Rafshizzle

Kingston delay affects local stars

2011-07-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

The on-and-off Sean Kingston concert in Kampala is turning out to be a serious disturbance to local artistes and many show organisers.
More than five local artistes have had to move their launch dates for more than once due to the Kingston saga as they fear to put their events on the same weekend as the international stars’ show, which has been in the balance ever since he was involved in a nasty jet sky accident.
Iryn Namubiru seems to be the most affected artiste because this is her third time to change. Her manager Thaddeus Mubiru told us that the original date for Namubiru’s Birowozo launch was July 29 but they moved it to September 16 fearing to collide with Kingston. But Talent Africa and Club Beer have since moved the Kingston concert to September 16 forcing Namubiru to settle for October 14.
Meanwhile, Coco Finger is still trying to locate a new date in October for his Party Animal concert. His manager Emma Carlos Mulondo told us that their plan is to hold their concert right after Sean Kingston. Coco was due to hold the concert in August but Kingston’s shift in date means he does too.
Meanwhile, Jose Chameleone seems unshaken and he is set to hold his on September 2. His manager Sam Mukasa said, “We can change because someone else is wandering through dates.”

Meddie takes over New York

2011-04-14T08:38:00.000-07:00

When us ordinary mortals desire a respite, we think of Aero Beach, Lido and the likes but Moneybags Meddie Ssentongo is definitely not our class; he goes to the US.
The flamboyant chap has lined up a two-week work-holiday in Uncle Sam’s land stating that he “needed a short break” off the social scene in Uganda.
We managed to get hold of him after landing in New York this week and he also mentioned doing business in the states.
“I’m here to rest, to oversee my businesses here and also shop for new equipment for my construction company Electrolax General Contractors,” he said adding that he will also attend a conference in Los Angeles where he is set to meet donors who will contribute to his charity project Mutima Gwa Gwanga.
“There are so many people willing to help or even invest in Uganda but they don’t have anyone to talk to and encourage them,” he said. “I’m here to connect Uganda to these people. My goal has and will always remain helping Ugandans, especially the youth to develop.”
Meanwhile, we also managed to get some of Meddie’s pictures in New York as he chilled with his business associates.

Desire Luzinda wasn't at Seya’s bedside but…

2011-04-14T08:35:00.000-07:00

Desire Luzinda must be having black spots on her knees and ankles; she spent weeks on her knees praying for Al-Haji Nasser Ntege Sebaggala when he was admitted at IHK with food poisoning.
The Nnina Omwami singer spilt the beans to us as we engaged her into a candid conversation over the weekend on the CELEB SHED show on UBC TV.
“I prayed day and night, every day,” she said with a beaming smile. “He is fine now and now I know prayers worked.”
But Desire said she never went to the hospital though.
“I would so much wanted to be by his side at the hospital bed but paparazzi,” she added. “I know, if my picture at the bedside was published the whole story would have changed from him being hospitalized to something else – and I wasn’t just ready to draw that kind of attention.”
Desire had maintained her statement that she is “just” good friends with the outgoing mayor although highlighting the fact that they both share a lot.
You understand!

Chaka Demus for December, says Bebe

2011-04-14T08:30:00.000-07:00

Bebe Cool insists the Chaka Demus and Pliers show is still on, only that the date has changed.
The Big Size singer says that the Jamaican legendary duo will perform in Kampala on Christmas Day. He says that the pair’s trip to Uganda this Easter fell through due to unforeseeable problems stressing that he even has a video clip of Chaka Demus and Pliers explaining and apologising for the change in their Ugandan concert.
Meanwhile, as we speak Bebe has released adverts announcing that the Bend Over singers RDX will be in Kampala on Easter instead. He even has a clip of the “dirty dance” singers promising a wonderful show to Ugandans.
The shows will remain as planned; with one at Resort Beach on Sunday before moving to Kiwatule for the family show on Sunday.
Hands crossed, folks!

Bebe Cool’s starship demands

2010-11-18T02:17:00.000-08:00

We all know Bebe Cool is the Artiste of the Year this year.
But he wants to make sure we all know how laudable his win is.
Speaking to us through a web chat the self-imposed Titanic Big Size took time out from talking about Zuena’s beauty to the fact that he is number one in Ugandan music. “I’m a Ugandan hero, and I was man y years ago,” he exclaimed. “If you think I’m wrong, look back at the things I have done for Ugandan music.”
Well, yeah, we’re not debating that.
But then the contentious issue here is Bebe asking for a hero’s reception as he returns from the US ahead of his December 4 concert.
He returns on November 22 and he wants as many people to pour by the roadside as he drives from Entebbe to Kampala this Sunday.
“When I think about people like Inzikuru, Gaetano and Kipsiro, I just see my name in the middle there,” added Bebe, “I should be welcomed the same way.”
Good to know, Bebe, good to know.

Chilli gets Orange deal

2010-11-18T01:11:00.000-08:00

Big congratulations to Chilli Galz.
They have gone and landed themselves a lucrative performance deal with Orange Telecom which will see them do gigs with different other artistes countrywide.
Sure, that doesn’t sound like huge since many artistes have got it before but have you got one?
No?
That is exactly what we’re talking about.
Well, the all-girl group has so far accomplished part of the contract by performing for Orange in Gulu, Arua and four other northern towns and they will soon move to the west and central. The amount paid to them is something our Sherlock at Orange is still looking for but the rumour is that it is big enough.
Congs once again!

Bebe, Zuena in nasty accident

2010-05-19T23:49:00.000-07:00

CAPTIONS: Bebe Cool and Zuena's car and the couple peforming in Lira hours before the accident.

Bebe Cool’s recovery from gunshots was yesterday jeopardized after the singer was involved in a nasty accident in Kakooge, Nakasongola on the Kampala–Gulu highway. According to fellow artiste Jose Chameleone, who was driving behind his colleague, Bebe Cool’s car veered off the road after its rear tyre bust. The car was damaged substantially, said Nakasongola Police Station boss Peter Magezi. They were returning from a show in Lira.
“I was driving in front of him but when I branched off to refuel my car, he passed me,” said Chameleone. “Shortly somebody came to our car and told us that our friend had ‘finished off his car’ but I didn’t think it was Bebe Cool. When we rushed to the scene of the accident I found that it was Zuena’s car in accident but we found when they had been taken to a clinic.”
Chameleone told Daily Monitor that Bebe Cool, who was with his wife Zuena Kirema and three other people in the car, was not badly hurt. Zuena, however, was unconscious when they were taken to a local clinic for first aid. “Zuena and Bebe’s bouncer were seriously hurt,” said Chameleone. The car, a Honda CRV that Bebe bought Zuena as a present when she returned to his home recently, was smashed beyond repair.
Bebe Cool said, after the accident, that he was not injured but needed to see doctors first.
One of the guys who were in the car with Bebe only identified as Ssiwa told Rafshizzle that the car was not moving fast.

Bobi answers Bebe in Kataala

2010-04-01T03:16:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Bebe with wife Zuena and daughter Beata in front of his Hummer

The person who cares most about Bebe Cool believes the Bogolako singer desperately needs help, but he (Bebe) refuses to listen.
Bobi Wine is that person - at least, according to the Ghetto President himself.
Bobi says he has been trying to render some help to his musical brother but he instead gets insults in return - and now Bobi Wine has put the story in a new song called Kataala.
Actually, the Ghetto Gladiator attacks Big Size in the song on different things.
In the partly crude song, Bobi claims that it was his song Wesotinge which helped Bebe get Zuena back but he never got an appreciation message. He also attacks Bebe for using Zuena in the video of Kasepiki saying that people who "use their brain don't do such a thing."
He also advises Bebe Cool to go back to school and get some "more knowledge" to help him "through this world."
Over to you, Bebe.

Chameleone outs Basiima Ogenze remix

2010-04-01T02:48:00.000-07:00

Just before launching his Basiima Ogenze album a few weeks ago, Chameleone was in the news for reportedly meeting with some State House officials who wanted him to redo the song in two different languages.
It was reported that Chameleone had been asked, with orders from President Museveni, to redo Basiima Ogenze in Runyankore and Swahili. The song hits at people who appreciate someone after he/she has died or left.
And now the latest from Leone Island indicates that the sick singer is back in studio working on Basiima Ogenze the Swahili version.
"Basiima Ogenze in Swahili should be ready for distribution this week," said an insider."He (Chameleone) will then turn to another version which is in vernacular."
Given that the original version is in Luganda (vernacular) we would like to anticipate that it's the Runyankore version next though Chameleone has since declined to comment about his connection with State House.
He recently told Sqoop that he is not political and doesn't favour any political party or politician but he simply sings to make his fans happy and making money.
With the presidential campaigns around the corner, Chameleone might want to make some 'political money' - just thinking.

Wanyoto starts music group

2010-04-01T02:47:00.000-07:00

Seems like everyone wants a piece of the money in the music.
True, ZK advertising company boss Anthony Wanyoto is into music promotion now.
Not that Wanyoto has left ZK, but he has started a music group as his other business.
The music group is called Extreme Gang and it's going through the music tutorship of prolific songwriter Mr Saxess. He has invested in around Shs10 million so far in getting them a residential and recording their first song which features Mickie Wine - and it was recorded at Dream Studios.
Extreme Gang is made up of four boys but Wanyoto is also looking for some girls to add in.
We're also told, Wanyoto is considering setting up a music studio for the group besides putting a healthy club and other recreational stuff at their residence.
Sounds like extreme pamper.

Joel Isabirye marries --- again

2010-03-25T02:59:00.000-07:00

But why, why...why do all good things come to an end? Things like marriage, really!
We were there as Capital/Beat FM programs director Joel Isabirye wedded Grace Naisamura about four years ago. It was a lavish reception in Bbunga; we ate, drank and celebrated with them upon making a big step in their lives. They were so much in love and all along we thought it was bliss until last week when Joel got introduced by another girl, Sharon Nagadya. And we hear Joel and Sharon, who also works for Beat FM, will be tying the knot in two months time.
Sharon introduced Joel to her parents in Zirobwe, Luwero last week and the introduction ceremony was attended by a host of Kampalans and the village folks.
We're also told that, actually, Joel broke up with Grace over two years ago. Joel then drew massive reaction on his Facebook page when he changed his status from married to single about four months ago.
We thought he was joking but he's confirmed it with an introduction.
Joel was not picking our calls but we'll be open to his comments after this story.
Come on, Joel.

When Nation Media Uganda visisted Bududa...

2010-03-25T02:48:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, March 23 2010, NMG staff represented by Monitor Publications, NTV , The East African together with staff from partner organizations such as SPEDAG, AON, UCHUMI and KPI travelled to Bulucheke Camp to deliver relief items to the mud slide survivors.
20 metric tons of assorted items were donated, including blankets, clothes, mosquito nets, food stuffs, family tents, jerricans, basins and plates. The people of Bududa were so grateful to NMG for the support (Moral and Financial)extended.
Rafshizzle was part of the contributors - I believe many of you out there can still do something about this.
Keep donating, Bududa needs us.
Thanks

D'Banj falls in love - with Genevieve

2010-03-25T02:43:00.000-07:00

D'Banj says he and Genevieve Naji have great chemistry and that it's full steam on the love boat between the singer and the actress.
We obtained an interview that the Koko Master did with Nigerian blogger Stella Dimoko-Korkus and the reigning MTV Africa best singer revealed that he is in love with Nigeria's top actress.
"It's been long I felt this way about anyone," said D'Banj of Genevieve.
Actually, D'Banj has used Genevieve as the vixen in the video of his hit Fall In Love, which is well-known in Kampala and he added, "I don't know what other words to use to qualify my feelings but when you see the video, you'll know that it's not just a video, it was me talking to my girl for real."
Publicity stunt?
D'Banji had this to say; "I don't care what people say. Right now, we want to be together and we don't want to hide it anymore. I want to be able to take her out."
About marriage, D’Banj told Dimoko-Korkus: "Like I just told you now, Genevieve is my girlfriend, in fact I don't like using that word, she's my baby, she’s my everything and I love her. We are both very mature people and we are also very private people. There’s a big difference between our public lives and our private lives. We would like to take it one step at a time right now and would appreciate it if people will respect our need for privacy at this time."
Let's stop here, D'Banj wants privacy.

Bebe gets State House security

2010-03-25T02:38:00.000-07:00

A few months ago we doubt - today we're convinced he is big. Or rather his shooting with a blessing in disguise of kind.
Because, now, Bebe Cool moves with two security guards provided to him by the state.
They are armed and move in uniforms.
They open the car door when he is entering and when he is getting out.
One walks in front of him and another from behind. They even escort his wife when he is home and she wants to go to town.
We were part of the overwhelmed group at Nakumatti Supermarket when Big Size came with his family and the guards.
A reliable source, then, told us that the issue of guarding Bebe Cool came from the top.
How we wish...

MTN's Sheila under Lionel fire

2010-03-25T02:24:00.000-07:00

MTN is highly focused on the World Cup and don't even think of bringing any big artiste to Uganda soon.
That is how it is, at least according to the MTN Uganda publicist Ms Sheila Kangwagye.
Sheila contacted us complaining about the number of calls --- including his father's --- asking her to secure them a ticket to the legend's concert.
"People think MTN is bringing Lionel Richie," she said. "I'm tired of answering calls about Lionel Richie. We're not bringing him."
However, Sheila says she has also heard about the American R&B sensation coming to Uganda.
"True, I have a few people talk about Lionel Richie coming but like I said, it's not MTN bringing him," she added. "I hope he comes but people shouldn't connect his coming to us because not even a single person has contacted us about sponsoring that show."
We're getting nervous!

Desire says she knows 'Seya' but...

2009-12-22T02:25:00.000-08:00

So we've gotten to the bottom of the story of Desire Luzinda -- we're talking the break up with boyfriend Ken and her special closeness to Kampala mayor Al-Hajji Nasser Ntege Sebaggala.
While accepting her Best Afro-beat Diva accolade at the DIVA music awards at La Bonita, the audience provoked Desire into some "Seya" talk and she was willing to take it beyond the stage.
"I heard you talk about Seya, what's wrong with him...he has potential," said Desire as she rushed back stage where she talked a bit more about the matter.
The Nina Omwami singer got engaged in a conversation with the emcees of the event backstage telling them how she values the mayor so much in her life and doesn't mind people calling her one of his mistresses.
She said she meets Seya whenever she feels like and she doesn't compare his affection to anybody else.
So guys, just know that Desire is single but she is not desiring for love because "Seya has potential."

Lionel Richie coming to town?

2009-12-22T02:09:00.000-08:00

Now that Zain is set to bring in R Kelly for a highly-anticipated concert next month, we can understand why other telecommunication houses are sweating profusely.
The likes of Warid, UTL and MTN are into serious head-scratching considering different avenues of countering Zain. UTL have talked about Rihanna and Warid have chattered some Beyonce but so far, we can confirm that MTN Uganda is in contact with R&B legend Lionel Richie.
The former Commodores lead singer's concert is set to be confirmed next month.
An insider tells us that MTN wants somebody related to Michael Jackson - in fact, they had at one time considered Janet Jackson only to pull out after knowing that she is busy promoting her latest album.
Lionel Richie was one of the very best friends of Michael Jackson besides being an exact age-mate.
MJ was the godfather of Lionel's adopted daughter Nicole Richie.
With R Kelly kick starting our events calendar and MTN, UTL and Warid willing to battle on, 2010 promises to be one busy for show-goers.
Fingers crossed!

Naava wants the world to know

2009-12-22T02:07:00.000-08:00

Are Naava and the marketing manager of Scania buses and trucks Labeja Akengo the hottest new twosome?
On the love boat, that is.
Because Naava has been throwing around the 'D&W' word.
That's dating and wedding, not dining and wining.
Mukasa Mbidde's daughter has been telling her friends she has finally made up her mind to settle with 'one' man.
She says, however, the trouble is not proving the world and its dog that she has settled and that is why she is giving her new man so much of her time.
The couple hang out together in small and big spots with or without an invitation and they were all over each other at Sylvia Owori's 10-year career celebrations at Serena Hotel, as the picture suggests.
We're told Naava had given up on love because Ugandan men are unfaithful until someone who knows how to hit the right buttons came in the name of Labeja.
Good luck!

"Got a prince's number..."

2009-12-22T02:01:00.000-08:00

How many times do you get a prince asking for your phone number, ladies?
If you don't know how it feels like, please ask Multi-choice publicist Helena Mayanja.
If you don't have her number, here is the picture one could read her feelings from.
Must be good feeling, eh?
Because this picture suggests Helena was amazed after Prince Jjunju asked for her phone number.
The pair exchanged contacts at Silk Owori's 10 year celebrations at Kampala Serena Hotel.
We overheard, Jjunju promising to call Helena as soon as possible.
We're not sure of what business these two could be working on together - because we're sure Jjunju has a DSTV decoder in his house.
Just saying.

Muhangi's lavish honeymoon

2009-12-22T00:31:00.000-08:00

Just a few people can spend their honeymoon flying in a private jet from one place to another for a week.
Step forward Charles Muhangi.
The rally ace wedded the mother of his three children Patience Muhangi at a lavish wedding in Bushenyi before setting off for an incredible honeymoon tour of East Africa.
Insiders tell us that Muhangi and his bride flew in a chopper from church at Ruharo in Mbarara to the reception in Bushenyi on Saturday before proceeding to Kampala where they stayed briefly and headed for Nairobi.
They left Nairobi for Zanzibar on Tuesday and then went to Bujumbura and Kigali before returning to Munyonyo on Thursday.
All the six days, the chopper was at hand to move the newlyweds.
It takes a few bobs to have this chopper at your service and we can imagine the millions Muhangi spent on his honeymoon.

Big Brother Revolution Nears End

2009-12-03T06:12:00.000-08:00

The Big Brother Africa 4 (Revolution) ends on Sunday with the winner to be announced on that very day.
Beenie Man will perform at the live show (of course, after Kampala this Saturday).

Watch this space for details...

Which Hollywood star is coming?

2009-11-26T06:17:00.000-08:00

Like we said, last week, we're very keen on the issue of Hollywood stars sneaking into the country and going to the north without our knowledge.
So we have planted some Sherlocks in northern Uganda to inform us on the developments in that regard - and so far, we're told there are many set to come in the near future.
Rumour has it that sensational actor cum singer Will Smith will be visiting the former war zone in February next year.
However, the confirmed news is of the coming of Girls Aloud's Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh alongside BBC Radio 1 presenter Chris Moyles.
A source in northern Uganda tells Sqoop that the locals are already "aware of the forthcoming visit of footballer Ashley Cole's wife Cheryl and a number of other entertainers."
A statement on BBC Radio One website also confirms: " After their triumphant climb up Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this year for Comic Relief, Kimberley from Girls Aloud was reunited with Chris to announce that the pair will be going to Uganda in December to see how the money raised is being spent."

BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION: Day 72 SUMMARY

2009-11-18T04:21:00.000-08:00

MEN ON THE MONEY: Kevin, Edward and Itai

Day 72 of M-Net’s BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION was all about testing scientific theories and discussing conspiracy theories. No different from another day in the Big Brother house – except now the conspiracies are part of this week’s task!

This week’s task is called the Industrial Revolution and housemates are required to act as lab rats and test some of the world’s oldest and greatest mysteries. The myths to be tested include: “can you make good luck?”, “who has the highest pain threshold – men or women?”, “gravity – can it be overcome” and a variety of food and alcohol-based myths.

The task presentation will be a scientific arrangement of the findings of the experiments, revealed in an entertaining way. During all of their investigations, they may not sleep a wink during the day!

The Housemates were alarmed by Big Brother's "no sleeping" rule and debate over whether to wager 100%, with Itai leading the case for maximizing their win, while Nkenna reminded everyone that all the tasks have lost so far have been because of sleep infringements. After Emma and Mzamo add their voices to the debate, the housemates decide to wager 50% of their Sha-Sha’s on the outcome of the task.

Can you make good luck? The Housemates test out the theory with a mix of raw and boiled eggs bashed against the head.

The first theory the housemates tested was “can you make good luck?”. In the garden, they found 7 trays of eggs. On each tray, half the eggs are boiled and the other half raw. They randomly selected 6 eggs each, with one housemate at a time breaking their eggs – one by one – over their heads. The housemates also selected a lucky charm to carry with them for the remainder of the day. Geraldine, Mzamo and Emma seemed to be the unluckiest of the lot with raw egg all over their hair, as Big Brother forbade the housemates from protecting their hair.

The next test was to measure whether men or women have the highest pain threshold. The first element involved the housemates each waxing equal areas of their bodies. The female housemates seemed to fare better, with Emma attributing their success to the fact that ‘women wax all the time’. Kevin, on the other hand, believed that the female housemates didn’t have as much hair to begin with.

Apart from conducting lab experiments for their Task this week, Housemates are tasked with discussing the potential truth behind conspiracy theories. The theories they will spend time during the week debating include “Wars are created and funded by greedy Multi-National companies”, and the prevalence of ‘human tracking chips’.

In his diary sessions, Kevin has often told Big Brother that as an aspiring rapper, some of the things he misses the most outside the house are his rhyme book and pen. Since this week’s task came with pens, Kevin has taken advantage and started to rekindle his creativity. All the housemates seem taken with having access to pens, as some tried to sketch each other while others played drawing games. Kevin spent some time after the conspiracy theory discussion composing something titled “For Her”.

BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION: Day 72

2009-11-18T04:07:00.000-08:00

CAPTION: This week's nominees Emma from Angola (white hair)and Geraldine of Nigeria

M-Net’s Big Brother Revolution and ‘The Industrial Revolution’ is in full flow as the remaining housemates test some of the world’s oldest and greatest mysteries. The housemates have been given a number of scientific myths that they are to test and must all work together. The myths to be tested include: Can you make good luck? Who has the highest pain threshold – men or women? Gravity – can it be overcome? Watch this week’s task in progress by tuning in to Big Brother Revolution on DStv channel 198 or 199.

BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION: UPDATES

2009-11-17T07:51:00.000-08:00

CAPTION: Geraldine looks most certain to follow her love Leonel out of the house next

Monday night’s BIG BROTHER REVOLUTION nomination show (16 November, 20:00 CAT on M-Net) saw the housemates’ nominations leave Angola’s Emma and Nigeria’s Geraldine up for eviction this week. The housemates are feeling the pressure as they begin to realize that they’re just a few short steps away from the whopping USD200 000 prize.

When Big Brother announced that Emma and Itai had garnered the most nominations this week, the only certainty was that Itai would use his power as Head of House to save himself.

Once he had made his way into the diary room in his full underwater regalia (part of the Molotov Cocktail he received from Leonel on Sunday), Itai settled down and told Big Brother that he would indeed be saving himself and putting Geraldine up for eviction in his place.

Geraldine had earlier told Big Brother that she felt that Itai would nominate her this week, as they had been fighting for the last few days. It was Emma who received the most nominations this week, getting the nod from Itai, Nkenna, Edward, Mzamo and Geraldine.

Itai explained that he had been nominating Emma for the last few weeks because he sensed that the rest of the housemates would be doing the same. He did this despite the fact that on Sunday night, after Leonel’s eviction, he made a deal with Emma that he would not nominate her and would try to save her if he could. His second nomination went to Geraldine whom he said irritated him when implicating him in talks about "serpentry" in the house.

Nkenna nominated Emma because she feels that she doesn’t get on well with her and because she is the only “outsider” left. She and Emma haven’t gotten along since Nkenna’s ‘save & replace’ decision led to Jeremy’s departure, depriving Emma of her partner. Nkenna's second nomination was for Itai, who she said could save himself as Head of House.

Edward's reason is that although Emma is his former Comrade in Arms, he doesn’t feel as close to her as he is with everyone else and thinks “it’s about time she goes to see Jeremy”. The Namibian also nominated Itai, as he could save himself.

Mzamo’s nominations mirrored Edward’s exactly, nominating Emma because she doesn’t feel close to her and Itai because he could save himself. Geraldine also nominated Itai and said her only other option was Emma because she has “country loyalty” with Nkenna and Kevin and an alliance with Edward and Mzamo.

Kevin nominated Edward and Mzamo, saying he could nominate the latter “without too much stress”, while Emma nominated Mzamo and Nkenna.

Once voting was done, Emma had received 5 nominations, Itai 4, Mzamo 2 and Nkenna, Edward and Geraldine 1 apiece.

Now it’s up to Africa to decide who stays in the house and who goes! There are four ways to vote -

1. Via the website at www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother,
2. By visiting the www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother WAP site on your WAP-enabled phone or via MXIT.
3. You can also vote by texting your favourite housemate/s name to the appropriate number for your country,

To vote via text message, send the word VOTE and the name of YOUR FAVOURITE housemate, to the number for your country below. Text messages are charged per specified network tariffs in the various countries. VAS rates apply. Free minutes do not apply. You can vote 100 times by text per mobile number during each voting period.

Short code Tarrif

UTL 6626 Ugx 1000

Zain 6626 Ugx 1000

MTN 6626 Ugx 1000

Warid 6626 Ugx 1000

Voting begins immediately after the nomination show on M-Net (DStv Channel 101/102) on Monday nights. Voting closes at 06:00 CAT on the following Sunday morning. Find out who will be evicted by watching the eviction show on Sunday nights. Big Brother Revolution is screened 24/7 live on DStv Channel 198 or 199. Also look out for Big Brother programs on M-Net (DStv channel 101/102) and AfricaMagic (DStv channel 114). For news and updates, log on to www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother.

Ben Stiller's secret visit to Uganda

2009-11-17T01:38:00.000-08:00

CAPTION: Ben Stiller with the people of Gulu

Some fellas here in the newsroom have teasingly been telling us to relocate to northern Uganda - because Hollywood's biggest names are always sneaking into the country and going to the north without our knowledge.
Can you believe even actor/director/producer Ben Stiller was in Uganda last month?
A source from Gulu told us of how they enjoyed a "ride" with one of Hollywood's hottest comedy actors Ben Stiller.
We first thought it was another joke until someone at Save the Children initiative confirmed to us that Stiller came to the motherland in mid October.
He was here to drive home the message about educating children and his trip was organised by the Save the Children initiative in Africa and sponsored by jewellery company Bulgari.
Stiller, who has acted in comedy movies like A Night At The Museum, stayed for a week and played and ate with the children of Gulu.
The good news, we're told Stiller could revisit Uganda in 2011 - if we could wait for World Cup which comes after four years then Ben will find us ready.

Former Miss France, Gal Level in town

2009-11-17T01:33:00.000-08:00

The lineup of fashion gurus expected at the inaugural Top Model Trend show in Uganda is just expanding by the day - we're told even Miss France 2005 winner Cindy Fabre has already arrived in Uganda ahead of Saturday's event at Kampala Serena Hotel.
The 24-year-old beautiful Fabre, who also emerged second runner-up at Miss Europe 2005, is set to grace TMT as one of the judges alongside the President of the Federation of African Designers, Senaily Alphadi.
Fabre became the 51st Miss France on December 4, 2004 and she has toured the world inspiring young women in the fashion and modeling world.
Meanwhile, even the Namibian singing girl-group Gal Level are already in town and set to perform at the TMT event tomorrow.
The Gal Level also will have a “meet and greet” party with KFM listeners at Club Pa Lui tomorrow (Wednesday).
Ready for the party, folks?
Let's go!!!

Congolese, local artists mourn Gen. Kazini

2009-11-17T01:19:00.000-08:00

A number of Congolese artistes are mourning the death of one of their best friends in Uganda, the late Maj. Gen. James Kazini.
In case you need your memories jogging, the fallen army officer was behind the coming of many Congolese artistes to Uganda including recently the Mbilia Bell concert at Sheraton Kampala Hotel...
Back to the real issue: we're told the likes of Kanda Bongo Man, Mbilia Bell, Tshalla Muana, Awilo Longomba and Aurlus Mabere have sent condolence messages to the family of Kazini (RIP).
Meanwhile, even our local artistes through the Federation of Performing Artistes in Uganda sent condolences to the man who loved music and especially music by Afrigo Band.
Signed by the President of the federation, Andrew Benon Kibuuka, the document reads in part: "The artists' fraternity is profoundly shocked by the sad news of the demise of Maj. Gen. James Kazini. The arts industry has lost a friend indeed, who has been always available to find a solution to any challenge. He founded the Umoja Band when musicians needed jobs; Umoja Club when venues were exploiting artistes; bought first-class open-air instruments when musicians needed stadia instruments, the list is endless...we thank God for the time he has given us with Kazini."

Footing MP William Wopuwa

2009-11-17T01:16:00.000-08:00

With no keys in his hands and walking alone down the street at night we knew there was something going on with Hon. George William Wopuwa so we followed him to the next taxi stage and ---you guesses right---he entered a taxi heading to the east.
And our Sherlocks have learnt that the Bubulo County Member of Parliament has been using taxis from his home in Bweyogerere to Parliament for almost a month now.
Some people told us the MP is just trying to live a simple life whilst some say the gentleman's car broke down and he's struggling to replace it.
We're yet to hear from the honourable himself and we hope this has got nothing to do with credit crunch.
A year ago, Wopuwa attacked Soroti district leaders for failing to account for Shs280m following a report released by the parliamentary public accounts committee showing Soroti district as the worst performing districts.
So seeing him walk make us think, is this how serious people handle money.

Fat Boy, Allan, what’s the beef

2009-11-17T01:13:00.000-08:00

Sanyu FM’s Fat Boy and Capital FM’s Allan Kasujja attending Michael Jackson’s movie This Is It premiere at Cineplex Cinema was a really big hit on our eyes ... we watched a movie acted during a premiere of another movie.
How did it start?
Fat Boy came with workmates Crystal, Val and Melanie whilst Kasujja, a former employee of Sanyu, came in alone and clearly showed that he wanted company by joining the quartet.
However, Kasujja’s move didn’t impress Fat Boy who moved away from the girls and was followed by a naïve Val.
We even overheard Fat Boy telling a friend that he had no interest in talking to Kasujja since he is not in his circles.
As if that wasn’t enough, after the movie screening, Kasujja and Melanie were joined by Crystal and Val to proceed to the Food Court for lunch but Fat Boy was unimpressed.
In fact, Fat Boy declined to join the rest of journalists at the Food Court and decided to leave without eating.

President on Gen. Kazini

2009-11-17T01:07:00.000-08:00

We shall relay you the speech of President Museveni during the funeral service of fallen Maj. Gen. James Kazini in Kampala.
Quite agonizing and yet hilarious - as usual.
So, watch this space!!!

Straka wants a wedding sponsor

2009-10-27T06:20:00.000-07:00

STRAKA AND CAESERMAN: These two lovebirds want to marry but need a sponsor for their wedding...

Straka is one funny 'baibe' - she is looking for sponsors for her wedding with beau Ceaserman, we can exclusively reveal.
The Sqoop Sherlocks are aware of Straka's struggle to make her wedding take place after publicly announcing that she would get married to Caeserman before the end of this year.
Now, we're told she has moved the wedding to early next year but the couple is not in (a financial) position to fund the type of wedding they wish to have.
So, Straka has been moving around looking for big companies or any rich individuals who can help put money into her wedding plans.
The most interesting thing, though, is the fact that the WBS TV presenter has been giving companies and businessmen written proposals seeking sponsorship just like how it is done for concerts. She indicates the benefits of the company at the wedding and after the wedding - talk of mentions and so forth.
Pass us a hankie...

Public Announcement: R Kelly is coming

2009-10-27T06:08:00.001-07:00

CAPTION: The Zorro mask and French braids plus the Grammy Awards background in this picture of R Kelly answer the quiz that Zain has put for its customers to guess who is coming to town and they win. However, R Kelly has since removed the braids...you doubt us, read on...

Saving your pennies for Christmas, sijjuyi, New Year's?
Wait a minute; some of us are saving for what promises to be the biggest concert in this decade - it's R. Kelly coming to tawo baby!
We can exclusively confirm that the American R&B and soul singer-songwriter will jet into Kampala for a show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on January 29 - two weeks before the 2008/2009 Pam awards take place on February 13.
He is coming courtesy of Zain Uganda as part of promotion for their new product to be launched very soon. The campaign has already started with teasers in the newspapers where people can win airtime of up to Shs50,000 by guessing the artiste coming. Of course, we're sorry for letting the cat out of the bag but who can you blame for getting excited about the world's best R&B crooner.
Zain has paid R. Kelly $300,000 (around Shs600m) for the show - mind you, that cost doesn't include transport, accommodation and meals.
An insider tells us, the Zain people are tired of people referring UB40 to the greatest show Uganda has ever seen as they hope R Kelly will rewrite history as far as concerts in Ugandan is concerned. Of course, he can!
Besides being bigger than UB40 in all aspects, this is R Kelly's only second visit to Africa - he had never been to Africa until recently this year when he performed in South Africa; see, we're even ahead of Nigerians and the rest.
The 42-year-old occasional rapper debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement before going solo in 1993 and launching a successful career starting with the album, 12 Play. Today, the world over from Brazillian beaches to Asian deserts to African bushes, European conurbations and American hoods everybody knows R Kelly thanks to a collection of hit singles including Bump n' Grind, I Believe I Can Fly, Gotham City, Ignition, If I Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time, The World's Greatest, and the hip-hopera Trapped in the Closet just to mention a few. He's one guy who can sing for more than 24 hours without repeating a song and most importantly, without boring the audience.
With his mixed pack of gospel music and songs with highly sexual innuendos, we wonder if even our Christian sisters and brother will be tempted to attend this one.
Of course, they will.

Uganda’s Maureen Kabasiita on probation

2009-09-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Saved the lady standing on the right

The audience booed the judges as they announced the contestants on probation for this week on Sunday.
But wait a minute; the taunts and boos were at Effendy’s Restaurant in Kampala as a Ugandan was mentioned amongst the people on probation.
The audience became angry immediately after Judge Ian Mbugua told Uganda’s Maureen Kabasiita to join Tanzania’s Illuminata, Rwanda’s Christian and Nina on the probation list.
The audience felt that Maureen sang Angelique Kidjo’s Wombolombo so well but Ian thought otherwise.
The audience cheered the Ugandan girl on doing the classic but Ian condemned her singing as shouting and said she shouldn’t confuse shouting with singing.
The judges also said Christian, who was saved last week from being evicted by the fans, didn’t sing convincing enough to stay in the house.
Then Ian said Illuminata is gorgeous but her singing might not get her out of the dog house.
And Nina was sentenced for choosing a “wrong song” for her voice.
The Principal of the academy Achieng Abura said that the judges got it all wrong. She however applauded the contestants for their great performance during the gala show and encouraged them to make their performances even better, come next weekend.
Maureen’s number is six; if you want to save her simply send tusker6 to 7197.
There is no restriction to the number of messages you send.
Meanwhile the contestant who was evicted on Saturday was Tanzania’s 22-year-old Carol Uliwa.
The beauty takes the number of evictees to two following next week’s eviction of fellow Tanzanian Kelvin Stephens.
Tanzania!

Big Brother (4): The Revolution starts with confusion!

2009-09-06T14:38:00.000-07:00

BREAKING STORY:

Ladies and gentlemen as we promised, we want to be the first in updating you about Big Brother: The Revolution.
The show started tonight (Sunday) at 8 p.m. and as the organisers promised, there are a lot of surprises, changes and twists.
The M-Net show which will last for 91 days has a new presenter in the names of IK plus it has a completely redesigned eye logo and the prize money has doubled to USD 200, 000.
IK was at hand to tell the viewers all the details and even if he didn’t sound good (to me) as good as previous host KB, he managed to control the show.
Well, also audiences will have to vote for the housemates they want to see stay in the house and not one they want evicted like it has been the case.
We saw some new furniture in there and some of the house designers said the number of cameras and microphones has almost doubled.
The number of housemates has also moved from 12 to 14 while housemates will be allowed to form cliques and even discuss the game strategy.
The 14 participating countries this year are Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Each country will have one housemate.
BUT, some countries have gotten in two housemates (i.e. Uganda and Kenya) whilst other countries have no representatives in the house (Angola, Malawi and Tanzania).
NOW, the trick is that some housemates will be evicted this weekend following nominations tonight.
That means, Uganda and Kenya will have to give up one housemate and five girls are on their way to the house come next week.
The twists and turns on the show seem never to end and some of them will be revealed as the show goes on – some should be spontaneous.
In the meantime, let’s present to you the guys who entered the house yesterday.
Ugandans
Hannington Kuteesa Kavuma – he’s a son of Judge Steven Kavuma and Member of Parliament Ruth Kavuma. He has just returned from Malaysia where he has been doing a course in IT. You can’t believe we were with this chap at the Kampala Rugby Club and he couldn’t tell us anything, well, good luck to him.
Meanwhile, the other Ugandan is called Filbert Okure and we’re still collecting information about him so keep it right here. (They tell us, Hannington will leave, mbu).

Anyways, Zimbabwe has sent Itai Makumbe – the 31-year-old loves politics. And you guessed right, most politicians bore except for guys like Ken Lukyamuzi, President Museveni and Idd Amin (RIP).
Kenya also has two in Edward Muthusi aka Teddy and Jeremy Ndirangu.
Nigeria has sent Kevin Chuwang – who is a 27-year-old unemployed chap.
From Botswana: is Kaone Ramontshonyana – I honestly failed to understand the chap.
First-timers Ethiopia is being represented by Yacob Yehdego – he promised to be himself, a thing that almost every Ethiopian says. His nickname is Yac. Need to wait…
The hosts South Africa have a Mzungu called Quinn Silder – at 21 years of age, the charming white is the youngest in the house; plus he’s a DJ and radio presenter so he should be in the know of how to entertain people.
Other first-timers Mozambique sent 23-year-old Leonel Estevda.
Ghana had a dread-locked Code and this year is no exceptional with Rastafarian George Wayde coming from that side. He’s got the spirit for the game and his Patio lingua was the icing on the cake as he entered the house.
Namibia has Edward & Erastus Moongo, the identical twin brothers, who have to keep their relationship unknown for three weeks lest they face eviction once one of them gets nominated.
You must be wondering “where are the ladies,” well, the host said there will be ladies in the house “next week…”
Hope that tells you why some people will have to leave the house. In fact, they showed us the five girls but not their faces and we hope their faces match with their legs and abs we saw…
For more details check later for the next post!

Big Brother and Project Fame Updates

2009-09-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, we're back!!!

Here at Rafshizzle, we'll be giving you all the updates of the new Big Brother Africa Revolution plus what's happening at the Tusker Project Fame III academy in Nairobi as the news come in everyday.
This is your BBAR and TPFIII blog so don't go no where.

Thanks and see you soon!

Shizzle

And our BBA housemate is…

2009-09-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

NEW HOST: IK Osakioduwa (pictured) of Nigeria to take over from KB

Well, well, cool down everybody…
Big Brother Africa season four starts on Sunday and for our good relationship with Multi-choice we’re keeping quiet about the housemate representing Uganda this year – you know, they always want it to be a surprise.
However, we don’t think we can keep our mouths shut on the issue of the show’s host especially after learning that Kabelo has been kicked off the show.
KB has been replaced by Nigeria’s IK Osakioduwa, who also presents M-Net’s flagship Afro-chic lifestyle program Studio 53, Temptation Nigeria and the stand-out stand-up series Comedy Club: Live in Lagos.
An Economics graduate from the University of Lagos who began his broadcast career as Wild Child on Nigerian radio station Rhythm FM 93.7, the dynamic IK has since established himself into television.
Meanwhile, to meet other Big Brother fans, log on to www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother.
For now though, the countdown to the show has begun!

Alpha collabo with Metro & Devonte

2009-09-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Tanto Metro and Devonte Perform at Lugogo Cricket Oval last year

KS Alpha is a top dancehall artiste, isn’t he?
Well, if you doubt the man himself has come out to prove you wrong on his new record titled Waistline, which features Jamaican sensational duo Tanto Metro and Devonte.
That’s right; the heavy track was recorded when the Jamaicans came for a concert at Lugogo last year.
Henry Kiwuwa produced the song from No End studios and the video of the song is in the pipeline, according to Alpha.
“I first sent them a copy of the song mixed from here and they added a few things from there so they have sent the finished song,” he said. “I am planning to fly to Jamaica and go and shoot a video with them sooner than later.”
Alpha met Metro and Devonte at the pair’s fans party at Club Rouge and they proceeded to the studio to do the song that very night.
“We just agreed that we had to do a song together and the rest of stuff just connected from there as each of us wrote own lyrics,” adds Alpha.
Alpha says he intended to add this collabo to a number of other songs he has done in the recent past and release a 15-track album.

Tshala Muana at Garden City

2009-09-01T10:08:00.000-07:00

If we could invent a saying of our own, it would go like: “It’s easy to get Congolese music out of Uganda but you cannot get Congolese artistes out of Uganda…”
It’s simply because we’re always bumping into Congolese stars enjoying life in different nightspots in Kampala – and it’s not bad!
For instance, we got quite excited to meet Tshala Muana at Simba Casino on Garden City on Wednesday night.
The aging singer, who was in company of a towering bouncer, went straight to the casino machines to try her luck.
She played as the bouncer patrolled her vicinity while another man sat next to her.
Of course we said hi.

AND now we've just been told, by a reliable source, that the Congolese star purposely came here to finalise a deal with some Ugandan promoter and she will be performing at Sabrinas Pub sooner than later.

Bannange, hope she doesn't play all her deposit in the casino!!! Just saying, of course.

Club Silk opens in London

2009-09-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

We’ve been waiting for an invitation on this one and we’re a bit disappointed that Club Silk launched in London and we were not invited – we could fly there.
Anyways, as usual we managed to sniff some gossip scent from a distance as the club launched its branch in London on Friday.
A number of Ugandans flocked the newly opened club which is situated on 1-8 Brigstock Function Room, Brigstock Road, Thorntown Heath, Croydon CR7 7HW.
The club opens on Tuesday from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. then on Friday from 11 p.m. up to 5 a.m. and on Sunday from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
DJ Alberto, DJ Shiru and DJ Michael will be the resident DJs at the club whilst a number of rotational top African DJs will also feature on different nights.
With so many Ugandans living and doing business in Croydon, we might move to ask the Queen to rename this place Half Kampala since we have Half London.

Juliana’s sister Kahunde into movies

2009-06-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Laura Kahunde (middle) on the movie scene with Mujuuka (right) and another actress.

Juliana Kanyomozi’s young sister Laura Kahunde is steadily following in her big sister’s footsteps.
When Juliana shone on the music scene, Kahunde started singing and now she acts as the back up for the 2008 Pam award Artiste of the Year. And following Juliana’s shot at acting in Kiwani: The Movie, Kahunde has also hit the film radar.
She is one of the main characters in Mariam Ndagire’s latest film Hearts; In Peaces.
In the movie, Kintu (Patricko Mujuuka), a poor hunter in Budondo Kingdom is working day and night to get dowry so he can marry the love of his life, Nandudu (Laura Kahunde); but when the two lovebirds find the crown Princess (Brenda Nanyonjo) deep in a forest, trapped in a hole with a broken leg, the King (Abbey Mukiibi) offers them jobs in the palace.
They are then entangled in a viscous love triangle because everyone in the palace believes they are brother and sister. Different men, in the palace, fantasize Nandudu as it’s the case with Kintu.
Will Kintu find the guts to convince the crown Princess, who has declared her undying desire for him that his heart belongs to Nandudu?
The movie will finish shooting this Friday and the production team will get busy until October when it will premiere in Kampala.
We’ll keep you posted, though, about this film!

Majo signs deal with Makoma

2009-06-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Tutala Makoma (left) poses for a photo with Majo entertainment's Mark Zziwa at the latter's studios in Bunga

Hey, hey, relax…don’t get fooled by the headline!
Majo has signed a deal with just one of the Makomas.
Well, let’s bring you up to speed: Local music promoter, Mark Zziwa of Majo Entertainment has signed a business deal with one of the Makoma Band members Tutala Makoma.
UK-based Tutala is the guy who raps in all the Makoma band songs and he is the one who came up with the idea of bringing together all his siblings as a music group.
Tutala also doubles as a music promoter who has taken a number of international stars to the DR Congo and his visit to Uganda was aimed at creating a relationship with Zziwa, who was also behind the coming of Jamaican singing-sisters Brick & Lace.
Sources say that Tutala arrived last Tuesday and left on Monday, and promised that the next artiste he wants to bring to Uganda will be Koffi Olomidde or Buster Rhymes “soon this year.”
We’re keeping our fingers crossed on this one!

Silk to open Lounge Ocean

2009-06-09T07:48:00.000-07:00

IN THE CLUB: Silk owner Elvis Sekyanzi with business partners Kavuma (left in black) and Ssekalaala (right) enjoy in life in Club Silk recently.

Some good years ago, there came Club Silk then Silk Royale and then came Silk Lounge just recently but there is again something new in Industrial Area.
This one is called Lounge Ocean and it’s also part of Club Silk.
That’s true, Club Silk has removed the “teen’s zone” to set up another VIP wing called Lounge Ocean.
According to the marketing manager of the club, Andrew Kafooko, the Lounge Ocean will open shop at the end of this month.
“We don’t want to promise heaven and earth now but all I can say is that the Lounge Ocean will be a classy club,” said Kafooko, “The payments will be the same as those for Silk Lounge and you could access both as long as you pay to enter one of the sections.”

What's wrong Jamal?

2009-06-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

It makes us uneasy when celebs do things that even us ordinary folks wish we could avoid.
Not only would we never be seen walking on foot from home to town but we also try to reduce on the times we use Boda-Boda.
So imagine our shock, very slightly verging on frustration, when we saw artiste Jamal doing just that.
He may defend himself that he is a new artiste and he’s yet to make money to buy a car but his frequent usage of Boda-Boda is not big and not clever.
The singer uses Boda-Boda for more than five times a day and sometimes you find him walking on foot in the night.
Just last Friday alone, we saw the singer, who stays in Namuwongo on a Boda for more than five times.
So consider us popping this chap on our Christmas present list for a new car – well wishers contact him.

UCOMING STORIES

2009-06-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

Silk to open Lounge Ocean

Juliana's sister into movies

Agatha Kafooko's love on the rocks

Watch this space!!!

That Zuena was caught kissing with Mowzey...

2009-06-01T11:35:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: What games are Bebe and Zuena playing?

It’s something that gets your tummy twirling…a blockbuster gossip story, you know!
But please allow us to first throw a disclaimer that this is just a rumour that a KFM listener gave us this morning.
The listener called and said he saw Zuena Kirema cuddle and kiss with Mowzey Radio - during “a steamy night at Botanical Beach Hotel in Entebbe over the weekend.”
The caller said that Zuena got hammered on some influential drinks before smooching with the man who sang about her in the song titled her name.
The newly-single Zuena, a mother of two with singer Bebe Cool, called into the station immediately and denied the story.
The presenters put her off air as she explained and said she would appear live in the KFM studios this Wednesday to clear the air.
Mowzey grew up in Jinja and were very good friends with Zuena whose family, up to now, stays in the beautiful eastern town.
Rafshizzle also understands that Mowzey invited Zuena to his launch with Weasel at Hotel Africana but she instead passed on the invitation to her young sister Mimi. Mimi spent that whole night in company of TV presenter Karitas Karisimbi, who is Zuena’s tight these days. Zuena also manages Karitas’ show on WBS TV; they also eat the same food and drive the same car.
Meanwhile, Zuena has also categorically denied allegations that she has had something with Capt. Juma Seiko.
During the phone call, Zuena said she would never fall in love with Seiko.
“I have never and never will I fall in love with Seiko,” said an angry Zuena, “I really don’t understand where people get all that trash.”
In last week’s Sqoop Magazine of Daily Monitor, Zuena said she is her ex Bebe Cool’s “number one fan.”

Prof. Mariam Ndagire?

2009-04-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

It’s not the kind of thing that you can purchase; it doesn’t even come with an exchange or refund option – we’re talking about luck, whether it’s good or bad!
But Mariam Ndagire must be happy having the good fate.
She is a respected singer/playwright/actresses and nowadays she is called a “professor” after being selected by Makerere Business Institute (MBI) to head their new department of Performing Artists.
The MBI proprietor, Nathan Tumwesigye said he chose Ndagire given that she is “talented and well behaved.”
Besides lecturing, Ndagire also decides on the syllabus of the department and she has been upbeat about the new roles.
“I’ve never gone to school to become a professor but today I’m in the job of a professor and I believe I deserve it,” she said. “Now I just want to work hard as a professor and help MBI and all performing artistes of Uganda to develop this industry.”

Buchaman unhappy with Chameleone

2009-04-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Uganda is probably as familiar with the rivalry of Leone Island and Firebase Crew as it is with the national anthem. If not more so.
However, the rivalry seems to have taken a somewhat comical twist with Buchaman claiming that Chameleone wants to “steal” the disabled people’s property.
We overheard Buchaman telling friends that Chameleone should stop walking on clutches because “he’s not lame anymore.”
In his own words, Buchaman said: “That guy (Chameleone) healed long time ago but he’s still using clutches to make people think he’s lame. True, he was lame but for a few months. It is high time he abandoned those sticks. I have seen him walk with Sam Gombya and let me hope they don’t want to connive and steal our things. You know Chameleone is such a shrewd guy, he might come out as Member of Parliament for the Disabled yet there are people like us who have been lame for decades and should be benefiting.”
No comment!

Miss Makerere won what?

2009-04-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

Controversy in beauty pageants in Uganda is almost more famous than the beauty queens themselves.
And it seems like that situation is just expanding even more as far as news from the Miss Makerere camp is concerned.
Our Sherlocks tells us that the pageant’s winner, Winnie Nantumbwe and the two runners-up Sandra Nakanja and Peris Wanjiku haven't gotten the prizes they were promised by the organisers.
Nantumbwe was supposed to drive home, from the venue, in a brand new Toyota Premio but left the venue without her prize.
The organisers gave the excuse that they were still clearing a few things and would give the girls their prizes in 48 hours but it never came to pass until the third week after the pageant had taken place - moreover with not exactly the promised prizes.
Besides the Premio, Nantumbwe was also supposed to get a computer plus free salon sessions plus a holiday visit to Kalangala Islands. First runner-up Nakanja and second runner-up Wanjiku would both get a trip to Mombasa plus a computer each.
When Rafshizzle contacted her, Nantumbwe was quite reluctant to speak and said: “I would prefer having my lips shut on this. But of course they’ve not given us the prizes they promised us. They’ve been postponing the date of prize-giving until this week when they called us and gave us some old stuff. They gave me an old laptop pentium 3, it even has a provisional for a floppy. I can't use it! Then Sandra was given an outdated PC and it refused to work, the mouse on it is very old. Peris got a 14-inch TV with no receipt to show that it's new. They said they can't give me a car because I might sell it - that they will give me free tuition for a year due next year and I'm hoping that it comes to pass.”
Umm, as usual - beauty pageants tipping us over the edge!

Dr Sentamu, preaches patriotism in UK

2009-04-13T14:48:00.000-07:00

President Museveni had better give Reverend Dr John Sentamu a call...
Can there be a better patriot than one who stands in front of whites and tells them of how proud he is with his heritage?
The 97th Archbishop of York, Metropolitan of the province of York, and Primate of England has been teaching the British about patriotism.
Dr Sentamu, who is the second most senior cleric in the Church of England said: “Some English people don’t like to say anything about their heritage, for fear of upsetting newcomers. My question to them is simple: Why do you think we came here? There is something very attractive about the UK. As a boy in Uganda, I was taught by British missionaries, just as foreigners brought the Christian faith to England and the rest of the UK, so British foreigners handed on the baton to me, my family and my forebears. All I am doing is reminding the English of what they taught me. To be patriotic is to appreciate and be grateful for all that is valuable in the country you live in.”
Preach!

Roger’s movie scoops two AMMAs

2009-04-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

Indeed the future of the Ugandan film industry is bright, at least if the success Kina-Ugandas are starting to get is anything to go by.
Several local movies have performed tremendously at international film festivals and awards events.
The latest movie to shine on the international scene is Roger Mugisha’s movie Battle of the Souls.
The movie won in two categories at the Africa Movie Academy Awards held in Nigeria on Saturday.
The movie won the Best Achievement in Sound Effects award and its actor Joel Okuyo Prynce scooped the award of Outstanding Male Actor in a supporting role.
Prynce, who acted as the devil in the movie, was in Nigeria to accept his accolade.
The Academy founded on the best film tradition, is geared towards research, training and propagating film making in Africa. Behind it are film producers, directors, designers, writers, critics and scholars who share a similar belief of developing the African film industry.
AMAA is thus conceptualised as an annual celebration of the brightest and the best in African movie.

Video school for Uganda

2009-04-13T11:08:00.000-07:00

LIKE THIS: Mr Fournier speaks to Rafshizzle.

The Abanunule film took him three years to finish and now Alex Fournier is venturing into something quite different.
The Minnesota-based film director, who is working on his second Ugandan film, also plans to open a video school in Uganda by the start of 2010.
We had a natter with the filmmaker and he revealed: “I’ve found a gap in video making. From the camera man to the editor of the picture, everything is second-rate. It’s even embarrassing that most TV camera men don’t know how to capture pictures. These people either didn’t go for training or they went to the wrong institutes. I want to help out.”
He said the school would also train people in acting, filmmaking and production.
“When I got here, I said, ‘what an amazing place’ and up to now I don’t understand why the film industry is not growing,” he said, “But now I’ve realised there’s just lack of quality in filmmaking here but Uganda has some of the best stories, best character and best sites for movie.”
Who knows, maybe the school will open many people’s eyes...

Funeral plans for Jade Goody are now underway

2009-03-24T07:05:00.000-07:00

CAPTIONS: Jade and her bridesmaids putting on caps as a sign of solidarity; the star lost her hair and had to put on a cap 24/7. LEFT is Shilpa, who said: "I am deeply saddened, but I am glad Jade is out of pain and that she died peacefully with her family around her."

Her mother Jackiey and husband Jack Tweed apparently spent yesterday planning the "perfect send-off".
The reality TV star, who was terminally ill with cancer, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, after her brave battle with the disease.
The date for the funeral has been set for Saturday 4th of April, with thousands of mourners expected to attend.
It will be held at St. John The Baptist church in Buckhurst, Essex with the surrounding roads being closed off as Jade's coffin is driven through the streets in a hearse.
Police are said to have been drafted for the occasion in order to control the massive crowds expected.
Jade's publicist Max Clifford said that the service will be broadcast on large screens to the many mourners outside of the church, which is expected to be over capacity.
The service will be led by Rev Corinne Brixton who also conducted the baptism of Jade, and her two sons Bobby, five, and Freddie, four, shortly before she died.
"It will be a celebration, but of course there will be a lot of tears," Max told the Daily Mirror.
"In a church it will be friends, family and loved ones, and lots of people will hear it relayed outside."
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Jack's terrified that he may miss his wife's funeral.
He's due to be sentenced this Thursday after he was convicted of drunkenly attacking a taxi driver, and if a Magistrate chooses to sentence him on the day, there's a strong chance he could miss the service.
His lawyers are now expected to apply to the hearing for funeral leave.

Bye-Bye Jade:She died of cancer, you could be next

2009-03-24T01:13:00.000-07:00

CAPTIONS: Jade with sons Freddie (in front) and Bobby. Jade playing soccer for charity and Jade arrives at Mumbai Airport. In black with suitcase is Jade as she entered BB UK3 in 2002. More photos to come.

Jade Goody died on Mother’s Day and she will be sadly missed. But who is she?
Jade entered the Big Brother UK House on May 27 2002 and she captured the hearts of the show’s viewers.
It was Big Brother 3 - back then she was an unknown 21-year-old dental nurse. Her comments inside the BB House, claiming that ‘East Angular’ was abroad (in reference to East Anglia) and that Cambridge was in London, had viewers in stitches.
She, in 2007, returned in the Celebrity Big Brother version where she allegedly attacked fellow housemate Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty. Jade and Shilpa’s January 2007 race row in the British Celebrity BB House caused a furore, but the pair made-up and Jade even went to India and apologised to the Indian community saying, “I’m not racist, but I can see why it has had the impact it’s had.”
Jade also went ahead and entered the Indian version of Big Brother called Bigg Boss and Shilpa wished her luck for her time in the Indian House.
Earlier in 2004, Jade had been given the all-clear for ovarian cancer and for bowel cancer but - while taking part in the Big Boss - she was informed that she had cervical cancer. On finding out the tragic news, she left the house immediately – she cried for long in the Dial Room where her doctor delivered the bad news.
At the time, her publicist, Max Clifford said: "She's very upset and frightened, as you can imagine. The most important thing is to get Jade back and get her with the right people so they can take care of her."
Jade was diagnosed with cervical cancer in August 2008. She started treatment, but in February 2009 she received the devastating news that her cancer had spread to her liver, bowel and groin.
At the time, doctors hoped a two-month course of the "miracle drug" Hycamtin would help her beat the disease.
In February 2009 she was informed that her cancer was terminal.
Following the devastating news, she announced that she would marry boyfriend Jack Tweed as soon as possible.
She received her Manuel Mota dress as a gift from Harrods' owner, Mohamed al-Fayed.
She and Jack tied the knot at Down Hall Country House Hotel in Hatfield Heath, Essex and Clifford confirmed news of her nuptials on February 22 saying: “They are now man and wife. It was lovely. The chapel was absolutely beautiful and I imagine there must be close to 200 people there.”
On January 27 2009, Jade received good news as Jack was released early from HMP Wayland prison in Norfolk.
Jack had been serving time after being convicted of attacking a teenager with a golf club. A condition of Jack's bail was that he was tagged and would live at home with his mum but was allowed to stay at her bedside 24/7 when her condition deteriorated.
In her only interview since finding out that her cancer was terminal, she said: "When they first told me the chemo hadn't worked they said it didn't have to be the end. They said there were lots of other medicines out there and there were other things they could do. I know they've done everything they can to help me and I'm grateful. But I really thought I might be OK."
Jade was brave. In early January 2009, she embarked on promoting the documentary that Living TV made about her. Before her show got underway, she took a well-deserved break abroad in January, with her sons, Bobby and Freddie.
Jade continued to allow cameras to film her, and to undertake interviews, to ensure she could get as much money as possible together for her boys.
She also wrote and promoted her book, Catch A Falling Star. July 2008 Jade was out to promote her perfume called Controversial.
She didn’t only have a great sense of humour but Jade also had a huge heart and did lots of charity work. She even took part in the Celebrity Soccer Six tournament in May 2008.
In October 2007 Jade attended the Pink Ice Ball, in aid of cancer research.
The same year she travelled to New Delhi and donated £25,000 to a children's charity, saying: "I am not giving the money to improve my image. It is to improve the lives of the underprivileged children."
Jade signed up to do the London Marathon in 2006, but she never completed it. She did, however, manage to raise £550 for the NSPCC.
Another of her ventures in 2006 was doing Stars in Their Eyes, where she portrayed Lynn Anderson.
It was a big month for Jade, in August 2005, as she didn’t only start dating Jack Tweed, who was six years her junior, but she also opened her own beauty salon called Ugly’s.
Jade had two sons when she met Jack.
In 2004 she was pregnant with her youngest and second son, Freddie – the eldest is Bobby who was born in June 2003.
Jeff Brazier is the father of the two boys. Brazier and Jade split in 2005.
Brazier brought a bouquet of flowers to Jade ahead of her wedding with Jack.
So lovely! Surely, we will all miss you, Jade!
From the bottom of my heart, bye-bye Jade and May Your Soul Rest In Eternal Peace – yours Rafshizzle.

NB: Tomorrow we shall have the painful journey of Jade from since she was diagnosed to being bedridden and finally breathing her last. Quite emotional and educational so don’t miss!

'I’m still newsworthy'

2009-03-23T02:38:00.000-07:00

STRUT IT MR: Fagil Mandy on the catwalk during fashion night in Club Silk last week

Here at the Showbiz Shed we got super excited to see Mr Fagil Mandy return onto the pin-up pages after his catwalk at the E-Creations Fashion show in Club Silk last week.
And now, the former commissioner of education says he should feature a little more onto our pages. So we want to sing from the rooftops: “Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back....Mr Fagil Mandy.”
See, after the fashion show, we chatted with Mr Mandy and he said he would wish to be consulted about many things in the country.
“I have knowledge about several things in this nation and you (journalists) should be seeking some knowledge,” he said, “I’m still newsworthy. You lose nothing by calling me and ask about a few things.”
Actually, Mr Mandy told us the same words when we met him near Hoima town around 2005.
Hope this is a nice one for starters, Mr Mandy?

Ex-Miss Uganda Acom turns to music

2009-03-23T02:26:00.000-07:00

Caption: Lillian's poster hanging on one of the streets in New Jersey

Juliana Kanyomozi better be on your guard.
Because someone appears to be ready to take you on for the top female singer position!
The challenger in question is someone who has even ever held a national title - as Miss Uganda way back in the late 90s.
Her name is Lillian Acom Akore, who currently stays in New Jersey, USA.
Our Sherlocks in the US tell us that former Miss Uganda Acom has embarked on a music career, however, in the gospel field and things seem to be moving smoothly for her.
She will, in fact, be launching her maiden album titled Healer Messiah come March 21.
The posters are already up on the streets of New Jersey and Acom is on tense rehearsals ahead of her concert where people will enter for free.
The action will take place at the Hilton Newark Penn Station between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
How unfortunate we feel for not being anywhere near the US as we could make the audience at Acom’s show!

Natasha’s career change

2009-03-06T04:34:00.000-08:00

Former Obsessions dancer Natasha Sinayobwe has taken an interesting career u-turn – she’s just driven off dance road and joined singing street.

Yeah, it seems she’s all about the “yee-hars” these days and she has enlisted the help of producer Allan responsible for Juliana and Sweet Kid hit Sirina Mulala - for her debut album.

We even stumbled on her at D-Records while recording her first single.

She didn’t sound bad at all and we wished her a bright future.

Her hubby Michael Kasaijja was waiting with their child from outside and he said: “Natasha wants to try something completely different. She loves and can do music (and) thought that would be an interesting and exciting way to go so we contacted Allan and he is going over to work with her on it.”

The jury’s still out on this one - we can’t comment until the tune is out of studio.

Bebe Cool's Hummer

2009-03-06T01:12:00.000-08:00

It’s most artistes’ dream to drive a big car – Chameleone, Bobi Wine and Ragga Dee have cruised some of the biggest machines in this country.

And now it’s time for Bebe Cool also to put a stamp on his “big is big” claim.

We can exclusively reveal that his Hummer – the one he has been dreaming about for over three years – is on the ship to Kampala and should hit the road in less than a month.

A reliable source told Rafshizzle that Bebe Cool completed payments for “his dream car.”

Bebe Cool has also been telling whoever cares to listen that he is about to “shock” the town with some “big news.”

And we anticipate the big car could be the big news he’s talking about as he talks in ‘big’ terms.

Meanwhile, the source also revealed to us that Bebe Cool used part of the money he borrowed from the guys who dragged him to court recently, in clearing the Hummer costs.

“He’s done everything possible to have that Hummer here,” said the source.

Bebe finally gets his Hummer

2009-03-04T02:30:00.000-08:00

Watch this space...

“Get off Bebe’s back, Mowzey”

2009-02-22T00:50:00.000-08:00

Think showbiz is all about superficiality and back-stabbing?

Nope - just like a fairy story, true friendship does exist in Celebville.

Please join us in congratulating all the artistes who are trying to help Bebe Cool through a troubling time.

Bebe Cool and his model wife Zuena Kirema split some weeks ago and as if that wasn’t enough, the reggae star was dragged to court for default recently.

Since then Bebe Cool has been down and broken and he looked like he was losing it when he started fighting with minnow DJs and singers.

But star songwriter Sylva Kyagulanyi has intervened to save the situation.

Kyagulanyi started with attacking Mowzey and Weasel for concentrating on making songs that “insult” Bebe Cool.

“Why are they singing about a fellow artiste’s private life, that’s not fair at all,” said Kyagulanyi. “I’ve told them that what is happing to him (Bebe Cool) could happen to any of them any time, they’re not immune to marital problems.”

Meanwhile, Bebe Cool has since vacated his house in Kisaasi leaving it for Zuena and their children.

A source told us that Bebe Cool demanded that he wanted to stay near his children but Zuena told him it would only be possible if he left the house for them.

“He’s staying near home but Zuena doesn’t allow him to enter the house,” said the source.

Twists and more twists in this affair!

Rasta Rob sings again

2009-02-19T00:55:00.000-08:00

It was a happy childhood for most of us as we enjoyed the nursery rhymes of Rasta Rob MC back in the days.

And now we’re happy to announce that Rasta Rob has made a musical return – we’re just unsure how effective will this venture be for him.

Anyways, Rasta Rob, whose real name is Robert Ogwal, has teamed up with promising songwriter cum singer Dennis Rackla on a new single titled Safiina. The song was recorded at Rackla’s Nansana-based studio Neat Studio. They both co-wrote the song which is about an old man (Rasta Rob) bickering with a young boy (Rackla) over a girl.

Rasta has been upbeat about the song calling it his “musical comeback.”

He has even promised to do a complete album before the end of this year.

“This new song is the turning point for my music career,” he said, “I want to release more songs and several albums.”

The song has started playing on Super FM where Rasta Rob is a presenter in the evening and it’s also played in the nightclubs.

KFM now owns Dembe FM

2009-01-07T09:09:00.000-08:00

DONE DEAL: Aisha Alibhai (R) has been part of a sucessful KFM

Everybody will be saying, “Who else could have gotten this news before Rafshizzle” and it’s not because of my relationship with Monitor Publications Limited (MPL) but because stories are on this blog now and soon they’ll be somewhere else.
Well, we can exclusively reveal to you that MPL has bought Dembe FM from Bitature.
MPL is under Aga Khan’s Nairobi-based Nation Media Group of Companies (NMG), who also owns the Daily Monitor newspaper, NTV Uganda and KFM radio in Uganda.
Our Sherlocks have revealed to us that some of the staff at the Nakasero-based Dembe FM will be retained but most of them are bound to lose their jobs as the new owners have a different vision of the station and its running.
“The station will remain in Nakasero for the time being but they will move it to Namuwongo near its sister KFM,” said the source.
The details of the deal, especially how much money was paid to money-man Bitature, are something we can’t release at the moment. But rest assured that we will keep you posted on the developments especially about the staff to be affected.
Bina Baby? We also don’t know!
Anyways, all we know is that the move is part of NMG’s attempt to take over the media field in Uganda.
In fact, KFM will have its signals strengthen all over the country by Friday this week.
Daily Monitor newspaper is in a process to add more magazines into their paper and now NTV Uganda is also on DStv.
Doesn’t that sound quite an improvement?

Jackie hits at Cindy in Mombasa

2009-01-07T07:27:00.000-08:00

Cinderella Sanyu has many fans and friends...
But former Blu3 group-mates, especially Jackie Chandiru may not be some of them.
The Blu3 girls have been talking about the breakaway singer in less than favourable terms.
Remember Cindy was replaced by Mya Baganda while she was on holiday with her Spanish boyfriend Mario Brunetta last year.
So when Blu3 was in Mombasa for the East Africa divas beach party, last week, the audience kept asking the whereabouts of Cindy, according to a source at Kenyan newspaper Daily Nation.
Our Kenyan source also told us that the girls tried to dodge the question but the audience kept stubbornly asking, “Where is Cindy” during every break.
Questioned so many times, Jackie replied: “Oh my god. We really, really would have loved to be with her but she was not serious. She left the group for a man. There’s no way we would have worked with such a person.”
After those controversial comments, Jackie went ahead to introduce Cindy and the girls didn’t hold themselves back by putting up an exhilarating performance.

Boyz II Men Not Coming!!!

2008-12-03T23:28:00.000-08:00

BREAKING NEWS

Get a seat everybody because we’re sure this will shock some of you to your very core.
But the truth is that Boyz II Men won’t be coming to Uganda as expected.
The group sent a disappointing message to Ugandan promoters telling them that one of the singers is sick and they can’t travel.
The highly-hyped show scheduled to take place at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday, will go on though.
Joe Thomas arrived in the country on Tuesday and Jamaicans Tanya Stephens, Tanto Metro and Devonte are also already in the country and set to go.
The details of whether Boyz II Men will come to perform on a later date is still being kept under the rag so we’ve got to be patient and we will keep you posted.

Rafshizzle to become website

2008-11-24T12:36:00.000-08:00

BREAKING NEWS:

Attention, ladies and gentlemen...
Your beloved blog, Rafshizzle, is soon becoming a formal website with variety of entertainment info to share. It's anticipated to become a top entertainment site but as per now, Im not allowed to say a lot so simply watch this space!

Ugandan girl in Alicia Keys’ video

2008-10-27T01:26:00.000-07:00

Feminism is what Alicia Keys’ latest single Superwoman is all about, but what is more interesting about the video?
Well, there’s a face of a Ugandan in the video of Superwoman.
If you’ve watched this video then you must have seen, towards the end, when a young African girl/student Nassanga Galabuzi comes on screen wearing a uniform.
To jog your brains a bit: Keys visited Uganda and went to Masaka where she met several children who had lost their parents to HIV/Aids. Some of them were looking after their siblings and yet still they had to go to school. However, we’re not quite sure of where Keys met Nassanga.
The Superwoman video was filmed on June 9 and 10 at Quixote Studios and Centre Studios in Los Angeles. And Keys plays many roles of women at their best strength and effort. Throughout the course of the video, she embodies a young mother applying to a university, an African woman, a businesswoman, a Cleopatra-like pharaoh and an astronaut.
Nassanga’s appearance is a sign that Keys has never forgotten about Uganda.
What a pride!

Chameleone at the beach!

2008-10-27T01:19:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Chameleone with wife Daniella and their son Abba at Lido Beach

His ankles are still swollen, his face looks pained, and sometimes he appears to be fighting to catch his breath, poor Jose Chameleone.
But folks, try not to fret too much, as the singer seems to be improving.
In fact, Chameleone has already resumed going out to have fun with his family and friends.
Surprised?
Well, we also felt the same after stumbling on Chameleone at Lido Beach over the weekend.
The singer who was being wheeled around by his friends shared a great time with his people at the beach. They even had a barbeque as he played with his son Abba.
It still seems funny to see a chap, known for being vigorous on stage, simply being wheeled but we’ve been informed he could soon get back on his feet.
You see, even when he needs to pick money from the bank, they drive him there and he’s wheeled into the bank or ATM.

The Game in Kenya

2008-10-26T23:11:00.000-07:00

Gangsta rapper Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known as The Game, is coming to Kenya on November 15.
The Game is to headline the debut edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (Mama) scheduled for November 22 in Nigeria; however, he will first perform at the pre-awards event to be held at Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.
The West Coast rapper, who is also nominated in the Best Hip Hop category at the awards, will also perform in the DRC, South Africa and Nigeria in the run-up to the Awards.
In Kenya, The Game will be supported by Uganda’s Bebe Cool, Nigeria’s 2Face, Kenya’s Jua Cali, Wahu, Wyre and Nazizi.
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) main ceremony is set for November 22 but with four weeks to go, MTV and sponsors Zain are kick-starting the celebrations with what they have dubbed The Road To Mama.
Tickets for the Road to Mama concert in Nairobi are already on sale priced at KShs1,500 (around Shs360,000).

Who Do We Evict This Week?

2008-10-07T12:44:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Whatever Morris thinks he did by saving TK, only God knows

Hi folks,

Up for eviction this week are; Ricco, Sheila, Hazel and Tawana.

Hmmmm so Morris saved TK!!!!! Juju (TK’s sweater)? Temporary insanity? Trying to revenge because Ricco took Latoya? And what was that stupid look on his face as he announced he had changed his mind? Oh lawd!!!

If he had left it as it was, maybe Africa would have pondered on the fact that Thami put his ex Hazel up for eviction or that Sheila and TK had similar voting patterns and of course TK would have been the 4th house mate to be evicted from the house. But no…home boy had to try to be funny!! Who is laughing? Arrrhhhhh*%#$@*

Ok. Now that that’s done, lets hope Africa concentrates on Granma’ Tawana’s behavior last night. Jumping on poor Munya, then crying for TK and having a ‘mini’ cat fight with Sheila over TK…please! It’s between Granma’ and Sheila.

…but we do have a bone to pick with that Kenyan girl remember?

To vote by SMS – subscribers to MTN, ZAIN, UTL & Warid can simply send the name of the housemate they want out of the house to 6626. For example type VOTE SHEILA and send to 6626.

Three BBA top dawgs up for possible mchomo...

2008-10-01T02:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome from Idd, ladies and gentlemen, even Rafshizzle your reliable BBA 3 blog is back from Idd so let's shoot!
Our girl has written some more stuff today and it goes like this:

Well done people,
As emotional as it was the girl had to go. But who could have anticipated that reaction from Uti, those crocodile tears from Ricco and that ‘ugly’ cry (as Oprah calls it) from Mimi?...the pacing up and down the corridor from Munya…priceless TV moments…
I could have paid cash dollars to see the look on Latoya’s face when she realized how loved Lucile was by her fellow housemates. Even granma’ Tawana was upset.
This week Uti, Ricco and Munya are up for possible eviction. Some viewers have registered a club to save Munya but me thinks it would be a wrong move for us to join in…Uti and Ricco = ENTERTAINMENT…Munya = ‘my reason for being in the house is gone’ ‘I miss Lucile’ whine moan whine!!!
To vote;
By SMS – subscribers to MTN, ZAIN, UTL & Warid can simply send the name of the housemate they want out of the house to 6626. For example type VOTE MUNYA and send to 6626.
Online – you can vote MUNYA out of the house for free on the official BBA website (www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother ).
By phone – you can also vote MUNYA out by dialing +27839000000 and selecting the number that corresponds to MUNYA.
Don’t forget that every time you vote, you increase your chances of winning a Sony Playstation 3 gaming console or a Digital Mobile Television handset, courtesy of DStv Mobile.
Grant Munya’s wish…let him go meet Lucile while the feelings are still ‘fresh’…
Regards,

NB:
During the second eviction on Big Brother Africa on Sunday September 28 (last week), Namibia’s Lucille Naobes became the second person to depart the house. She got only one nomination during the normal nomination, however, she hit the final nominees' list when Zambia’s TK (who was nominated) used his Head of House powers to save himself from the nightmare instead replacing himself with the 21-year-old beauty from Windhoek - to hell with her beautigulness, this is a game anways. She was so sad and heartbroken and so was Munya and some viewers but life goes on. Now, it seems the whole world hates TK and Africa is waiting for him to passby the nominees' list. Big Brother Africa is screened on M-Net and 24/7 on DStv channel 198. For more information on the series, log on to www.mnetafrica.com

APOLOGY!!!

2008-09-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

To my friend antipop - sorry for the mix-up! The fact is that I meant so say that a similar story happened in western Uganda just like what happened in Kenya.
I'm sorry and I think now you can enjoy a redone article, otherwise thanks for the correction - I'm glad!

Pastor wipes off sweat with panties

2008-09-29T01:18:00.000-07:00

Today I saw a story about Pastor Kiweweesi in the papers , then I remembered the other day I read a story about another pastor in western Uganda who does the same. This whole circus keeps me wondering what's gone wrong with our pastors and to make matters worse, it seems the problem is with pastors world over. I read a story from Kenya and it goes like this:

A pastor caused a stir when he removed a woman’s panties from his pocket and used it to wipe sweat from his face in the middle of a sermon.
Apparently the man of the cloth thought he was wiping out a handkerchief to clear his forehead of sweat as he preached under a blazing sun.
The incident, which occurred during a lunch hour sermon at a popular open-air church in Kisii town, confounded worshippers who were later seen discussing their pastor in groups.
It later emerged that the pastor, who is married with one child, had spent the previous night with a member of his congregation after lying to his wife that he was attending nightlong prayers popularly known as kesha in the town and would, therefore, be away from home.
The woman is married and her husband works in Nairobi.
It is suspected that after spending the night in the woman’s house, the pastor was leaving hurriedly in the wee hours when he pocketed his lover’s underwear thinking it was his handkerchief.
But his adulterous adventures caught up with him while delivering the lunchtime sermon before a huge gathering when he wiped out the ‘handkerchief’ to the utter shock of believers.
"One of the faithful walked straight to the pulpit and alerted him about the mistake upon which he quickly returned the underwear into his pocket. But it was too late as his wife was in attendance and had seen everything," Mr Martin Okoyo, who attended the session, told this reporter.
The pastor cut short his sermon and retreated into the church building with his wife in tow. It was not immediately established what transpired between the two.
One of the churchgoers, Gladys Monyangi, a hawker in town said they are still waiting for word from the pastor over the issue.
The incident has been the talk of the town with bar patrons having a field day castigating religious leaders who preach water and drink wine.

Your reliable BBA3 Blog...

2008-09-25T11:57:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Uganda housemate Morris Mugisha. We've got to protech him

Folks, starting today you will be getting the best of Big Brother Africa 3 from here at Rafshizzle
Today we have a story written by one of the ladies who watch the game show on the clock and she has got something to say about this week’s evictions; read on:

Hi folks,
The time has come for us to permanently evict yet another housemate. Uti, Ricco and Lucile are up for possible eviction. I personally can’t believe Mimi survived that list…even harder to believe is that TK won H.O.H. the dude does everything in slow motion how could he beat anyone at anything!!!
So whose it gonna be? Uti is totally off limits for us as Ugandans. Not only is he the most cheeky, honest, in your face, take it or leave it character in the house, he is also the only friend Morris has. (Déjà vu? Remember the Ofunneka and Maureen connection?) With people like Sheila the liar, Morris needs all the back up he can get.
So that leaves Ricco and Lucile. Ricco is a gossip, a snake, a two timer, a hot light skinned brother. Lucile is a hottie that comes alive when she’s got alcohol in her system. If she leaves, Ricco will swiftly and promptly move on to Mimi or Hazel (boy doesn’t discriminate). He is however not happy about Tawana’s return as he knows she has not only been watching them, she spent time with Latoya who gave her info on him. So we know she will be off limits for him. Plus Sheila and TK seem to have a thing. Why? No one can tell you.
But then again if he leaves, we watch to see if Lucile lets her guard down and lets Munya in or will she shock us and shack up with Morris? Stranger things have happened – TK is Head Of House – I rest my case. And how will Mimi react with no Ricco to gossip with?
All scenarios of course leave TK with enemies. I leave it up to you…UG…Lucile or Ricco…
To vote;
By SMS – subscribers to MTN, ZAIN, UTL & Warid can simply send the name of the housemate they want out of the house to 6626. For example type VOTE LUCILE and send to 6626.
Online – you can vote LUCILE out of the house for free on the official BBA website (www.mnetafrica.com/bigbrother ).
By phone – you can also vote LUCILE out by dialing +27839000000 and selecting the number that corresponds to LUCILE.
Let us face it…she is not as entertaining as Ricco

Lil Wayne in Kenya, T.I. coming...

2008-09-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: T.I. kisses the forehead of lady Tiny after a performance

Here at Rafshizzle, we break most of the biggest news - no doubt about that so hear this:

Rapper Lil Wayne of the Lollipop fame will be headlining a concert in Nairobi late this year and a Ugandan promoter is in talks with the Kenya guys, bringing Lil Wayne, to see if the King of Bling Bling can extend his stay in East Africa and performs in Uganda. If the deal goes through, Lil Wayne's concert will be held in the Sheraton Hotel Gardens. For more details and developments about this story, please keep it right here. Meanwhile, there is also another developing story about the coming of hardcore rapper T.I. of the Do It fame to Uganda at the end of the year. T.I.'s latest single Whatever You Like was number one on the Billboard Charts until last week when it dropped to number two. And if he comes, he will be the second artist to come to Uganda when he has song in the top ten on the Billboard - you know, such things matter as in how hot is the artist and so it increases his demand world over. Born Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., T.I. is celebrating his 28th birthday today - Happy Birthday to you, boy!

Well, we all know, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukuduzi, Kevin Lyttle, PJ Powers, Regina Belle, Sean Kingston, Soweto String Quartet, Chaka Demus & Pliers, Joe and Boys II Men are on their way to Uganda and yet this year alone we've witnessed Akon, UB40, Shaggy, Kevin Lyttle, K-Ci & Jojo, Kirk Franklin, Collie Buddz, Mr Vegas and Brick & Lace perform. Banange!

Uganda, this is our year!!!

Reason for Maureen's joy...

2008-09-25T11:19:00.000-07:00

Some people like their eggs scrambled, some like them poached or just plain easy over.
But former Big Brother Africa housemate, Maureen Namatovu’s eggs have been whipped up a little differently.
In fact, they’ve been fertilised.
That’s right folks, our Sherlocks have confirmed Namatovu and her Mzungu fiancée are expecting their first child.
A source, who is also a close pal of Namatovu, said: “Maureen is expecting and the couple is delighted and excited. She’s pregnant with the Mzungu’s baby and not Moses like some press guys have always stated.”
Namatovu fell out with boyfriend Moses after her stint in the BBA 2 house and she eventually decided to move on and recently she introduced her white fiancée to her parents.
Earlier this year Namatovu was overheard saying: “I love kids and I would love to have mine but my first is taking longer than I thought.”
Maybe her wish will soon be granted...

Mesach survives gunshots

2008-09-25T11:08:00.000-07:00

We always think of celebrities as always happy people but it seems they’re as prone to problems as we are.
Look at Mesach Semakula who was attacked by gunmen last week.
Poor Mesach was returning home at past midnight on Thursday when a gang of three waved at his car in Namasuba, Kikajjo.
He told 24/7 that he first stopped but when he realised they were having guns he decided to restart the car.
“They kept shouting ordering me to get out of the car and one shot in the air,” he said, “But then my heart told me ‘if they’ve come to kill you they will whether you stop or not’ so I decided to speed off.”
Semakula said that the thugs tried to chase him but lost way because they were on foot.
“What helped me is that I was driving a four wheel drive car and I could pass anywhere,” he added.

Daniella’s bump over-time

2008-09-07T04:59:00.000-07:00

BREAKING NEWS

Chameleone's wife Daniella Atim has given birth to a bouncing baby boy at Kololo Hospital. They have named the baby Alfa (not Alpha) Joseph Mayanja Junior. In fact, Daniella was in labour on Tuesday night and delivered the tot on Wednesday morning at 4 a.m.
For more details please stay right here and we also have good photos of the baby, the mother and Chameleone himself at the hospital, only that we're still loading them, so hang on, people!

Miss Uganda!!!!!!!!

2008-09-07T04:51:00.000-07:00

The Miss Uganda organisers are still at war with last year’s winner Monica Kansiime who says she was side-stepped and mistreated though they also think she didn’t perform her duties accordingly; hence why they didn't give her the $3,000 she was supposed to get at the end of her reign. The main sponsors, Uganda Telecom pulled out of the event and the organisers, MKM are yet to clear a food bill standing at Shs16m – the meals were served by Kampala Serena Hotel at the finals held at the hotel.
Utl say MKM should clear the bill and MKM also say utl is supposed to do so, on grounds that the telecommunication company released “inadequate money” for organising the event. ”utl only provided Shs50m for the finals yet they signed a one-year-rolling contract worth Shs120m annually,” reads a statement from MKM.
Basically there is just a lot we can tell you about Miss Uganda but the latest news from there is of tycoon Bob Kabonero’s intent to buy the Miss Uganda franchise.
MKM Limited, the Miss Uganda franchise holders in Uganda, confirmed the Kabonero story but said they’re not willing to sell. In fact, they said they are currently talking to different companies over a possible sponsorship deal.

Something has hit TPF’s Steven

2008-09-04T06:48:00.000-07:00

It’s the type of thing that gets your tummy a-twirling and your heart a-pumping.
Yes, we’re talking love, because according to Kenyan newest newspaper Daily Metro, former Tusker Project Fame contestant Steven Oundo has been cruising on the love boat with an unidentified girl in Mombasa. Daily Metro, which is under the Nation Media Group of Companies (NMG) and one of our sister papers in Kenya, reported that Steven and his mysterious girl were spotted on an intimate date at Nyali Beach Hotel in Mombasa last week.
Now, we’ve been spying him ever since he told us, in an interview, that he is “single but not searching” and there we were thinking it was just friends and the like with the girls we’ve seen him with!
But it seems Steven has now changed his status from single to in a relationship, moreover, Daily Metro also reported that he is set to hold a secret wedding very soon.

Who’s Zhang Zilin?

2008-08-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

WHO IS SHE: One doesn't know the other or both don't know each other?

Who knows who Zhang Zilin is?
Fine, whoever has put their hands up should leave the classroom as this lesson is for only those who don’t know this lady.
Huh, we’re surprised that it is only Miss Uganda Dora Mwima left in the classroom and surely we cannot enjoy teaching somebody about something they should know better than us but what’ve we got to do to avoid embarrassment.
Folks, we were flabbergasted when the new Miss Uganda Mwima told us, during an interview, that she doesn’t know Zhang Zilin.
“Zhang Zilin, what is that, I’ve never heard of it…is it a beach in Thailand,” Mwima thought.
Well, Mwima, this Zhang is the reigning Miss World, representing the People’s Republic of China as Miss China World 2007. She is the first Miss World of East Asian origin.
But maybe you know sports: Zhang lent her voice for the recently concluded Summer Olympics soundtrack and also appeared in the music video for the same song entitled Beijing Welcomes You.
Don’t tell us that you’ve clicked as yet?

Hullo, Morris…

2008-08-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

Morris Mugisha needs lots of support at this time…
And luckily, we’re giving him enough of it but the BBA III Ugandan housemate is rather demanding for some more.
Mugisha wants our prayers, votes and some calls?
Yes, he wants to be called on phone!
We too wonder how that will happen but, well, that is what he demanded as he bid farewell to his parents before entering the house on Sunday.
He said the words in Luganda and softly so for those who don’t know Luganda or who couldn’t hear him well, 24/7 has offered some assistance.
As he hugged his mother, Mugisha said, “Mummy njagala mikisa,” literally meaning, “I want your blessings, mother.”He then said, “Bwemuba munjagala munkubirangako ku kasimu,” meaning, “Please call me whenever you miss me.”
Surely, we all know whoever enters the BBA house is disconnected from the outside world and last year’s contestants talked to their relatives on phone once.
So, we’re not exactly sure of how Mugisha will cope up with life without talking to his people, especially his four-year-old daughter Hailey Abigail Mugisha.

Mega Dee slates Bell Lager

2008-08-28T10:00:00.000-07:00

MAYBE A SOFT DRINK: Mega Dee is at war with Bell Lager management

The last time we checked on the list of people beefing we also managed to spot a company and it’s against an individual or vice-versa.
Well, it’s Gen Mega Dee and Bell Lager at war and the whole battle started from sponsorship switching.
We understand that Bell Lager had signed to sponsor Mega Dee’s launch when Bebe Cool moved in hence swaying them to sponsor him instead. Moreover both artistes are holding their concerts on the same day and they have the same target audience.
And now our Sherlocks have discovered that Mega Dee has been exchanging hot words with Bebe Cool and the Bell Lager people.
Of course, you know who can win such a war because who has the money rules but Mega Dee has pushed the company all the way.
We’ve also been told that Mega Dee has been frequenting the Old Port Bell-based company demanding his Shs3m he performed for at the Bell Pam awards launch in Mbale.
Ever wondered why people tend to demand for what belongs to them when they break up?
We’ve no comment for this!

Bebe for BBA show

2008-08-28T02:57:00.000-07:00

FLYING: Bebe is set to perform at BBA 3 eviction party in South Africa

We at the 24/7 Shed are devoted local music fans.
So it’s music to our ears to hear one of our local stars is set to hit the Big Brother Africa stage.
Please join us in congratulating Bebe Cool for clinching a deal to perform at the first BBAfrica III eviction party.
The first evictee will leave the house on September 7 and insiders have informed us that Bebe Cool will be the entertainer of the night.
The reggae maestro, who won three awards at last year’s Channel O music video awards, will leave Uganda on September 5 and return three days later.
“I have prepared myself very well for this show,” said Bebe Cool, “I want to make my people proud so expect a rare Bebe Cool on stage.”
For sure, we can’t wait to see you perform and we will be glad to receive you, Bebe, as long as you return alone – without Morris, we mean.

Know about our BBAfrica III housemate

2008-08-23T05:59:00.000-07:00

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS & INFO

Of course everybody know that we break the news on most issues in this town so it's really needless to say whoever has written about Morris Mugisha as the Uganda representative in the BBAfrica III house picked it from us.

But then, what are we left to do?

Well, below is the little profile of our housemate just to make sure that by the time Mnet, officially, announces the chap you will be knowing a thing about him:

Full Name: MUGISHA HERBERT MORRIS a.k.a MOMO
Age: 29
Gender: MALE
Date of Birth: November 1978

Height: 6FT
Occupation: PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHER/MODEL/ACTOR
Education/Qualifications: BACHELOR OF ARTS/PERFORMING ARTS/RADIO&TV PRODUCTION
Marital/Relationship Status: SINGLE PARENT, daughter called MUGISHA HAILEY ABIGAIL, Four years old.

PARENTS: MR & MRS BIGINGO
His dad is a professional athletics trainer/professional videographer and mum is a professional banker.

CAREER
He’s currently working as photographer at Shutter Speed on Rainbow Arcade along Kampala Road and also lead male model for Sylvia Owori’s Ziper Models agency. He is also an actor and features in the local soap Hand in Hand, which was about craftsmanship.
He is also a professional TV commercial/billboard adverts design and model, in fact, he appears on billboards for Warid Telecom and Air Uganda TV commercial.

And the BBA3 Ugandan housemate is

2008-08-20T12:43:00.000-07:00

BBAfrica News:

Well, well, all of you know very well that Multi-choice will be baying for my blood if I revealed the person who's going to represent Uganda in the Big Brother Africa III house before Sunday when the show officially starts.
But, hey, do you think I give a damn?
Nope, just watch this space and tomorrow I will be giving you the details of this model who has also featured in Hand in Hand soap...I mean, I don't want to go very far today but tomorrow you will be seeing even the picture of the lad on this blog. In fact, he is a hunk and his face is among the handsomes gracing the billboards in town.
No more clues, Thanks

BBA’s Maureen is preggie!

2008-08-18T08:50:00.001-07:00

CAPTION: God has answered Maureen's prayers

It’s the type of thing that gets your tummy gain some extra weight and your heart gets a faster pumping.
Yes, it’s the P thang.
We’re talking PREGNANCY, because according to our Sherlocks, former Big Brother Africa housemate Maureen Namatovu and her once-estranged boyfriend Moses of National Drug Authority have blessed their reunion with a bun. In fact, this bun (or rather baby) is being cooked (read kept) in Momo’s oven (sorry) tummy and very soon she will be delivering it.
We’ve been spying on the couple and that is how we landed on some email where Maureen was telling a friend about the great news she has for her hubby-to-be. She is so excited about the pregnancy and even told a friend, in the mail, that it has always been her prayer that she gets pregnant.
Momo, we also know it and we’ve ordered for that Cool & The Gang song that talks about merrymaking…

Mariam Ndagire completes second film

2008-08-18T08:36:00.000-07:00

Surely, we all know Mariam Ndagire is a one greatly talented lady (actress). And recently she switched from stage acting to filmmaking hence making most people wonder if she can maintain her big screen role like she has done on stage over the years.
Well, sit down folks and we bring you up to speed – Ndagire has bounced back onto the movie scene following a successful release of her debut movie Down This Road I Walk last year.
This time around, Ndagire’s movie is sounding something political but she says it’s rather socially, economically and politically motivated.
Well, the movie titled The Strength Of A Stranger revolves around a land dispute story, basically explaining how a “squatter” can turn into an owner because they have stayed in some place for some time. I can see the direction where your minds are running towards but please just save us, because the lady said the movie is not political! Thank you.
Well, the final set of the movie will be shot tomorrow (Tuesday August 19) and Ndagire will then focus on editing the movie, which is set for release come December this year.
The director Mariam Ndagire herself, Abbey Mukiibi and Patricko Mujuuka are part of the cast and so, think now you can picture the stuff you should expect on your screen in December…

Da Twinz are coming home

2008-08-18T08:04:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Da Twinz are set to board a plane heading to Kampala

Dennis Mugagga, one of Da Twinz rang Rafshizzle last week and said they are in talks with a local promoter to start publicizing their concert scheduled for Easter weekend in Kampala. Mugagga said they would stage two shows in Kampala and Jinja during their stay. He also rebuffed reports that the pair can’t return to Uganda because they don’t have proper documents supporting their stay in the UK. In fact, he said, they would return to UK after the concerts.
He also promised to launch new songs while in Uganda and he promised a “super live concert.”
Well, our job is to inform the public about every development so, hope we’ve done this perfectly and now Denis and Dan, the ball is in your court to deliver…

BREAKING NEWS

2008-08-14T07:17:00.000-07:00

Developing Stories

Maureen Namatovu, who represented Uganda in Big Brother Africa II (last year), has candidly spoken to Rafshizzle and confirmed that she is pregnant with her boyfriend Moses' son. It is official, however, stick right here for the details.

And UK-based singing duo of Denis and Dan, commonly known as Da Twinz are on their way to Kampala for a concert. It should be on the next Easter Sunday but we're following the developements so keep around this blog again for a detailed story.

Why did Irish leave Sanyu FM?

2008-08-14T07:10:00.000-07:00

When Irish Kyebandula left Sanyu FM, we were reeling from the shock.
But we were never exactly clear on why the comedian left the station.
Kyebandula, himself, told us that he left for “personal” reasons that he cannot disclose to the public.
But now a Sanyu FM insider has stepped forward, and says he knows the answer.
He told Rafshizzle: “The Sanyu bosses thought his demands were unreasonable. From a financial point of view, it was absolutely right to say there was no more money despite the fact that he’s talented and they wanted him to stay on.”
According to the source, Kyebandula was reportedly on a salary of Shs300,000 per month and was apparently holding out on a salary rise of Shs800,000.
He first held talks with his bosses and when they failed to agree the comedian tendered his resignation which took effect from August 1 2008.
Kyebandula told us that he will now focus on acting as he waits for another radio opportunity.
Wish you luck!

Musumbas’ daughter joins singing

2008-08-14T06:58:00.001-07:00

The saying, “Like mother/father like daughter/son…” has lost meaning – in the family of Isaac and Salam Musumba, at least!
Well, the daughter of these two politicians has told us she hates politics, which is her estranged parents’ favourite game.
Isaac and his wife Salam belong to NRM and FDC respectively and they have gone head-to-head several times.
But their daughter Norah Musumba, who is a Senior Six leaver, has instead chosen to do music and we’re glad to have listened to her debut single – it sounds good.
In her plans, Norah wants to release her first album next year though she is also set to join a university abroad.
And on the interesting side, Norah told us she will never become a politician because she believes “it’s a dirty game” which can turn friends into enemies.
Ya-right Norah, see even mummy and daddy were once friends but now...

Lugogo fee goes up to Shs40m

2008-08-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

There’s a shock development in the concert world in Uganda.
And it’s not a very nice one.
Lugogo Cricket Oval hire rates have gone up once again in just a short time.
Back in the days the oval used to be hired at Shs2 million for a concert; when the Pam awards made it popular it went up to Shs3m around 2006 then Shs4m in 2007. But the price has risen thrice in 2008, amazingly climbing from Shs6m to Shs34m and now it’s Shs40m to host a concert there.
The development follows an investment by MTN Uganda who have renovated the place that has become the home of big events holding the biggest concerts of the year including UB40, Akon, Wyclef Jean and Shaggy.
Is there any local artist who would like to hire Lugogo Cricket Oval?
Maybe for an album launch?
We know very few could afford that but those sponsored by MTN should count themselves into the deal.

Which Vanessa Williams...

2008-07-28T01:08:00.000-07:00

We didn’t think it was fools day just yet...
So what’s the excuse for the super lie going on here, Mr Anatoli Kamugisha?
Folks, we were very upset when we found out that the Vanessa Williams who is in Uganda is not the “right” one we all know. In fact, we're sorry for the first story when we reported that she is the one but it's because Akright Projects, who organised the event, told us so. They assured us that it was the right one but then our worry grew after we went for the golf event and they told us we couldn't speak to her because she was still busy at the hotel. But then we heard one of them calling another lady the name Vanessa Williams, and guess what...
The Vanessa Lynn Williams who sings, models and acts in movies? Nope! This was chubby and less brown than the celeb.
What made us even more uneasy is the fact that Akright Uganda had repeatedly advertised Vanessa Williams the singer-songwriter and actress as the one coming yet they had a totally different Vanessa Williams who is, in fact, a businesswoman according to reliable sources.
And to make matters even worse, none of the Akright guys was willing to comment about the story when Rafshizzle contacted them during the week. One of them had told us that it’s her “but she has just grown fat.”
But where on earth could someone bulge like that in a day? Do planes make people grow bigger?
Well, this is not new to Vanessa Lynn Williams because there is occasionally confusion with similarly-named actress Vanessa A. Williams, who first came to notice when she appeared in the first season of Melrose Place.
The two once bickered over the name but later came to an agreement and both starred in versions of the drama Soul Food (VLW in the film version, and VAW in its TV series adaptation).
But there is also another singer named Vanessa Williams, a gospel vocalist and then a businesswoman.
So, Mr Kamugisha, are you sure of what Vanessa Williams you brought?
And we remember you telling us that you are set to bring here R&B sensation Usher Raymond but do you expect us to believe you anymore? We hear, mbu, he is your friend.
Save us, please!!!

Pastor Simeon Kayiwa opens own university

2008-07-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

CAPTION: Pastor Kayiwa with some of the members of the Latin University he's working with

Here at Rafshizzle headquarters we break the news as others do follow-ups, isn’t so?
Well, now hear this: Pastor Simeon Kayiwa of Namirembe Christian Fellowship is to set up his own university.
Now, folks, relax and we bring you up to speed: After reading a multitude of books to the tune of becoming a professor and topping Uganda’s religious leaders in academia, Pastor Simeon Kayiwa will open a university to teach theology alongside other traditional courses leading to the awards from Bachelors to PHD levels.
In fact, the man who is commonly known as the “grand father of pastors” has finalised plans of the project and he confirmed to Rafshizzle.
If all goes according to plan, the university will be one of the institutions that will inculcate morality into the public through God fearing, an element that seems to be lacking in today’s University lecture rooms.
The University whose location will be at Namirembe will also teach countrymen the relevancy of fearing God in executing their private and public duties.
We have seen some officials from a Latin university frequent Kayiwa’s pastoral ministry headquarters and our Sherlocks can confirm that they are here on issues to do with the university in question.
Pastor, don’t forget us, we gossip a lot!

We played golf with Vanessa Williams

2008-07-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

Well, you all now know that Vanessa Williams is in Uganda…
In fact the lady who was the first black Miss America title winner arrived on Friday and Rafshizzle was at Entebbe as she touched down with a number of black mayors from the US.
Then on Saturday she turned up at the Gold Course but she didn’t sing – to our regret.
However, there is a slight chance that the Save the Best for Last singer was doing what she preaches in her hit single and maybe she will perform at last before leaving Uganda.
The singer-songwriter and actress, who starred in Eraser alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, would return to the US on July 30 after doing some charity work including treating people for free. She would also tour the beautiful motherland and she has been upbeat about visiting Jinja.
However, tomorrow (July 22) Williams will be among the guests at the Paint the Music dinner concert at Serena Kampala Hotel.
Maybe we expect some acapella when Ms Williams touches the microphone tomorrow…
Lucky, are us, who will be there!
Williams was born in Tarrytown, New York, the daughter of music teachers Helen and Milton Augustine Williams Jr.
Prophetically, her parents put “Here she is: Miss America” on her birth announcement and so, Rafshizzle would like to welcome the beauty using the same phrase. And for the guys, she’s currently single and resides in Beverly Hills, California and Chappaqua, New York.
Think you can get in there?

M7, the wedding hopper

2008-07-21T05:44:00.000-07:00

AS EASY AS HERE TO THERE: Museveni seems to explain his movement

Most of us ordinary folks attend one wedding at ago because of several reasons – transport being one of them.
But President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ain’t no regular person.
The country’s top man pulled out all the stops all in the name of attending two weddings involving his top ministers.
Let’s bring you up to speed folks: Security Minister Amama Mbabazi’s son Mao Mbabazi was wedding his Argentina fiancé at Serena Kampala Hotel on Saturday (last week) the same day ex-MP and Museveni’s friend Elly Karuhanga’s daughter was introducing her hubby-to-be in Kiruhura district near Mbarara in western Uganda. The connection of both weddings is that Museveni was invited to attend both as the chief guest yet they were taking place at the same time but not same place – in fact from Serena to Kiruhura is something like a four-hour drive but do you think Museveni was ever gonna allow the traffic problems trouble him? Nope, nothing would stop the main man fulfilling his special promises because he simply used a chopper from Kampala to Kiruhura and then returned to Kampala in a blink of an eye for the wedding at Serena. Mind you, Serena is near State House so the idea of starting in Kiruhura and winding up with Serena was that brilliant – the man indeed has a vision.
Please, don’t tell us you too could that if you had…eh!

Juliana still rocking in USA

2008-07-21T05:38:00.000-07:00

KANYIMBEEEEEE...:Juliana performs in Chicago recently

Call us sagacious mites who have seen the best of performers world over but we just can’t get enough of Juliana Kanyomozi, here at the Rafshizzle shed.
Some of us watch purely to observe her stage technique, while the rest of you are checking out her toned body and what her mama gave her, you know...
So, how fortunate for those, then, who are in the US where the Kibaluma star is on a music tour. In fact, reports from USA state that Juliana has brought down the house in Buffalo, New York, Chicago & Minnesota so far. She wasn’t alone though – she was joined by Chagga and she told Rafshizzle that together they steamed the ball up in Chicago with their dance tunes – concisely they set the roof on fire!
But just when the fire brigade were about to be called, Juliana cooled the crowds down with some easy listening love ballads. What a running order, eh?
And trust Juliana to be a go-getter because she also went to one of Chicago’s most-happening clubs Wild Hare, where she met with the place’s popular band Gizzae and she revealed to us that she will be doing a collabo with them.
Hmmm, go girl…

Uhuru sponsors Loketo Lee

2008-07-21T01:06:00.000-07:00

Ever heard of a quote relating: “Those who have the power to do good, have the responsibility to do good…”
Well, we are at least sure that celebrated chef Salim Uhuru has a clue on that for he is now into humanitarian after managing to make some dime from his two restaurants.
Although he is not like the big donors, the popular pilawo cook has embarked on a mission to help local artists sound out the plight of the people living in the war-ravaged areas of northern and eastern Uganda.
Actually, Uhuru started his project by sponsoring former northern Artiste of the Year and karate maestro Loketo Lee.
Loketo Lee received Shs1.5m from Uhuru on Tuesday to go to the studio and record a peace song. However, Uhuru has vowed to help even more artists who are willing to help divulge the war problem through their music.
Eh, Uhuru, we also have a peace song, so can we…

Guess my celeb mum…

2008-06-27T02:37:00.000-07:00

Pictures Exclusive:
Some children don’t need to find fame - it finds them.
When it does, it’s in the form of their celebrity parentage.
And this cupid is part of that brood of famous kiddies because he has kept us talking.
So, just who is his mummy?
Well, at one stage in her career she won the Best Female Artist of the Year award and she is always on and off the plane.
Got it yet?
Well, let’s help, she is artist Iryn Namubiru – we know why some of you never thought of her as this baby’s mother. Some tabloids reported that Namubiru’s baby is as black as “charcoal” hence insinuating that her French boyfriend is not the father of her baby but we now hope that the speculation ends with the picture of this light-skinned cherub. And his name is Al Molaire.
Welcome to the world of showbiz, boy.

And here is the picture of the boy and mother...wow, what a lovely pair, umm

Rasta Rob is back on radio

2008-06-27T02:26:00.000-07:00

NB: this story has been extracted from exitkampala.com

For some reason, it didn't hit us when we saw him enter Crane chambers and go up the stairs to Sudhir Ruparelia's office for a meeting. It could have been something to do with opening a Crane Bank account, or maybe asking for a place for his 9 year old daughter at Kabira International School. For some reason we didn't think Sanyu. Now seems like it included all of those.
Rasta Rob, who just recently returned from kyeyo in the UK was serious when he said he was here to stay. As if to prove it, he has got a lucrative job at Sanyu FM. After discussions with Sudhir himself and the Betsy Mugamba, the General Manager, Rasta Rob (now actually Master Rob) signed on to join the onair staff and will be joining Krystal (Angela Newman) on the evening drive show 5-8pm week days, the slot that catapulted the former rastaman to stardom both at Sanyu and later at CBS.
And it wasn't easy signing him on. The beefy bait that hooked Rob didn't just stop at a fat paycheck but also included a few juicy bits from Sudhir's other business ventures.
What happens to the fish when the water dries up? Most people don't care but we are concerned for Amarula funny man Irish Kyebandula who has been doing the show with Krystal. We are not sure what his fate will be after Rob's entry. Whether he's to stay (and on what show) or is to be shown the exit remains in the balance but he's been spotted at another radio station. Asking for a job or just visiting friends, we quite can't say.