Roast and Rhyme takes new shape due to COVID-19

Roast and Rhyme is a quarterly event on the Ugandan social scene and organizers Swangz Avenue have committed to showcasing  the best Ugandan talent at the event however the boozy, meaty and sunny affair has just like many events been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

However with many choosing to use a virtual experience like Nyege Nyege and other festivals, Roast and Rhyme has maintained a regulated physical event in the wake of COVID-19. 


The event normally attracts thousands of revellers and this means with the current COVID-19 guidelines by the Ministry of Health it would not be able to accomodate such huge numbers. The organizers have therefore chosen to take a new direction to ensure continuity of the event. 

This year's edition dubbed 'The Wild Roast and Rhyme' will takeplace on Friday 11th and it will instead hosted at the Murchison Falls National Park in abid to promote local tourism.

The revellers will be treated to game drives, bon fire nights and a music night experience  and the event will last for three days in the wild. 

The revellers also will be treated to a brunch before leaving the park on the third day. Unlike the previous editions, this year's Roast and Rhyme goers will have to dig deep in their pockets to afford the cost of up to shs. 340,000 with accomodation at the venue.