KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandan rapper "Fresh Kid" has racked up hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube, won a U.S. music award and emerged victorious from a tussle with the government – all before his ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a“people power” struggle ...

In an era defined by rapid globalization and shifting cultural identities, a growing number of African creatives are turning to indigenous heritage as both inspiration and responsibility.

For years, Uganda’s live band culture was often treated as the after party, something tucked into lounges, bars, and late-night hangouts, where musicians breathed new life into other people’s songs ...

Joshua Baraka from Uganda is one of the top musical talents in East Africa. The avid Manga-reader’s song “Wrong Places” has more than 8.2 million plays on Spotify and 11 million views on YouTube in ...

Despite being called “immoral” by some politicians, this year’s Nyege Nyege festival celebrated diversity and innovation in contemporary African music. By Tom Faber KAMPALA, Uganda — Visitors ...

As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence through the Freedom 250 campaign, one of its most enduring cultural contributions continues to resonate across the world: jazz.Born from the ...

In the 1970s, the name Hadijah Namale was synonymous with the glitz, glamour, and unbridled energy of Kampala’s legendary nightlife. From the smoky, spotlight-drenched stage of the iconic Suzana Night ...