck out of it .
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! Time likes to do a Usain at aa Wh ar! ye e th h ug ro th y wa lf ha t os Hol’ up! We’re alm for the next s ion lut so re t ou ab ing ink th be l wil we it, Bolt on us and before you know , time can work in gh ou th e sid t igh br e th On t. ye t jus l ve tra year… Ok let us not time . your favour especially if you spend it wisely 1. Discover your thing
ok ing is, 2018 offers you a blank bo th ur yo at wh t ou d ure fig n’t ve ou In case you still ha you are pa ssionate ab t, it at wh ow kn lly rea u yo en wh , see to write a new story. You This is the year to find who you really are! And yes, it’s will get you on the right path.say you but what you know is truly you. Define yourself! not really about what people You have the power.
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4. New Year, New You
ds to leave in 2017? Yes, the drop en fri ur yo d nte wa u yo s ing th e th uld Y’all remember ! There are those habits that weeksho ing nd tre s wa ag sht ha exam or 017 to u2 eM #Bilek g to read just a we itin wa rk, wo ing on stp po g, pin lee ers this year like ov . 2018 is not the year to so do to u yo lls te e on me so se cau trying to smoke just be s! follow crowds. Let’s set the trend Stay woke and #StayWinning!
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Who says you need mob dimes like a Mu-Summer to have fun? In a city like our Kampala, there are several options to have a blast on a budget! Yes, you can ball on a budget after saving that pocket money! Let’s say you are clique of three guys and you t to chill on a weekend with each guy contributingwan (Yeah, you gotta contribute. No para sites allowed).20K Our “Balling on a budget” expert takes you through the options all for your ‘slayage’! This is how; Before we go through the options, you gotta e 10k aside for transport. You don’t want to arriplac ve at a hangout all sweaty and dusty like a mufere. We not talking Uber either. We are balling on a budget.are Stick to taxis.
Krusty Krab Food Truck
Fast Food is a great escape from posho and beans you probably fed on at school. Let’s arouse you appetite. Krusty Krab has burgers at 5k and wrarps at 10k with daily specials at ama zing discounts. The most expensive thing on their menu is 42k and it comes with a 1.5 ml soda, fries and 10 pieces of chic ken. Talk about affordable stuff that leaves you with airtime balance to buy data for those selfies.
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Jacaranda
This Kampala heat can be unbearable and a good dip with a few friends is definitely a bomb day out! But we can’t have you paying 50 bob just to swim. Jacaranda in Rubaga has you covered. Here is the deal. Swimming is 5 bob per person. Hungry? Muchomo is 2K. Holdup! It’s not just muchomo. You can get yourself a plate of chips at 4k a plate and later on your way home, grab a pack of pop corns at 1k each. That’s a cheap day out plus priceless memories. Movie Day Out Food may not be the only way to have fun with your friends. Cinemax at Acacia has a Monday special that runs with 10k per movie ticket or 15k on Wednesdays. The cool stuff about cinemas is you don’t pay per movie so you catch all the latest blockbusters in one evening for the same ticket price. This also leaves you with money for a snacks. See? Cool ain’t expensive.
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1. Tom’s height is six feet, he’s an assistant at a butcher’s shop, and wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh? 2. What word describes a woman who does not have all her fingers on one hand? 3. Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly? 4. Imagine you are in a dark room. How do you get out? 5. What invention lets you look right through a wall?
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Place the strips of patterned tape and stick them on your phone case either horizontally or vertically. Whatever design direction you take, it’s totally up to you.
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Press down the strips on the plastic case without leaving air bubbles. Cut out any extra strips. Make your cover as neat as possible so that it looks great. Your new phone case is done. Make some for your friends as well! You could make some extra dime too!
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It’s not easy figuring out things on your own. Our generation is filled with so much information but at times, getting the guidance that’s right for you is tricky. But don’t worry, we gatchu. In this column we got some teens to throw in a few pieces of advice and help out other teens. Hello Fly buddy. I have a problem. I want to do arts for A-Level because my passion is journalism. My parents however are insisting that I do sciences because I excelled in them too. They are saying arts courses have no market. What should I do? ADVICE 1. Your dream matters a lot for your future. Talk to your parents and explain to them where your passion lies. Make them understand that you love Arts more than Sciences. Vines TJ Vincent 2. Nothing should hold you back from doing what you love the most. So follow your heart. Teknoboi
Wassup Fly buddy. I live in my uncle’s home with my older cousins. I really enjoy hanging out with them especially during the weekends when we play ball coz it’s what we love doing. Not to brag but we are very good at it. Last term holiday, my oldest cousin who is in Form 5 came back and told us that we need to try out smoking if we want to be cooler. My other cousin and I refused because it’s not our thing. He doesn’t seem to want to listen to us when we tell him to chill. What do we do? Freddie, 14 ADVICE 1. Dear Freddie, you guys like to hang right? Just encourage him to focus on his thing instead. Since playing basketball is also his thing, next time he
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wants to go for a cigarette, why not invite him to shoot some hoops with you instead? If he’s having fun doing his thing, he won’t need to smoke. Shan. 2. The truth is, smoking does not make you cooler. From what you said, he plays basketball and is really good at it. I personally think that’s cool enough. Ballers at my school are very cool peeps. Actually, what would make him cooler is if he did try outs for the National Basketball team. Tell him to so he can direct his energy and concentrate on his thing. Maxx
Hi Fly Buddy. I love acting and want to join the drama club but I fear to do so because most of the members are in Form 3 and above. I am in Form 1 and those guys in higher classes are known to bully. How can I join without being bullied?
ies that are going to Katandika butandisi! Welcome to the movie zone! This year, the mov ever, there are be showing in the cinemas are sooo good we are spoiled for choice. How choices. those that are a MUST WATCH. Our ‘movies guy’ reviewed our 3 Top I feel Pretty When we first watched this trailer, we knew it would be perfect for those of you who love romantic comedy (hey ladies). This Black Panther this movie. To begin in There is so much ‘Ugandan-ness’ ys W’Kabi and to with, our own boy Daniel Kaluuyais, pla y from Busoga show-off his Ugandan roots, thpetbopremiere! To make wore a kanzu at the purple car rence Ka sumba (Ayo) it even better, our very own Flo. plays as head of royal securityea se from Marvel Black Panther is the latest rel Chadwick Boseman Cinematic Universe, featuring , a King and a religious (T’Challa) who plays a superhero e movie isn’t just an figurehead at the same time. Th o, a fictional African introduction to a new hero butnals history and culture. country (Wakanda) with its ow fat her, the King of T’Challa, after the death of his isolated technologically Wakanda, returns home to thecee the throne and take advanced African nation to suc ver,d the throne is no his rightful place as King. Howended over! This actionplate of food that is simply ha e edge of your seats! packed flick will leave you on th
ADVICE 1. Jerome, if acting is your thing, you should not fear joining the Club. If you join and get bullied report to your drama teacher. Go for it and shine! Sebzo 2. When I was in Form 1, my friends and I joined debate club because we loved it. Most of the members were in a higher class but we didn’t fear. If they see you are confident, they won’t bully you so just go and join. Shamzy RELEASE DATE: rd Febuary 3
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movie depicts the life of Reene (Amy Schumer) as an ordinary woman who is quite insecurity about her appearance but all that changes when she wakes from a fall and suddenly starts looking at herself as beautiful and generally being positive about life. If you’re one of those people who are not confident about yourself, this movie encourages you to embrace your true self and be whatever you want to be. By the way, Naomi Campbell makes an appearance in this movie and of course, she blesses us with her saucy looks. We definitely recommend this.
Avengers Infinity Wars
Ba guy, if you haven’t heard of this movie yet, allow us give you the FOMO. As you’ve guessed it, it is a sequel to The Avengers movie. It has Iron man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, banange even the Black Panther and his really awesome teen sis Shuri are in the flick. It’s gon’ be action pon action as they unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet- the evil Thanos. People are already saying that this might be the movie of the year. Based on the trailers we’ve watched, it could easily pass. Meanwhile the reviews are really good, we can’t wait for April. Take it from us, this is must watch.
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thought it’d be nice we d an s ol ho sc ur yo at gs in th ol out the co Some of you are always bragging ab me pretty good things so d re ve co dis we d an s en te of le a coup to share those things. We talked to Gaya za H igh School e. lat re n ca u yo Po etry runs in our blood. pe ho We have bagg about their schools. We
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Kings College, Budo.
Rugby giants! If you are passionate about rugby, the best place to become the best Raga guy is Budo. In fact, our OBs have ‘taken over’ the national team! NGO and Smack stay hating on us because we always floor them on the pitch. Even if you do not love rugby, once you see us play you will become obsessed with it. Isaac, 18
Makerere College School.
I love my school because we have a very good debate club. Most of the teens are really good at self-expression. If I was to brag a little bit, I think the best politicians passed through MACOS. Also, it is a haven for talent. Some of the celebs you know went through MACOS and that in my opinion makes my school bawse.
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Vienna College
What makes my school really cool is the fact that girls can have long hair. I think that’s why I’d say my school is bawse. Most schools in UG do not allow long hair and yet long hair makes you look classy especially if held in a puff. Samantha 15
We have been telling y’all to do your thing and we won’t stop! So, we count on you to stick to that ‘thing’. Like seriously! Well, how do you even pull this off? This is how you do it. Discover your thing
You might be feeling guilty whenever you hear about doing your ‘thing’. You could even be wondering what your thing is! Don’t panic. All is well. To discover your ‘thing’ look out for the activities that you naturally love to do. Something you would do even for free and still be happy about it. Wait a minute. I’m not talking about eating mob food or getting involved in fights. I’m talking about things you would like to do for the rest of your life andin make dimes for that good life. Get involved various activities, contests, competitions and you never know what your heart will pick. Now that’s what we call your ‘thing’. It sets you apart.
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Tell us a little about yourself. I’m Apolot Patricia aka Black Pearl born on 6th November 1990 in small village called Ngora to Aujo Josephine and Emmanuel Mukula Arikosi. I come from a family of 5 and I’m the first born.
How did it feel to become the first female Ugandan to win a fight on an international stage? Most feelings are not easy to describe. Most Ugandan male kickboxers went and lost. I was the first to go and win, in fact it’s mind blowing. Only God can tell what I felt that day.
How do you balance your life as a competing athlete with the other priorities?
Timing! I try to look through what I have before I decide on what to do next.
Hmm. Why are you called Black Pearl? C.E.O WKF gave me the name because I’m black and from the Pearl of Africa. I embraced the name.
How did you discover kickboxing? Was it easy in the beginning? It was very hard in the beginning. What I hated most was the pain! I would not be able to move my body the following day and yet I still had to go back to the same place!
That hurts! What kept you going?
I wanted to find out my uniqueness as a person and also change the thinking of people about girls and women in this industry especially in Uganda.
What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learnt in the sport?
Never to give up. Know what you want the most and live for it till the end.
Tell us about your most memorable fight. I went with my full team to Hungary for the intercontinental title belt. I had been so sick for two weeks before and was also on medication. I decided not to take drugs for two days to the fight. By God’s grace I won the fight and I became the champion.
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What in your experience are some of the greatest challenges that women face in training martial arts? Most women are called cowards no matter what they do, a few are respected in the start. We are abused, mocked and insulted at all levels. It’s difficult to keep up and it’s really heart breaking when no one is able to appreciate that. When a woman goes to a company looking for support, most times it is not given to them. Most men do not want to share the stage with women, I have seen that commonly in Uganda, they make their fights and rule out women.
And what has motivated to keep you going? Persistence. Even though I have been kicked out of a company office, I go back to try my luck again. Most times I fail but I go back and keep trying. I have also met good people and we have shared our journeys together and this has made me keep on.
Who are your role models? I’m my own role model.
Why? Why? Because many times we admire people without knowing what they went through to become what they are. I have gone through injuries, insults, shame and pain and what’s why I look at myself as my own role model.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger indeed! Do you have any message you’d like to give to other women and girls in kickboxing? Create your own legacy. Don’t be afraid to try. Being brave is beautiful.
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Chokers These are everywhere and the perfect accessory because they go with almost everything but you have to know the right choker for both your neck and your outfit. If you have a short neck, stay away from thick chokers as they swallow your neck rather than promote your slay. Rock smaller chockers, trust us, you’ll look fab. Long neck sisters! Attack the thick chokers if you want to look like Kendall Jenner. Another pointer for chokers is picking the right kind for the right outfit. The wrong choker can make a classy outfit look weird and you don’t want that!
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For all the short hair sisters, it’s time for you to stock on these hoops. They add definition and extra vibe to your outfit. And these earrings could be all you need for casual, formal or even party wear, Try it out.
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Has FOMO for something ever grabbed you so much that you even start to feel like you’re living in another world? Yea, been there! So when it comes to top sites and fave shows, we gatchu. We’re here with the cure to your FOMO. Music Sites Some of us have smartphones or maybe we tap ko from our parents during holidays, whichever the case maybe, you don’t want to be that guy dying of FOMO all the time because you don’t know Fik Fameika’s latest jam. The internet is full of music sites and our most recommended ones are Howwe.biz, Mdundo and Mp3 jaja. They have the latest music content for free download! The best part of it is, you don’t need a lot of MBs to make your playlist lit.
Live W ire
It’s loud, entertaining and packed wit h celebrity sleaze. Yes, catch the lat est celebrity news and gossip on Spark TV’s Live Wire! These guys have exclus ive so you won’t have to go around arg info with buddies whether what could be uing trending on social media is true or false.
Don’t mess with Kansim
Comedy Queen Anne Kansiime ise a real laughter ninja. You don’t have to str about getting a ticket to a comed ess y show in town. She will kick, pinch, tickle an crack your ribs like the real comed d she is. Catch her latest episodes ony ninja NTV.
Magic 1 HD
With Magic 1 HD, your movie guy has real competition! These guys will keep you entertained with blockbusters, documentaries and a whole load of latest music videos! Man, these guys are the real Lord Mayor of entertainment. Wowee!
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Sports Sites Some of us teens, especially the guys are obsessed with football. Get all the latest updates about your favourite teams and stars from sites like Kawowo and Bleacher Report. There are also sites like live score to keep up to date with live matches.
list of must reads for you, no a ve ha We . sts te d an ms exa r fo ly on d rea Thou shall not self-help books to to n tio fic m Fro d. ere cov u yo got we u, yo matter what genre interests ding pleasure. comics, we have listed great books for your rea Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
Remember the Primary School SST lessons about the Buganda folk story of Kintu and Nambi? This book takes it to a whole new level! It traces the origin of Kintu and connects the dots of his descendants’ lives as they try to break their family curse dating back to the 18th century. The Queen of Katwe by Tim Crothers You might have watched the movie. Well, we can’t get enough of the inspiring true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Katwe right here in Kampala, Uganda. Get the deeper story of how she discovered her thing in chess and went on to become one of the world’s best chess players. Yes, she beat the slum and became a world champ! Tropical Fish by Doreen Baigana Doreen Baingana’s fiction debut will always remain a classic. Tropical Fish follows society through the eyes of an innocent Ugandan teenage girl, Christine Mugisha and her family. After the end of Idi Amin’s regime, she navigates the uncertain terrain of adolescence in Entebbe, Kampala and Los Angeles. Dear Teen Me: The letters cover a range of topics including; physical abuse, body issues, bullying, friendship, love and more than enough insecurities to fill up Kampala. This book makes you appreciate yourself, just the way you are. Spider-Man loves Mary Jane: Sean McKeever Mary Jane steps up as the main character of the books with Spidey dipping in occasionally. MJ is testament that even the seemingly perfect endure many difficulties through adolescence.
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jokes! Making my friends laugh is my thing and I know everybody loves a conversation with but Check out these rib cracking one liner jokes! Dry jokes might be just a line or two, they’re actually funny. No matter how funny they are, I just can’t get enough. 1. If a bee enters a shop, can you call it Bishop (bee shop)? 2. If I dash cars does that mean I’m a Kardashian? 3. If the first person on earth is Adam that means the first woman is madam? 4. If a man is wearing a cap while eating plantain can we call him a captain? 5. If a car hits Jessy does it make him Jessica? 6. If my name is Michael and I just bought a Jordan sneakers can I be called Michael Jordan? 7. Amber was walking down the road in 6inch heel’s Amber tripped and fell. What do you think Amber did? Amber Rose! 8. If I pee in a small square container. Does that mean I’m P-Square (pee-square)? 9. If a man is in the class and feeling sick does that mean his a classic man? 10. If my friend is Ken and drinking water. Can I call him Kendrick? 11. If I draw a mark on a bench, can I say I’m a surveyor because I made a benchmark?
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