Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival returns after challenging edition with new site, welfare initiatives
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- The lineup is out for the celebrated gathering, which will take place in November.
- Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival has announced the acts playing in 2023. Running from November 9th through 12th, the celebrated gathering is relocating to the source of the Nile in Jinja. It'll host nine stages, with a focus on local artists and African dance music, as well as international names. DJ highlights include DJ Znobia, DJ Tobzy, DJ Travella, NET GALA, DJ Greg and 2023 RA film subject Rosa Pistola. Returning favourites are DJ Marcelle, Moesha13, Tash LC and Mika Oki. There will also be several major acts from Uganda and Kenya on the main stage, such as Eddy Kenzo, Apass, Janzi Band and Karol Kasita. In addition to the music, Nyege Nyege will feature a cinema playing African films and the Nyege East African Emporium, which will host brands from across the region, food courts with many local cuisines, rides and water-based activities, resting areas and more. The festival's return may come as a surprise to some people, following a challenging 2022 edition. According to a feature on Resident Advisor, there were issues with on-site lodging and security. This year, the festival is offering no on-site camping and is instead encouraging attendees to stay in 200-plus hotels nearby. Security is being ramped up and they've also added a new initiative called the Nyege Nyege Angels, a group of guards wearing pink reflectors who will be on-site 24/7 to ensure safety. Find out more information about the 2023 edition, including the full lineup, via the event listing below.
- Thu, Nov 9, 2023
Nyege Nyege 2023
Alisha, Arsenal Mikebe, Assyouti, Aunty Rayzor, Bushali, Daisy Ray, De Schuurman, DJ Diaki, DJ IV, DJ Marcelle, DJ Travella, DJ Znobia, Don Zilla, Ekuka, Greg (2), Hibotep, Jay Mitta, Kampire, Kid Gringo, Kingsley, Model Home, Moesha 13, NET GALA, Operant, Otim Alpha, Paps, Rey Sapienz, Rosa Pistola, Sarra Wild, Sho Madjozi, Tash LC, Turkana, Yuri6