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Government has approved the Copyright and Neighboring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2024 following review  by the Parliamentary Counsel. According to a statement by the president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) and special presidential advisor on Creatives Musuuza Edrisah Kenzo on December 16, 2024, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs after then will publish the Bill in the Gazette and introduce it in Parliament for debate and enactment. “Am glad to inform you that the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment)...

Uganda Cranes and Kitara FC forward Denis Omedi has been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskas Award following his remarkable goal against KCCA FC in the FUFA Super 8 quarterfinals on August 6, 2024, at the MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo. Omedi’s exquisite "rabona" finish not only leveled the match but also left both defenders and the goalkeeper stranded, demonstrating his exceptional talent. Omedi’s goal has been described as a spectacular one in Uganda’s football history. Omedi’s strike came in a minute after...

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

Uganda's young rapper Fresh Kid real names Patrick Ssenyonjo has reached a critical milestone after completing primary education. The 12-year-old rapper now faces the daunting challenge of affording high school education with his dream of joining an international school. On Thursday, November 7, 2024, he completed his primary education, at Kampla Parents school on a scholarship which covered all his educational expenses but believes that international schools offer opportunities and resources beyond what regular schools provide, especially for his career. Fresh...

Ugandan singer and dancer, Sheebah Karungi, popularly known as Queen Karma or Sheebah, is set to hold a concert dubbed "Neyanziza" at the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala city on Friday, October 4, 2024, as she prepares to take off some time from performing live on stage. The 34-year-old singer said that she is holding this concert as a way of thanking the Almighty God for how far He has brought her. This news desk has anticipated that the Neyanziza...

On Monday this week, we reported how a Najjera-based slay queen who was among the babes that got the Congolese Ya Levis to drown in a pool of Nyash while on stage had been chucked by the boyfriend, a Kampala city tycoon. This was during the Saturday, August 23rd, 2024, live concert at the Kampala Serena Hotel has continued to break the internet. The latest is that, our eagle eye-writer has successfully identified the babes and they have been linked with...