Tyla Becomes First African Solo Artist With 1 Billion Streams
Tyla now joins the ranks of African artists like Wizkid, Rema, and Tems, who also crossed the billion-stream mark—but they did it through collaborations.
Anne Kansiime Shares Cryptic Instagram Post, Hints at “New Era”
Anne Kansiime has sparked conversations online after posting a cryptic message on Instagram, hinting at a major shift in her life.
Gunmen Kill Congolese Artist Delcat Idengo in North Kivu
His latest song, Bunduki (Swahili for "weapon"), condemned the rebel occupation in Goma. He was among hundreds who escaped from Munzenze prison last month after M23 militants seized the city.
Luyimbazi Nalukoola Wins NUP Ticket for Kawempe North Race
NUP, Uganda’s biggest opposition party, picked Luyimbazi after a tough race against nine other contenders, including Muhammad Lussa Luwemba, a former aide to the late MP Muhammad Ssegirinya.
Ikon Awards 2025 Nominations Announced, Expanding to 22 Categories
Ikon Awards Introduces Four New Categories for 2025 Ceremony
Michael Atingi-Ego Named Bank of Uganda Governor After Three Years
Atingi-Ego, who has been serving as Deputy Governor, now takes full charge of the central bank. Alongside him, economist Augustus Nuwagaba has been appointed as Deputy Governor.
Kalifah Aganaga to Contest Kawempe North Seat Under FDC
The FDC has thrown its weight behind musician Mukiibi Sadat, better known as Kalifah Aganaga, as its candidate for the Kawempe North by-election.
Ugandan Singer Zex Bilangilangi Launches Zex Auto Parts Business
He recently shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing off Zex Auto Parts, a fully stocked shop in Nabugabo, ready to serve customers looking for spare parts.
2025 Grammys: African Artists Shine with Major Award Wins
At the 2025 Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, African artists made a strong showing, with Nigeria’s Tems, Uganda’s Rulz and Zigi Nana,…
Rulz, Zigi Nana Win Grammy for Work on Alkebulan II
This 2025 Grammys win puts the spotlight on Ugandan songwriters Rulz and Zigi Nana, whose work really helped bring the album to life.
