Category : Global Alerts

Video: Rema Namakula and Eddy Kenzo’s Playful Reunion Sparks Cheers at David Lutalo’s Concert

Ugandan musicians and former lovers, Rema Namakula and Eddy Kenzo, delighted fans with an unexpected and heartwarming exchange during David Lutalo’s concert at the Serena Hotel. The concert celebrated Lutalo’s 15-year journey in the music in...

9 Things to Expect at this Year’s Nyege Nyege Festival

The Biggest of Uganda’s entertainment eyes aka BigEye.ug returns this year for the 9th edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival dubbed ‘Afrogalactic Edition.’ Well, rumour has it that this time round, revellers should expect to journey...

Diamond Platnumz Meets Prince William at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards in South Africa (Video)

Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz recently had the unique opportunity to meet Prince William during the 2024 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa. The event was a celebration of global environmental innovators,...

Azawi Reveals Her Favorite Ugandan Musician is Elijah Kitaka

During the Swangz All-Star album premiere, Azawi named her favorite and best musician in Uganda: Elijah Kitaka. Held at Noni Vie bar, the event brought fans and artists together to celebrate the album release. Azawi spoke warmly about her...

Swangz Avenue Unveils All-Star Album, Plans for Deluxe Edition

Swangz Avenue has raised the bar with its latest music initiative, the Swangz All-Star Album, a project that promises to foster collaboration among Ugandan artists and elevate Ugandan music on the international stage. Photo credit – NRG Ra...

Video: Mami Deb: “I Fell for His Kindness, Not His Money”

As business lady and actress Mami Deb prepares to marry her fiancé, Michael, in the Maldives, she opens up about the beginnings of their relationship, dispelling common assumptions about wealth as the foundation of their bond. Reflecting on t...

America made a choice, now we must choose Winston-Salem

By Derwin Montgomery As the dust settles on one of the most contentious election seasons in recent history, Vice President Kamala Harris stands as a figure who did what she needed to do. She delivered her message, extended her hand to a country at a...

Results of local races show the emerging force of women

In 1977 Virginia Newell and Vivian Burke made history when they became the first women elected to the Winston-Salem Board of Alderman (now City Council). Fast forward 47 years to 2024 where five of the eight seats, the East Ward, North Ward, South Wa...

Busta’s Person of the Week: W-S native, artist Andre Phillips, to paint mural in honor of Tanisha Gist

By Busta Brown “I come from a big family. We all lived together in a trailer behind my grandmother’s house in Winston-Salem. I was really mischievous. I always wanted to know how stuff works, so I always got into a lot of stuff, but nothing bad,” sai...

Kaleideum After Dark invites adults 21+ to come out and play!

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Research shows that adult play can boost your creativity, sharpen your sense of humor, improve your well-being, and help you cope with stress. If your spirit craves a boost and your stress level needs a break, then Kaleideum has...

‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’ presented by Stained Glass Playhouse

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Stained Glass Playhouse will present “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. at Stained Glass Playhouse, located at 4401 Indiana Avenue in Winston-Salem,...

WSSU Men’s Basketball announces 2024-25 schedule

Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team revealed its 2024-25 season schedule on Thursday morning. Highlights of the season include playing in the Virgin Island Tournament, Dec. 13-15 and the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Challenge, Dec....

Parents just don’t understand

Several years ago, I wrote an article about unruly parents and how their behavior would be detrimental to their kids. I saw the writing on the wall with what could happen if parents didn’t calm down and now one Pennsylvania organization has said the...

Stepping Up recovery program celebrates another graduation

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on Oct. 31. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues who may have criminal justice involvement. The ce...

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine receive $4.5M grant to study neck injuries

CHARLOTTE – Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military personnel. Musculoskeletal injuries, such as those...