Ice Prince set for debut Kampala performance

Nigerian hip-hop star Ice Prince Zamani is headed for his maiden performance in the country at the next edition of The Big Meeting at Thrones on Sunday.

The Nigerian rapper, who rose to prominence in the early 2010s with hits like 'And I Swear', 'Oleku', 'Aboki', 'Shakara', 'VIP', and 'Molowo', among others, is likely to appeal to those weaned on nostalgia.

Ice Prince emerged during a period when Nigerian artists were on top of the Afro Beat game alongside contemporaries like 2Baba, Wizkid, Banky W and D’banj. His BET Award win further cemented his place among the era’s notable African music stars.

His appearance at The Big Meeting offers Ugandan audiences an opportunity to revisit a catalogue that defined a particular moment in African popular music while bringing a celebrated name from Nigeria’s hip-hop scene into the city’s evolving daytime entertainment culture.

But music is only one part of what The Big Meeting has been building. Across previous editions, the gathering has combined dining, curated DJ sets, MC-led entertainment and the opportunity for guests to make their own cocktails, creating a social experience that moves beyond the conventional nightclub format. It is an approach that places as much emphasis on the company, the food and the atmosphere as it does on the music.

Curated by The Singleton, the gathering reflects the whisky brand’s broader association with food, music and shared experiences. Rather than centering the occasion solely on the drink, The Big Meeting brings these elements together in a setting where guests can explore cocktails, enjoy a meal, catch up with friends and spend an unhurried Sunday in good company.

“The Big Meeting has always been about bringing people together through the things they enjoy; good food, great music and memorable experiences. Having Ice Prince Zamani perform in Uganda for the first time adds another dimension to that experience, particularly for audiences who grew up with his music,” said Raymond Karama, Brand Manager for The Singleton.

The edition will be hosted by media personality Lynda Ddane.