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Another Ugandan Adventure
This is a journal of my visit to Uganda in November 2010. It covers many of my experiences, such as attending the Villages in Action conference and the Kampala International Film Festival, as well as...
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One Night in Gulu
During one of my visits to Uganda in 2007, I visited the city of Gulu in the northern part of the country. I was invited there by a wonderful Acholi friend. One night in Gulu I was asked by another...
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Acholi Culture
The Acholi people are an ethnic group who are located in the northern part of Uganda. The area is commonly referred to as Acholiland. They have a rich and diverse cultural heritage that is expressed...
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Maurice Kirya
Maurice’s music is an uncommon blend of R&B and Afro-fusion which he prefers to call “mwooyo” which means “soul” in his native language of luganda. It is influenced by the beauty and unique spirit...
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Tshila
The BBC World Service had a talent search called “The Next Big Thing” in which they named Tshila as one of the 20 best unsigned artists in the world. Her music was complimented by one of the judges as...
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Christmas in Africa
Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in 1984 to raise money for relief of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The song was released by the all-star group Band Aid during the...
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Uganda Sings
Uganda Sings is a music collaboration involving some of the most talented musicians in Uganda. Five musicians contributed two songs each to the album. Uganda Sings commemorates the golden anniversary...
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The Book of Kirya
Ugandan superstar Maurice Kirya has released the follow-up to his debut album “Misubbaawa“. “The Book of Kirya” features 14 fantastic new tracks written by the award-winning singer/songwriter from...
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Africa Let’s Go Crazy
Click for website Coca-Cola has launched a new advertising campaign dubbed “Africa Let’s Go Crazy” aimed at celebrating and inspiring individuals who do “Random Acts of Kindness” and share happiness in...
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The Story of Uganda Sings
I had the opportunity to share my story on the Atlanta Broadcasting Network program “The Voice”. I discuss the serendipitous series of events that led me to meeting Ugandan superstar Maurice Kirya and...
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How I Met Maurice Kirya
While traveling to Uganda in 2007, I met a young unknown musician. He went on to become an award-winning international musician and actor. This is the story about how I met Maurice Kirya. One of the...
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Development Boy
Satire is a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish and counter-productive. It can show the weaknesses or shortcomings of a person, government or society. Satire often uses...
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Coke Studio Africa
Click for website Coke Studio Africa is a music television series produced by Coca-Cola featuring live studio-recorded music performances by various African artists. The one of a kind music show brings...
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Maurice Kirya
Click for website Maurice’s music is an uncommon blend of R&B and Afro-fusion which he prefers to call “mwooyo” which means “soul” in his native language of luganda. It is influenced by the beauty...
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