• Latest

Press Freedom: I dropped my BBA course at MUK for Journalism

May 2, 2020
Policy Contradictions Deny Refugees Crucial SRHR Services, CSOs

Policy Contradictions Deny Refugees Crucial SRHR Services, CSOs

August 8, 2025
Three Arraigned in UGX 1.5 Billion Cattle Compensation Fraud Targeting Otuke Elderly

Three Arraigned in UGX 1.5 Billion Cattle Compensation Fraud Targeting Otuke Elderly

August 8, 2025
VINAStech Advert
Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

August 7, 2025

Mbarara City South MP Aspirant Dies in Fatal Hotel Fall

August 7, 2025

One arrested for illegal possession of updf uniform

August 7, 2025
Hoima Diocese Bishop Mourns Victims of Kigorobya Road Tragedy

Hoima Diocese Bishop Mourns Victims of Kigorobya Road Tragedy

August 6, 2025

UPC Warns Against Violence and Bribery Ahead of Party Primaries

August 6, 2025
Mbarara City South MP Aspirant Dies in Fatal Hotel Fall

SAD! Tycoon Musinguzi Garuga is Dead

August 6, 2025
Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

August 6, 2025

S6 Student Drowns in School Swimming Pool at Seeta High

August 5, 2025
Ssenyonyi demands government compensation for injured journalist Miracle Ibrah

Broken Cameras, Broken Trust: UJA Pushes for Media Safety in 2026 Elections

August 5, 2025
FDC Summons Top Leadership for Key Council Meeting

FDC Summons Top Leadership for Key Council Meeting

August 5, 2025
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us
Friday, August 8, 2025
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • News
    Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

    Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

    Mbarara City South MP Aspirant Dies in Fatal Hotel Fall

    UPC Warns Against Violence and Bribery Ahead of Party Primaries

    Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

    Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

    S6 Student Drowns in School Swimming Pool at Seeta High

    Ssenyonyi demands government compensation for injured journalist Miracle Ibrah

    Broken Cameras, Broken Trust: UJA Pushes for Media Safety in 2026 Elections

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
  • News
    Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

    Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

    Mbarara City South MP Aspirant Dies in Fatal Hotel Fall

    UPC Warns Against Violence and Bribery Ahead of Party Primaries

    Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

    Musenero: Engineering Is the Bedrock of Sustainable Solutions

    S6 Student Drowns in School Swimming Pool at Seeta High

    Ssenyonyi demands government compensation for injured journalist Miracle Ibrah

    Broken Cameras, Broken Trust: UJA Pushes for Media Safety in 2026 Elections

    Trending Tags

  • Climate Change
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Business
  • Others
    • Education
    • Lifestyle
    • Religion
    • Opinions
No Result
View All Result
Parrots Media
No Result
View All Result
Home FEATURES

Press Freedom: I dropped my BBA course at MUK for Journalism

Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu by Gilbert Akampa Kakurugu
May 2, 2020
in FEATURES
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on X

There are countable hours to World Press Freedom Day [03rd May] where various states of the world celebrates the role played by media in society development as well as reviewing the environment in which media practitioners operate.

Our www.parrots.com insight today is on “Celebrating Young Females in Media” journalism students in various training institutions in Uganda as a way if building the next generation of non-biased journalists.

READ ALSO

The NRM Primaries Proved That it is Still a Popular Political Party Which is Here to Stay

1,300 Candidates Battle for Just 31 Jobs at OAG

Ritah Babirye Nakayiwa, a first year student of Bachelor of Journalism at Ndejje University Kampala is one of the influential yet unknown students who are laying an immovable-firm as a rock journalism foundation for the generations to come.

In an interview with Our Parrotsug reporter, Melanin Quin, revealed that she suspended her BBA studies at the Ivory Tower for a journalism course on realising that future would hold no waters for her with a business course.

“It wasn’t my thing, am now doing something I’m passionate about.”

The Mengo campus would then be her best choice given its long standing reputation in producing best journalists in the country on top of accommodating many media houses on its hill with the Buganda Kingdom’s BBSTV, CBSFm topping the list.

Melanin Quin (as she prefers being called to owing to her black chocolate skin) has built her name at Mengo based Ndejje Campus and all over social media with her Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Clebrity Gossip show dubbed “Jazz Blitz.”

You wouldn’t commit an offence saying she’s  Presenter and a half at Spark TV’s Live Wire gossip show or an outstanding presenter Kamwokya based Next Media Services would hire for her NBS TV UnCut show.

 

As would do anyone passionate about journalism career, Melanin Quin couldn’t settle for less especially at this time when a bigger number of Ugandans, students and social media users staying at home are busy scrolling on their phone screens looking for trending #tags and News to beat up the corona virus fatigue. She thought of an idea to startup a Radio-like Magazine show aimed at promoting the black beauty and the African fashion culture.

She with the help of her Producer Roland, at Ndejje FM (a University station) started working on her Radio Magazine show “Jazz Blitz” informing listeners on latest entertainment, celebrity gossip, fashion et al.

Asked about the influence of her radio show on the lives of the students, followers on social media, she had this to say:

“…people out there get entertained , informed , motivated and inspired , and so on and so forth. The show that’s steadily gaining space on social media with many young girls embracing their melanin colors. “

Ritah (Melanin Quin) stated that her dream is to be one of the most celebrated TV personalities citing out Gabriella Bridget Ntaate of Spark TV Live Wire (co host) as her role model who after watching series of her programs, inspired her (Ritah) to enroll for a media course.

“Honestly I want to become a celebrated TV personality any time from now. It is always an honor to say that I was and am still inspired by Gabriella Bridget Ntaate ,a celebrated TV presenter of Spark Tv’s Live wire show , she’s my inspiration and I love her so much,”

 

Ndejje Fm is a University station aiming at orienting journalism students with practicle skills and expose them to the working environment in the industry.

An anonymous lecturer at one of the oldest journalism training institutions in town told this site that the Jazz Blitz has rare to find segments in a radio program something he believes would sell in town.

“A few radio programs focus on beauty contests and fashion, the creativity in this show would automatically sell it to more employers,” anonymous.

Melanin Quin, implores journalism students particularly females to get out of their comfort zones explore ànd expose their talents than blaming violation of press freedom on stereotypes set up by the ancestral society.

“Discover yourself than letting all opportunities be grabbed by guys, you too could do better,” she urged.

This year’s World PressFreedom day is organized on the theme: “Journalism Without Fear or Favour” meant to emphasize on objective, balanced and fairness reporting. However, there will be no celebrations unlike in the recent past. This is due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic that had paralyzed almost all businesses across the globe.

Listen/watch Jazz Blitz every single Tuesday and Thursday @ Ndejje university journalism students association and catch me there .

Facebook:  Black beauty

IG:  black beauty ritah

YouTube channel:  black beauty ritah

HAPPY PRESS FREEDOM DAY

Tags: Black BeautyJazz BlitzNdejje UniversityRitah Melanin QuinWPFday

Related Posts

The NRM Primaries Proved That it is Still a Popular Political Party Which is Here to Stay
FEATURES

The NRM Primaries Proved That it is Still a Popular Political Party Which is Here to Stay

August 4, 2025
FEATURES

1,300 Candidates Battle for Just 31 Jobs at OAG

August 2, 2025
The Unsung Burden of HR Managers in Troubled Workplaces
FEATURES

The Unsung Burden of HR Managers in Troubled Workplaces

June 20, 2025
FEATURES

Ayoub Hamad Lesso: The Muslim Student from Tanzania Who Won Hearts at the Uganda Martyrs Essay Writing Competition

June 5, 2025
Entertainment

A Night of Jazz, Soul, and Style at the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival

May 11, 2025
Empowering Women: Bridging Legal Rights with Economic Access in Uganda
FEATURES

Empowering Women: Bridging Legal Rights with Economic Access in Uganda

March 8, 2025
Next Post

Two truck drivers on a run after testing positive for COVID-19

POPULAR NEWS

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

Catholic Priest Speaks Out Against Museveni and Son’s Leadership

February 16, 2025

“Life Is Scum”: Kabale University Student Leaves Suicide Note, Takes Own Life

July 25, 2025

Former IGP Okoth Ogola Dies

February 14, 2025

A Love Beyond Distance: A review of Leonard Kamugisha Akida’s poetic tribute on valentine’s day

February 14, 2025

Besigye Sends Easter Message from Luzira Prison as Archbishop Kazimba Urges for Release of Political Prisoners

April 18, 2025

EDITOR'S PICK

Police shields Bars to illegally operate

Why More Revelers Might Make It to Heaven

November 28, 2024
City become the second English side to win Treble After Manchester United in 1999

City become the second English side to win Treble After Manchester United in 1999

June 10, 2023

Adventure of Humanity to Host Mega Climate Change Awareness Concert in Northern Uganda

February 11, 2025

KIU’s $60M Private Cancer, Heart, and Brain Surgery Hospital to Transform Uganda’s Healthcare

January 11, 2025
VINAStech advert VINAStech advert VINAStech advert
ADVERTISEMENT

About

Parrots Media

A Public Relations and Media Services Company registered and licensed to operate in Uganda and the Great Lakes Region.

Follow us

Categories

  • Business
  • BUSINESS REPORTS
  • CLIMATE ACTION REPORTS
  • Climate Change
  • COMMUNITY REPORTS
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • FEATURES
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • News
  • Obituary
  • OBITUARY
  • Opinions
  • RELIGION
  • Religion
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • TOURISM

Recent Updates

  • Policy Contradictions Deny Refugees Crucial SRHR Services, CSOs
  • Three Arraigned in UGX 1.5 Billion Cattle Compensation Fraud Targeting Otuke Elderly
  • Kithulha Francis to Sponsor 43 Local Runners for Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon
  • Mbarara City South MP Aspirant Dies in Fatal Hotel Fall
August 2025
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Jul    
  • About Us
  • Internship
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

No Result
View All Result
  • Parrots Media
  • News
  • Business
  • Science and Technology
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Others
    • Climate Change
    • Education
    • Religion
    • Opinions

© 2025 Parrots Media | Website Designed and Maintained by VINAStech

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

You cannot copy content of this page