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The stage is ready for the Yenze Hip-Hop Culture Fest, an innovative event celebrating Uganda’s hip-hop culture.
Set for June 28, 2025, at the Lugogo Cricket Oval, the event seeks to bring together different generations.
artistes
and fans.
Addressing a media briefing on Monday,
Sheraton
Geoffrey Jeff Ekongot, from Hotel, shared his enthusiasm for the event.
“Hip-hop has matured,” Ekongot stated.
It has influenced countless individuals, encompassing those of us who are part of the older generations as well as the present youth.
The festival aims at rejuvenating the essence of hip-hop, following its evolution, and imagining its next chapter.”
The festival aims to showcase all five aspects of hip-hop: rap, breaking, DJing, fashion, and graffiti. Ekongot stressed that hip-hop extends beyond mere music; “It embodies culture, identity, and a robust economic ecosystem.”
Accompanying him at the press conference were Lagum the Rapper and King Honey, who represent the fresh wave of Ugandan hip-hop talent.
Lagum the Rapper, a rising star, looked back on his path into hip-hop and the impact of Uganda.
artistes
Similar to Navio, Ruyonga, Tucker HD, and Keko.
“Hip-hop in Uganda boasts a robust sense of community. This festival isn’t solely focused on performances; it’s also aimed at uncovering and motivating fresh talent,” he stated.
The event will include freestyle competitions, fashion exhibitions, and chances for artists, DJs, and designers to network. King Honey, recognized for her daring style, invited designers to join in.
“Hip-hop encompasses style as well. It’s an opportunity for us to back one another and develop collectively,” she stated.
Ekongot also pointed out the global acknowledgment that Ugandan hip-hop has achieved.
“Artists such as Xenson Senkaaba have showcased their graffiti work in France. Ugandan breakdancers have also gained prominence on international stages. We brought hip-hop to the State House, and remarkably, we witnessed the world’s first president who rapped,” he pointed out.
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