Category : Global Alerts

Victory Credit Union, through adapting and mergers, has remained a community mainstay since 1946

In 2021, Truliant Federal Credit Union acquired the naming rights to the landmark Winston Tower in downtown Winston-Salem. Changing the name on the 30-story building elevated Truliant’s brand, but the credit union’s most significant deal in the city...

Carver Yellowjackets mourns loss of legendary coach Alfred Poe

Yellowjacket nation is mourning the loss of coaching legend Alfred Poe. Poe, who held various positions at Carver High School, died on Friday, Feb. 14. He was 82 years old. A native of High Point, Poe earned a tennis scholarship to attend N.C. Cent...

African Bureau of Music Unveils First-Ever ABM Music Camp

The African Bureau of Music (ABM) is excited to introduce the ABM Music Camp, a first-of-its-kind musical creatives’ retreat designed to foster collaboration between the East African and European music industries. This six-day immersive expe...

Manager Roger Denies Rift with Spice Diana, Reaffirms Strong Partnership

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan songstress Spice Diana’s manager, Roger Lubega, has dismissed rumors of a fallout between him and the singer, insisting that their working relationship remains strong. Manager Roger and Spice Diana Taking to socia...

Dr. Manderline Scales: ‘The ultimate servant leader’

Throughout the month of February, The Chronicle has focused our History, Heritage, Culture Series on spotlighting the Black heroes who made a significant contribution to the city of Winston-Salem. This week we uplift the legacy of Dr. Manderline Scal...

Brain Health Symposium to honor Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, first Black psychiatrist and Alzheimer’s research pioneer

The DAWN African American Alzheimer’s Research Study, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity at Wake Forest School of Medicine will host a Brain Health Symposium to honor the contributions of Dr. Solomon Ca...

Crysto Panda Reveals He Struggled with English at the Start of His TV Career

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan singer and media personality Crysto Panda has revealed that he did not know how to speak English when he started his career as a television presenter. Crysto Panda Speaking about his early days in the media indust...

Bebe Cool Shares How He Met Zuena

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has opened up about how he met his wife, Zuena Kirema, revealing an interesting story of their first encounter. Bebe Cool and Zuena Kirema Speaking in a recent interview, Bebe Cool shar...

Pallaso Clears the Air on Relationship with TikToker Coco Must Shine

Singer Pallaso has set the record straight regarding rumors about his relationship with TikToker Coco Must Shine, the daughter of comedian Amooti Omubalanguzi. Speculation had been swirling that the two were romantically involved, but Pallaso...

Video: Cindy Sanyu Hints at Hosting a Mega Concert Before Year’s End

Cindy Sanyu has teased plans to hold a massive concert at one of the country’s biggest venues before the year ends. During a TikTok live session, the self-proclaimed King Herself hinted at staging a show at Namboole Stadium or Hamz Stadium, b...

Spice Diana Opens Up About Politics and Her Future Plans

Spice Diana has made it clear that she has no interest in venturing into politics. While some musicians have transitioned into the political arena, Spice Diana has reaffirmed her commitment to focusing solely on her music and business ventures....

Growing concerns over proposed prison labor expressed at city council meeting

By Jessica Schnur This past Monday, Winston-Salem residents expressed several concerns at the city council meeting, including the issue that had been referenced multiple times about implementing inmate labor for the city of Winston-Salem in partners...

Busta’s Person of the Week: New book discusses how men embrace the silent struggles of emotional health

By Busta Brown In a world where conversations about mental health and personal growth are slowly becoming more inclusive, Kareem Hammond, a talented author, stands out with his book, “The Minds of Men.” This compelling book speaks directly to men s...

Jose Chameleone Serves TikToker Janie Namukasa Over Defamation

Jose Chameleone has taken legal action against journalist and TikToker Janie Namukasa for allegedly spreading false and defamatory claims about him. The singer is demanding an official apology and compensation of UGX 100 million within five...

‘Black love is Black history’

Denise “DD” Adams’ journey is deeply rooted in the legacy of Black leadership, resilience, and community empowerment. Born and raised in Winston-Salem — a city with its own rich African American history — Adams grew up witnessing th...