AT first, gospel music was a preserve of churches, crusades and born-again people's radio sets. But when producer Jason Kiwa came onto the scene, gospel music became the in-thing all of a sudden.
SILVER Kyagulanyi, Fr. Anthony Musaala, Wasswa Kiyingi and Carol Budhwike will be vying for the honours of the hottest gospel artiste in the land at the second Victoria Gospel Music Awards (VIGA) tomorrow at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
SHALL we all hear it for Nicolette Kiige, the best singer remaining in Idols East Africa? But unfortunately, the winning votes may not be based on one's ability to sing. How else can one explain the phenomenon that was Cynthia?
IT was the first time the Bell Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Awards launched in West Nile since their inception in 2003. Of course there were a lot of expectations.
TO Bob Mazima, art is the best way to relieve orphaned children of psychological trauma. "Art can effectively put a child's mind at ease, despite his numerous problems," he says.
The House of Representatives Committee on Information and National Orientation has vowed to stop the broadcast of the third series of Big Brother Africa (BBA) by Multichoice unless the Digital Service Television (DSTV) conforms to the country's broadcasting codes.
IT is not your typical toy. It is bigger, heavier and more basic. But this "helicopter" is also interesting to look at. Made out of yellow and white plastic, it cuts a typical image of the famous chopper or the
ZIMBABWE'S Mkhululi Bhebhe was voted out of Mnet's Reality Show, leaving five participants, three of them Zimbabweans, vying for the U.S.$80 000 top prize.
I'M unsure if there is any point revealing food prices at restaurants reviewed in these columns as, with now 9 000 000% inflation choking our beloved country, it's of mere archival interest almost before I have finished weekly critiques.
GOSPEL artiste Tikietah is promising another album. The album features Crystofabulous, a rough voiced Ugandan gospel rapper, Pastor Wilson Bugembe and Kenya's Mr Iggi.
The College of the Arts (COTA) will present its annual ballet production Ballet 2008 from July 10-12 at the National Theatre. Doors open at 18h30 and the shows start at 19h30. A matinee is scheduled for next Saturday at 14h00.
Last week the local youth theatre organisation established its 16th town-based community centre among secondary school learners in the country at Rundu in the Kavango region.
The Head of the National Extension Programme (NAEP) and an arts education officer in the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture are presently touring some of the nine education regions presenting workshops to learners, teachers and arts tutors.
In an initiative earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, Focus Features has established the Africa First programme, it has been announced in a press statement from New York.
Humanitarian and musician, Ras Kwame-I, (Komfo) released his newest album, "Forward Ever" on July 2, 2008 and he described the sound as a soothing blend of reggae and rock steady.
Nigerians hoping to watch the popular Big Brother Africa programme may have to forget it as the House of Representatives yesterday reiterated its earlier call for the banning of the broadcast of the programme by Multi Choice in Nigeria due
THE South African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) says it has no choice but to take the National Credit Regulator (NCR) to court, because advance payments in royalty fees outlawed under the National Credit Act are the only regular income for
