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Young Rapper Felista also Scoops Kampala Parents Scholarship

Promising female Young rapper Faith Nanyanzi popularly known as Felista Di Superstar had a reason to smile after Ruparelia Group of Companies came out to sponsor her primary education.

The 7-year old joins fellow young male rapper Patrick Senyonjo a.k.a Fresh Kid who was given the opportunity last year after impressing musically with hit songs like Banteeka and Bambi among others.

Rajiv Rupaleria handing over the scholarship contract to Levixone and Felista Di Superstar.

The good news was confirmed by Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s son, Rajiv Ruparelia in a colourful event which was held at Kampala Parents School yesterday, Monday February 3, 2019.

The presser was also attended by School’s lawyers, Artists among others, Spice Diana, Livixone, media and Sponsors (Bravo Shoes).

Rajiv with Felista, Levixone and Fresh Kid.

Mr. Rajiv thanked the founders of Kampala Parents School, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and trustees for supporting the cause when he called them as well as Bravo Shoes who came on board to give a hand not forgetting the music fraternity for discovering promoting and maturing Felista’s journey.

Be also advised Felista’s parents to save from what they’ve been paying from another school such that that money helps her in secondary.

Pallaso Outs Yet Another Banger ‘Akomelerwe’ AUDIO ALERT

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Pallaso real names Mayanja Pius is so far the most active Mayanja in the talented Mayanja family. Last year only he fed Ugandans with mammoth of hits including Ekiro Munzikiza, inama, whine and whine, omazze and many others.

He has also started this year with yet another club banger on addition to ‘ekiro munzikiza’ which is still rocking in clubs and various entertainment places. If you listen to this song ‘akomelerwe’, trust me you won’t resist to shake your body a little bit. If you haven’t got your copy yet, try looking for this song which is absolutely full of life.

Kobe Bryant Killed in a plane Crush

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Kobe Bryant 41 and his daughter 31, crushed into unrecognizable state in a helicopter.

The demise happened on sunday morning 10:00am GMT in Calabasas, carifonia which about 40 miles away Los Angeles in the Northwest.

Kobe and his daughter Giana were flying to a basketball tournament when helicopter sikorsky s-76 lost control and crushed on the ground and the Sherrif of Los angeles reported no one survived of the 9 people on the aircraft.

The aircraft went remote field off to crush down in the Las Virgenes area.

The National authorities responsible for aviation and transport safety reported that no persons on ground where the plane hit got killed or injured.

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest NBA stars who played for LA Lakers and American Basket Ball team. He was among the highest scoring NBA stars who had just been leapfrogged in the rankings by current NBA Ace Le Brone James. Before his death, he had just congratulated LeBrone fr surpassing him in the rankings.

Music Producer Kahealbeats Officially Releases ‘My Heroes’ Album

Music Producer, sound engineer & studio manager well known as Kahealbeats has officially released a new project, MY HEROES on Kahealbeats Music Label this afternoon of January 24th, 2020.

MY HEROES is the first album released under the label and features Kahealbeats’ very own Roy Nkangi and GrG who together form MY HEROES. This melodic collaboration project’s songs that spark true stories we all can relate to. The album offers a flowless combination of “a habitué of the West End”, strong vocals, tight end mastering arrangements in production and melodically addicting choruses.

The album loudly proclaims themes of inspiration right from the first track and transformation to confirm an energy Uganda is yet to witness. The opening title track, “Making Moves” starts the albums’ infectious energy that will soon have people not giving up on their dreams quickly followed by the second track “Me to Me” which will surely have gatherings singing along.

With its ear candy and lush chords that trigger an emotion, really shows you how this album has a lot more to offer. With its intricate piano keys there’s surely nothing like this out there in the 256. I am guaranteed to give the listener a new favorite tune. Album cuts “Get Loose, Shh, ” and upbeat “Gazing” continues to the theme of “nothing but energy” through the project.

MY HEROES represents hip hop artists of the new wave making moves to get to the top. Hero status, fearless and creative artists pushing boundaries that they said would never thrive in Uganda.

MY HEROES will be in- stores and on-line everywhere January 24, 2020.

Rema Namakula’s Hubby (Dr Sebunya) Graduates With Bachelor’s Degree In Medicine and Surgery

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Dr Hamza Sebunya was among the many graduands who thronged Makerere University Freedom Square as the country’s most respected university held its 70th graduation ceremony. Initially, Dr Sebunya had already acquired a degree in gynecology and was a respected gynecologist who currently works at Mulago National Reference Hospital but he has gone further to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery.

The ceremony’s guest of honor was the Prime Minister of Uganda ,Ruhakana Rugunda, who acted on behalf of President Museveni. Minister of Education Janet Museveni and Professor Ezra Suruma of Makerere University were also present at the ceremony as Rema’s boo was reaching this huge milestone.

As a recap, Dr Sebunya came to limelight at the end of August last year when rumors revealed that the gynecologist had snatched the ‘clear’ singer from the BET Award top dog – Eddy Kenzo!

 

Full Nominee List of HiPipo 2020 Awards

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The HiPipo music awards are back with the organizers revealing the nominees of the 9th and 2020 edtion following up a two months’ nominations submission, and clean-up process.

However, this edition is so strong on Africa with nominees coming from over 20 sub-Saharan and North Africa countries. HiPipo Music Awards celebrates and promotes music, musicians and artistic excellence in Africa. Organized by Hipipo. First “HiPipo Charts Festival”, aka First HiPipo Music Awards, was held in – 2012.

Here is the full list of 2020 Nominees.

Africa Number 1

Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Maître Gims (DRC)
Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)
Sherine (Egypt)
Soolking (Algeria)

Africa Song of The Year:

Bigtril – Parte After Parte (Uganda)
Burna Boy x Zlatan – Killin Dem (Nigeria)
Davido, Chris Brown – Blow My Mind (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz Ft Fally Ipupa – Inama (Tanzania/DRC)
Joeboy – Baby (Nigeria)
Mohamed Ramadan – Mafia (Egypt)
Nasty C – SMA Ft. Rowlene (South Africa)
Soolking feat. Ouled El Bahdja – Liberté (Algeria)
WizKid – Joro (Nigeria)

Africa Fans Favorite Fresh Talent

Innoss’B (DRC)
Joeboy (Nigeria)
Mbosso (Tanzania)
Natacha (Burundi)
Nviiri The Storyteller (Kenya)
Rosa Ree (Tanzania)
Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Simmy (South Africa)
Teni (Nigeria)
Vinka (Uganda)

Best Song from Francophone Africa

Fally Ipupa – Maria Pm (DRC)
Innoss’B – Yope (DRC)
Maître Gims – Miami Vice (DRC)
Salatiel – Anita (Cameroon)
Shan’l – C’est Pas Les Gbés Gbés Gbés (Gabon)
Soolking Feat. Ouled El Bahdja – Liberté (Algeria)
Toofan ft. Jacob Desvarieux & Kassav – OU LÉ (Togo)
Ya Levis – #Katchua (DRC)

Best Song from Western Africa

Davido – Risky ft. Popcaan (Nigeria)
Joeboy – Baby (Nigeria)
Rudeboy – Audio Money (Nigeria)
Sarkodie – Lucky ft. Rudeboy (Ghana)
Stonebwoy – Ololo ft. Teni (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage – “49-99” (Nigeria)
WizKid – Joro (Nigeria)
Zlatan X Burna Boy – Killin Dem (Nigeria)

Best Song from Southern Africa

AKA, YoungstaCPT – Main Ou’s (South Africa)
Cassper Nyovest feat Boskasie – Move For Me (South Africa)
Jah Prayzah – Sadza NeMuriwo (Starring IYASA) (Zimbabwe)
King Monada- Chuwana (South Africa)
Nasty C – SMA Ft. Rowlene (South Africa)
Roberto -Beautiful (Zambia)
Sho Madjozi – John Cena (South Africa)
Best Song from Northern/Arabic Africa
Mohamed Ramadan – Mafia
Mostafa Hagag – Khatwa
Naseny Leh – Tamer Hosny
Salma Rachid Ft Mok Saib – Ma Gazelle
Sherine – Ya Betfaker Ya Bet7es

East Africa Super Hit

Big Tril – Parte After Parte (Uganda)
Deejay Pius – HOMBA HOMBOKA (High Heels) (Rwanda)
Diamond Platnumz – The One (Tanzania)
Harmonize ‘Uno’ (Tanzania)
Rayvanny Ft Diamond Platnumz – Tetema (Tanzania)
Sailors – Wamlambez (Kenya)
Sauti Sol ‘Extravaganza’ Feat. Bensoul, Nviiri, Crystal Asige & Kaskazini (Kenya)
The Ben – Vazi (Rwanda)
Vanessa Mdee – That’s For Me Ft. Distruction Boyz, Dj Tira, Prince Bulo (Tanzania)
Willy Paul Ft Rayvanny – Mmmh (Kenya)

Burundi Best Act

Bantubwoy – Sugua
Big Fizzo – Sibeza
Double Jay – Numva Nshaka
Dr Claude – Utuntu
Esther Nish X Kidum – Umbamwo
Kirikou Akili – Washa
Lolilo – Guitar
Natacha -Ufise Gute
Sat-B – Don’t Cry Ft Aslay

Kenya Best Act

Bensoul – Lucy
Chris Kaiga – Zimenice Ft. Tezzla
Masauti – Kiboko
Miracle Baby – Wamlambez
Nadia Mukami – Radio Love
Otile Brown X Khaligraph Jones – Japo Kidogo
Redsan – Rio
Sauti Sol ‘Extravaganza’ Feat. Bensoul, Nviiri The Storyteller, Crystal Asige & Kaskazini
Willy Paul Ft Rayvanny – Mmmh (Kenya)
Zikki-Welcome To Kenya

Rwanda Best Act

Amalon – Byakubaho
Andy Bumuntu – On Fire
Bruce Melodie – Katerina
Butera Knowless – Day To Day
Deejay Pius – Homba Homboka (High Heels)
King James – Igitekerezo
Meddy – All Night
Nari High – The Mane All Stars
The Ben – Naremeye

Tanzania Best Act

Diamond Platnumz – The One
Harmonize ‘Uno’
Mbosso – Tamu
Nandy Featuring Sauti Sol – Kiza Kinene
Rayvanny Ft Diamond Platnumz – Tetema
Vanessa Mdee ‘That’s For Me’ feat. Distruction Boyz, DJ Tira & Prince Bulo

Uganda: Artist of The Year:

Spice Diana
Sheebah
John Blaq
Fik Fameica
Eddy Kenzo
David Lutalo

Best Female Artist

Winnie Nwagi
Vinka
Spice Diana
Sheebah

Best Male Artist

John Blaq
Fik Fameica
Eddy Kenzo
David Lutalo

Song of the Year

B2C & Rema – Gutujja
Bigtril – Parte After Parte
Eddy Kenzo – Semyekozo
John Blaq – Do Dat
Rickman X Dt Timo – Bango
Sheebah X Carol Nantongo – Sirwana

Written Record of The Year

Ronnie and Alexander Muge writer for Enyanda (Sheebah)
David Lutalo writer for Tugende
John Blaq writer for Makanika
Kapa Cat writer for Sikyo
Spice Diana & Ray G writer for Omusheshe
Shena Skies writer for Sunday (Slick Stuart, DJ Roja)

Best Social Message

Ziza Bafana – Ebizibu
Tip Swizzy -Tebatusera
Saava Karim – Freedom Anthem
Fik Fameica –Tobiloberamu
David Lutalo – Ensi

Video of the Year

Slick Stuart, DJ Roja & Allan Toniks – Sunday
Kabako – Sabisubira
Irene Namatovu – Tweyanze
Feffe Bussi – Love Yo
Eddy Kenzo – Signal
B2C & Rema – Gutujja

Best Breakthrough Artist

Fresh Kid
Grenade Official
John Blaq
Recho Rey
VIP Jemo

Must Watch Talent

Jowy Landa
Kapa Cat
Lydia Bless
Prince Omar
Shena Skies
Vivian Tendo
Zulanda
Karole Kasita
Ring Rapper

Best A-Cappella Group

Jehovah Shalom
Spring Gents
The Harmonics

Best DJ

Dj Bryan
Dj Fikie
Dj LL
Dj Shiru
Dj Slick Stuart & Dj Roja
DVJ Mercy
Selector Jay

Best Audio Producer

Artin Pro
Bomba Beat
Daddy Andre
Diggy Baur
Nessim
Producer Ronnie
T.O.N

Presidential aspirant Bobi Wine Arrested in Lira

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Kyaddondo East Member of Parliament Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu popularly known as Bobi wine has been arrested while in Lira District alongside a number of People Power leaders.

According to sources in the region, the singer turned politician was in a meeting together with his colleagues as he was preparing for his Presidential consultation meetings before being invaded by Uganda Police together with hooligans carrying Pangas and bog sticks.

Hon Kyagulanyi Sentamu a.k.a Bobi Wine, the leader for the People Power Movement with the spokes Person of the political pressure group Mr. Joel Senyonyi. Wine is set to compete for the presidential seat in the forth coming general elections come 2021 and expected to give the president Museveni who has ruled for more than 34 years a tough contest.

“They claimed our first consultation was blocked because it was an open venue.
We secured an enclosed one. They lied we didn’t have owner’s permission.
We produced evidence of payment. They have now intercepted us. Journalists arrested. People being clobbered. Dictator in panic” Bobi Wine tweeted a few minutes before being arrested.

They all have been driven to yet to be known destination.

Teargas rock Lira Town as police blocks Bobi Wine’s meeting

Eddy Kenzo Listed Among the Top African Artistes of the Decade

Big Talent boss Edrisa Musuuza a.k.a Eddy Kenzo has again proved how big he is musically not only locally after being listed among the top African Artistes of the past Decade (2009 – 2019).

He was ranked number 9 on the list probably based on his achievements in the past ten years that include the 2015 BET Viewer’s Choice Award and a series of hits including his golden song Sitya Loss that helped him break the barriers into international markets, something which is a dream for most local artistes.

On the list made by Global Ranking – a Ghanaian website – Eddy Kenzo sits comfortably in ninth with other top African acts including Wizkid, Angelique Kidjo, P.Square, Davido, D’Banj, Sarkodie, Timaya, Tiwa Savage, and Diamond Platnumz.

Car Hire Services in Kampala

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Kampala is the metropolis of Uganda and it is the largest city divided into 5 major administrative boroughs namely Kampala central, Makindye, Lubaga, Kawempe and Nakawa division with an estimated population density of about 2 million people. Kampala got its name from a Luganda phrase “akasozi k’empala” which means hill of the impala refereeing to the large herds of impala that graced these hills before developments came along.

Kampala is built across seven famous hills on which some of the most cultural and political buildings stand and these include Mengo hill, where the kabaka’s palace and parliament is located, Namirembe hill which is home to the St. Paul’s Anglican cathedral, Kasubi hill where the famous Kasubi tombs are found, Kibuli hill where the Kibuli mosque – Uganda’s oldest mosque is found, Nsambya hill where mill hill mission headquarters is found, Lubaga hill – the home to the largest catholic cathedral in Uganda and lastly the old Kampala hill where Lugard Fort ruins were once sheltered until the Muslim supreme council decided to construct a mosque on top of the hill. Kampala city has rapidly expanded to include other hills like Nakasero hill where most administrative and big commercial organizations are situated plus Makindye and Konge hills.

Thinking of traveling to Kampala this season for a vacation, business or safari and still searching for the ideal transportation means to get around? Then think no further, Uganda Car Rental is here to provide reliable and trusted rental cars for Chauffeur hire and self-drive services in Kampala and beyond giving clients a chance to explore Kampala city and the nearby local attractions with all the freedom and privacy they surely deserve.

Moving around Kampala city can be quite hectic and stressful given its size, congestion caused by escalating population and that’s why you need the best guide to drive you around tour Kampala city comfortably without much hustles. Hire a vehicle in Kampala with us and reach your destination rapidly in a pleasant way with a well serviced, maintained car and guided by a well-trained chauffeur.

We surely understand how appealing the thought of self-drive holiday is for some clients. The warm and freedom of driving your 4×4 car or a SUV to any location around Kampala will make your itinerary more flexible where you will travel at your own pace and time giving you an extremely personal road trip experience. Self-drive car hire service offers clients a chance to encounter any destination of their choice, whether a theme park in town, sand beach, resort or a getaway to a national park or up-country destination.

We present to you a variety of gorgeous and super luxurious cars for hire in Kampala ranging from a 4×4 station wagons, saloon cars, mini buses, coaster vans and many others. Our fleet is full of vehicles that we offer for a self-drive service and all our vehicles are comprehensively insured, come with a first aid kit box and others.

All our car hire deals are affordable, therefore don’t worry about your budget. Things concerning car hire in Kampala don’t look elsewhere, we are the masters of self-drive car hire/rental services in Kampala, always ready to offer you best deals even for the last minute bookings.

We have a dedicated team of professional Chauffeurs and travel consultants who are always happy to plan with you and customize lifetime itineraries that suit your travel budget and willing to go an extra mile to offer 24/7 support whenever you face a challenge.

When you opt for a chauffeur driven rental car or self-drive adventure in Kampala, we are absolutely the best car rental company in Kampala and Uganda in general.

How to Get the Right Wedding Car for your Big Day

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Are you planning to book a car for your wedding ceremony in Uganda but you do not know how to do it? Weddings have for long become the most celebrated traditional parties amongst different races in the world. A wedding isn’t only a special day for the couple but it also marks the starting set of yet a new journey in their lives.

Unlike before, today weddings have become too costly involving much planning and bookings for different things among which include the cars, venue, food and drinks, party tents, chairs, ushers and many more. In the modern world, most of these things are unavoidable unless otherwise. With variety of our comfortable and reliable bridal cars, any intending couples have an upper hand to realize their dreams. Some of the recommended fleet ranges from the stretch limousine, vintage car, stylish sport car, Mercedes Benz classes and many more that will be of your preference.

At the end of day, choosing rental cars in Uganda for your wedding will certainly reward you and your dear one with the most Memorial Day in life. In case you are planning your wedding, we have provided some of the ways in which you can acquire a car for your wedding day;

Online

With the current development in technology, you can access or book a car for your special day through online. You can use your phone, or laptop and Google out the car that you need. Most of the car hire companies in Uganda have websites and social sites in which you can connect with respective car hire agency to deal with and your dreams will have achieved your dreams. Some of the recommended agencies where you can get a rental car are; Car Rental Uganda, 4X4 Uganda, Car Hire Uganda, Drive Uganda etc.

You can visit the office

This is another criterion in which you can book wedding vehicle to make your special day unforgettable. You can simply walk to the nearest Car Hire Company and you negotiate on the cost of car with the reservation and select the best choice for your special day. Most of office addresses are available on website, advertisement and brochures.

Through friends or relatives

This is another cheapest way in which you can book a car for wedding party. Most car rental agencies give several choices and friends can help guide you better.

In conclusion, acquiring the best bridal vehicle for your special day isn’t that simple, however with the above ways; we believe that you will have an option to help you realize your dreams.