For each of these films, there will be a short discussion after. It will just be an informal reflection and responses from the audience. September 19th, “Conflict Resolution” 12-4PM – Auditorium “The First Grader” – Justin Chadwick, 103 min The true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who …
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Silent Disco
The Bayimba International Festival cannot be without its famous Silent Disco. The concept was introduced by Bayimba back in 2009 and has ever since excited our fans. Also this year, our festival audiences can dance to the tunes of the Silent Disco, with IVO- DJ, DJ RACHAEL and @Ras Brown on the Dance Floor.
Photography exhibition
Throughout the festival, the Theatre Foyer will host two photography exhibitions, by French photographer Frederic Noy and Ugandan photographer Papa Shabani. @Frederic Noy has spent 11 of the last 18 years as a documentary photographer covering civil war in Africa and has been published in Le Monde, The Guardian, Vanity Fair and many more. His exhibition …
La Baila Clinic
The Auditorium is traditionally the space where dance groups present their works. Two young and upcoming local dance companies are lined up to present their talent and dance productions: Restless Feet, a young and growing group that sources and fuses its movements from various dance forms, like folk, vernacular dance forms, contemporary, classical, jazz and ballroom …
Restless Feet
The Auditorium is traditionally the space where dance groups present their works. Two young and upcoming local dance companies are lined up to present their talent and dance productions: Restless Feet, a young and growing group that sources and fuses its movements from various dance forms, like folk, vernacular dance forms, contemporary, classical, jazz and ballroom …
Abazeeyi Be Bama
The Bayimba International Festival also provides space to comedy. Amongst the groups that will get on stage to crack your ribs is Abazeeyi Be Bama, known for their regular sketches on #NBS TV. Watch this video on YouTube Watch this video on YouTube
Discussion on Artist Rights and the Value of Creative Expression
There is increasing recognition of the potential of cultural industries as economic drivers but is there requisite support for artist rights and freedom of creative expression? What needs to be done to improve conditions for democratic arts practice in Africa? Does society fully recognise the intrinsic value of arts and culture for its citizens? A …
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Zubairi Family
Zubairi Family is a theatre and film production concept that was formed by film companies Aromatic Productions, Quest Afric Film and Boss Pictures. Three years ago they started with a TV drama series entitled ZUBAIRI OMWAANA WA BOOBWE. Zubairi Family thereupon produced a number of stage plays across the country, i.e. ENTOBAZI 110, NAJJANANI, GANEMEREDDE …
Lunchtime Music Performances
by Kavuma Michael, Mayanja Omugoma, and Omusajja wa Kagali Remember those street musicians that walk around homestead and playing an instrument or two for money? Such artists have been invited to the Bayimba International Festival to present themselves to a wider audience. In the Theatre Restaurant during lunchtime slots you will see Michael Kavuma (accordion), …
End of the Weak MC Challenge
End of the Weak was introduced in Uganda in 2009. Due to diverse languages throughout Uganda, its goal is to breathe life into Ugandan Hip Hop by providing a platform for self- expression. Ever since the beginning the End of the Weak has organized MC competitions. To make it a truly national competition, it took …