By Our Reporter

Best known and admired for his melodic voice and a unique ability to tap into different narratives that relate to the “everyday Ugandan”, Kenneth Mugabi last evening stamped his stature as one of the country’s finest artistes when he launched his “Ugandan” album at the Design Hub in Bugolobi.

Mugabi, who uses his story telling techniques to craft beautiful music, showed why he has garnered such a passionate following with a launch performance that his fans will remember for a long time, not least for the surprise acts that the singer brought out on stage to help him deliver the songs they collaborated on for the new album. These included Lillian Mbabazi and Angela kalule, who took the celebration to the next level with Lillian not only performing her collaboration “Inkusubwabwa” with Kenneth but also performing her smash hit “Dagala” that sent the crowd into a frenzy.

He also perfomed songs like “Ekigo” a collaboration with Maureen, “Olugendo” done with Irene Namubiru, “Nkakwanye ntya” an inspiration from a high school crash that he had and last but not least “Oliwa”, all off his Ugandan album.

“This album is a very special one to me in many ways than one; it helped me open myself to fresh ways of creating music hence tapping into a new audience base that I didn’t know I had. Thank you all for the support. I am more than grateful,” said Mugabi.

Mugabi also performed songs like “Naki” and “Nkwegomba”, a fan’s favourite that had show-goers humming along to ever word. The event that was sponsored by Johnnie Walker Highball was nothing short of fun as the cocktails kept coming throughout the night.

By Our Reporter

Jamaican reggae and dancehall artists, Christopher Martin and D-Major have been announced as guest performers at the Bell All Star concert slated for 23rd August at Lugogo Cricket Oval.

The announcement was made during the Pulse Jam Fest featuring Chronixx at the Sheraton Gardens on Saturday.

Right before Chronixx’ performance, the lights went dark and the giant screen lit up with a video message from Christopher Martin and D-Major announcing their coming performances in Uganda.

“Christopher Martin and D-Major are artists enjoying massive airplay within the reggae/dancehall arena and Bell Lager is beyond excited to bring this musical experience to Uganda. The public should look forward to one of the best concerts ever staged in Kampala,” Francis Kirabira, Bell Lager Brand Manager said.

Christopher Martin is a Jamaican-born reggae and dancehall singer and songwriter born in St. Catherine. In 2007, he won Digicel’s Rising Stars competition (Jamaica’s American Idol) which saw him catapulted him to international fame. He is famous for hits like Cheater’s Prayer, Big Deal, Take Me Back and many more.

D-Major was born Damian Codlin in Kingston, Jamaica and launched his solo music career in 2005 after being the head vocalist of a music group called Q-T (Quality and Togetherness. He cites his musical influences as Beres Hammond and Stevie Wonder and is famous for hits like People Make The World Go Round, Speak The Truth and Can’t Get Enough among others.

The Bell All Star Tour, launched in 2017 is an annual Ugandan music celebration of that provides a platform for Ugandan artists to showcase their talent and interact and engage with their fans.

Last year’s tour finale was headlined by Jamaican-American reggae sensation, Tarrus Riley. This year’s tour, which kicked off in Mbarara will also feature music celebrations in Gulu, Kabale and Masaka before culminating into the finale concert featuring Chris Martin and D-Major.

By Staff Writer

For the second time, Chronixx brought his reggae revival movement all the way to Sheraton Uganda.

Talent Africa did everything possible to have the smoothest of an event. It was clear right from the entrances that there were no hurdles to be faced. Security was reinforced to the brim as regular and VIP revellers united by great music.

Before Chronixx hit the stage; it was Maddox performing his classics and cementing his position as the god of reggae in Uganda.

Chameleone had earlier joined Weasel on stage. Nina Roz, Vampino and Rabadada were some of the other performers of the time albeit the sound glitches.

A few minutes past 10pm, Chronixx hit the stage under deafening cheers.

He started off with; “Here comes Trouble” before going into a rollercoaster.

He performed Roots and Chalice, reminded the youths not to give up. He splashed up with Smile Jamaica, a bit of Majesty.

Skankin sweet got the crowds high, just like they don’t know.

It was all crowned a few minutes past midnight with the “Legend” song. For it was his thank-you message to all who made it.

The crowds were clearly overhelmed by the performance yet wished it could go on till the end of time.

In other news, Swangz Avenue and Bell Lager will be bringing Chris Martin for the grand finale of the All-Star Tour…