By Our Reporter
For revelers looking for an unforgettable out-of-town party experience, the “Nyam on the Nile” edition of Roast & Rhyme delivered just that. Organized by Bell Lager and Swangz Avenue, the 3-day event was hosted at the Source of the Nile gardens in Jinja over the weekend.
The host venue, located in a forest clearing by the river, allowed revelers to get one with nature, a welcome reprieve from the pollution of city life. To sweeten the deal, revelers were treated to a motley of fun and exciting activities from live performances to outdoor games to water sports.
Meanwhile, travelling to Jinja from the capital, the trip can never be complete without a stopover at Namawojjolo for a taste of its famous juicy chicken and roast meats. This time around, those who made the stopover were rewarded with free Bell Lager coupons to be redeemed at the event. And that is where the party begun for most as they headed into a weekend of merrymaking.
On Friday night, guests enjoyed a karaoke evening by a bonfire, where those that were interested performed for friends and family. Later on, DJ Ali Breezy backed these up with great mixes that ushered in Saturday.
On Saturday, guests enjoyed exciting group games like beer pong, ludo, matatu and many more as DJ Ali Breezy provided some background music for the crowd’s enjoyments. As this was going on, some of the guests went jet skiing and tubing on the Nile – delivering the tourist vibe that Jinja is popular for.
The day also featured a cook-off competition, which saw guests take on a grilling challenge, with the winner walking away with a limited edition Bell Lager grill, apron and other goodies.
On the musical end of things, there were live performances from Jinja’s princess Sandra K, the Abeeka and Myk Ouma’s bands. These provided a beautifully orchestrated set for Karole Kasiita and Zex Bilangilangi – who were the headline acts for the event. Chameleone also made a surprise cameo appearance, much to the delight of revelers.
Throughout the event, different food and meat vendors were on hand to serve the attendees tasty meats of all kinds, which were paired with Bell Lager’s Bell na Nyama combos and Bell Lager cocktails.
The festivities climaxed with a brunch at Forever Resort on Sunday.