As the days for Uganda’s highly anticipated 9th Edition of the Nyege Nyege Festival draw closer, the lineup of the musicians, DJs, and MCs to take revelers through the four-day event has been unveiled.
The event is to take place in Jinja city from November 14–17, 2024, and has promised to offer an unforgettable experience for music, art, and culture enthusiasts.
“We have an exciting lineup for you this year, and we did not come to disappoint. From urban bangers to love ballads and the sound of drums, come explore all the different sounds and culture that come from Uganda. See you on the 14th. All the seven stages will be full of vibe and good music,” the Nyege Nyege Festival organizers posted on X.
The lineup for the musicians includes Elijah Kitaka, Kenneth Mugabi, Aliddeki Brian, Pia Pounds, Prof. Joe Joewi, Recho Rey, Tai Dai, Mwami, and Denesi, with MCs like Sheila Salta, Jokwi Klean, Adele Kiele, and DJs including Alisha, Rocky, Tony Alisha, Ssuna Ben, and more.
The 2024 9th edition will run under the theme Afrogalactic Carnival, Blending Music with Ancestral Traditions, and will take place at a brand new site on 12 acres at the Source of the Nile, Njeru. The new venue is intended to provide festival goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating the need to walk long distances between stages.
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The Nyege Nyege lovers are expected to part with UGX 200.000 East Africans, $185 (approximately UGX 700.000) Non East Africans (early bird), UGX 150. 000 East Africans, and $125 (approximately UGX 475.000) Non East Africans, and UGX 250.000 East Africans and $ 200 (approximately UGX 760.000) Non East Africans for the pre-sale tickets.
Nyege Nyege is a festival in Uganda that promotes outsider music, primarily electronic by African artists. It was founded in 2013 by Arlen Dilsizian and Derek Debru. Its name refers to a Swahili word describing “a sudden, uncontrollable urge to dance.” It started as a small gathering of music enthusiasts. It has since grown into Africa’s largest music and art festival, attracting visitors from over 30 countries.
