With Divine Ikubor otherwise known as Rema being the headlining act for the two-day Uganda at 60 Years “AfroPalooza” celebrations, this makes him yet another Mavin to perform in Uganda; just after Ladipoe, Magixx, and Ayra Starr.
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Whereas it may not be the “Dumebi” singer’s very first time flying into the country, but rather a second having made his debut in 2019 at the Ciroc Pop Night which happened at Guvnor, this arrival is quite unique given that he’s been on a roll with more smash hits to his name.
Songs like “Soundgasm”, “Calm Down” and his maiden album has further propelled him to stardom, hence many ravers looking forward to the day he would come through for a show when he unveiled his official tour dates; with Uganda on there.
While speaking at a presser held yesterday at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, following his earlier arrival into the country, the 22 year who was in the company of Michael Ovie Hunter who’s professionally known as London; a producer at Mavins promised revelers a rave!
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“I just dropped my debut album raves and roses, and I must say, it’s been beautiful watching fans experience the album in all the places I’ve been. All I can use to describe the experience you guys are about to have;- in one word is a RAVE!
“Uganda, I am here and will give this show my all. Traveled from so far away not to give it my all. For so long, y’all have everything been supporting me and this will be me giving back.”, added the singer.
On what advice he has for his fellow young people, Rema had this to say: “You are the future, you are next! Sometimes it feels like the leaders don’t believe in the power of the youth. As we grow, we tend to doubt ourselves, but all I can tell you is that we have power. Secondly, believe in your power, amidst the pressure. Embrace yourself and keep it going. The ones who love you will love and those who don’t won’t. Just be YOU.
He concluded the Question & answer session by encouraging the musicians in Uganda to have healthy competition. “To the artists: Promote Unity. Even though we know the industry is competitive, we do it, but we keep it healthy.”
Organized by Talent Africa, the “AfroPalooza” festival is a two-day celebration to mark Uganda’s 60th Independence and it is going to be happening at the Lugogo Cricket Oval featuring spirited performances by over 60 acts including major headliners Rema from Nigeria, Kenyan boyband Sauti Sol & a host of top Ugandan acts: Maddox Sematimba, Quex, Cindy, Lilian Mbabazi, Spice Diana, Maurice Kirya, Ykee Benda, Winnie Nwagi, Vinka, Myko Ouma, Ragga Dee, Joseph Sax, Zex Bilangilangi, Fille, Navio, The Mith, Beenie Gunter, Sandra Nansambu, Brian Aliddeki, Selector Jay, Sal Deejay, DJ Zato, Janzi Band, Salvado, Sheila Salta and many more.
As a title sponsor, MTN has been giving away a number of tickets to the show both online and on select radio stations. Their 20% discount on tickets to AfroPalooza will continue even at the event venue whereby whoever will buy their event ticket using the My MTN App will get to enjoy that discount. And that’s not all, there’ be a special booth for MTN Pulse(rs) at Lugogo Cricket Oval to enjoy cocktails, photo booths, and offers on merchandise.
Tickets are going for Ugx. 50,000 for day one only ordinary passes, and Ugx. 100,000 for both days, and for the VIP section, passes are going for Ugx. 100,000 for a day’s access and Ugx. 200,000 for today and tomorrow whereas a table is to accommodate 8 people at a cost of Ugx. 2,500,000.
Revelers will also get to savor the taste of Uganda’s oldest and golden premium beer Nile Special while at it for it will going at favorable prices at the event.
Music, Food, Drinks; safe to say Happy Independence Day in advance, Uganda!
