Veteran actor and radio presenter Abbey Mukiibi will host Afrigo Band’s Legends of Sound slated for next Saturday at Sheraton Gardens.
Afrigo Band will back Congolese Awilo Longomba at Legends of Sound as the band celebrates 48 years of being Uganda’s leading musical band.
Afrigo will celebrate this milestone in an extraordinary event ‘legends of sound’ that will take place on Saturday August 5th at Kampala Sheraton Hotel gardens. The event will be hosted by Abbey Mukiibi.
The Legends of Sound Concert promises to be an extraordinary night of musical excellence, as Afrigo
Band takes the audience on a captivating journey through 48 years of soulful melodies and infectious
rhythms that have resonated with audiences both locally and internationally.
Since their inception in 1975, Afrigo Band has been at the forefront of the Ugandan music scene, shaping the country’s cultural heritage and entertaining generations of music enthusiasts.
Tickets for the event are now on sale at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Club Obligatto, Talent Africa Offices, and Alliance Française.
Moses Matovu, the band leader and one of the founding members since 1975, expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “It’s an honor to celebrate 48 years of making music with Afrigo Band. The journey has been incredible, and we can’t wait to share all the magic with our fans, along
with our friend Awilo.”
Joanita Kawalya shared, “Afrigo Band is not just a musical group; it’s a family. We’ve been through ups
and downs together, and the bond we share is unbreakable. This concert will be a celebration of unity
and talent.”
Rachael Magoola, who joined Afrigo Band in 1989 and is currently a member of Parliament, shared
her inspiring journey, saying, “Afrigo Band opened doors for me as a young girl from the village. Today, I’ve traveled the world, thanks to this incredible band. It’s an honor to be part of this milestone
celebration.”
Awilo Longomba, the guest star from Congo, expressed his excitement, “Can you imagine Afrigo is going to play Techno-Soukous, playing with me on my entire set? It’s a big challenge, but we’re excited to take it on. Uganda, get ready for an electrifying experience!
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