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Tanzania fans boycott musicians over unrest silence
Tanzanian music is grappling with a growing crisis as fans continue to boycott some of the country’s biggest artistes over their silence during the October 29 unrest — a backlash now threatening the very foundation of the Bongo Flava industry. EFM and TVE CEO Francis Ciza, popularly known as Majizo, has urged fans to halt…
Musicians not paying for studio work – producer Keilor Pro
Renowned Ugandan music producer Keilor Pro, real name Abu Spohian, has raised alarm over what he describes as an increasingly worrying habit among musicians—failing to pay for studio work after projects are completed. In a recent interview, Keilor Pro said the problem has become widespread, with many artists either paying only a small fraction of…
Kadodi drummers wow crowds at Riyadh festival
It was a proud moment for Uganda as homegrown Creatives, Artistes, and Entertainers took centre stage at the Global Harmony Festival (Riyadh Season) 2025 in the Al Suwaidi Park, one of Saudi Arabia’s Capital, Riyadh’s largest themed cultural venues, on 9th December 2025. The Riyadh Season is an annual celebration of cultural diversity and tourism…
African youth just dancing and watching football – Museveni
President Museveni has criticised what he described as a lack of political and economic consciousness among African youth. “I always wonder why young people are not thinking about the future of Africa. You spend a lot of time dancing and watching football,” he said. “At 20, I was already thinking about liberation and the long-term…
Spanish tourists endorse Museveni
Kamwenge – The atmosphere was electric at Kyabenda Primary School playgrounds in Kamwenge District on Monday as President Yoweri Museveni addressed a campaign rally, with an unexpected group of supporters adding to the excitement — tourists from Spain. The visitors, who were reportedly travelling in the region, joined local attendees on the dance floor, celebrating…