Afro-Soul Beacon Johnny Drille Arrives In Uganda Ahead Of Blankets & Wine Headlining Role

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With a solid catalog that includes hit record “How Are You (My Friend)”, “Bad Dancer”, “Halleluya”, “Mystery Girl”, “Romeo, and Juliet”, and more, Nigerian alternative and afro-soul sensation John Ighodaro, better known as Johnny Drille, is one of those acts that many Ugandans have yearned to see perform live for a very long time, a wish House of DJs (the organizers of the outdoor quarterly event “Blankets And Wine” that has since become a staple event in Uganda’s entertainment scene garnering huge crowds and delivering top-notch experiences) filled when they announced him as the headlining act for their forthcoming Edition.

He first gained notoriety after participating in the sixth season of the reality show Project Fame West Africa. He would later release his debut single “Wait For Me” in 2015. To his name is a full-length album “Before We Fall Asleep”, “HOME” the EP, and a string of singles and LIVE sessions.

Read Also: Johnny Drille’s “Before We Fall Asleep” Debut Album Is Out Now & A Must Listen

The 32-year-old Mavin Records signee, singer-songwriter has today at 11:30Am touched down at the Entebbe International Airport, where he was well received.

Performing alongside him will be Vinka, Big Tril, Izabel UG, amapiano duo Mellow & Sleazy plus DJ Mixes by fan favorites DJ Bugy, DJ Vee, DJ Lito, Jean, to mention but a few. Returning as hosts is Miss Deedan and Shakib.

Edition 29 was headlined by Cassper Nyovest, Bensoul, Mike Kaihura, and were joined by Joshua Baraka, Azawi, among others.

Blankets And Wine will be happening this Sunday, the 27th of August at the Lugogo Cricket Oval and tickets are available on Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay platform at only Ugx. 150,000. They are also available at Funz Video outlets, Shisa Nyama Village (Bugolobi), Zone 7 Restaurant and Bar (Mbuya), and Kenji’s Cocktail Bar (Kisementi). These will also be sold at the event entrance.

Mugibson Mugisha
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Mugibson Mugisha Patrick is a freelance digital influencer/ marketer and blogger. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Marketing at Makerere University Business school. He previously attended Bishop Cypriano Kihangire SS where he served as Information Prefect, and contributed a couple of articles for the school magazine and at school assemblies between 2014 -2015. Entertainment, arts, and culture chose Mugibson at an early age, and his love for the industry bundled with his passion for writing and journalism birthed his desire to put out publications about entertainment and happenings in his home country Uganda, and selected international content, for cross-boarder readers.

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