Bayimba Festival summed up in pictures

The National Theatre was a beehive of activity this fast weekend thanks to the Bayimba International Festivals of the Arts.

Girls dancing the night away at the Bayimba Festival.




With an affordable entrance fee of Shs5,000 for each of three days, several arts lovers attended everyday to savour a mix of live music performances, art, poetry, fashion, drama and of course the beer and the roast meat.

Dancing to the traditional beat.
A little one joins in the purcussion.
A malwa group enjoying local brew.
One of the poetry sessions.
Break Dance Project busting some moves.
Iryn Namubiru enjoys good connection with the crowd as she performed.
The crowd, all eyes glued to Iryn Namubiru who was on stage.
Gospel crooner Exodus doing it for the Lord.
A Matali group doing some Islamic music.
Kadongo Kamu veteran Willy Mukabya was such a performer.
Traditional meets urban at the Bayimba Festival.
Jemimah Sanyu possessed by her music.
There was plenty to eat and drink.
A muzungu joins in playing the drums during one of the jam sessions.
Some of the creative African inspired items on sale.
MoRoots plays her saxophone.
South Africa’s Tribute “Birdie” Mboweni climaxed the show.

Photos published with permission from Bayimba Foundation. 




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