Empire Distribution Signs Ghanaian Kuami Eugene
EMPIRE, an American record label with operations in Africa, has signed Ghanaian popstar Kuami Eugene, born Eugene Kwame Marfo, to their roster. KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA ( https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Kuami Eugene,…
Ugandan Project Shelter Wakadogo wins inaugural World’s Best School Prize
Today, Project Shelter Wakadogo in Uganda was named the winner of the inaugural World's Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity. The school was founded in the aftermath of the war…
Cameroon’s Fintech Industry Booms as UBA Launches M2U Money
In Cameroon, United Bank for Africa (UBA), a multinational pan-African bank headquartered in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its new mobile money solution, M2U Money. KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA…
New Funding Raised by Tugende for Regional Expansion
A fintech firm providing credit and asset financing for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in East Africa, TUGENDE, has raised $10 million from existing and new investors, led by…
Nominees for 2022 MTV EMAs: Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy, Zuchu
Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems and Zuchu are nominated for the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs), which will be held on Sunday, 13 November, 2022 in Düsseldorf, western…
Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Tems Nominated for 2022 American Music Awards
A number of West African musicians have been nominated for the American Music Awards 2022, including Tems, CKay, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Fireboy DML. KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA — A…
Ethiopia: Safaricom’s M-Pesa Is Approved for Local Operations
With the launch of its M-PESA mobile money services, Safaricom has officially launched its commercial operations in Ethiopia. KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (https://lifestyleuganda.com/) — Earlier this week, Safaricom launched its commercial…
