Category archives: Festival

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 18th September 2015 16:00 hrs Open Space Stage

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.

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.

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 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.

Originally from Eastern Uganda, Daniel Okiror’s musical roots can be traced through his personal journey in creating a unique and true Ugandan genre; fusing his roots instruments like the Akogo, Adungu, Adeudeu, Edodoi, Arigirigi and percussion with western instruments mainly acoustic, bass guitar, saxophone and keys. As a radical global minded artists, he is a musician pursuing his vision beyond the borders. Daniel will be opening #BAYIMBA2015 main stage on Sunday 20th Sept. at 6pm (18hrs).

Born and raised in one of Durban’s well known Townships KwaMashu, South Africa – Siphamandla Dlamini, aka Paras is an energetic Ubuntu Soul-Afrique Music Crooner who‘s style blends tribal sounds with modern day soul to create a unique Afro-Centric Contemporary style of music he named Ubuntu Soul Afrique. He is also known as a drummer.

Cyno MC aka Moses Mpiima was born in 1990 in Katwe, a slum district on the edge of Kampala, His talent in music was realized at a young age when he joined the church choir that exposed him to gospel and soul music. Since then, Cyno has been producing Hip Hop and Reggae music. In 2011, Cyno’s music career suffered a setback when he was diagnosed with a failing aortic valve in his heart, which would require open heart surgery and the continuous use of medication. It was at this time of need that the global Hip Hop community rallied together and raised the money necessary to fly him to Germany and have the open heart surgery. In 2012 he was fully recovered and used his experience as the basis of a new album with a fresh focus. Cyno released his first Hip Hop album and gained airplay within Ugandan radio and T.V stations. He then toured the album throughout Europe, playing shows in Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, and France.