Nelly Sade | Uganda
Friday 18^th September
9 pm (21:00 hrs)
Main Stage

St. Nelly-sade aka Nsubuga Nelson is a co-founder of the Almighty Hip Hop group Luga flow Army. He is well known for his unique style of storytelling fused with the art of Lyricism and poetry. He has been instrumental in creating a few of the most legendary pieces such as Kikola sense, Tubaale, Nina Plan and K’akubiddewa which later became a social anthem. He is the director of ”End of the weak Uganda” chapter, a movement towards HipHop cultural improvement.

St. Nellysade will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 9pm (21hrs) on the Main stage.

UNBC | Uganda
Sunday 20^th September 2015
9 pm (21:00 hrs)
Big Hut

Under the patronage of the Presidential advisor Mr. John Nagenda, Uganda National Contemporary Ballet has performed a minimum of twice a month at the National Theatre in Kampala. They have created amazing and powerful pieces mainly choreographed by Valérie Miquel. Performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Sunday 20th Sept at 9pm (21hrs) in the Big Hut, UNCB will be presenting Valérie Miquel with a solo piece, CRY FOR WOMEN’S DIGNITY, dedicated to the women of Nord KIVU / CONGO and to all women who have been raped or beaten… Music by Jeffrey Harrison Video effects by Patrick Verstraete.

Maddox Ssematimba | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
7 pm (19:00 hrs)
Main Stage

Maddox aka David Ssemanda Ssematimba was born in Kampala, Uganda. With his incredibly unique vocals and strong message in his songs puts him in a stellar position when it comes to reggae in Uganda and the entire world. His lyrics are prophetic, educative and the love ballads throw music revelers into frenzy whenever he hits the airwaves. After his marvellous closing act during last year’s festival, Maddox will appear a second time on the Bayimba main stage, this time to open the festival on Friday 18th Sept. at 7pm (19hrs).

Country Lights | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
7 pm (19:00 hrs)
Big Hut

Country lights started in 2007 as a dance crew and singing group whose activities were basically limited to pop dancing and singing country music. It gradually developed into a non-profit organisation under the guidance of Rv. James Mubiru, the group uses the arts to restore hope to the hopeless children and youth through talent development and enhancement.

The group will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 7pm (19hrs) in the Big Hut.

Krump | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
6 pm (18:00 hrs)
Open Space Stage

Krump Uganda is a dance movement which uses Krump dance and other fundamental hip hop elements to engage, empower and unite the youth. The group started in 2010; out of love, passion for music and realization that there was talent amongst young people. The group will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Saturday 19th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs) on the open space stage.

Galaxy Dance Project | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
16:00 hrs
Open Space Stage

Matia Luyima | Uganda
Friday 18^th
9 pm (21:00 hrs)
Auditorium

Matia Luyima’s music career has always thrived on teamwork and collaborations. That’s why at the peak of his Kadongo kamu career in the 1980s; he never reached the fame of former band mates Christopher Ssebadduka or Dan Mugula. But what sets Luyima apart as a legend are the trendsetting attributes, particularly his initiation of drama to the once laidback genre. Hassan Badru Zziwa traces how Luyima forever changed Kadongo kamu shows with his highly-emotional performances that energized audiences. The now 63-year-old is also credited for introducing Kadongokamu duets in the bygone era when stars thrived on self-reliance. Beyond that, Luyima remains one of the few old-school musicians that have stuck to the core values of the genre, which has metamorphosed in recent years mainly as a result of technological advancement.

Matia Luyimba will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 9pm (21hrs) in the Main Auditorium.

Kenneth Mugabi | Uganda
Friday 18^th September 2015
5 pm (17:00 hrs)
Upper Stage

Kenneth Mugabi is a gifted songwriter and a soulful performer. His rich unique voice and his ability to write beautiful afro-soul music makes him a unique and enjoyable performer to watch. Kenneth Mugabi first caught public attention as one of the top contestants in the Coke rated Next Uganda competition. He has since been featured in many performances on a national platform and he will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Friday 18th Sept. at 5pm (17hrs) on the Upper stage.

Jungle the Man Eater | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
6 pm (18:00 hrs)
Main Stage

Born in Jinja, Uganda, Bamulumba Yasin aka Jungle de Man Eater is a Lugaflo thunder who has endlessly built his Hip Hop musical identity through the local Lusoga dialect. Nominated by the Kyabazinga of Busoga as the best Hip Hop poet and storyteller at the Igenge Talent Music Awards, Jungle has substantially contributed to his roots heritage. He will be opening #BAYIMBA2015 main stage on Saturday 19th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs).

Apollo Kagima | Uganda
Saturday 19^th September 2015
19:00 hrs
Upper Stage

Apollo Kagimu officially broke into the music scene in 2000. Since then, his music has helped bring much recognition to him as an artist – currently enjoying the honour of being labelled the ‘Best reggae artist in Uganda’ by the his funs and press on the strength of him songs like – Oh Baby, Owomukwano and Lwasoba. Gareth Woods, one of his producers said he is the best singer he has ever met in Uganda.

Apollo Kagimu will be performing #BAYIMBA2015 on Saturday 19th Sept. at 7pm (19hrs) on the Upper stage.

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