Nyege Nyege 2024 serves unforgettable Ugandan music, art, culture
It was an unforgettable four days as the 2024 edition of the Nyege Nyege festival served Ugandan music, art and culture to revelers in Jinja City.
As is the tradition, the annual festival started off some rocky grounds but pulled off immaculate vibes during as days went by.
As the sun began its descent and the sky turned a moody gray, the slight downpour didn’t dampen the mood but kicked off yet another exhilarating musical and cultural experience with the rain serving as a blessing from the skies above.
As festival-goers made their way into the venue, a unique sight awaited them: a whimsical ferris wheel whose colourful lights and grand appearance charmed many for a ride while offering a delightful contrast to the festival’s edgy, experimental ethos.
It was the music that truly stole the show. The Uganda Waragi main stage was the epicentre of the evening, hosting a diverse lineup of local and international acts.
From the moment the first notes echoed through the air, the crowd was swept away by a wave of euphoria. The music was a fusion of genres, blending electronic, Afrobeats and experimental sounds including a mind-melding session from a Japanese rock band-Gezan that could easily have been mistaken for serenading in Luganda.
This edition took place at one location unlike the previous edition that merged four venues, making it seamless to navigate the festival grounds and experience each and everything without breaking a sweat.
Different music genres highlighted the weekend with cultural rhythms and sounds from traditional dance troupes, electronic dance music taking centre stage at the Hakuna Kulala stage, reggae music, afro-rock, afro-beats and punk on several drinks and eats.
Each of the artists through the night brought their unique style, pushing the boundaries of music and performance. The stage itself was a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of sound and light, where the lines between artist and audience blurred and the collective euphoria reached a fever pitch. The energy was palpable as the crowd danced and swayed to the rhythm of the night.
This edition took place at one location unlike the previous edition that merged 4 venues, making it seamless to navigate the festival grounds and experience each and everything without breaking a sweat.
Different music genres highlighted the weekend with cultural rhythms and sounds from traditional dance troupes, electronic dance music taking centre stage at the Hakuna Kulala stage, reggae music, afro-rock, afro-beats and punk on several drinks and eats.
The vibes were infectious, and spoke to how happy Ugandans are and how they party and celebrate.
Artistic expressions, art murals and bits of cultural expressions were hard to miss during the festival as were the various food stalls and free hydration stations that fostered responsible consumption of alcohol among festival goers.
It was indeed an event that will remain unforgettable to revelers.
