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Soundtrack of a nation: Uganda’s top 50 songs of 2025
By Music Desk | Kampala | 2025 Review Uganda’s music industry in 2025 was vibrant, competitive, and deeply expressive. From viral anthems to radio-dominating love songs, the year showcased creativity across genres — Afro-pop, dancehall, hip-hop, R&B, and urban fusion. Below is a curated list of 50 songs that topped charts, airwaves, and playlists, each…
Senegalese photographer Amina Fall steals the show at AFCON 2025
Rabat, Morocco — While the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has delivered thrilling football action on the pitch, Senegalese photographer Amina Fall is turning heads off it. With her camera in hand, Fall has been capturing stunning moments throughout the tournament, earning viral attention and admiration across social media. Fall, known for her keen…
Avatar director James Cameron is now a billionaire
With a string of box office juggernauts—and a third Avatar film projected to earn over $2 billion—Oscar-winning director James Cameron has officially joined Hollywood’s elite billionaire ranks. The announcement comes amid the buzz for Avatar: Fire & Ash, which, despite not hitting theatres until this Friday, was nominated for the Golden Globes’ Cinematic and Box…
British actor Idris Elba knighted
LONDON — British actor, producer and musician Idris Elba has been awarded a knighthood in the UK’s 2026 New Year Honours list, in recognition of his services to young people and sustained advocacy against youth violence. The honours list was announced on December 30, 2025, elevating the internationally acclaimed star to Sir Idris Elba. While…
Beyoncé is now a billionaire — Forbes
Global music superstar Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks, becoming just the fifth musician to amass a 10-figure fortune, according to a new report by Forbes. The Grammy Award-winning artist now stands alongside an elite group that includes Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna and her husband, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z. Forbes attributes Beyoncé’s billionaire status…