Africa’s largest music competition, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege competition slated for the 14th to the seventeenth of November is returning with a brand new addition. Dubbed “Afrogalactic Carnival”, this yr’s version incorporates the all-new Nyege In The Metropolis daytime program, looking for to showcase a wide range of experiences inside Jinja Metropolis. with the intention of delivering a extra healthful uniquely Ugandan expertise.
Doubling because the ninth version of the competition, the competition will embrace a brand new, rigorously curated ” Nyege In The Metropolis” daytime program with experiences unfold throughout Jinja Metropolis, that may embrace guided excursions, effective eating experiences, water-based actions on the Nile and cultural experiences, culminating into the get together expertise on the competition grounds.
That is in place to accommodate the primary competition grounds being closed from 8 am to three pm for safety sweeps to make sure the protection of all festival-goers.
Whereas addressing the media, Competition organizers re-echoed their continued partnership with Jinja Authority to co-organize the competition fueled in direction of driving additional socio-economic influence by availing alternatives for numerous service suppliers inside the metropolis heart.
“As at all times, Uganda Waragi, the spirit of Uganda is happy to showcase the most effective of the Pearl of Africa and the gorgeous metropolis of Jinja offering the chance to expertise our wealthy heritage, music, tradition, meals, vogue, and all issues uniquely Ugandan,” stated Francis Nyende – the Advertising and marketing Supervisor, Mainstream Spirits at Uganda Breweries
“We dedicate this version to unpacking the true Ugandan Spirit with the now limitless Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger, a competition staple that represents the dynamic and vibrant shopper on the competition, flanked with coconut and premium on the Uganda Waragi Stage,” he added.
With the primary night program happening on the Jinja Golf Course, the competition grounds have been superbly landscaped and tailored for the competition whereas guaranteeing a condensed and intimate format, designed to intensify the competition’s power and create an much more electrifying environment.
Returning this yr is the much-anticipated Darkish Star Stage which can showcase a few of Africa’s most daring experimental artists, the Spirit of Uganda Stage which can showcase Uganda’s multiculturalism, the primary stage, Hakuna Kulala Stage, the Uganda Waragi Stage and the return of the Reggae stage headlined by particular visitor Cali P from Jamaica.
Derek Debru, the CEO of the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege, stated, “This version is eager to spotlight the distinctive worth proposition in direction of the artistic and cultural sector within the nation by providing a platform for budding creatives to showcase their expertise, in addition to uniting revelers within the various Ugandan tradition by way of partnerships with numerous regional cultural festivals and dance troupes.”
The competition line-up which incorporates 10 cultural dance troupes, DJs, and artists from international music homes can be unveiled because the competition attracts to a detailed.
As soon as once more, Nyege Nyege is partnering with Expertise Africa Group to arrange the immersive Nyege In The Metropolis expertise.
Aly Alibhai, the CEO of Expertise Africa Group, stated, “We’re intently working with the Jinja Metropolis Authorities to deliver forth new experiences outdoors the competition grounds that give revelers a deeper appreciation of Jinja Metropolis and Uganda at giant. We’ve taken our due diligence to establish secure and the most effective partnerships with completely different companies inside Jinja to deliver Nyege within the Metropolis to life.”
The primary spherical of this yr’s lineup contains performances from inside and out of doors Africa. These embrace premiers from Teso megastar Patrick Atude, cultural performances from the Batwa Dance Group, Otim Alpha, competition staples-the Burundi Cultural drummers and particular appearances from Soweto’s Legendary selector RMBO, Tash LC, Bacardi home OG Dadaman, French people pioneer Emmanuele Parennin, Norwegian people noise artist Stuurle Garland, Nkisi from DRC and plenty of extra.
Tickets on sale by way of https://nyegenyege.com/tickets/
