Author: Frank Ntambi

I graduated from Makere University. And, while my degree in Performing Arts was pretty common, Makere had at least 56 other major fields of study. I could have pursued a career in Business administration if I were so inclined. But I was influenced by the allure of independent filmmaking that was so popular in the early to mid […]

While appearing on Kasuku Live youtube channel that belongs to Ugandan media personality Isaac Katende alias Kasuku Wazabanga, Baboon Forest CEO and celbreated Hip-hop artist GNL Zamba asserted of how singer Pius Mayanja commonly known as Pallaso is the most talented Mayanja, something that has caused mixed reactions amongst music critics and fans on the […]

There are few rappers in Africa that are as well known as Professor Jay. He began his career in Tanzania, and his lyrics focus on a variety of complex issues. His lyrics are written in Kiswahili, and his rhyme and rhythm draw large crowds to his shows. Professor Jay is a “voice of reason”, often […]

Vector Tha Viper is a Nigerian rapper born and raised in Lagos. I describe Vector’s artistry as well-crafted. He pays close attention to the detail in his storytelling while making political statements in his rhymes. None of his music videos are the same- each of them portrays a different message representing his culture and artistry. […]

15 minutes away by K’naan is a song that many immigrants especially those from the African Diaspora can relate too. It talks about the struggles that people endure in foreign countries while trying to create a better life for themselves. The basis of this struggle is emphasized when K’naan dives into the stress of waiting […]

The telenovela that Uganda’s music industry has many recurring tropes: triumphant rags to riches tales, suspicious industry plants, and loveable one-hit wonders — but nothing creates drama quite like a juicy beef. Today, Uganda’s music industry’s point of entry is wider than ever, and with the market oversaturated with the likes of TV stars, Actors, […]

Michael Jackson and Eminem are two of the music world’s biggest icons, hence many fans were shocked to learn that the King of Pop once bought the rights to the Detroit rapper’s music catalog. Michael Jackson and Eminem’s music catalogs are worth millions. The two artists have both left a big mark on the music […]