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Where Beats Meet Threads: Cartel Bizness EP Listening Party Redefines Sound and Style

A new sound is rising, and it’s wrapped in style, culture, and creative fire. On Sunday, July 20th, 2025, all roads lead to Silo 15, Bugolobi, as Denim Cartel makes a bold entrance into the music scene as an Executive Producer with the Cartel Bizness EP a genre-blending project that promises to shake up the East African soundscape.

This isn’t just another listening party it’s Denim Cartel’s debut music experience, and an exclusive chance to hear the full EP before it officially drops on July 23rd. As one of East Africa’s rising creative disruptors, Denim Cartel fuses Afro-fusion, Afrobeats, and dancehall with local flavors, pushing sonic boundaries and crafting beats that resonate far beyond the region.

“Get ready for the next wave,” says Denim Cartel, who draws inspiration from musical giants like Dr. Dre, Wizkid, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Timbaland. “We’re not just making music we’re defining a new sound and style for the continent.”

The Cartel Bizness EP Listening Party, hosted by Hype Cartel and Icy Sonia, is more than an event it’s a multi-sensory celebration of fashion, music, and innovation. With DJ Vanns on the decks, the energy will be electric from 5 PM till late.

Featuring a fire lineup of East Africa’s freshest voices including Elijah Kitaka, Kamanzi, Mike Kayihura, A Pass, Bensoul, Big Tril, Tungi, and more the EP is executive produced in collaboration with Axon, one of Uganda’s most in-demand producers known for hits like ‘Nana’, ‘Wait’, and ‘Dalilah’.

“It’s not just an EP,” says Axon. “It’s a cultural movement one that brings together sound, fashion, and a new artistic identity for the region.”

Known for turning sustainability into art, Denim Cartel is merging this fashion-forward vision with music delivering exclusive merch inspired by the EP’s visual and sonic themes.

“This is about storytelling through beats and fabric,” Denim explains. “Every thread, every sound, is part of the bigger picture.”

From immersive listening stations and fashion installations to live performances and surprise guest sets, the Cartel Bizness Listening Party is designed for the young, expressive, and unapologetically creative. With a projected crowd of over 500 tastemakers, music lovers, and cultural leaders, this is the kind of night that sets the tone for a generation.

Sunday, July 20th, 2025 | Silo 15, Bugolobi | 5PM till late

Cartel Bizness EP by Denim Cartel x Axon drops July 23rd.

Official DJ – DJ Vanns | Media by NRG UG,

July 14, 2025
Unruly Fridays Launches with Nigerian Hitmaker Orezi at Catwalk Lounge

Nigerian heavyweight artiste Orezi (born Esegine Allen) has arrived in the country to grace a night that is set to take Kampala life by storm, Unruly Fridays presented to Ugandan partygoers by Catwalk Lounge in Kololo.

Unruly Fridays counting down 100 bottles sponsored by Belaire, is launching on Friday (April 11^th) at Catwalk Lounge in Kololo, Kampala. The night will be hosted by Urban Empire whose DJ lineup will include DJ Jose, DJ TrizzyVybz, The Last Girl and DJ Lito. To bring a full dose of hype at the show will be MC Cute and MC Casmir.

Orezi, 39, is renowned in the West African music circles for his energetic performances and captivating tunes, that always get his audiences dancing sweaty. He is a Nigerian musician from Owhelogbo, Isoko in Delta State who rose to prominence with his catchy hit “Rihanna” in 2013. And since then, he has not stopped making big waves in Nigeria’s fiercely competitive music industry.

Orezi started his music career in 2009, but it was in 2013 that he rose to prominence with the release of “Rihanna”, a song that quickly became a massive hit. The infectious tune and its appealingvideo that featured a Rihanna-look-alike, earned him widespread recognitionn across Africa.

Following the success of “Rihanna,” Orezi kept the momentum going with tracks like “You Garrit”, “Shoki” (French version), and the 2015 release of his debut album, The Ghen Ghen Album. The album featured heavyweights like Davido, Wizkid, Ice Prince, and Timaya, among others, cementing his place as a force in the Nigerian music industry. Orezi has also collaborated with Ugandan superstar Sheebah Karungi on the popular dancefloor staple “Sweet Sensation.”

His sound is a unique blend of Afro-pop, Dancehall, and Reggae, and he has worked with top producers such as Kiddominant, Del B, and Dokta Frabz. Over the years, his tracks have consistently topped music charts, with hit songs like “Booty Bounce” and “Ogede” becoming fan favourites.

Awards and Recognition

Orezi’s talent hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2013, he won Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste at the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA), and also took home awards at the South South Music Awards (SSMA). He’s been nominated for multiple accolades, including The Headies and the Channel O Music Video Awards, further showcasing his impact on the music scene.

April 10, 2025
Nigerian Singer Wizkid set to perform live in Kampala

Nigerian born Singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun real names Wizkid will perform in Uganda on December 5th in a show that will take place at Kololo Airstrip.

The show that is organized by ExW will be the first International show to start will kick start December as we end the year 2019.

According to the organisers of the show, the Wizkid Live in Kampala Concert will also have performances from some of the top Ugandan musicians. “Wizkid is set to jet into the country a day before the concert and he will be live on stage on December 5th” the organisers confirmed.

Wizkid has been on tour performed in countries that included Australia, London, Portugal, and France and recently, he performed in Tanzania at Diamond Platinumz Wasafi Festival. The show on December 5th will see the self-proclaimed Star boy perform in Uganda two years after a successful concert here in Uganda.

“I can’t wait to come to Uganda, It’s one of my favourite countries in the world and always shows me so much love. I can’t wait to turn up with my beautiful fans on December 5th” Wizkid said. He went on say, “I am excited to give my fans an amazing surprise concert. It’s going to be epic” he concluded.

Wizkid has over the years registered hit songs and won international recognition collaborating with international stars like Beyonce on their recent song Brown Skin Girl. Other international collaborations include Closer featuring Drake, African Bad Girl featuring Chris Brown. He has also worked with singers like French Montana, Justine Skye and Tinie Tempah among others.

The show that is sponsored by Pepsi will see tickets purchased both online on mookh.com and physically at any Funz Video outlets. They will go for 30k ordinary and, 80k for VIP. For those who interested in VVIP deck tables please call on 0789466494

November 15, 2019
Sheebah, Fameica, Exodus, Winnie Nwagi, Maurice Kirya and others lined up for Wizkid show

Lugogo Cricket Oval is the place to be come December 7th 2017 when Nigerian Superstar Wizkid jets into the country for his “Live with Wizkid” show.

Sheebah Karungi

The musical fest, that is powered by Face TV Uganda recently unveiled a hot line up of Uganda artistes that will be joining the “Ojuelegba” singer on the big stage.

Nina Roz

Exodus, Maurice Kirya, Sheebah Karungi, Vampino, B2C, BigEye, Da Agent, DJ-Fikie, Fameica, Binnie Gunter, Winnie Nwagi, and Nina Roz will be performing alongside Nigeria’s superstar Wizkid.

Exodus

Tickets to the show are now available at UGX25, 000(ordinary), UGX 75,000(VIP) for early bird tickets and UGX30,000 and UGX100,000 for the gate tickets.

The “Live with Wizkid” show will be hosted by Roger Mugisha, MC Kats,& Esco and sponsored is by Star Times, Quicket, Kampala Serena Hotel, House of DJs, and Galaxy FM.

Winnie Nwagi

November 21, 2017
Tickets for “Wizkid Live in Kampala” out

It’s no secret that Lugogo Cricket Oval is going to be the place to be come December 7th 2017 where Nigerian hit maker Wiz kid will be performing. The “come closer” singer is slated to be in Kampala for the musical fest dubbed ‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ and is organized by Face TV Uganda.

Ahead of the show, organisers have today announced the tickets sales, with tickets being sold at all Shell Select stations country wide, Funz Video outlets, Quicket.co.ug (for online purchases), Face Studio Bugolobi and all Star Times outlets.

They will also be available at the entrance point at the show at UGX 300,000 for VVIP, UGX100, 000 for VIP and UGX 30,000 for ordinary.

Old ticket holders who wish to redeem their tickets from the previous purchases should come to the FACE Studio offices between November 6 and 30, 2017, from 10am to 5:30pm.

‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ is proudly sponsored by Star Times, Galaxy FM, Quicket, and powered by FACE TV.

November 15, 2017
Nigeria’s Wizkid coming to Uganda in December

Face TV, in partnership with Star times Uganda present the ‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ show happening this December, in Kampala.

The much anticipated show by award winning Nigerian act, Wizkid has been confirmed for this December 7, 2017 at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The announcement was made yesterday at a press conference organised by FACE TV, who are the organisers of the musical fest.

‘We are glad to announce that we have managed to lock down on a date for the concert with Nigerian artiste, Wizkid. The mega star will be performing live in Kampala on December 7, 2017. Face TV is the proud organiser of the show dubbed ‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ and together with our sponsor, Star times, Ugandans should expect not only one of the most memorable performances, but musical experiences as well. We are pulling all the stops to ensure that everything from production, to the set up is top notch,’ says Pejay Boaz, Face TV’s Executive Director.

27 year old Wizkid became a household name in Nigeria and across the continent with the song, ‘Holla at Your Boy’ from his debut studio album, superstar. He went on to release many more club bangers and chart toppers including “Tease Me/Bad Guys”, “Don’t Dull”, “Love My Baby”, “Pakurumo” and “Oluwa Lo Ni”.

His defining moment came in 2016 when Wizkid collaborated with American rapper Drake on the hit, ‘One dance’, which reached the number one spot in over ten countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

A great line up of Uganda’s biggest performers is set to share the stage with the superstar, come December 7, 2017. These Include Radio & Weasal, Winnie Nwagi, Cindy, Irene Ntale, Fik Fameica, B2C, Geo steady, Vampino, King Saha, Fille and Big Eye. DJs Roja &Slick Stuart, Dj Hearts, Dj Nimrod and Dj Shiru will be on the decks, keeping the revellers on their feet all evening.

Tickets go on sale from November 20, 2017 with the early bird tickets sales ending on December 6, 2017. These can be purchased at all Shell Select stations country wide, Funz Video outlets, Quicket.co.ug (for online purchases), Face Studio Bugolobi and all Star Times outlets.

They will also be available at the entrance point at the show at UGX 300,000 for VVIP, UGX100, 000 for VIP and UGX 30,000 for ordinary.

All those who wish to redeem their tickets from the previous purchases should come to the FACE Studio offices between November 6 and 30, 2017, from 10am to 5:30pm.

‘Tickets will be available from 23rd November, online at www.quicket.co.ug, Face Studios in Bugolobi, Capital Shoppers, FunzVideo Outlets & selected Shell Select Shops. We humbly advise all Wizkid fans to only purchase their tickets from the gazetted areas. This is to avoid any inconveniences,’ says Joseph Mwima, Director, Quicket Uganda.

‘Thursday Night Live with Wizkid’ is proudly sponsored by Star Times, Galaxy FM, Quicket, and powered by FACE TV.

October 31, 2017
Kampala girls in tears as Wizkid Live concert is cancelled out

Nigerian singer Ayo Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid has left Kampala babes in tears after his Kampala Live Show was cancelled out today. Sources say that the Kampala Show Cancelled since after the Nigerian superstar missed his Los Angeles – Entebbe flight Last Night.

And they couldn’t hire him a Private Jet as earlier requested. A new date will be communicated, according to sources

However, there are other stories behind the cancellation and these are;

Wizkid was paid over 100k dollars to come and perform in Kampala on 3^rd December 2016. He jetted into USA early this year to present his album to Sony Music that signed him mid this year for a whopping $3m.

Apparently the Sony team wasn’t happy with the quality of the album and they asked him to record it again before he leaves the states. Time has caught him up and asked the Startimes guys to charter him a plane that drops him here on Saturday morning and back to the US by Monday but Entebbe airport has no such flight schedule.

Then he asked them to put themselves in his shoes. A 3m dollar deal and a Ugandan performance. He asked them to reschedule a date as he tries to find a plan B.

Other sources say the FACE TV guys dealt with the Wizkid team to con Startimes and eat the money and dupe them about the singer’s performance.

Angry fans especially ladies have expressed their disappointment over the stars cancelled out show saying the weekend will be boring. Watch the space!

December 2, 2016