Just when many people had started to decipher the meaning of ‘Nyege Nyege’ as regards Kiswahili, many others took it lightly as in Luganda an uncontrollable urge to dance, and party, as they stormed the party grounds on Friday.
Two stages stood tall, with music that ranged from reggae, hip hop, African pop, folk songs, among others. The crowds swayed left to right like trees in the wind, to the beat of the roaring speakers. Beer at local prices in hand, surrounded with great friends and family, they danced the night away.
The three day festival showcased over 200 artists from 30 countries, some of the greatest DJs in the land, and African sounds that the gathered crowds could dance too. The nights were epic and lit as people danced from one stage to another.
Love birds couldn’t be left out as many heart’s were broken, many rekindled. Love filled the air as people danced and enjoyed the breeze from the River Nile. The many dark spots were filled with couples romancing, and falling in love all over again.
Looking forward to next year’s festival, hopefully it will be more lit, more epic, much more memorable but for now, all I can think about is Nyege Nyege- it should have lasted a week.
