Matooke Roots Fusion
Friday 18^th September 2015
3 pm (15:00 hrs)
Upper stage

The birth of “Matooke Roots Fusion” in Uganda started with a collective membership of not only musicians, but also artisans and educators with different musical ideas coming from all over the world. The collective formed a musical project idea – Cultural Band – that plays a combination of reggae and world music. With a base on multiculturalism, one love and one aim, the band means to share its experience #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 3pm (15hrs) on the upper stage.

Invinciblez Dance Unit | Uganda
Sunday 20^th September 2015
6 pm (18:00 hrs)
Open space stage

The Invinciblez Dance Unit is an all-round entertainment crew from Kasese. Established in 2010, the crew not only entertains but helps inspire other youth through their exceptional choreography dance pieces of all genre.

As first runner ups of the Sakata Mashariki East Africa dance competitions in Kenya, IDU looks forward to yet another performance #BAYIMBA2015 on Sunday 20th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs) at the open space stage.

Don MC | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
6pm (18hrs)
Upper stage

Don MC Kapata aka Donald R. Rutaisire was born in Kampala, Uganda. He is a rapper, singer, song writer and CEO of 2Bad Entertainment with numerous collaborations including artists likes Keko, The Late Elly Wamala, Ruyonga, Nubian Lee, Geo Steady, Reef, Otrix, Andy Music, Raga Dee, Navio, Cindy, Mun*G, Raba-Daba, Kelon G, A-Pass, Bebe Cool, Fally Ipupa and he promises many more yet to come.

Don MC will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Saturday 19th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs) on the upper stage.

Sheebah Karungi | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
10 pm (22:00 hrs)
Main stage

Karungi Sheebah joined the Obsessions singing group in 2007 where she got exposed and experienced before launching her solo career. With difficult, passion and persistence – Sheebah has worked so hard over the years to become one of Ugandans re-known bankable female dancehall artist. With songs like Ice Cream, Twesaana, Love hater, Mundongo and many more, Sheebah Karungi will be performing for the first time #BAYIMBA2015 on Saturday 19th Sept. at 10pm (22hrs) on the main stage.

https://soundcloud.com/bayimba/sheebah-karungi-tunywe?in=bayimba/sets/bayimba2015

Kareyce Fotso | Cameroon
Saturday 19^th September 2015
7 pm (19:00 hrs)
Main Stage

Kareyce Fotso was born in Bamileke, Cameroon. With a background including bio-chemistry, cinema, broadcasting and photography, she has won awards for comedy, sung backing for Sally Nyolo and invited to guest with Habib Koite.
Kareyce Fotso has constructed her new repertoire as if it were Cameroon itself: a place of harmony, a hub of encounters and love between peoples. Several regions inhabit this album; eight different languages resonate naturally. Whether she is speaking, singing, whistling, whispering, dancing, playing the guitar or drums, Kareyce unfolds before us much more than a small corner of the world map.

She will be performing in collaboration with Joel Sebunjo and Aly Keita #BAYIMBA2015 on Saturday 19th Sept. at 7pm (19hrs) on the main stage.

MC Yalla | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
6 pm (18:00 hrs)
Upper Stage

MC Yallah aka Yallah Gaudencia Mbidde is a Kenyan female hip-hop artist born in 1983. Influenced by the Fugees, Queen Pen and Vanilla Ice. She entered the hip-hop industry in Uganda in late 1999, as a pioneering female hip-hop artist, with most performances at DV8, a by then hang-out joint that became a launching-pad for many of Uganda’s music elite. She quickly rose to be one of the most prominent and recognized female emcees in Uganda. MC Yallah makes music that ministers to people’s souls. Her desire is to see the youths of this generation with integrity, being motivated to work, learn and be better leaders of tomorrow. She will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs) on the Upper stage.

MC Twitch | Uganda
Sunday 20^th September 2015
3 pm (15:00 hrs)
Upper Stage

Acen Patricia Bridget aka MC Twitch is an Acholi female Rapper and Breakdancer. She was born in 1993. Started her rap career in 2006 inspired by Da Brat’s music which she started performing in school. MC Twitch has written and recorded her own music including songs like Swaggana, Its Okay, Ya All Don’t Know Me, keep knocking etc. Being the only female Rapper in Gulu, MC Twitch has encountered very many challenges from people who think that it’s inappropriate for a lady to rap. She is still struggling hard to inspire more female rappers in Northern Uganda through her music.

She will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Sunday 20th Sept. at 3pm (15hrs) on the Upper stage.

LP Shady | Uganda
Sunday 20^th September 2015
5 pm (17:00 hrs)
Upper Stage

Irishad Isa aka LP shady is a mixed Kenyan Ugandan, who has lived in and studied in Arua district. Has a rapper and drama actor – he is part of the Pacis Drama actors and the Youth and Hip Hop Boot Camp. With is household music in West Nile, LP Shady is always on the road to entertain his fans in Sudan and Congo as well. He will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Sunday 20th Sept. at 5pm (17hrs) on the Upper stage.

MC Wang Jok | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
4 pm (16:00 hrs)
Upper Stage

Rubangakene Ivan Ochaya aka MC Wang Jok was born in 1989 and grew up in Gulu town. He is a founding member of the famous Bila Wa Movement. Wang Jok has recorded many songs the past few years including one of his latest single An Aye (I am) that has become a house hold anthem in Northern Uganda. MC Wang Jok will be performing on Saturday 19th Sept. at 4pm (16hrs) at the Upper stage.

DJ Dark Meme | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
12:00 hrs
Upper Stage