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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…
Sheilah Gashumba lights up Kigali in Rwanda DJ tour
Kigali, Rwanda — Ugandan media personality and award-winning TV presenter Sheilah C Gashumba has officially kicked off her much-anticipated Kigali DJ Tour, bringing star power, music and high-energy nightlife to Rwanda’s capital during the festive season. Gashumba, popularly known in the music scene as Lil Stunner, arrived in Kigali ahead of Christmas and wasted no…
Alcohol drinking rate worries Jim Muhwezi
Rukungiri – Uganda’s Minister for Security, Maj Gen (rtd) Jim Muhwezi, has called for a bylaw to regulate alcohol consumption, citing the country’s alarming drinking rates. Muhwezi made the remarks while attending Christmas Day prayers at Kasoroza Church of Uganda in Rukungiri District. “The rate at which alcohol is consumed in Uganda is worrying. We…