ENGAGED! SERENA WILLIAMS IS OFF THE MARKET

World number two tennis player Serena Williams has become engaged to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of the social media company Reddit.

"Down on 1 knee. He said four words. And/r/isaidyes," the 35-year-old American said on the social media site on Thursday.

"I came home. A little late. Someone had a bag packed for me. And a carriage awaited. Destination: Rome ... back to where our stars first collided."

QUEEN OF KATWE YOUNG ACTRESS UP FOR CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS

The young actress in Queen of Katwe Madina Nalwanga has received  her first Hollywood award nomination for Critics Choice for Best Female New Comer.

Congratulations Madina on your nomination.

MISS UGANDA UK CROWNED

Saturday 3rd December was the 6th annual crowning of Miss Uganda UK.  In the end 8 finalists took centre stage in the battle for 1 to be crowned the new Queen taking over Miss Natasha Mutebi.  The grand finale that was held in South London.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM AN EVENING OF HOPE 2016

The 5th Annual Hope Alive Mission Charity event was held on Wednesday 30th November 2016 on a floating boat, the Battersea Barge, Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5BP.

The event organised by Jozyz Media & Events is a key annual event that supports the work Jo Nganda (Founder) does to support abused Women & Children’s Charities in the UK and Africa with a focus on helping individuals to create a positive change for people in their communities or organisations.

Kenya in the Park founder Lydia Tett Olet hosted the event alongside award winning motivational speakers and domestic violence survivors have been lined up including Magdalene Adeneike (Music Relief), Lady Waynett Peters (Founder, The Extra ordinary Achievers) and Zina Arinze (Author, Purpose after Abuse and Divorce).

This year's event has a fantastic line up including Evita musical and theatre sensation Madalena Alberto, Mobo Unsung Lady Marga MC, Bianca Smith, Prolific and Kiyaye Life Crew.
Guests will also enjoy a Silent and Live Auction, Raffle Draw  and comedy sets from international stand up comedian Katharine Ferns.

All proceeds from the evening will go to domestic violence charities.

Special thanks to our sponsors the Battersea Barge and Hotshotz Multimedia.

PROFILE ON KIYAAYE LIFE CREW: RASTA SOKE & BIGGZ HOLIDAY

"Abayaaye" aka "Kiyaaye crew" consists of two artists i.e. Biggz Holiday, Rasta Soke both of Ugandan descent and UK based. Individually they are both phenomenal talents, humanitarians and entrepreneurs.












Biggz Holiday is the gentle giant and founded Kiyaaye Life Movement and Lifestyle brand that represents an African urban culture trough Music, Clothing and Sports.

Rasta Soke aka Muhammad Musoke is an ex international footballer and n former captain of the national team Uganda Cranes. He has also opened a studio in his hometown Kawempe called Sokiddo Production that works along side Gstreetwise studios in London to promote local Ugandan talent and has already produced hits like A Million times.

























They have been recording in London with Gstreetwise studios and have recently released an Afro Beats album titled MAMA AFRICA. The album is part autobiographical and touches on real life issues from their life and surroundings with songs like 'Mama Africa' which urges Africans to wake up and support their own suffering children of Africa. 'Tugezaako' is another uplifting song that urges eveyone to do their best to make it. All the rsongs on this album have been produced by Platinum JC and Hgbeats of Gstreetwise studios. The crew have been nominated various awards, recently was BEFFTA awards 2016 for UK best male African act and have performed on various concert in the UK especially in the African community.

Both artists are keen humanitarian and founded a charitabhle organisation the KIYAAYE LIFE CHARITY that helps street children and orphans by supplying clothes, paying for education, and sports facilities alongside SOKIDDO FOUNDATION. They give 90% of proceeds from their music on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and sales from their clothing brand to these charitable organisations and have been a constant support as volunteers to the HOPE ALIVE MISSION founded by Jo Nganda (Ladyboss) through FREE annual performances for sometime now.
"Our message is a simple one be proud who you are and where you come from and also aim to send a message to the world from all suppressed voices of people from unprivileged backgrounds that every one do it if you put your head to it. Don't be afraid to show your life style and culture. Ffe tuli bayaaye! Africans with Attitudes.

Upcoming Performances:
1)An Evening of Hope Charity Event - 30th November, 6PM at the Battersea Boat.

2)Essanyu Lyo Mwaka - 17 December at Olympus Night Club

PURE OPULENCE! UGANDAN WEDDING TO END ALL WEDDINGS

This was the wedding of Ugandan Property Mogul SK Sulaiman Mbuga to his love Angella Vivienne Birungi that nearly broke the internet.

The mix of Arabian-Royalty -esque style by the couple is simply stunning.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!

PROFILE OF MAGDALENE ADENAIKE

Magdalene Adenaike confirmed guest speaker at An Evening of Hope charity fundraising event on 30th November at the Batteries Barge in London.

Magdalene Adenaike is a purpose driven individual whose desire is to see everyone living life to their fullest capacity. Her greatest passion is assisting women and youths unearth their ‘why’. Magdalene is no stranger to struggles as she became a mom in her teen years. The personal experiences she gained in that situation, and her expertise as a singer and songwriter synchronized beautifully thus birthingMusic Relief. Music Relief runs music as therapy workshop programmes that provides a fertile environment for youths who are marginalised and from disadvantaged backgrounds within the society, building confidence and self-esteem to blossom into actualized individuals.

Magdalene facilitates mentoring programmes for women who are seeking to start their own businesses within the education, corporate and voluntary sectors and strives to continue creating platforms where others are able to share their stories and be empowered. Her online radio show, Deep Truths, reaches beyond the airwaves to the yearning hearts of listeners across the UK and (wherever else your listeners tune in from), offering inspiration and opportunities for reflection.

Magdalene’s work includesReDiscovery, an inspirational album with songs that offer a message of hope, and her book From Shame to Strength; Music Saved Me and as a co-author of the forthcoming book Pain to Purpose Anthology.

Magdalene holds a BA Hons in Music Industry Management from the University of East London and has recently completed a professional Business Enterprise course. She’s a fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, RSA and an honoured member of Bristol’s Who’s Who. Additionally, she’s the recipient of several prestigious awards such as theBe Mogul 2016 awards which recognizes the contributions of entrepreneurs of African and Caribbean origin, the Social Enterprise Award and the Haberdashers Company Enterprise Award from the University of East London.  

Magdalene believes that we can change the world one person at a time. With this in mind, she pledges to evolve in her contribution to such change. 

She is BA, FRSA  SOCIAL ENTERPRISE EXPERT.

To learn more about Magdalene or network with her, connect with her at:

Twitter - @madenaike1                    
Facebook – madenaike1
Instagram – madenaike                    
LinkedIn – Magdalene Adenaike

E: magdalene@music-relief.com

                                                              

                                                     

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WORLD TRAVEL MARKET 2016

'VISIT UGANDA" That was the message to the world at the World Travel Market at London Excel Centre. Look out for my full interview with the Tourism Ministers and Uganda High Commissioner on Uganda Vision SKY82 this Sunday 12pm.