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When giants sleep: sons and daughters Africa lost in 2025
2025 has been a year of significant loss for the African continent, with the passing of several influential figures across entertainment, arts, politics, activism, and sports. Their contributions have left lasting impacts on African culture and society. Among the notable losses: • Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o (Kenya, 87) – The celebrated novelist, playwright, and advocate for…
Kenzo to Bobi Wine: You own Shs600m land, how is Uganda ‘bleeding’?
Ugandan music star and Grammy-nominated artist Eddy Kenzo has publicly praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, calling him “the fountain of honour” and “the wisest man” he has ever met. Kenzo attributed much of his personal and professional success to the stability brought by Museveni’s leadership. “Being near President Museveni has been my blessing in life,”…
Singer Fik Fameica loses mother
Uganda’s music industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of Jackline Nassimbwa, the mother of celebrated rapper Fik Fameica. The award-winning artist, born Walukagga Shafik, lost his mother on Saturday after a long illness. She passed away at Kibuli Muslim Hospital, where she had been receiving treatment for several weeks as her condition…
From Dahomey Amazons to Gaddafi’s Nuns: A history of female bodyguards
Female bodyguards have a long and fascinating history, serving as protectors, symbols of power, and enforcers of security across cultures and eras—from ancient empires to modern executive protection. Journalist Rogers Atukunda (@rarrigz) recently reflected on this history, questioning the fate of Muammar Gaddafi’s “Amazonian Guard”, an elite all-female cadre officially known as the Revolutionary Nuns….
Africa has claimed Miss World crown six times
Africa has claimed the Miss World title six times since the pageant’s inception, with South Africa leading the continent with three crowns, followed by Egypt and Nigeria with one each. The African winners are: 1954: Antigone Costanda (Egypt), 1958: Penelope Coelen (South Africa), 1974: Anneline Kriel (South Africa) – assumed the title after the original…