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Madoxx SsematimbaMadoxx Ssematimba was born in Kampala, Uganda. In 1991 he moved to Sweden, a journey that would change his life forever. On arrival, he picked his guitar and started... -
SarabiSarabi a Swahili word for Mirage. The word also means, imagination, vision and creation. Sarabi was formed in 2005 and is made up of 8 youngsters hailing from the... -
NehorekaNehoreka is an afrocentric band which performs a distinct afrojazz fusion with a hint of Afro pop which has since been coined “Jukwa”. The band came together in 1998... -
Jackie SenyonjoJackie Senyonjo is a multiple award winning artist best known for her string of hits like Bumper, Ndopeera Gwe, Neetaga gwe and Gyogenda. Jackie Senyonjo is a songwriter, singer and... -
ZawukaZawuka is a young Ugandan band composed of three individuals - Edris, Kia and Irene - that are joined together by the passion of music. All members are equipped... -
Dr. BoneBorn Bandile Maphalala, Dr. Bone stems from KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. At the age of 12 he moved to Durban where he started a career as a dancer with... -
Sifa KeleleSifa Kelele was founded in April 2011 upon the initiative of Mary Sebunya and some of her musical friends. Their musical journey was dedicated to creating positive developmental change... -
Chrispin NgabiramaChrispin Ngabirama is the 8th child in a family of eleven from Rwanda. He was born in Bujumbura, Burundi because his parents sought refuge from the genocide in Rwanda.... -
Ras AlexRas Alex is Ugandan, born as Alex Ssegujja in Mukono. He grew up in Nsambia, Kampala, always loving reggae music and creating his own songs. He started recording his... -
Ary MoraisAry Morais (1974) is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from Cape Verde with a strong connection to Norway since 1995. He is one of the most popular artists in... -
CABCAB - that is brought to you by Alliance Française Kampala - is the meeting of African, Caribbean and Brazilian music orchestrated by Canonge (A Carib from the Caribbean)... -
RunyongaRuyonga is a Ugandan Gospel Hip Hop artist collaborating with YEGO Productions Ltd under Kinetic Management Group (KMG). Having been out of the country for about a decade, he... -
SMADJTunesia-born Jean-Pierre Smadja, or ‘Smadj’, has a passion for two things: music and technology. He was influenced from an early age by an eclectic mix of Oriental and Brazilian... -
SandraSandra is a talented female artist that hails from Jinja in Eastern Uganda. She started performing music when she was 7 years. Her professional music career however blossomed in... -
Haruna MubiruA former member of Eagles’ Production, Haruna Mubiru started his own career and formed his own band, Kream Productions, in 2011. Two years later he launched his album “Binyuma”.... -
Angela KaluleBorn in Mengo, Kampala in 1977, Angela Kalule started her singing odyssey like many other musicians, in infancy. Her experience with belting vocals at Aga Khan nursery school in... -
Skin Tosh and Ajambo BarbieSkin Tosh and Ajambo Barbie both hail from Mbale and have established themselves in the local scene. Their performance at the recent Bayimba Regional Festival in Mbale was well... -
Bana Mutibwa aka Burney McBana Mutibwa is a direct Luganda translation that derives from his original nick name Burney MC. He was born Walakira Richard in 1989 in the suburbs of Kampala. Bana... -
Henry TiganHenry Tigan aka Henry Kirumaganyi is a multi-talented reggae en afro-beat musician from Uganda. He joined the music industry while still in secondary school in 2000. Ever since his... -
FoursumFourSum is composed of seasoned theatre and film actors Mpaata Williamson Otako, Edwin Mukalazi, Felix Bbale Bwanika and Simon Kivumbi that have joined forces to give a new impulse... -
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Matia KakumiriziThis year's Bayimba International Festival will again feature, in line with a tradition that started back in 2012, seasoned Kadongo Kamu musicians. Matia Kakumirizi, Hadijah Namale and Misuseera Ssegamwenge... -
Hadijah NamaleThis year's Bayimba International Festival will again feature, in line with a tradition that started back in 2012, seasoned Kadongo Kamu musicians. Matia Kakumirizi, Hadijah Namale and Misuseera Ssegamwenge... -
Misuseera SsegamwengeThis year's Bayimba International Festival will again feature, in line with a tradition that started back in 2012, seasoned Kadongo Kamu musicians. Matia Kakumirizi, Hadijah Namale and Misuseera Ssegamwenge... -
Miracle Saints@Miracle Saints is a gospel dance group based in Entebbe serving and under Pastor Aaron Mutebi of Entebbe Miracle Centre Church. The group was established in 1998 with the... -
Pride Performers AfricaThe Auditorium traditionally hosts a number of drama performances. The Pride Performers Africa (PPA) is one of the drama groups programmed to entertain those that have a craving for... -
Street Dance Force - S.D.F.Street Dance Force - S.D.F is a dance group from Jinja that was founded in 2010 by Elasu Elvis, Kaweesi Medi and Ndaula Emma who developed their and street dancing... -
The PunchlinersStand up comedy has grown at an incredible rate in Kampala. The latest crew in the scene is the @The Punchliners, put together and organised by Anrnold Bubi-Nyo, a... -
Blue Stars Modern TaarabTaarab music is a fusion of Swahili tunes sung in rhythmic poem spiced with Arabic or at times Indian melodies. It is a popular music genre at the coastal... -
Dream House UgandaDream House Uganda is a dance group from Mbale that was started by the Bogere brothers Allan and Ronnie together with a number of other dancers. following a series of... -
Big Spit MusicFort Portal-based Big Spit Music was founded in 2012 by Muhumuza Joseph a.k.a. Sagio Mhza, Asiimwe Nabbi Collins and Damascus Da OB with the aim to inspire, encourage, motivate,... -
Newz Beat UgandaNewz Beat Uganda is a program featuring on NTV for young people, by young people, about the issues that matter to young people. The programme is delivered in verse and rhyme by... -
Bantu ClanBantu Clan is a trio of Zimbabwean female Kendi Lava who sings and raps in Shona, and two male emcees: Chimney Mc from Eastern Uganda who raps in Lusoga and... -
Jungle De ManeaterBorn in Bugembe, Jinja in 1986, Yasin Bamulumba aka Jungle De Maneater is the last of 9 children. Yasin started singing as a child and played traditional Ugandan instruments (adungu, xylophone... -
Trash on Fashion Show ft. Modo Fashion HouseThis year's fashion show - the TrashOnFashionShow- is be brought to you by Afrika ARTS Kollective. A “Fashion Dome” made out recycled materials will be installed at the... -
Santuri Safari ft. Jonas My Radio, My VoiceSanturi Safari is a collaborative music project supporting underground electronic sounds in East Africa. It seeks to engage various stakeholders like radio DJs, performing DJs and producing DJs in developing... -
Capoeira by Senzala Uganda#Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art which was created as a form of self-defence by slaves brought to Brazil from Africa. Capoeira emerged as a way of fighting the oppression... -
End of the Weak MC ChallengeEnd 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... -
Lunchtime Music Performancesby 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... -
Zubairi FamilyZubairi 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... -
Discussion on Artist Rights and the Value of Creative ExpressionThere 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... -
Abazeeyi Be BamaThe 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... -
Restless FeetThe 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... -
La Baila ClinicThe 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... -
Photography exhibitionThroughout 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... -
Silent DiscoThe 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... -
Films presented by Maisha Film LabFor 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...
BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL – 2018
2nd – 5th AUGUST
11th edition
NEW LOCATION
FESTIVAL – 2018
2nd – 5th AUGUST
11th edition
NEW LOCATION
