Not even the heavy downpour could dampen the spirit of celebration as thousands of fans young and old braved the rain to mark the golden jubilee Uganda’s most iconic band, Afrigo.
The concert turned into a memorable night of music, dance, and cultural pride, cementing Afrigo’s place as the country’s longest- standing musical powerhouse.
The night was spiced up Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide, who sent the crowd into a frenzy with his signature Ndombolo moves and hits like Papa Mobimba, Effrakata, Senga, and Ekotite. His performance, paired with Afrigo’s classic catalogue, made the show a true cross generational spectacle.
Hosted by media personality Douglas Lwanga, the night kicked off at 8:10 p.m. with Abeka Band performing timeless Ugandan hits from artists like Mesach Semakula, Sweet Kid, and Chance Nalubega.
By 9:00 p.m., the much-anticipated Afrigo Band took the stage, dazzling in black-and- gold outfits. Veterans Moses Matovu, Rachel Magoola, and Joanita Kawalya powered through classics such as Batuuse, Jim, Olumbe LwObwavu, Obangaina, Nfunda N’omubi, Teri Mubi, and Emaali.
Revellers danced and sang along, to the festive mood.
The night reached its climax with Olomide’s electric performance, which had the crowd dancing with abandon until the skies lit up at midnight with a spectacular fireworks display. The celebration also Saw the launch of the Afrigo at 50 Commemorative Book.
