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In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, host Bonny Kibuuka sits down with legendary Ugandan producer, artist, and entrepreneur Benon Mugumbya, co-founder of Swangz Avenue.Benon shares his incredible journey from being part of the iconic duo Benon & Vamposs to building one of East Africa’s most influential music and film production companies.In this conversation, we talk about:• The early days of Swangz Avenue and building a music empire• His experience climbing Mount Elgon and why it was the hardest thing he has ever done• His personal health transformation after being diagnosed pre-diabetic• His passion for fitness and why he compares the gym to church• The 7,200 km electric vehicle journey with Kira Motors from Kampala to Cape Point• His inspirational song “I Know” and the message of taking life day by day• Directing his first feature film Marriage Diaries• The future of the Swangz Creative Academy and developing the next generation of starsBenon also shares life lessons about partnerships, creativity, discipline, and the philosophy:“We can’t add days to our lives, but we can add life to our days.”If you enjoy conversations about music, creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, this episode is for you.🎙️ Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with Africa’s most impactful creators.

In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, Bonny Kibuuka sits down with Resty Kansiime Agaba—founder of the SHE Centre, host of The SHE Centre Podcast, author of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, and a faith-driven storyteller empowering East African women locally and globally.Resty opens up about discovering purpose through personal stories, the role faith plays in identity, and her journey walking alongside women in remote villages across Uganda and internationally. She also shares exclusive insights into the SHE Centre Platform launching in March 2026, her devotional book, and the mission behind her work in emotional, spiritual, and professional empowerment.Chapters00:00 - Navigating Imperfect Audio and Podcasting Growth07:36 - Guest Welcome and 'We Rise by Lifting Each Other'13:16 - Resty's Quick Choices and Self-Knowledge Revealed18:53 - From Instability to Superpower: Resty's Childhood Journey23:59 - Finding Purpose Through Personal Pain and Reflection29:39 - Building a Dream Through Self-Taught Skills and Resilience36:03 - The SHE Centre: Born from Village Struggles and Personal Drive44:49 - How Faith Transformed Resty's Life and Purpose50:08 - Holistic Healing and Using Resources for Self-Discovery57:21 - The Journey Behind Resty's Identity-Focused Devotional Book01:02:50 - A Comprehensive Hub for East African Women's Empowerment01:07:43 - Prioritizing Impact and Quality Over Listener Statistics01:15:12 - Quick Answers and a Special Guest Recommendation01:19:51 - Host and Guest Share Blessings and Call to ActionIf you’re looking for inspiration, clarity, or purpose-driven motivation, this conversation is for you.WATCH MORE:• The She Centre Podcast – YouTube• Blog: MyFavoriteSermons.Life• Instagram: @Elevated_restie | @The_SheCentre_Platform | @HerPurposeDigitalCHAPTERS:ABOUT THIS PODCAST:The Ugandan Boy Talk Show highlights East African creators, leaders, innovators, and storytellers, giving a platform to voices that shape culture, faith, and society.#RestyKansiime#SHECentre#PurposeAndFaith#UgandanPodcast#WomenEmpowerment#EastAfricanCreators#FaithJourney#PurposeDrivenLife#UgandanBoyTalkShow#Storytelling

In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, I sit down with Audrey Tumwine Ndawula, Certified Financial Advisor, award-winning entrepreneur, and Founder of Hercents Consultancy Uganda, a leader in women’s financial empowerment.This conversation dives deep into everything Ugandans need to know about money in 2026 — earning, saving, investing, mindset, side hustles, debt, and building long-term financial stability.Chapters00:00 - From Aircraft Mechanic to Podcast Host: An Introduction05:50 - Audrey Tumwine Ndawula: Her Work, Exhaustion, and Podcast Discovery12:25 - Why Investing Trumps Saving and Side Hustles Beat Salary Increases19:41 - Pen & Paper Budgeting, Emergency Funds, and Treasury Bills Explained31:25 - From Corporate to Empowerment: Audrey's Personal Finance Journey37:59 - Outliving Your Money: Why Financial Literacy Struggles in Uganda49:04 - Don't Assume Your Job is Forever: Breaking the Debt Cycle58:30 - The Three Essential Steps to Better Money Management Today01:07:12 - Unlock Your Income: The Side Hustle Masterclass and Future of Finance01:16:42 - Quick Takes on Wealth, Life Lessons, and Podcast Wrap-Up🎙️ About the GuestAudrey Tumwine Ndawula is a financial educator passionate about simplifying money for the everyday Ugandan. She has trained thousands, spoken on global stages, and is shaping Uganda’s new money mindset.📌 Side Hustle Masterclass (March 7th, 2026)Don’t miss Audrey’s upcoming training on building successful side hustles in Uganda’s economy.Follow Audrey for updates: https://www.instagram.com/audreytumwine?igsh=YzZ3d2RtODdxNjd4&utm_source=qrhttps://www.instagram.com/hercents_societyug?igsh=MWpwbnp2NjNvdWloeA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-tumwine-ndawula-mba-4a760196?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app🙏 Enjoyed the episode?Like, comment, and subscribe!Share this episode with someone who needs to take control of their finances this year.#UgandanBoyTalkShow#AudreyTumwineNdawula#HercentsUganda#FinancialLiteracyUganda#MoneyManagementUG#InvestInUganda#SaveMoneyUG#SideHustlesUganda#UgandaFinance#FinancialFreedomUG

In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, Pryce Teeba breaks down the creation of his new album Marinate — a project featuring Ugandan hip-hop legends includingLyrical G, The Mith, Navio, Babaluku, Spyda MC,and many others.We talk about the emotional intro where Pryce pays tribute to Rajiv, someone he was deeply close to. He also explains why he boldly states that “Hip-hop comes from Ntinda.”Chapters00:00 - Welcome to the Show: Pryce Teeba's Introduction03:08 - Pryce Teeba's Initial Thoughts and 'This or That' Segment14:56 - Growing Up in Ntinda and Dropping Out for Music23:10 - How Dustville Records Shaped Pryce Teeba's Music Career31:25 - From Dustville to Pyong Recordz: Building a New Legacy37:03 - Untold Story Behind the Deep Dozen Cypher and GNL Zamba43:27 - Pryce Teeba on Being Underrated and Industry Challenges52:59 - Exploring 'Marinate: Rajiv Tribute, Features, and Meaning01:08:33 - Critique of Ugandan Music and Pryce Teeba's Top 5 Picks01:17:01 - Pryce Teeba's Life Lessons and Recommendations for Future GuestsOther highlights include:— The meaning behind Track 3 “HipHop Mukyala” (“I cheated on you with Amapiano & Kidandali”)— The making of Antidote with Spyda MC & The Mith— His relationships in the industry and how he first met KABOO— His growth from Dustville to founding Pyong Recordz— What Marinate represents in his 20-year journeyThis is Pryce Teeba like you’ve NEVER heard him before — real, raw, funny, reflective, and inspirational.If you love Ugandan Hip-Hop, this episode is for YOU.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE.#PryceTeeba#MarinateAlbum#UgandanHipHop#NtindaHipHop#RajivTribute#PyongRecordz#UgandanBoyTalkShow#BonnyKibuuka#UGMusic#TheMith#Navio#Babaluku#LyricalG#SpydaMC#Kaboo#DeepDozenCypher#GNLZamba#UgandaPodcast#AfricanHipHop#UGRapScene#HipHopMukyala#AntidoteSong#DustvilleRecords

At just 18, Janice Nkajja has already spoken at global stages, attended sessions at the United Nations in Geneva, appeared on Fox News, launched a youth-centered civic education platform, and started her own podcast, Janice on the Mic.In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, Janice opens up about:– Her rise from high school to international policy spaces– Speaking on corruption, governance, and African leadership– Experiencing the UN Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples– Why civic education is her life’s mission– How digital platforms amplify African youth voices– Building Civic Coded– Volunteering, community service, and grounding herself– The behind-the-scenes of going viral for her commentary on global aid cuts– The vision behind her podcast, Janice on the Mic00:00 - Host Introduces Janice, Discusses Social Media Etiquette08:21- Navigating Language, Host's Purpose, Fun Rapid Fire21:34 - Janice's Early Activism and ALA Experience33:17 - Discovering Purpose and Shifting Global Perspectives45:50 - Advocating Against Corruption and Launching Civic Coded55:17 - Facing Threats and Learning from Viral Experiences01:06:46 - Empowering Youth Voices and the Power of Service01:20:03 - Janice's Podcast Journey and Final ThoughtsThis is one of the most inspiring youth leadership stories you’ll hear — a reminder that young Africans belong in every room where decisions are being made.🎧 Listen to Janice on the Mic:Spotify + YouTubeWATCH MORE inspiring conversations every week on The Ugandan Boy Talk Show.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE.#JaniceNkajja #UgandanBoyTalkShow #AfricanYouthVoices #AfricanLeadership #CivicEducation #UgandanPodcast #YouthActivism #AfricanGovernance #GenZLeaders #UnitedNationsGeneva #AfricanWomenInLeadership #UgandaInfluencers #PolicyTalks #AfricaRising #JaniceOnTheMic #BonnyKibuuka #YouthEmpowermentAfrica

Aleti Crystal (Queenie) returns to The Ugandan Boy Talk Show for her deepest and most vulnerable conversation yet.Two years after her first appearance — and after going viral with the iconic line “If I have dated men, I can walk a lion” — Aleti opens up about the painful battles she has faced behind the camera.In this powerful episode, she speaks openly about:✔️ Trauma, sexual harassment, and betrayal✔️ Her struggle with depression and self-blame✔️ Losing trust in the church and rebuilding her faith✔️ Life as a single mother to a 13-year-old daughter✔️ How travel both healed and hurt her✔️ Going viral, being misunderstood, and the “breastfeeding a snake” story✔️ Her mission to visit 196 countries with a Ugandan passport✔️ How sharing her pain online changed her relationshipsThis is not just an interview — it’s a testimony.A conversation for anyone battling mental health, identity, faith, or survival.A must-watch for young women, travelers, and anyone who follows her global journey.Subscribe, like, and share to support Ugandan stories and African voices.New episodes every week.#AletiCrystal #Queenie #UgandanBoyTalkShow #UgandaPodcast #AfricanPodcasts #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaHealing #TravelContentCreator #UgandanCreators #WomenEmpowerment #AfricanStorytellers #TravelAfrica #HealingJourney #ContentCreatorsUganda #DigitalNomadAfrica #PodcastInterviews

In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, Bonny sits down with Logose Patience — a 22-year-old filmmaker, writer, poet, former NRG radio presenter, and now Director & Producer at Play It Loud.Logose takes us through her unbelievable journey:• Writing for 10 years and staging her first National Theatre production at 19• Her poetry journey and performing on stage• Running businesses in high school and making her first 1M• Starting content creation and working at Livara• Getting hospitalized and bouncing back to win the Beast MVPs• How she landed a job at NRG and transitioned to Play It Loud• Balancing school, work, mental health, and the entertainment industry00:00 - Host Introduces Logose Patience and Episode Highlights03:53 - Logose's Experience During Internet Lockdown and Drive11:14 - Logose's Philosophy on Film, Creation, Teamwork, and Recognition24:09 - From Childhood Diaries to National Theatre at 1940:20 - Logose's Business Ventures and Making Her First Million48:09 - Overcoming Hospitalization to Win NRG MVPs58:11 - Emotional Shift from Radio to Film and Cultural Storytelling01:05:45 - Behind the Scenes of 'Aziza Finds Love' and Play It Loud's Vision01:11:06 - Balancing School, Work, and the 'Matrix' of Expectations01:22:29 - Logose Shares a Personal Story About Telling Her Crush01:24:40 - Quick Answers on Insecurities, Achievements, and Collaborations01:32:56 - Host and Guest Share Outro and Inspiring MessagesThis is a raw, inspiring, and eye-opening conversation for creatives, students, and anyone trying to find their identity in the real world.Subscribe for more powerful conversations every week.#UgandanBoyTalkShow#UgandaPodcast#BonnyKibuuka#NRGRadio#PlayItLoud#MakerereUniversity#UgandaCreatives#WomenInMedia#UgandanFilm

Uganda’s comedy and entertainment industry wouldn’t be the same without Uncle Mark (Mark Agaba), an economist, social worker, stand-up comedian, radio presenter, and one of the most trusted MCs in the country.In this exclusive deep-dive interview, we walk through his extraordinary journey:His childhood dreamsHis first MC gig (with his mother!)The famous flower girl storyPerforming at the National Theatre with Fun FactoryWinning Comedian of the YearHis viral moments with Ronny and SibiyaBecoming a radio presenter “by accident.”The Bald EraHis relationship with Uncle MoLife lessons, faith, legacy, and building the 360-Degree MC brandThis is one of the most inspiring stories ever told on The Ugandan Boy Talk Show.✨ If you love Ugandan comedy, radio culture, storytelling, or behind-the-scenes success journeys — this episode is for you.📌 Chapters: 00:00 - Setting Your Own Price: The Philosophy of Self-Worth02:13 - From Katwe to Transformation: Uncle Mark's Beginnings06:15 - Unveiling Katwe Roots and a Chance KFC Encounter09:42 - Long Journeys to Kamwenje: Unforgettable Bus Adventures13:48 - The Unique Experience of Sibiya's South African Wedding19:43 - Fluking Weddings: The Peculiarities of Ugandan Celebrations28:27 - Stage vs. Radio: Deep Dive into Comedy and Career Paths39:30 - From Aspiring Pilot to Accidental Comedian: A Life's Journey42:58 - How Mom's Pledges Launched an Accidental MC Career48:54 - The Untold Story of Becoming a Wedding Flower Girl52:21- From National Theatre Debut to Comedian of the Year55:47 - The Magic Behind the Mic: Ronnie, Sibiya, and Uncle Mark59:51 - Finding Home: Accidental Radio Presenter and the Bald Era01:05:56 - The Deliberate Friendship with Uncle MO and Net Worth Philosophy01:16:55 - Kevin Hart's Impact and Hilarious Moments with Uncle MO01:22:27 - Crafting Unique Wedding Vows: A Heartfelt Poem for His Wife01:26:01- Pablo's Mentorship: The Legacy of Passing on Greatness01:29:28 - Setting Your Price: Empowering Final Thoughts and Farewell🎙️ GUEST: Uncle Mark (Mark Agaba)🎧 HOST: Bonny Kibuuka – The Ugandan Boy Talk Show👇 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe & Share this episode.More powerful stories on the way.#UncleMark #MarkAgaba #UgandanComedy #UgandanBoyTalkShow #UgandaPodcast #UGComedy #KampalaPodcast #UgandaMC #UgandaEntertainment #FunFactoryUG #UgandaRadio #BonnyKibuuka #360DegreeMC

Ben Mwine is one of the most influential figures in Ugandan media — and in this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, he sits down with host Bonny Kibuuka for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about purpose, discipline, fatherhood, marriage, media longevity, and legacy.Ben Mwine is the Head of Corporate Affairs at Next Media, Vice Chair of the National Association of Broadcasters, a celebrated media personality, actor, and one of Uganda’s most respected event moderators. With nearly 30 years of experience in media, Ben shares how he has stayed relevant across generations, transitioned into acting, and balanced ambition with family life.In this episode, we discuss:Finding purpose at a young ageThe power of discipline and delayed gratificationWhy education alone does not guarantee successFatherhood, marriage, and raising children as a modern African manThe importance of meaningful friendshipsStaying relevant in Ugandan media for nearly three decadesStarting an acting career later in lifeFootball banter: Liverpool vs Arsenal ⚽Cars, passion, and life beyond the spotlightBonny also opens up about being a father himself, creating a real and relatable conversation about manhood, responsibility, and legacy.This episode is for:✔️ Young men navigating career and purpose✔️ Media professionals and creatives✔️ Fathers and husbands✔️ Anyone interested in Ugandan media, leadership, and personal growth👇🏽 Don’t forget to:Like the videoSubscribe to The Ugandan Boy Talk ShowShare this episode with someone who needs itComment your biggest takeaway

Spoken word is powerful — but is it respected, supported, or sustainable in Uganda?In this episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, we sit down with Isabirye Godfrey Mitch Junior, a spoken word artist, poet, writer, and the Executive Producer of Mitchz Manifest, a bi-annual poetry show.We talk honestly about: • The current state of spoken word in Uganda • Why spoken word still struggles with money, structure, and brand support • Regional collaborations, especially working in Nairobi • Performing outside Uganda, including his first-ever show in Juba • Why archiving Ugandan stories matters for culture and legacyThis is a raw, necessary conversation about art, growth, and where spoken word in East Africa is headed.👇🏾 If you care about poetry, storytelling, or the future of creative culture in Uganda — this one is for you.🎙️ Host: Bonny Kibuuka📍 Podcast: The Ugandan Boy Talk Show#SpokenWordUganda#UgandanPoetry#MitchIsabirye#UgandanBoyTalkShow#AfricanPoetry#EastAfricanCreatives#SpokenWordAfrica#UgandanArtists#CreativeIndustryUG#PoetryPodcast#AfricanStorytelling