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Actress Sally Bwamimpeke’s body returned home

Actress Sally Bwamimpeke’s body returned home

The remains of celebrated Ugandan actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke have finally been returned home, weeks after her death in Canada following a battle with breast cancer.Sally, who became a familiar face in Uganda’s film industry through her role as Jasmine in the popular Prestige tele

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Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

Shakira kicks off the World Cup as mega star leads a mariachi band and pop line-up at opening ceremony in Mexico City

SHAKIRA has kicked off the biggest ever World Cup football fiesta ahead of co-host nation Mexico’s curtain-raiser clash against South Africa tonight.The Colombian beauty and Nigerian rapper Burna Boy performed the new tournament anthem “Dai Dai” – or “Let’s Go”, heralding fiv

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Friends stranded with actress Sally Bwamimpeke's body in Canada amid high repatriation costs

Friends stranded with actress Sally Bwamimpeke's body in Canada amid high repatriation costs

Film Director Douglas Kasule said at least $30,000 was needed to bring Sally’s body back home from CanadaActress Sally Bwamimpeke died in Toronto, Canada on May 14, 2026.Friends and family are struggling to raise money to repatriate her body to Uganda.Douglas Kasule Benda s

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Actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke has died

Actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke has died

Elizabeth Bwamimpeke earned praise for her roles in popular Ugandan television drama series including Prestige, Second Chance and Beneath The Lies.Actress Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke, known for her roles in Prestige, Second Chance and Beneath The Lies, has died.Sally Elizabeth Bwamim

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Hellen Lukoma on paying Shs5m for nursery school

Hellen Lukoma on paying Shs5m for nursery school

Motherhood is no walk in the park, and for singer and actress Hellen Lukoma, the stakes—and the price tags—have never been higher. While most parents are haggling over sweater prices, the House of Lukoma boss is navigating the realities of raising children in an ultra-affluent environment whe

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Hellen Lukoma: Age is an achievement, not an insult

Hellen Lukoma: Age is an achievement, not an insult

Closer to her forties, Ugandan actress and musician Hellen Lukoma has urged her fellow agemates in the entertainment circles to embrace their age and count it as a blessing from God.Often, entertainers find it hard to reveal their age when asked. Some go an extra mile in lying about their

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Rema Namakula Denies Romantic Link with Julio, Calls Him ‘Brother

Rema Namakula Denies Romantic Link with Julio, Calls Him ‘Brother

Musician Rema Namakula has shut down rumors suggesting that she had a past private relationship with B2C’s JulioRema Namakula released her latest jam, ‘Wano Wano’, last week and has been trending not only for the love song but also her connection with Julio, who was acting as the vix

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Esteri Tebandeke, Known for Queen of Katwe Role, Passes Away

Esteri Tebandeke, Known for Queen of Katwe Role, Passes Away

The Uganda film industry is saddened by the untimely passing of a renowned filmmaker, actress, dancer, and visual artist, Esteri Tebandeke.According to reports, Esteri Tebandeke has been fighting with kidney-related health challenges, and in 2022, she underwent a kidney transplant after re

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Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Uganda opposes Syria’s death penalty for murder suspect Vicky Ajok, pushes for release

Minister Oryem said the government of Uganda was appealing to Syria to forgive Ajok "for whatever crimes they allege against her, because we are very sure, based on what she has told us that she is innocent and did not murder her employer"The Government of Uganda has condemned reports of a

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Ugandan Workers Abroad Face Scrutiny After Kadaama Maid Allegedly Kills Boss in Syria

Ugandan Workers Abroad Face Scrutiny After Kadaama Maid Allegedly Kills Boss in Syria

Syria—Damascus was still asleep when horror struck the home of legendary Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, the woman millions knew as Umm Zaki. At around 5:00 a.m. last week Thursday morning, January 29, 2026, the 88-year-old star was bludgeoned to death while lying in her bed, her life ending viol

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