“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Victor Hugo’s timeless quote came alive on December 14, 2024, as Dexta Daps graced the Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala. The Noise Nation Festival, headlined by the Jamaican dancehall maestro, was more than just…

It began as an old bus, worn and weary from years of transporting children to and from school. The windows were rattled in their frames, and the seats were damaged from the graffiti of countless bored students. Over a period of 6 months, this man saw an opportunity to turn…

“In oppressive systems, where decorum is weaponised to silence dissent and shield the powerful, vulgarity becomes a radical tool to confront injustice.” These fiery words from a Twitter user encapsulate why Isaac Ssemakadde is a phenomenon Uganda’s legal fraternity cannot ignore. Love him or hate him, Ssemakadde’s rise as President…

The back seat of a Mukono coaster, my favorite spot near the window, often serves as a perch for reflection. On this particular evening, my musings were interrupted by a pair of young men engrossed in conversation. “Bro, check X, this girl’s posts are crazy,” one said. His friend, after…