Bwana Jogoo: The Ballad of Jessy Gitta

At the centre of the documentary ‘Bwana Jogoo: The Ballad of Jessy Gitta’ is a love triangle between the 1970’s Cranes band bass player Jessy Gitta Kasirivu, President Idi Amin Dada and Sarah ‘Suicide’ Kyolaba, a then 17 year old go-go dancer. Jessy Gitta is Sarah’s lover when Amin also starts dating her, with dire …

Apio Moro

Apio Moro is an afro-soul singer/song-writer who inspires continuous self-discovery in her messages through her music. She has graced stages like Blankets and Wine, Fete De La Musiq (World Music Day), Bayimba Festival, and has also performed at the very intimate #SoFarKampala In 2017, she launched her EP titled “Chuny Adech” at an independently sponsored …

Swabiriina Mataali Group

Swabirina  Mataali is an entertainment group that majors in Islamic rhymes.  It began in 2013 by Mulinda Badru . Swabirina is an Arabic word meaning patience. After having training in music, dance and drama from prominent drama and mataali groups Mulinda Bdaru  decided to begin his own Mataali group which would suit the demands of …

PRESSER 1/2019

Media Release BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Kampala, Uganda 10th June, 2019 For Immediate Release “Bayimba International Festival Announces Early Bird Tickets only for the month of June”. Bayimba International Festival celebrates its 12th edition from the 1st – 4th August at the magnificent and adventurous Lunkulu Island – the new home of Bayimba; …

2019 Programme

“Africa’s independent island festival”
August 1st – 4th Programme – Lunkulu Island