South African star Mas Musiq, known for his energetic Amapiano performance, made his East African debut with a memorable performance at Club Guvnor on Friday.
A few hours after his album Lane Yam dropped, on September 13, Mas Musiq touched base in Uganda at midnight, ready to share some of his music with his fans in the pear of Africa.
His songs off the album, like Adrenaline, Abafana, Khuzeka, Phanisha, and Konakele, had already gained momentum on various platforms, thanks to the event organizers- Shonale.
At Guvnor, DJ Bugy, DJ Handsome, DJ Vanss, DJ Kai, and DJ Kamali, set the stage for Mas Musiq, with their amazing Amapiano mixes, that perfectly set the mood for partygoers.
At 2:20 am, Mas Musiq took to the stage, clad in his element, amidst loud cheers from his fans. The star performed for a full house of excited Gen Z and Millennial patrons, keeping the energy high.
Mas Musiq mixed most of his tracks himself, and performed hits off his new album, and the known ones like Sengizwile, Uzozisola, Abafana, Shona Malanga, among others.
From the moment he took to the stage, he knew exactly what to feed his crowd. His seamless two-hour DJ set captivated fans, with the dance floor packed from start to finish.
He treated partygoers to some of his most beloved tracks like, Zaka, Uzozisola, and “lMthande, each one met with roars of excitement and cameras in the air as patrons tried to capture the magic.
The dance floor was a sea of people, with the crowd moving in perfect rhythm to the beat, while others captured videos and selfies to stamp a memory to the night.
Mas Musiq expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt sign out message at the end of his performance
“Thank you so much to my Ugandan fans, I’ve enjoyed partying with you,” he said.
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing nightlife experiences, Tequila brand – Don Julio, partnered with Shonale to bring the exciting event to life. The brand had expert mixologists make tasty cocktails that turned to be the perfect companion for the Amapiano lovers.
Simon Lapyem, Innovations Manager at UBL said Don Julio sponsored the event because they know the value of creating experiences for people who work hard and deserve to celebrate life.
“We are happy that Don Julio is quickly becoming a staple in Kampala’s club scene, and last night was proof that this tequila is the perfect pairing for a great night out with friends,” said
He added; “We partnered with Shonale for this event because we know the value of creating experiences for people who work hard and deserve to celebrate life. At the end of the week, there’s nothing better than good music, great company, and of course, some shots of Don Julio.”
Since its golden jubilee celebrations in June, I&M Bank Uganda has quickly become the perfect partner for top events on the entertainment scene. Their collaboration with the Mas Musiq show was a continuation to offer their I&M Bank Mastercard holders a fun experience at a discount.
“Tonight, we once again joined some of our customers, to share this Amapiano experience. I am sure our customers that are Amapiano lovers, had a time of their lives watching Mas Musiq perform live. Such opportunities align perfectly with our vision to offer our customers enriching experiences, and connect with them outside the banking hall,” said Racheal Kulanyi, the I&M Bank Communications and Outreach Officer.
NTV Uganda, Roke Telkom, Fenon, and Radio City were among other sponsors for the event.
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