6% off your gig? What Uganda’s new Tax law means for entertainers


President Yoweri Museveni assented to the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026, introducing a six per cent withholding tax on payments to public entertainers https://bit.ly/4cgg0ZO #SqoopUpdates

Driver remanded over crash that killed two journalists


John Baptist Kigozi  appeared before the Chief Magistrates Court at Kajjansi on Friday, where he faced five charges arising from the August 7 crash at Nalulanda https://bit.ly/4y7KGVw #SqoopUpdates

Angel, Abba Marcus’ girlfriend, is reportedly not happy with her father in law Jose Chameleone after he announced the arrival of their child on social media before she could make the announcement herself.
Anyway, congratulations to the new parents!
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Life can be unfair – President Museveni mourns King Oyo


Museveni noted that Oyo had been orphaned at a young age and had died young, describing his death as a loss to Tooro and the country https://bit.ly/4cixGEd #SqoopUpdates

Grace Nakimera recalls pressure to cancel concert on same day as Goodlyf https://bit.ly/4zCDsua #SqoopUpdates

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The IT Grad hacking Kampala’s night life


His stage name tell a story of its own. The “Dread” part pays homage to reggae music, his deepest musical love. Then the “Lazer” represents what he aims to deliver behind the decks https://bit.ly/45Tfqh1 #SqoopUpdates

King Oyo’s remains expected Thursday as Tooro prepares for final rites


The body is expected to arrive at Entebbe International Airport from Nairobi at around 10am, according to Yunus Kakande, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President https://bit.ly/4izsDD6 #SqoopUpdates

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Cindy Sanyu calls Crysto Panda, Gloria Bugie feud a ‘fair fight’

She argued that attacks on a woman’s appearance can cut particularly deep because of the emotional investment many women put into their bodies and appearance https://bit.ly/4zPApyQ #SqoopUpdates

Happy birthday to the legendary Bebe Cool
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Wishing you another year filled with good health, greater success, timeless music and countless blessings. Keep inspiring and entertaining us.
Happy Birthday.
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The Last Mugerwa brings family secrets, power struggles to Ugandan screen


At the heart of the approximately 30-minute film is a family whose problems extend beyond money. Affairs, fractured relationships, secret alliances and a buried truth threaten to destroy the family from within https://bit.ly/3UPcW0F #SqoopUpdates

Zakes Bantwini to headline Vuma Piano in Kampala


Known for blending electronic sounds with African musical traditions, Bantwini is expected to turn the Méstil Gardens stage into a celebration of African sound https://bit.ly/45ZDYoI #SqoopUpdates

Grace Nakimera finds a softer sound on ‘Everything’


‘Everything’ is a contemporary Christian love song built around the joy of finding a life partner and appreciating a love rooted in commitment, gratitude and faith https://bit.ly/3UunTVq #SqoopUpdates

Stella Nante exits NTV, closes two year chapter on Mwasuze Mutya


Nante announced her exit on Tuesday, September 1, describing the decision as the close of an important chapter in her career while hinting at new opportunities ahead https://bit.ly/3SFh1UG #SqoopUpdates

Isaac Serukenya brings Worship Bliss to Kampala Serena


Beyond the music, this year’s edition will feature a special Worshippers Forum aimed at worship leaders and music ministers https://bit.ly/4zLpGW9 #SqoopUpdates

Kid Fox feared Bebe Cool’s offer was a trap


Veteran singer Bebe Cool approached him with an offer to take him under his wing and accelerate his career. But Kid Fox was not immediately convinced https://bit.ly/4y6yFzu #SqoopUpdates

‘A Man Like Sam’ brings a powerful story of inclusion home


Told partly in Sam’s own voice, and complemented by personal insights from his family, Balumuka and Diana Mutoni, the documentary offers an intimate look at resilience while examining the continued struggle for meaningful and systematic inclusion https://bit.ly/4i3wPed #SqoopUpdates

Happy birthday King Saha!

Wishing you another year filled with great music, bigger stages, and good health. May your talent continue to shine, your journey keep inspiring, and your music touch even more hearts.
Keep reigning!
Happy birthday, King!
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