Fans, musicians get jiggy at City Beat party
Apr 21, 2009
EVERY year, there are artistes who break out of the mix of entertainers in Uganda. They take a number of steps and are finally recognised as “big†by the public. And every year the City Beat magazine recognises those artistes and introduces them to th
By Emmanuel Ssejjengo
EVERY year, there are artistes who break out of the mix of entertainers in Uganda. They take a number of steps and are finally recognised as “big†by the public. And every year the City Beat magazine recognises those artistes and introduces them to their fans and the world in general.
Last Friday, at Club Pa Lui in Ntinda, at the magazine’s second party with the stars of the year, Cindy, formerly of Blu*3, Luga-flow king GNL, DJ Michael, Jamal, and Tonix took centre stage. Aziz was in Mbale and could not make it with apologies, although the Good Lyfe Crew, Mosey Radio and Weasel, just did not show up, despite confirming attendance.
First was Cindy who had to leave early because she had another concert that night. Fielding a barrage of questions from her fans, she made it clear she was Cindy the individual and successful artist, not Cindy formerly of Blu*3.
She explained the circumstances under which she left the group last year, and that she has Lillian’s number, but not Jackie’s.
Though she felt the love from the capacity audience, she talked about the nude pictures of her that appeared in the tabloids recently. Cindy said she had become much stronger by her experience and there were cries of Amen and Allelujah in the audience. Then she did her thing, and left soon afterwards.
While Cindy was only one of the few women to cross the borderline to real stardom last year, GNL (Greatness Knows No Limit) Zamba made hip-hop big. He taught the history of hip hop in Uganda. He has a big following that comes with challenges.
One fan, Becky Nakirya challenged him with a rap. He was impressed and she won herself a record deal immediately. You could as well prepare for a duo of GNL Zamba and a City Beat reader soon.
Jamal, lanky and quiet, gave courage to the karaoke singers because that is what made him. He only wanted to perform Anakwagala, his latest hit, but his fans asked for more and he was held hostage until he performed Obawuwo, the song that introduced him to the wider audience.
DJ Michael’s ongoing Muko Muko countrywide tour has reaped a big fan base for him as it was evident on the night. He was the first to really engage the audience on the night.
Tonix’s performance was brief, and it was a capella, since he did not bring his CD with him. Makerere University student, Isabella Abaasa won herself sh100,000 airtime courtesy of MTN for having written the best letter in the April issue of City Beat Magazine.
At the end of the party , there was one regular question from the readers: When is the next party?
EVERY year, there are artistes who break out of the mix of entertainers in Uganda. They take a number of steps and are finally recognised as “big†by the public. And every year the City Beat magazine recognises those artistes and introduces them to their fans and the world in general.
Last Friday, at Club Pa Lui in Ntinda, at the magazine’s second party with the stars of the year, Cindy, formerly of Blu*3, Luga-flow king GNL, DJ Michael, Jamal, and Tonix took centre stage. Aziz was in Mbale and could not make it with apologies, although the Good Lyfe Crew, Mosey Radio and Weasel, just did not show up, despite confirming attendance.
First was Cindy who had to leave early because she had another concert that night. Fielding a barrage of questions from her fans, she made it clear she was Cindy the individual and successful artist, not Cindy formerly of Blu*3.
She explained the circumstances under which she left the group last year, and that she has Lillian’s number, but not Jackie’s.
Though she felt the love from the capacity audience, she talked about the nude pictures of her that appeared in the tabloids recently. Cindy said she had become much stronger by her experience and there were cries of Amen and Allelujah in the audience. Then she did her thing, and left soon afterwards.
While Cindy was only one of the few women to cross the borderline to real stardom last year, GNL (Greatness Knows No Limit) Zamba made hip-hop big. He taught the history of hip hop in Uganda. He has a big following that comes with challenges.
One fan, Becky Nakirya challenged him with a rap. He was impressed and she won herself a record deal immediately. You could as well prepare for a duo of GNL Zamba and a City Beat reader soon.
Jamal, lanky and quiet, gave courage to the karaoke singers because that is what made him. He only wanted to perform Anakwagala, his latest hit, but his fans asked for more and he was held hostage until he performed Obawuwo, the song that introduced him to the wider audience.
DJ Michael’s ongoing Muko Muko countrywide tour has reaped a big fan base for him as it was evident on the night. He was the first to really engage the audience on the night.
Tonix’s performance was brief, and it was a capella, since he did not bring his CD with him. Makerere University student, Isabella Abaasa won herself sh100,000 airtime courtesy of MTN for having written the best letter in the April issue of City Beat Magazine.
At the end of the party , there was one regular question from the readers: When is the next party?