Category : Global Alerts

Mary Bata Sets a ‘Jet’ As a Demand for Her Performing at Waterfront Sites

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned band musician Mary Bata has voiced her apprehensions about performing at waterfronts or landing sites due to health reasons, citing a recent illness. Mary Bata In an interview with a local TV station, Bata expr...

Chance Nalubega Still Grappling with Heartbreak Over Daughter’s Death

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan music icon, Chance Nalubega, has bravely shared the pain and anguish she has endured since the tragic loss of her daughter. Chance Nalubega Speaking candidly about the devastating experience, Nalubega expressed t...

Film Producer John Segawa Advocates for Dialogue to Address Piracy Issue

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan film producer and actor, John Segawa, has spoken out against the imprisonment of individuals involved in piracy, advocating instead for a dialogue between film producers and marketers to address the issue. J...

Beenie Gunter Disappointed with UNMF President Eddy Kenzo’s Response to His Arrest in Abu Dhabi

By BigEyeUg Team Dancehall artist Beenie Gunter, whose real name is Crescent Baguma, has expressed disappointment over the lack of assistance from the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) President, Eddy Kenzo, during his recent arrest in...

Former slave receives honorary doctorate in divinity degree 100 years later

Emory & Henry College names Squire Henry Miller residence hall in his honor By David Winship When 18-year-old R. J. Reynolds stepped off the train at Emory, Virginia, he was likely greeted by a former slave not much older than he was, who served...

Cam’s Coffee Co. has a new home inside Kaleideum

Partnership will allow Cam’s Coffee to expand, hire more employees Earlier this month Cam’s Coffee announced a partnership with Kaleideum. The coffee shop will be inside the new interactive museum located on Third Street and will offer all the...

Kaleideum: Where learning and fun collide Interactive, hands-on museum schedule to open this weekend

On Saturday Feb. 17, the public will have their first chance to experience what happens when experimental science and an art gallery collide when Kaleideum opens in downtown Winston-Salem. A combination of the words kaleidoscope and museum, Kaleideu...

Cindy Sanyu Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors and Embraces Post-Pregnancy Body

Cindy Sanyu, Ugandan musician, recently grabbed headlines following her appearance at the Roast And Rhyme event in Munyonyo. Speculations arose about her being pregnant again, fueled by her slightly protruding tummy. However, Cindy took to h...

Busta’s Person of the Week: This Glass is unbreakable

By Busta Brown The faith and patience of Sterling Glass have been tested beyond measure. Yet, his integrity, humility and unwavering faith is stronger than ever. Sterling’s warm and positive spirit is infectious. When you read his testimony, you’re g...

Carver High School celebrates Black History Month and CTE Month at a curriculum fair

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. February is Black History Month, and it is also Career Technical Education Month. More than 600 students from Carver High School gathered in the gymnasium to find out about the new courses that will be offered in the 20...

New star joins Kampala Creme reality show

L-R; Zahara Toto, Mami Deb, Laika Umuhoza and Etania pose for a promotional photo for the show. By Our Reporter Ugandan reality TV show, Kampala Creme has a new member. Songstress Laika Umuhoza, better known as Laika Music is the latest addition to t...

“Hand Made Triumph” by Viboyo Oweyo: A Musical Journey Worth Exploring

Music has an incredible power to uplift our spirits and transport us to new realms. Viboyo’s latest album, “Hand Made Triumph,” is a testament to this power, featuring a stellar lineup of artists and captivating songs that will lea...

Benon and Vampos take music lovers down memory lane on Tusker Malt Conversessions [Video]

By Our Reporter Old is gold, and the Tusker Malt Conversessions Episode five was a golden treat for music enthusiasts. The dynamic duo, Benon and Vampos, took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, celebrating their illustrious careers in the musi...

Former Miss Uganda Quiin Abenakyo Opens Up About Her Two-Year Break from Romance and Social Media for Academic Pursuits

By BigEyeUg Team Former Miss Uganda, Quiin Abenakyo, recently revealed her deliberate decision to abstain from romantic relationships and stay off social media for two years while pursuing her master’s degree in South Korea. Quiin Aben...

Sheebah Dispels Pregnancy Rumors with Social Media Video Flaunting Flat Tummy

By BigEyeUg Team Songstress Sheebah Karungi has addressed swirling rumors about her pregnancy in a recent video shared on her Instagram account. Sheebah Karungi The Ugandan music sensation, known for her bold and unapologetic persona, to...