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EARLIER: The fifth edition of the Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon got off to a lively start early Saturday in Kasese district, attracting more than 6,000 runners.
The morning began with an energetic warm-up session led by Ugandan kick-boxing icon Moses Golola, setting the tone for a day of sport, entertainment and celebration.
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Several members of Janzi Band have called it quits after years with the group, announcing that they are parting ways and will reveal their next moves soon.
Janzi Band founder Ssewa Ssewa is expected to address the changes on Monday.
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Spice Diana hints at another major concert, teases Kololo show

The singer has hinted at plans for another major concert, suggesting that her next headline show could take place at one of Kampala’s biggest venues https://t.co/yrFS2Q2rrs #SqoopUpdates

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Parliament celebrates Ghetto Kids for flying Uganda’s flag at World Cup

Although Uganda did not qualify for the tournament, the Ghetto Kids became an unexpected source of national representation after performing at the World Cup ceremony https://t.co/LabX3YnQZN #SqoopUpdates

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Bebe Cool and Eddy Kenzo share emotional embrace at Alex Mukulu’s send-off

To anyone watching, it was simply a hug. But against the backdrop of their recent public fallout, the moment carried far greater meaning https://t.co/8GBqZ6gxQ7 #SqoopUpdates

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Bold Fashion Week to put African creativity on the runway in Kampala

More than a fashion show, organisers are positioning Bold Fashion Week as a platform where creativity can meet commerce, giving designers an opportunity not only to showcase their work but also to connect with potential customers https://t.co/WRZ27la5kY #SqoopUpdates

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From dancer to Swangz’s biggest investment: Vinka finally gets her moment

Vinka’s journey with Swangz Avenue began long before she became a recording artiste. She was a dancer, appearing in the late Sera’s Fire video and participating in school tours, events and activations https://t.co/nyoDXno4C0 #SqoopUpdates

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Bad Black says she turns to traditional shrines when life gets tough

Bad Black was asked whether she had ever bewitched someone. She answered without hesitation, saying she was familiar with traditional practices and had visited shrines on several occasions https://t.co/SInDI0nOap #SqoopUpdates

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Alex Mukulu: The voice that refused to be polite

That sharp tongue became part of his mythology. He once told dancers during an audition that they were smelling. In another conversation, he argued that poor people did not deserve news because, in his view, it added nothing to their lives https://t.co/zXd3AK2T8B #SqoopUpdates

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Kampala set for Afroswing Night as NSG arrives for Diaspora Concert

Their first public engagement was an exclusive meet-and-greet at Club Guvnor, where fans had the opportunity to interact with the group https://t.co/FQvcJWoHNc #SqoopUpdates

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Kevin Lyttle to headline Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash

The singer, best known for his global hit Turn Me On, will take over the Guvnor Streetside as the headline act at the outdoor celebration https://t.co/yjJpq34uq9 #SqoopUpdates

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Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character

Mukulu's facial expressions and one-liners have found a second life among young Ugandans who were not even born when he was packing the National Theatre. It is an entertaining afterlife https://t.co/rXQjWcSFna #SqoopUpdates

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Remembering Alex Mukulu

To some, he was a mentor who taught an entire generation that theatre was not simply about showing up on stage and making people laugh.
To Christine Mukulu, his former wife, he remained something even more person https://t.co/zgv6wCPrrP #SqoopUpdates

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Emeka’s YouTube channel hacked, videos deleted

Emeka revealed the incident on Thursday, saying the attackers had deleted videos from his channel, The Romantic Mukiga, which has been home to his relationship podcast, Tie the Knot https://t.co/8MZpFSgVhI #SqoopUpdates

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Mourners have gathered in Kijjabijjo, Gayaza, to bid farewell to playwright and theatre legend Alex Mukulu as he is laid to rest in his final send-off.
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Nyombi Thembo: Alex Mukulu was theatre’s leader of perfection

Drawing a comparison with the Oscars, Nyombi argued that recognition of artistic excellence does not always have to come from the government https://t.co/OvuayOOGWO #SqoopUpdates

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All is set for the final send-off of theatre legend Alex Mukulu in Kijjabijjo on Gayaza Road. The veteran actor and director is set to receive a gun salute as he is laid to rest.
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Why Zuena abandoned her short-lived music career

Speaking during a live TikTok broadcast, Zuena, who is married to singer Bebe Cool, said her decision to record music came largely from wanting to do something different https://t.co/uMStljA6sf #SqoopUpdates

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Stecia Mayanja says she has moved on from her past relationship

Singer Stecia Mayanja has made it clear that she has no plans of revisiting a past relationship, saying she has moved on and is focused on raising her children and building her current marriage https://t.co/GNG3fHJWIu #SqoopUpdates