Kampala is more compact and less well-known than Uganda’s regional hub Nairobi, but the country’s capital is a bit like your favorite small music festival—it’s so cool you don’t want too many people ...

International creative duo Nsimbi, comprising GNL Zamba and Miriam Tamar, have ventured into film with Infinity, a debut musical film that brings together music, cinema, fashion, poetry, dance and ...

The Ugandan music scene in 2025 has been loud, exciting, and richly entertaining. From electrifying live performances to visually stunning productions, this year proved that music in Uganda is not ...

First staged in 2015, the globally touted Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda is an annual four-day dance party featuring hundreds of deejays. It’s also a major tourism drawcard that caters to 15,000-odd ...

In a weekend of studio beats and boardroom insights, Ugandan gospel luminary Mungu Feni arrived in Lagos to sharpen his regional edge. From 23 to 30 June, the seven‑day Showbiz101 2026 program ...

Kampala, Uganda — Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda's contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and ...

One of East Africa’s most popular music festivals has been cleared to go ahead after members of parliament tried to ban it for “promoting gays” in the country. The Nyege Nyege festival will now take ...

The second edition of the Amplify Uganda Music Expo (AUMEX) lit up MOTIV Kampala over the weekend, drawing hundreds of artists, industry professionals, and music lovers under the theme "Building a ...

Michael Benjamin Owor commonly known as DJ Bush Baby was found dead in his studio on the morning of June 5, 2025. For many public figures with famous monikers, there is often a witty or emotional ...

Despite being called “immoral” by some politicians, this year’s Nyege Nyege festival celebrated diversity and innovation in contemporary African music. By Tom Faber See more of our coverage in your ...