Category : Global Alerts

Bebe Cool Invests Billions in Stone Quarry Business, Reduces Focus on Music

Bebe Cool has taken a significant shift in his career, investing billions of Ugandan shillings in a stone quarry business. The singer has announced that he will be scaling down his focus on music to concentrate more on his new ventures. B...

Bebe Cool Says Bobi Wine Put Himself in Harm’s Way by Joining the Opposition

Bebe Cool has expressed his views on the political rivalry between him and fellow artist-turned-politician Bobi Wine saying Bobi Wine’s decision to join the opposition has put him at odds with him, leading to inevitable clashes. Bebe Co...

Mikie Wine Faces Backlash for Featuring Pretty Nicole in New Music Video

Bobi Wine’s younger brother, Mikie Wine, has found himself at the center of controversy after releasing his latest music video, which features Pretty Nicole, a minor, as a video vixen. The decision to include Nicole has sparked outrage...

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, on Friday, Oct. 18, at the HanesBrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce Street in Winston-Salem. Additional performances...

Bebe Cool Reveals Why He No Longer Performs Frequently

By BigEyeUg Team Sensational Ugandan artist Bebe Cool has opened up about his decision to limit his performances. The singer, known for his energetic shows, shared that he no longer performs as frequently as he used to. Bebe C “I ac...

Rudeboy Set to Perform in Gulu, Uganda This December

Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, better known as Rudeboy, has officially announced that he will perform in Uganda later this year. The artist, formerly one-half of the legendary P-Square duo, confirmed the news via his social media. Rude...

Karole Kasita Clarifies Friendship with Sheebah and Spice Diana

By BigEyeUg Team Songstress Karole Kasita has openly clarified her relationship with fellow artists Sheebah Karungi and Spice Diana. In a recent statement, she said, “I am everybody’s friend. Sheebah is not more of my friend; Spice Dian...

A Pass Set to Hold Maiden Concert at Serena Hotel in 2025

A Pass has officially announced that he will be holding a concert next year, set to take place at Serena Hotel Kampala. The artist had initially hinted at his plans during the Blu*3 reunion concert, which took place in June at Sheraton Hotel...

Local authors sign new books at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. More than 50 reading enthusiasts gathered at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center (MJEWHC) on Saturday, Oct. 5, to meet the local authors of four new books. Wilma Clark introduced Linda Scales Dark, the author...

The vote must go on. Planning elections in a disaster area.

By Lucas Thomae The North Carolina State Board of Elections released the beginnings of a plan Monday to address voting access in the western part of the state following devastation wrought by Tropical Storm Helene. “As rescue and recovery efforts con...

Busta’s Person of the Week: Band is working on new music, back on the road again

By Busta Brown It was 1979. I was amongst the over 20,000 fans partying with the opening act for The Jacksons’ Destiny Tour. The band had the crowd dancing in the aisles to their 1978 number one hit, “Holdin’ On When Love Is Gone,” and then hit us wi...

The Pink VOTE to host Brunch at the Polls

The Pink VOTE initiative originated from my involvement with Jeanne Supin’s congressional campaign, where I took part in fundraisers hosted at Dr. Sarah Squire’s residence. Throughout this experience, I had meaningful discussions about im...

The Chronicle endorses Kamala Harris for President

More money in your pockets, ensuring affordable housing, building safer communities, a more united America As our nation and city stand at a crossroads, the Winston-Salem Chronicle proudly endorses Kamala Harris for president. As the oldest community...

Swangz All-Star Album to Be the First Ugandan Album Mixed in Dolby Atmos

Swangz Avenue is breaking new ground in the Ugandan music industry with the upcoming #SwangzAllStar Album, which is set to be the first album in the country to be mixed in Dolby Atmos. Featuring some of Uganda’s top artists, including Azawi, Vinka,...

Daniel Kaluuya Honored with Iconic Statue in London, Embraces Ugandan Heritage

British-Ugandan actor Daniel Kaluuya was recently honored with a statue in London’s Leicester Square, depicting his memorable role in the psychological thriller Get Out. The statue captures a pivotal scene from the 2017 film, where Kaluuya’s...