Prof. Ssebuufu calls for modernization of culture

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Kisubi (UNIK), Prof. John Ssebuufu has called for the modernization of African traditional musical instruments. He argued that improving on musical instruments, like the drums, would boost their relevancy and also enhance environmental conservation.

“Today we have a general scarcity of trees due to unprecedented deforestation. We thus need to innovate and improve on our traditional technologies. We can make our drums using other materials. We can still preserve our culture by keeping some of our things in the museum,” Ssebuufu said.

Unik's Nkobazambogo students celebrating their victory

He made the remarks during the cultural gala of the University of Kisubi, which took place at the university on Entebbe Road on Women’s Day.

During the gala, the students presented music, poems and drama-skits on the theme: The role of educated women in cultural preservation. They also showcased traditional foods and dress-codes. The students participated under their respective cultural associations. These included Baganda Nkobazambogo, North and Eastern students association and the international students.

Unik's Vice-Chancellor Prof John Ssebuufu delivering his speech.

 
Baganda Nkobazambogo students were overall winners of the competition. They were followed by the international students and the students from eastern and northern Uganda, respectively.

Unik's international students performing a musical.

Unik's students from northern and eastern Uganda performing Kiri, a war dance.

Unik's Baganda Nkobazambogo students demonstrate the process of preparing matooke.