BAMUTURAKI MUSINGUZI
@musibamu1
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Ugandan journalist for @The_Eastafrican. He mainly writes about cultural and creative industries.
Kampala
Joined April 2014
Nyege Nyege festival back with star-studded lineup, streaming @NyegeNyegeFest, @MTWAUganda, https://t.co/gZABQjSPmG
theeastafrican.co.ke
Nyege Nyege Festival marks its 10th anniversary at Uganda’s Kalagala Falls with 24 hours of nonstop music and performances from 300+ artists.
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There is a dumb assumption that one is less intelligent simply because he/she is a musician, comedian, fine artist, actor/actress, … I call it dumb because it is held contrary to glaring counter evidence. Art is one of the fields of human activity that thrive on excellence of
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Karavan Press wins book factory prize for publishing in Africa @CanexAfrica, @iatf2025, @afreximbank
https://t.co/pFs72DGYJX
monitor.co.ug
It recognises outstanding contributions of African publishers and authors
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CANEX helps creatives add to their bottom line @CanexAfrica, @iatf2025, @AfCFTA, @afreximbank
https://t.co/tD5JkUpDzG
monitor.co.ug
With over $600m (Shs2 trillion) in a dynamic pipeline spanning film, music, fashion, visual arts, and sports, the bank is backing projects from as small as $2m (Shs7b) to over $150m (Shs522b)
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25 films which received the most votes from fans @DStvUganda, @DStv, @MultiChoiceGRP
https://t.co/mnwGI19boV
monitor.co.ug
The 25 films with the most votes from a shortlist of 123 have been decided and will roll out every day from October 1-31
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Building resilience, hope via art pieces @MasterNtakky, @UNCC_UG, @PBalimunsi, @Xensonartspace, @umojaart
https://t.co/dEtSNT4CAP
monitor.co.ug
Among the 24 compelling paintings that Bright Arinaitwe Ntakky, alias Master Ntakky, displayed at his debut solo art exhibition—Ija Nkutebeze: Memories, Reflections, Perspectives—last month was...
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Why the endless journey to belonging remains slippery @Goethe-Institut Kampala, @BritishCouncilUganda, @KlaWrites
https://t.co/QxF4B1vxVe
monitor.co.ug
Conversations at the Ivory Tower explored what it means to find a home in new places through words
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Kitalo nyo. MHSRIEP!
With deep sorrow, I announce the death of my father, Mzee Peter Kayongo Ssettuba 🕊️. May the good Lord receive you with open arms. Please hold us in your thoughts and prayers 🙏
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Wyne Kirabo: Where African fashion meets European tradition @wynekirabo, @GLORIAWAVAMUNNO
https://t.co/hmeHV3uazD
theeastafrican.co.ke
Wyne Kirabo is reshaping African fashion by blending heritage with contemporary design on global stages.
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Itaré continues to make waves as his music evolves @jsebunjo, @kazkasozi, @SKERUNEN
https://t.co/1GfEM06QA8
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Rising independent Tanzania artiste Milton Itare Nyerere aka Itaré has released Where You Want featuring Kane Keid, South Africa’s genre-blending hitmaker and Joh Makini, one of Tanzania’s most...
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Artist pulls out all the stops to explore the female body @Xensonartspace, @umojaart, @nnyanziarts
https://t.co/DA2Bi586Du
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The curatorial statement describes Mugisha as using his first solo exhibition to navigate the journey from boyhood to manhoo
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Indigenous minority groups get their moment in the sun @SKERUNEN, @FrenchEmbassyUg, @UNCC_UG, @CCFU_NGO
monitor.co.ug
The Foundation will work with community cultural custodians and musicians to record and document intangible heritage like instruments, styles, and associated knowledge
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In Brazil, a drunk was lost and his own bull went to look for him and took him home.
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Thank Allan, for your contribution to the BBC. All the best in your next endeavour.
A couple of weeks before moving to London in 2012, I sat down with @cathkemi at Big Mikes (Is it Aura now?) in Kololo, Kampala. Her very thorough briefing on life at the BBC has been very important for me. She’s flying the Ugandan flag 🇺🇬 very high and I’m very proud of her.
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We mourn the passing of Hon. Mary Karoro Okurut — Ugandan writer, teacher, public servant & founder of @femritewriters . A storyteller who championed women’s voices, inspired readers, and has left an indelible mark on Uganda’s literary and public life. Rest in power. 🕊️📚
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My last Rolex this morning on my last day, the breakfast of champions!!!
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Nyege Nyege: Cultural event that became a million-dollar gig @NyegeNyegeFest, @MTWAUganda, @TourismBoardUg
https://t.co/Esw1gCimY3
theeastafrican.co.ke
The festival generated $1.8 million last year from attendee spending on accommodation, food, transport, tickets, and related costs.
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