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Top songs of the week: Bruno K, Cindy Sanyu, Carol Nantongo lead 2026 charts
Uganda’s music scene has kicked off 2026 on a high note, with new releases from established stars and rising talents dominating airwaves, clubs and streaming platforms. From soulful love songs to high-energy dance anthems, here are the 10 tracks making the biggest impact this week. 1. Bruno K & Cindy Sanyu – Like You This…
Musician Rap Gie dies
Ugandan musician Rap Gie, best known for his hit song Namudiguli, has died, according to a report aired on Galaxy TV on Tuesday. The broadcaster announced the news, sparking an outpouring of grief across the music industry and among fans. By the time of publication, the cause of death and surrounding circumstances had not been…
Shincheonji Church of Jesus not happy with South Korean Gov’t retaliatory campaign
Shincheonji Church of Jesus on Monday accused the South Korean government of weaponising state power to carry out a retaliatory campaign against the religious group, labelling the administration’s recent actions a grave violation of the constitution. In a formal statement, the church alleged that President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok have preemptively branded…
AMVCA 12: submissions now open for Africa’s top film honours
Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has officially opened the call for entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s leading platform for celebrating excellence in film and television. Entries opened in early January and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026, inviting filmmakers and content…
Avatar star Zoe Saldaña becomes highest-grossing actress
Zoe Saldaña has officially surpassed Scarlett Johansson to become the highest-grossing actress globally, thanks in large part to the massive success of Avatar: Fire and Ash, the latest instalment in James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise. According to The Numbers, Saldaña’s cumulative box office gross, including the latest Avatar film, now approaches $17 billion, edging out Johansson,…