Sheebah slams grammar snobbery

Kampala — Popular Ugandan singer Sheebah Karungi has sparked a national conversation on language and communication after criticizing what she called “grammar snobbery” in Uganda. Her widely shared post on X (formerly Twitter) urges people to stop shaming others for English mistakes, emphasizing that English is only one of the country’s 50+ languages. In her…

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Artists rally to save music royalties clause in copyright bill

Kampala — Ugandan musicians and creatives are rallying to protect Clause 9 of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which passed its second reading in Parliament on March 12. The clause mandates that radio stations, TV stations, venues, and digital platforms pay royalties to performers and producers when their music is played commercially, including…

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Rukundo egumeho: Sheebah to rock Bakiga Nation ‘nohiri’

Kampala is set to experience the ultimate cultural Christmas celebration as BakigaNation announces the return of its signature festival, Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu, on Sunday, 14th December 2025, at Millennium Park, Lugogo. This year’s edition promises a heartwarming fusion of Kikiga tradition and festive cheer, recreating the Christmas many grew up with in Kigezi….

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