Kirya’s flame
<b>Kirya's flame </b><br>Musicians might disagree or relegate this issue to triviality, but one of the greatest feats on the musical stage is to execute a live performance.
Kirya's flame
Musicians might disagree or relegate this issue to triviality, but one of the greatest feats on the musical stage is to execute a live performance.
At the launch of Maurice Kirya's new album at Steak Out, the electrifying combination of Angela Katatumba, Juliana Kanyomozi, Bobi Wine and Maurice Kirya outdid themselves with ease.
As a curtain-raiser, Angela Katatumba was impressive with her husky voice.
She sang vibrating lyrics from her R&B songs Standing in the Rain and I Live for You.
When Juliana and Bobi Wine took to the stage the crowd went in a frenzy. Although the live version of Taata wa Baana and Mama Mbiire sounded a trifle blunt, they were both harmonically presented.
As for Maurice, the flow of vibrancy and emotion through his soulful voice is his only imperfection.
Merging steady stage movements and his libretto through his hit songs Stop and Ggenda Okole, he effortlessly left the audience in awe.
As if that wasn't enough his skills on the guitar are almost as remarkable as Carlos Santana's.
Kudos to Steak Out management for keeping time and breaking away from the norm of jam-packed artistes.
BA shows 'the way to fly'
For an airline to soar into the skies, there is always a team of relentless travel agents, who are responsible for bookings.
In appreciation of their diligence and tireless efforts, British Airways treated its travel agents to a cocktail at Sheraton's Rwenzori ballroom.
"Travel agents are the middle men involved in our line of work and are the reason we are in business. The least we could do is applaud them for their work and strengthen the relationship we share," remarked Kaine Sabiiti, BA's sales manager and publicist.
And what better way is there to boost their morale than by recognising their outstanding performances in the field.
The awards for e-ticketing excellence, most improved agent, premium excellence and top achiever went to Concorde Travel, International Tour Travels, Swan Air Travel and UTB 2004 respectively. The winners were given plaques.
The company also launched its new uniform and basing from the numerous nods from The New Vision's fashion critic, Keturah Kamugasa, it was a splendid blend of colours.
Uganda Martyrs' students' dinner
Old students of Uganda Martyrs' Secondary School, Namugongo last week gathered at Hotel Equatoria, where they dined and partied with the sole aim of reuniting towards a successful life.
It was a typical academia dinner. Successful old students shared their stories and encouraged current students.
They were happy that the school had been among the best schools for six years.
Dr. Lawrence Kaggwa, the director of Mulago Hospital, was the chief guest.
The Amarula Family were on hand to provide entertainment and they mimicked headmaster, Dr J C Muyingo perfectly.
Kaggwa also delivered a string of jokes during his speech.
He also advised the students to be responsible citizens, team-players and leaders.
Johnson on DStv
On September 24, 1988, in the Seoul Olympic Stadium, Ben Johnson won the 100 meters gold medal, broke the world record and beat his archrival Carl Lewis all in 9.79 seconds. Two days later, a drug test came out positive and Ben Johnson was a hero no more. The victim of a manipulative coach, unfairly singled out for using steroids, or a cheat who deserved the disgrace? On Saturday on DStv's BBC Prime, at 10:30pm, the documentary, Ben Johnson - Lost in Seoul tells a true story of the rise and fall of the fastest man in the world.
Danish Constitutional Day
Short and exciting. That is just how the cocktail marking the 156th Danish Constitutional Day was. The Danish community and friends flocked the residence of their ambassador, Sting Barlyng, in Kololo last Sunday.
Hostess Jett Barlyng greeted, smiled and served everyone. The music was mellow, smoothened by ballads from artistes like Norah Jones.
The party, which kicked off at around 7:30pm, was over within just three hours.
Italy not sick
Italian ambassador Maurizio Teucci seems to have taken exceptional offence to an article in the European press describing Italy as 'the real sick man of Europe'.
"Italy is not sick," Teucci insisted at the celebration to mark the Italian National Day at his residence in Kololo recently. "The article forgets to mention that Italy has been one of the six founding fathers of the European Community and the fifth contributor of the UN budget. It may be that Italy has a temporary cold. If that is so, we will analyse the problem and take necessary measures," Teucci said.
Cardinal hosts AMECEA
delegates
EMMANUEL Cardinal Wamala hosted delegates from the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) to a grand luncheon at his residence at Lubaga last week.
The 250 delegates, who were in the country for the 15th AMECEA conference, included cardinals, bishops and lay leaders from the 10 countries.
Other dignitaries at the luncheon included Prince Kassim Nakibinge, Prince David Wassajja, Buganda Kingdom treasurer John Baptist Walusimbi, Parliament Speaker Edward Ssekandi and Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki.
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Musicians might disagree or relegate this issue to triviality, but one of the greatest feats on the musical stage is to execute a live performance.
At the launch of Maurice Kirya's new album at Steak Out, the electrifying combination of Angela Katatumba, Juliana Kanyomozi, Bobi Wine and Maurice Kirya outdid themselves with ease.
As a curtain-raiser, Angela Katatumba was impressive with her husky voice.
She sang vibrating lyrics from her R&B songs Standing in the Rain and I Live for You.
When Juliana and Bobi Wine took to the stage the crowd went in a frenzy. Although the live version of Taata wa Baana and Mama Mbiire sounded a trifle blunt, they were both harmonically presented.
As for Maurice, the flow of vibrancy and emotion through his soulful voice is his only imperfection.
Merging steady stage movements and his libretto through his hit songs Stop and Ggenda Okole, he effortlessly left the audience in awe.
As if that wasn't enough his skills on the guitar are almost as remarkable as Carlos Santana's.
Kudos to Steak Out management for keeping time and breaking away from the norm of jam-packed artistes.
BA shows 'the way to fly'
For an airline to soar into the skies, there is always a team of relentless travel agents, who are responsible for bookings.
In appreciation of their diligence and tireless efforts, British Airways treated its travel agents to a cocktail at Sheraton's Rwenzori ballroom.
"Travel agents are the middle men involved in our line of work and are the reason we are in business. The least we could do is applaud them for their work and strengthen the relationship we share," remarked Kaine Sabiiti, BA's sales manager and publicist.
And what better way is there to boost their morale than by recognising their outstanding performances in the field.
The awards for e-ticketing excellence, most improved agent, premium excellence and top achiever went to Concorde Travel, International Tour Travels, Swan Air Travel and UTB 2004 respectively. The winners were given plaques.
The company also launched its new uniform and basing from the numerous nods from The New Vision's fashion critic, Keturah Kamugasa, it was a splendid blend of colours.
Uganda Martyrs' students' dinner
Old students of Uganda Martyrs' Secondary School, Namugongo last week gathered at Hotel Equatoria, where they dined and partied with the sole aim of reuniting towards a successful life.
It was a typical academia dinner. Successful old students shared their stories and encouraged current students.
They were happy that the school had been among the best schools for six years.
Dr. Lawrence Kaggwa, the director of Mulago Hospital, was the chief guest.
The Amarula Family were on hand to provide entertainment and they mimicked headmaster, Dr J C Muyingo perfectly.
Kaggwa also delivered a string of jokes during his speech.
He also advised the students to be responsible citizens, team-players and leaders.
Johnson on DStv
On September 24, 1988, in the Seoul Olympic Stadium, Ben Johnson won the 100 meters gold medal, broke the world record and beat his archrival Carl Lewis all in 9.79 seconds. Two days later, a drug test came out positive and Ben Johnson was a hero no more. The victim of a manipulative coach, unfairly singled out for using steroids, or a cheat who deserved the disgrace? On Saturday on DStv's BBC Prime, at 10:30pm, the documentary, Ben Johnson - Lost in Seoul tells a true story of the rise and fall of the fastest man in the world.
Danish Constitutional Day
Short and exciting. That is just how the cocktail marking the 156th Danish Constitutional Day was. The Danish community and friends flocked the residence of their ambassador, Sting Barlyng, in Kololo last Sunday.
Hostess Jett Barlyng greeted, smiled and served everyone. The music was mellow, smoothened by ballads from artistes like Norah Jones.
The party, which kicked off at around 7:30pm, was over within just three hours.
Italy not sick
Italian ambassador Maurizio Teucci seems to have taken exceptional offence to an article in the European press describing Italy as 'the real sick man of Europe'.
"Italy is not sick," Teucci insisted at the celebration to mark the Italian National Day at his residence in Kololo recently. "The article forgets to mention that Italy has been one of the six founding fathers of the European Community and the fifth contributor of the UN budget. It may be that Italy has a temporary cold. If that is so, we will analyse the problem and take necessary measures," Teucci said.
Cardinal hosts AMECEA
delegates
EMMANUEL Cardinal Wamala hosted delegates from the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) to a grand luncheon at his residence at Lubaga last week.
The 250 delegates, who were in the country for the 15th AMECEA conference, included cardinals, bishops and lay leaders from the 10 countries.
Other dignitaries at the luncheon included Prince Kassim Nakibinge, Prince David Wassajja, Buganda Kingdom treasurer John Baptist Walusimbi, Parliament Speaker Edward Ssekandi and Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki.
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