📸RECAP: Makoma's first full day in Uganda ahead of New Vision at 40 concert
The visit marks Makoma’s first performance in Uganda in 25 years, rekindling memories for longtime followers of the iconic gospel group.
Makoma posing for a group photo with Vision Group CEO, Don Wanyama (2nd right) after the press briefing at the Vision Group headquarters on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Credit: Simon Peter Tumwine)
_________________ Makoma receive warm welcome by Vision Group staff. Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama at the table with Makoma. Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama sharing a light moment with Makoma at the press briefing. Natalie Makoma remarking. Vision Group CEO, Don Wanyama, addressing the media alongside Makoma. Rachel K at the media briefing. Vision Group staff at the Makoma media briefing. Makoma posing a photo moment with Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama and sponsors. Makoma, Don Wanyama and Sumz officials posing for a group photo with some goodies from Sumz. Pastor Kayanja with Makoma at the Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral. Pastor Kayanja performing with Makoma. Pastor Kayanja posing for a group photo with Makoma.
Legendary Congolese gospel group Makoma arrived in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport shortly towards midnight on Tuesday, March 3, arriving from France to a warm welcome from fans and organisers eager to witness their return, ahead of their highly anticipated concert this Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, as part of New Vision’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
The visit marks Makoma’s first performance in Uganda in 25 years, rekindling memories for longtime followers of the iconic gospel group. The rest of the group is expected to arrive in the country soon as preparations intensify for the landmark concert.
Renowned for their electrifying stage presence and timeless gospel hits such as Napesi, Butu Na Moyi, and Mokili Ekobaluka, Makoma has promised Ugandan fans an unforgettable evening filled with worship, praise, and powerful music.
On Wednesday, members of the celebrated ensemble, Nathalie and Pengani Makoma, paid a courtesy call to Vision Group headquarters, where they met Vision Group staff and later addressed the media alongside Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama. The group also visited Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral, where they met Pastor Robert Kayanja.
Makoma is expected to deliver a thrilling performance when they take to the stage at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds this Friday.
Vision Group’s Simon Peter Tumwine captured the memorable moments.
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At Vision Group Headquarters
Makoma started the day at Vision Group headquarters, where they received a warm welcome upon arrival. The group spent some time touring the premises and chatting with staff as well as posing for photo moments.
A stop at Xfm
At the press briefing
Makoma addressed the media alongside Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama ahead of the concert marking 40 years of Vision Group.
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At Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral.
Makoma later spent the day at The Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral, where they met Pastor Robert Kayanja, and later lit up Miracle Centre Cathedral with a taste of what is to come on Friday at the concert happening at Kololo Independence Grounds.
