They have outgrown the underground through numerous outings on features with major acts, as well as cyphers and projects that act as odes to their surroundings and upbringing in Kayole. Maintaining their rugged style and not going “pop” also extends their appeal and emphasises their originality.
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Vipers endured yet another frustrating outing after falling to Simba SC in the CAF Champions League on Tuesday at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. Clatous Chama’s goal at the stroke of halftime was the difference in the closely contested East African Derby. Despite showing putting up a much better performance, the Venoms still fell short […]
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The countdown to the 2023 Oscars is on. Ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, the academy has announced presenters, performers and more details on what to expect on Hollywood’s biggest night. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the show: When and where are the Oscars? The 95th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March […]
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Women sports, for years gone, has faced countless hurdles in Uganda, with the country majority plumping for better attention on the part of their male counterparts. As such, gender discrimination in sports remain deeply entrenched and tolerated in most parts of Uganda. Such perceived prejudicial treatment has re-awakened issues regarding gender inequity. As former Ugandan track […]
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In this article, Im tackling the presence of Ugandan women in the film industry through the lens of postcolonial African feminism. Situating my research iv done for quite a long time and in this theoretical framework, I heighten the awareness that ideologies of womanhood and struggles against gender oppression intersect and cannot be analysed without […]
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Uganda’s hip hop scene has been dominated by men since the birth of the art form in the country. But now, more than ever, women are taking the mic (no Kanye West) and coming to the forefront with full control of their image and their music. Before 1986, Uganda was in the middle of “Museveni […]
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This week marks more than three weeks since there has been no update on the progress in the hunt for those who killed the multiaward-winning rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes in Durban. The music star who was gunned down outside the Wish On Florid restaurant in Durban has been claiming trends on social media as his […]
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor aka Jalang’o stole the show when they took to the stage during the Shoke Shoke festival on March 4. The Nairobi County boss challenged Kenyan rap legend, Khaligraph Jones to a rap battle which the singer gladly obliged to as the crowd went into a frenzy […]
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Ten-man SC Villa came from a goal down to beat Express FC at Mutesa II stadium, Wankulukuku to complete a double over their rivals. Allan Kayiwa early opener turned into a consolation as David Owori and Sheif Batte scored to earn the Jogoos all points despite a second-half red card to goalkeeper Meddie Kibirige. Villa […]
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