Thursday, November 29, 2007

President Museveni takes a nap during Chogm

New evidence would suggest you don’t need a pillow and duvet to get some zzz’s.
And I’m sure President Museveni can also testify on this.
At first I thought that the sandman had invaded Speke Resort Munyonyo during the Chogm closing ceremonies as the country’s top-man zipped his peepers.
In fact, Museveni started dozing midway of the ceremony and he looked like he was nodding off to dream land (oba what was he dreaming about?). Anyways, he looked quite weary and he was found dozing whenever the MC turned to him for a presentation.
But I think it is understandable because the gentleman had spent more than three days and nights without a single dose of doze.
So, now you can guess what he did most just after the Chogm – zzz!

Who does Juliana love?

Hands up anyone who would love to go out with Juliana Kanyomozi.
Well, well…I know you are so many, but unfortunately her heart still belongs to US-based boxer Kassim Ouma.
Her closest pal has told Rafshizzle that Juliana’s feelings for Ouma will “always be there” despite one tabloid stating that the pair had split “following pressure from Ouma’s training camp who think Juliana has contributed to Ouma’s recent poor performance in the ring.”
“They love each other so much,” said the source.
And Ouma just confirmed that while appearing on UBC TV’s Sports Galore on Monday.
At the end of the show, Ouma said: “I love you Ugandan girl, I love you Ugandan boy…and for you Juliana, don’t forget I love you so much, baby. Catch me when I get out of here.”
There was no better way of saying adieu to the viewers who had already asked Ouma about Juliana and so Rafshizzle is crediting Ouma with three full points for passing that tricky test.

Who is it gonna be for Apprentice Africa?

The Apprentice Africa final auditions are on today at Serena Hotel and I have been wondering who could go for the reality TV show.
However, a reliable source has revealed to Rafshizzle that Eddie Okila has emerged the frontrunner to represent Uganda in the newest reality show.
Okila, Uncle Mich’s bosom-buddy whom they are planning to open several pool-table arcades in town with, that is.
The reality series will be the first Africa-wide version of the popular American TV format with 16 week job interview, where contestants will compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include major companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the CEO that they are the best candidate for the job.
The Apprentice Africa will gather 18 contestants from across Africa and the Diaspora who will compete for a lucrative corporate job with befitting perks and an annual salary of US$200,000 and a luxury car.
Oh boy, come wind, rain or sunshine, Okila puts his head where the money is…

Kasumba’s accent amuses the Queen

When I’m not typing out words to entertain you, I’m listening to someone for news (can call it gossip).
It’s actually the reason why I paid so much attention to UBC’s Jane Kasumba who was a co-MC at the Chogm opening ceremony.
But boy, I almost failed to grasp what the Ugandan lady was saying.
Oh dear, even the Queen herself needed to listen carefully to pick a word.
Not that she was inaudible but, actually, Kasumba launched an accent which is rarely found in Uganda – she sounded like someone who dwells in Brooklyn and the Queen was visibly amused.
The Queen wore a smile whenever Kasumba spoke. But it was not only Her Majesty who was amused as were other dignitaries and fellow Ugandans especially about how Kasumba pronounced some local words.
So, Your Majesty, could she be your next choice to emcee at a Buckingham Palace party?

Lutaaya's Shs700m hotel

Here was us thinking that artistes were all about singing and shaking booties.
But in actual fact, some of them really have a business mind...
Take the example of Geoffrey Lutaaya.
The Eagles Production band member has set up a multi-million hotel in Najjanankumbi along Entebbe Road.
Rafshizzle had a chance to enter this new 31-bedroom structure which is valued at Shs700 million.
Lutaaya has already equipped the hotel with “all the required furnishings” and he told us that he is mostly targeting travelling guests.
He is set to officially open it on December 6.
So, if you get an invite from Lutaaya indicating a ‘launch’ one of these days, please wait to assume that it’s an album launch…

Female fan slates Chameleone

Oh, Jose Chameleone, you just can’t seem to escape criticism.
And this latest pop is from some female (Allen Kizza) staying in Netherlands.
Rafshizzle received an e-mail from Kizza accusing Chameleone of accepting money from different promoters around the world and yet not showing up for the concerts. Kizza said that Chameleone has so far dodged concerts in Belgium, Canada and Netherlands after getting deposits.
She wrote: “Please we like your music but you should work on your personality we are tired of no show but if as planned goes well this will be your last time to eat peoples’ money and do not fulfil your promises, enough is enough…We wish you the best in your music.”
Oh, Kizza, don’t sugar the pill before Chameleone chews it like this: “Those self-proclaimed promoters are so frustrating. They just advertise without confirming with me and then organise visas at the last moment, which sometimes hinders my travel. They should plan ahead of time than fumbling at the final hours.”
Well, Rafshizzle reserves his comments because Chameleone is even currently in Canada for a concert.

I ain’t a paedophile – Straka

Since her split with Charles Oimuke, men have drifted in and out of Straka’s life.
And our tongues started wagging when she strutted the Pam awards red carpet hand-in-hand with a young boy though she told Rafshizzle; “I’m not and will never be a paedophile.”
But a US-based artiste called Andrew Bbosa contacted Rafshizzle and said he was infuriated by Straka for “forcing my young brother called Cyrus Sooka into sleeping with her.”
Bbosa said that Sooka (18) was spending oodles of time with Straka “after she promised to promote his music on TV and radios.”
When Rafshizzle contacted Sooka three weeks ago, he first denied saying that Straka was “just my promoter” only to change his statement last week saying, “Actually she’s furious that I’ve refused to sleep with her.”
However, Straka has rubbished the claims saying that someone is trying to taint her name.
“Those are boys I promote,” she said, “That boy (Sooka) has a girlfriend, and I’m not that daft to sleep with a kid.”