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  • Kampala City set to celebrate World Music Day 2025

    Kampala City set to celebrate World Music Day 2025

    The vibrant city of Kampala is set to come alive with the sounds of music and culture on June 21, 2025, as we celebrate World Music Day at the prestigious Kampala Sheraton Hotel. Celebrated every June 21st, Fete de la Musique-or World Music Day-began in France in 1982 as a nationwide celebration inviting everyone to make and enjoy music in the streets, parks, and public spaces.

    The festivities will commence at 4 PM, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artists who are set to captivate the audience with their performances. This year, we are thrilled to present a diverse array of artists, including the renowned Ykee Benda, the dynamic Zex Bilangi Langi, soulful Ebrahim Soul’o, the electrifying Blac Queen, the enchanting Andereya Baguma, the iconic Professor Joewi, and the innovative Black Wave Sounds. Each artist brings a unique flair and musical style, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

    This year’s World Music Day celebration is particularly significant as it is a free event, allowing everyone in the community to partake in the joy of music without any financial barriers, accordingly to the core value of Alliance Francaise de Kampala: democratize access to music for the greatest number. The inclusion of a dynamic hype policy by the energetic Adele Kiele will enhance the atmosphere, ensuring that the excitement and energy of the performances resonate throughout the venue.

    The event is proudly supported by esteemed sponsors, including Total Energies, the French Embassy in Uganda, and Alliance Française de Kampala. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to promoting cultural exchange and appreciation through the universal language of music, reflecting the rich diversity of artistic expression found in Uganda and beyond.
    Organized by the Talent Africa Group, this celebration aims to foster a sense of community and joy through music. We believe that music has the power to unite people from all walks of life, and we invite everyone to join us in this celebration of artistic expression and cultural diversity. Whether you are a long-time music lover or new to the scene, this event promises to offer something for everyone.

    Mark your calendars for June 21, 2025, and prepare for an evening filled with rhythm, melody, and connection. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kampala Sheraton Hotel for a memorable World Music Day celebration.

  • Photos: Pallaso electrifies Bell listeners party experience

    Photos: Pallaso electrifies Bell listeners party experience

    DNA Lounge in Kololo was the scene of mass enjoyment on Saturday when Pallaso and his live band took the stage for the Bell Jamz Listeners Experience.

    The evening got off to a slow start on account of the rain, but the venue was packed by 10 pm as Team Good Music and Leone Island warmed the stage right before Pallaso delivered an electrifying performance of all his hits.

    A surprise guest performance from dancehall songstress Spice Diana ensured the crowd barely had a chance to warm their seats as the mood was set for an evening of dancing.

    Francis Kirabira, the Bell Lager brand manager, who took the stage shortly before the main act said, “Bell Jamz was initiated for this exact reason: for Bell Lager to interact with their customers and for talented Ugandan recording artists to get a platform from which they can showcase their amazing talents.”

    He appreciated the attendees for braving the cold to support Pallaso and Bell Lager and promised even more on the way.

    During the performance, Pallaso lamented on some of his struggles before achieving success including spending time in prison as well as a particularly depressing period in 2017 afterhis “Soma” show at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds received an extremely low turn out.

    The evening was made extra special as a result of the presence of Mama Mayanja, mother to the Mayanja brothers – Jose Chameleone, Weasel, Pallaso, the late AK47 and Humphrey who was also in attendance. Pallaso gave a hearty tribute to his mother with the song Mama, which he used to urge the emotional crowd to appreciate their mothers.

    The Bell Jamz Listeners Experience was launched in 2019 as amusical experience that features a Ugandan artist performing all their hits with a live band. This was the third edition, with the first being headlined by Olina Work maverick Beenie Gunter followed by Kent and Flosso of the Byafayo fame.