MTN Pulse Partners with Linus Tattoos Studio to launch Lifestyle Tattoo Party in upcoming Amapiano Bash

MTN Uganda, through its youth-centric lifestyle platform MTN Pulse, has officially launched the Linus Tatts Tattoo Party, an exciting collaboration with Linus Tattoos Studio aimed at celebrating self-expression, creativity, and youth culture.

The launch event, held today at the Linus Tattoo Studio in Kampala, marks the beginning of a dynamic partnership designed to bring young people closer to the things they are most passionate about—art, music, style, and freedom of expression. As part of the partnership, Pulsers (MTN Pulse subscribers) enjoy 50% discounts on tattoos at Linus Tattoos Studio, accessible via *175*4# or the MTN Pulse App.

Speaking at the launch, Lyndah Uwera, the MTN Uganda Pulse ambassador, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to empowering the youth by supporting platforms and experiences that inspire boldness and innovation.

“Through MTN Pulse, we don’t just offer affordable data and unbeatable deals; we go a step further. We create real opportunities that allow young people to live their passions; whether that’s in music, fashion, tech, education, health, or entertainment,” Uwera said. “This partnership is a perfect example of how we bring that promise to life and it goes to show that indeed, Together, our passion is unstoppable.”

MTN Pulse and Linus Tattoos announced the upcoming Amapiano Bash, scheduled for Friday, May 16th at Kati Kati Grounds. The high-energy event will feature performances from South African music sensations LeeMcKrazy and Scott Maphuma, bringing the popular Amapiano genre to the heart of Kampala. Gates will open at 8am for tattoo sessions and the music performances shall kick off at midday.

Tickets are affordably priced at UGX 30,000 (via MoMo) and UGX 50,000 (cash). Event highlights will include: Tattoo sessions at just UGX 30,000, Free piercings, Virtual games and Non-stop Amapiano beats and entertainment.

“We shall have the best Tattoo artistes from allover Africa and abroad to give our clientele a great experience. Please note that these tattoo services are only for people over the age of 18. I encourage you to think before deciding to get a tattoo as this is a lifetime decision,” said Linus, aka Sidney, the proprietor of Linus Tattoo studio, at the press conference.

The collaboration underscores MTN Pulse’s broader mission to support and uplift Uganda’s youth through partnerships across lifestyle, health, education, transport, fashion, and digital innovation.

“We’re here to support your dreams, fuel your creativity, and help you not only connect but thrive,” Uwera added.

MTN Uganda encourages all young people to join the Pulse movement, enjoy exclusive offers, and experience a bold new way of living, learning, and expressing themselves.

MTN Uganda is a leading telecoms company in Uganda with a primary objective of carrying on the business of a national operator of a telecommunications network pursuant to the National Telecommunications Operator (NTO) licence granted by the Uganda Telecommunications Commission (UCC). Among our offerings are network services, digital and financial technology services, interconnect and roaming, sale of mobile devices, and MTN Mobile Money (conducted through subsidiary MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited). MTN has a presence in all 134 districts of Uganda. Services are delivered through a network of over 202,000 MoMo agents, 382,000 MoMo merchants, 200 service stores and 13 main distributors. For the full year period ended June 30, 2024, MTN Uganda had 20.7 million subscribers, 12.5 million MoMo users, and 8.8 million active data users.