itemprop=”headline”>Party Heads To Jinja As Afro Jazz On The Nile Heads To The Shores Of The River Nile
By Roy Ruva
Posted on October 23, 2022
A combination of fanfare at the shores of the River Nile, Tourism, fashion and sumptuous live music awaits party animals at the first edition of the ‘Afro Jazz on the Nile’ event. The event will be a blend of Afro-Pop & Jazz with a touch of the new school vibe.
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A combination of fanfare at the shores of the River Nile, Tourism, fashion and sumptuous live music awaits party animals at the first edition of the ‘Afro Jazz on the Nile’ event. The event will be a blend of Afro-Pop & Jazz with a touch of the new school vibe.
The First of its kind in Uganda event will take place on the backdrop of the prestigious longest Rriver in Africa-the Nile where the organisers have promised a “Fully decked with pomp and class, guests will be treated to a sumptuous array of carefully curated fusions of Afro-Pop & Jazz, going back in time but with a touch of the new school vibe”.
“We are taking you on an adventure of a prestigious Afro jazz festival enjoyed under the stars of Africa’s longest River. A renewal in the love for Afro Jazz and a reinvented experience for those with discerning tastes in music”.
The event which is organized by Amplify AB Impex Limited, is slated for Saturday 12th November 2022 and will be an evening rich in African culture, golden warmth featuring songstresses and vocalists such as Naava Grey, Kenneth Mugabi, Irene Ntale, Azawi, Andy Bumuntu from Rwanda, John Black all backed up by the D Maestroz Band.
Organisers and representatives of sponsors at the launch of Afro Jazz on the Nile.
Jinja Sailing Club along the shores of river Nile will play host to this scintillating event that promises a lot of fanfare and merrymaking away from the bustling and hustling of Kampala City for those who will prefer an evening away from the noisy and dusty capital.
While speaking at the official launch at The X-Hub in Najjera on Friday evening, Douglas Atukunda, the Event Coordinator, noted that the way music is consumed has evolved, and so have the music tastes hence the need to find new ways to deliver musical experiences.
Douglas Atukunda speaking at the launch on Friday
“Jazz music has always been a preserve for less adventurous spaces, something to only be enjoyed behind closed doors by people with a foreign taste. However, the music palate for most affluent Ugandans has evolved and their sense of adventure along with it. Birthing the need for a jazz experience tailor-made for their progressive tastes.” Douglas Atukunda noted.
“We want to use Jazz music to promote the rich African culture and heritage of the Nile, it’s people all while shinning a bright light on the East, Jinja in Particular. Afro Jazz on the Nile will be a biannual show and will be held in April and November.” He added.
Tickets for the event go for Ugx 2.5 million for a table of 8, Ugx 150K for VIP and Ugx 50K for ordinary which can be bought at Quicket.co.ug and Select Shell petrol stations.
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