The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs –Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is slated to officially open the eighth edition of the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege on Thursday 9th November 2023 in Jinja.
The festival, which is happening from 9 to 12th November, is being held in partnership with the city of Jinja to maximize the opportunities that will accrue to the city, its people, and the region of Busoga.
Hon. Kadaga has previously been recognized by the Kyabazinga of Busoga, HRH William Wilberforce Gabula IV for her support towards the development and promotion of Busoga Kingdom affairs in the country and on the global scene.
She has previously stressed that Nyege Nyege is the only festival that earns both direct and indirect incomes for traders within the Busoga subregion 2 and further called upon the people of Busoga to always promote their heritage with pride.
Since its start in 2015, the festival has documented and promoted the traditional musical heritage of Uganda – becoming the country’s biggest example of cultural or festival tourism and attracting thousands of local, regional, and international visitors to Jinja and the wider Busoga region every year – with approximately 13,000 attending in 2019 and approximately 15,000 in 2022.
This year’s edition will be held at a combined space of about 50 acres covering the Source of the Nile; Jinja Showgrounds; Jinja Golf Course and; Source Gardens and will feature a dedicated Kingdom Stage with traditional performances from over 25 artists from Busoga.
These include Crazy MC, Skool Feez, Cool Demus, Swabra Kiss and Street 5 among others.
Talent Africa Group, the organizers of East Africa’s biggest international music festival – Nyege Nyege recently announced that unlike the previous editions, the festival this time round will be held at a combined space of about 50 acres covering the Source of the Nile; Jinja Showgrounds; Jinja Golf Course and; Source Gardens – in what is being termed the ‘Nyege Wonderland.’
Below is the full line up of entertainers for this edition;
A Pass
Acidic Vocals
Afrorack
Akiki Malepuku
Alibrezzy
Alisha
Alza
Aron DJ
Arsenal Mikebe
Assyouti
Aunty Rayzor
Aweko
Baisi and Troupe
Banyaruguru Troupe
Bebson de la rue
Biiha
Blk Jks
Blk Jks Sound System
Boda Stage
Boutross
Bugweri cultural dancers
Bugy
Bushali
Chmba
Chovu
Chrisman
Chxf Barry
Ciricon avokoz
Commorian Band
Cool demus
Crazy MC
Crazymind
Cross DJ
Cypher DJ
Daisy Ray
De Schuurman
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Decay
Decimal Point
Denesi
Dj ALZA
DJ Boboss
DJ Bugy
Dj Bugy
DJ Carlic
DJ Criss Ug
Dj Dash
DJ Diaki
DJ Enowise
Dj Hady
DJ IV
DJ Jermain
DJ JoB
DJ Jolie
Dj Kalvin
Dj Kii
Dj Kuzzi
Dj LB
DJ Lito
DJ Marcelle
DJ Mask
DJ Mawinch
DJ Miles
DJ minan
Dj Ndax
DJ NK
Dj Ronny
DJ Sharp Max
DJ Sheila Arts
DJ Tobzy
DJ Top Klas
DJ Travella
DJ Vanns
Dj Vans
DJ vito
DJ whiky
DJ WNDRZ
DJ Zato
Domadana Kadodi Performers
Don Zilla
dr Jr
Dziz
Ecko Bazz
Eddy Ekete
Eddy Kenzo
Ekuka
Etania – Life of The Party
Extraordinary God
Eyo Mackus
Flo Moon
Forever Etania
Fresh Dougis
Geobles
Gerard Hoe and Yazo
Godivar
GREG
Groovy Jo
HHY & The KLA Unit
Hibotep
Hoe Omudongole
Homeland Brassband
Itsmdnyt
James Ocen
Janzi Band
Jay mitta
Jemimah Sanyu
Jimtex
John Blaq
Jokwiz Klean
Josh Mc
Judgitzu
Junior kamili
JustWinnie
Kadabada
Kakuma Sound
Kalele
Kampire
Karibu Band
Karole
Karole Kasita
Katokye
Kavumbi Dust
Kid Gringo
King Mats
Kingsley
Kohen Jaycee
Kucwiny Theatre Industry
Lafaristo
Land soja
Leo P’layeng
Leoni Drummers of Burundi
Lola B
Lyingo Baswezi
Lynda Ddane
Lyynduh
Masaka Masaka
Matts
Mc Casmir
Mc Dziz
MCs
Melvin
Meme
Menton rass
Menzi
Mika Oki
Model home
Moesha13
Morgan MC
Mr Matatu
Munabhai
Muovipussi
Musik kwa mental health
Mwaki Kiyimba
Mzee kamada
Mzee Mudoofu
Nakibembe Embaire Troupe
Nile Beat Artists
Niwe Akeine
Nkola Band
ODD OKODDO
Olith Ratego
Omudinka
Omutume Planet
Operant
Otim Alpha
Papalas Rebellion
Paps
PÖ
Queen ASHER & REHEMA Tajiri
R3igndrops
Ras Brown
Ratigan Era
Raw ya Simba
Razzo
Reacheal Monique
Rey Sapienz and the Congotekno Arkestra
Rosa Pistola
Saint Trevor
Sakata Band
Sam Karugu
Sammy Wetala
Sandra *
Sandra K
Sara Persico
Sarra Wild
Shammy K
Shanandi
Sheila Salta
Sho Madjozi
Siraje Mbaile troop
Sisso & Maiko
Skool Feez
Slick Stuart
Slim B
Smart Dee
SNSE
Songye Songye
Stone City Band
Street 5
Suda Culture
Swabra kiss
Swengere Family
Tankatanka
Tash LC
Thii
Titi Bakorta
Tom Cowboy
Triple Virus
Ubuntu band
Uga Boys
Uncle Shapps
Vanie Tyrah
Viana Indi
Vigro Deep
Vinka
Violence gratuite
Voice Nancy
WANA
Yuri
Zion Kente
Zolo.
