Ugandan rapper Feffe Bussi, real name Frank Mukiza, is set to hold his first-ever major hip-hop concert at the Lugogo Cricket Oval grounds in Kampala later this year.
During an interview on local TV on April 8, 2025, the 31-year-old rapper promised his fans an extraordinary world-class hip-hop experience, comparing it to Kendrick Lamar’s iconic Super Bowl halftime performance.
“I want to deliver a hip-hop show like Kendrick Lamar’s at the Super Bowl. That’s my dream, and Inshallah, I will make it happen,” he said.
Feffe Bussi said that he is giving his music career all his best while working on other new hip hop songs too ahead of the much-anticipated concert.
“I am giving it everything I have got,” he affirmed, signaling his relentless drive to elevate Ugandan hip-hop.
While the exact date remains under wraps, the event promises a star-studded lineup, featuring celebrated hip-hop artists like MUN G, GNL Zamba, Babaluku, and more.
Ffefe Bussi is expected to perform songs like Influencer, Romantic, Buzibu Bwo, Silikawo, Gulu, Ebyo Byoli, Party Culture, Massage, Onkuba, Fako, Love Yoo, Iddi Amin Dada, Mbabalira, Bad Segu, and many others.
Ugandan hip-hop has a rich history, dating back to the 1970s when it was influenced by American hip-hop. The genre gained popularity in the 1990s with pioneers like Navio, Papito, Abba Lang, JB, and The Mith, who formed groups like Klear Kut and Black Underground. They introduced “Luga Flow,” a style of rap in the Luganda language, which became a hallmark of Ugandan hip-hop Notable Artists.
Ugandan hip-hop boasts a vibrant legacy, tracing its roots to the 1970s under the influence of American rap. It exploded in the 1990s with trailblazers like Navio, Papito, Abba Lang, JB, and The Myth, who, through groups like Klear Kut and Black Underground, birthed “Luga Flow” a distinctive Luganda rap style that became the genre’s cornerstone.
Today, Ugandan hip-hop continues to evolve, blending traditional sounds with Western influences. The genre has expanded to include styles like Lusa Flow (in Lusoga) and Kiga Flow (in Rukiga), with artists experimenting with a wide range of sounds, from Afro-beats to dance-hall, creating a distinctive Ugandan hip-hop flavor.
