Category: Entertainment

EAZI: Africa has the prospect to become the highest net exporter of technology talent

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Earlier in May, he was a speaker at the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles, where he shared his views on African music’s role in developing and stimulating the continent’s creative economy. Paramount on Eazi’s mind in Estonia was the potential for business alliances in tech. Estonia presently has the most start-ups per capita of any European nation. It is ranked first in the region for its business environment by the Emerging Europe IT Competitiveness Index. “[Former president] Ilves shared how Estonia has been positioning itself to be…

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OBITUARY: Rock and soul icon Tina Turner dead at age 83

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Tina Turner “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” her representative said Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Tina Turner, one of rock and soul music’s greatest icons and comeback stories has died, leaving a seven-decade legacy that blazed a trail for divas like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Jazmine Sullivan and Annie Lennox. In a statement released May 24, her representative announced: “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll,’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her…

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Two new Ugandans shine at Airtel Africa’s The Voice Africa competition

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Sharon Kyolinakyo & Charles Ssekitoleko impress coaches Lady Jaydee and Awilo Longomba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The thrilling 8th episode of The Voice Africa connected by Airtel, featured Sharon Kyolinakyo who became the first Ugandan talent to be selected by Coach Lady Jaydee after performing Happiest Year by Jaymes Young. Charles Ssekitoleko whose flawless rendition of End of the Road by Boyz II Men enticed Coach Awilo Longomba to turn his chair during the latest episode that aired over the weekend. Of the 4 Ugandans who have successfully…

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YOTV Channels App launches 3 new products

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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE  | THE INDEPENDENT | Gone are the days of family conflicts over the TV remote. Thanks to the YOTV Channels App, you can bid farewell to those struggles. Since its establishment in 2020, the YOTV Channels App has been dedicated to delivering the finest entertainment to Ugandans at the most affordable prices. With a vast selection of over 60 television stations, 50 radio stations, documentaries, blockbuster movies, and series, the YOTV Channels App offers everything you need to satisfy your entertainment cravings. “After three years, we are proud…

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UCC and MultiChoice Uganda host regional film competitions

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UCC alongside partners including; Uganda Tourism Board, Airtel Uganda, UBC TV, NBS TV, Vision Group, and MTN Uganda shall this week be travelling across the country through the different regions to recognize and reward the Top 2 winning submissions per region. The film competitions to be hosted in each of the four regions will give existing and aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their talent and compete for cash and other prizes. The competitions focus on short films that capture the unique stories and experiences of people living in Uganda,…

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Talent? Hard work? Or luck?

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Dauda Kavuma’s Ghetto Kids and the golden buzzer COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2009, while working as a primary school teacher on a Shs60,000 (Approx. US$16) monthly salary, Dauda Kavuma says he took in three children aged about 10 years who were from deprived backgrounds. He was 30 years old and offered to be a father figure for them. Kavuma had graduated as a professional primary school mathematics teacher just two years earlier in 2007. He says, based on how a stranger once helped his dream come true, he…

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Beyond the classroom: MultiChoice Talent Factory’s Alum Ann Nassanga, breaking the glass ceiling in film production

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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT  | Female representation in film is a crucial issue that has been a concern in the industry for a long time. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to increase the number of women in film, both in front of and behind the camera. This is particularly important in Africa, where women have historically been underrepresented. MultiChoice Talent factory stepped up with an initiative aimed at training and developing the next generation of African creatives. The program provides a platform for aspiring filmmakers,…

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Ghetto Kids: what’s behind the moves of the Ugandan dance troupe that stormed the world

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Ghetto Kids performing at the Britain’s Got Talent The Kids first achieved global recognition in 2017 with their dance video to the Afro house song Marimba Rija by Angolan musician Dotorado Pro Kampala, Uganda | Francesca Negro | A group of young dancers from Uganda, Triplets Ghetto Kids, went viral across the world when they earned the “golden buzzer” mid-performance on the TV show Britain’s Got Talent. The golden buzzer sends a shower of gold confetti onto the stage sending the contestants straight through to the show’s final rounds and it had never been pressed in the…

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Swangz Avenue to expand its operations in Africa

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue has in a CNN interview Inside Africa, announced the planned expansion of Swangz Avenue to other countries During the interview, he shared exciting news about the company’s recent ventures and plans for the future. Kyazze spoke about Swangz Avenue’s new ventures, including the Creative Academy, which has seen success just a few years from its genesis. The academy aims to provide training and support for young creatives in Uganda and beyond, helping them to develop their talents and build…

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Uganda: Loukman Ali’s heart-pumping film explores themes of retribution and redemption

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SPECIAL FEATURE | ALL AFRICA.COM – Melody Chironda |  Get ready for an adrenalin-fueled ride with Loukman Ali’s latest masterpiece! In this heart-pumping film, Katera of the Punishment Island, a young woman consumed by grief and left stranded on a deserted island, is determined to seek retribution against the ruthless man responsible for her exile. The plot is so captivating – as the story unfolds, be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions as the fierce protagonist embarks on a perilous journey filled with suspense and danger, all in the name of justice.…

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