Uganda: Musicians, Events Organisers, to Begin Paying Taxes as URA Threatens Crackdown
[Nile Post] Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has directed all individuals earning from entertainment activities to get a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and failure to comply could result in fines and imprisonment.
Uganda: Preacher Makabai Turns to Music in Lord of Hosts
[Nile Post] The festive season has inspired renown preacher Bro Ronnie Makabai to venture into music. Bro Makabai has released his first song “Lord of Hosts.”
Uganda: Police Warns Musicians Against Being Booked for More Shows Than They Can Perform At
[Nile Post] Police have advised managers and music artists not to book multiple shows they can not honour during the festive season saying that it poses a security threat to revellers.
Uganda: Bar Band Hopper, Allan Kanyike Dynamite Dies
[Nile Post] City socialite Allan Kanyike alias the Dynamite has died, reports have confirmed.
Uganda: Open Mic Festival Talents Deliver Showstopping Performances at 9th Edition
[Nile Post] The 9th edition of the biggest event up north; The Open Mic Festival was nothing short of a memorable experience for revellers who flocked the Jaca Gardens over the weekend.
Uganda: Comedy Store to Recognise Outstanding Comedians
[Nile Post] Comedy Store Uganda has announced the second edition of the Comedy Store Awards, which seek to reward the most outstanding comedians as well as the funniest personalities of 2022.
Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Explains Story Behind His Grammy Awards Nomination
[Nile Post] Hours after being nominated for this year’s Grammy Awards, Ugandan singer Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the silence about how he beat the odds get nominated for the awards.
East Africa: Scholars Root for Swahili Language to Ease East African Integration
[Nile Post] Muslim scholars have called for more emphasis to be put on the promotion of the Swahili language to unite the people within the East African region.
Africa: ‘Poor Cultural Practices, Violence Hindering Africa’s Development’
[Nile Post] Human rights advocates have said problems like widespread corruption, violence against women, teenage pregnancies, terrorism, and barbaric cultural practices are some of the barriers to development in Africa.
Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Becomes First Ever Ugandan to Be Nominated for Grammy Awards
[Nile Post] Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the barriers to become the first Ugandan to be nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards.