Upcoming singer Sqoop Larma has expressed his desire to collaborate with fellow artist Sheebah Karungi, stating she is one of the musicians he has always wanted to work with. During an interview on Sanyuka TV, he made a direct appeal to her, asking her to consider recording a song together.

Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine performed at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday night, where thousands of fans reportedly sang her songs back to her as soon as she stepped on stage. According to Sqoop, the audience had waited a long time before her appearance, but her arrival was met with an immediate and enthusiastic response, reflecting a career built on popular melodies that resonated strongly with the crowd at the Kampala venue.

Ugandan artist Mungu Feni has participated in the Showbiz101 2026 music camp, a seven-day creative industry program held in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 30, 2026. Organized by bridgeAFRIC, the event aimed to connect African creatives with global industry players through education, collaboration, networking, and music, enhancing opportunities for talent on an international scale.

Ticketmaster is entering the Ugandan market through a partnership with local platform Quicket, part of a broader long-term investment in East Africa's live entertainment industry, according to Guru8. The collaboration combines Ticketmaster's global reach with a platform tailored to Uganda, offering fully digital ticketing aimed at reducing fraud and speeding up entry for fans. Local payment integrations with Airtel Money and MTN are included to suit the market.

Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers and international friendlies, according to Swift Sports. Uganda will open their qualifying campaign away to Tunisia on 24 September, before hosting Libya on 29 September 2026. The Cranes will then face DR Congo in two international friendlies beginning on 2 October. The squad announcement comes as Uganda prepares for a busy run of fixtures in its bid to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Vibez Nzuri, a music event held on Saturday 5 September 2026 at Gazebo in Najjera, Kampala, drew music lovers, young creatives and partygoers for an afternoon of music, games and drinks, according to CampusBee. The event, sponsored by Captain Morgan, showcased Kampala's emerging music acts and drew a strong youthful turnout despite the September heat, the outlet reported.