It’s a public secret that Ugandan jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa’s annual concert is slated for this coming Monday- April 30. It’s also a public secret that legendary Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango, will be jetting in for Johnnie Walker-sponsored concert that will this year pay tribute to one of Africa’s jazz icons- the departed Hugh Masekela.
Well, before going to press, a source within Isaiah’s camp confided in us and said there are only a few tickets for the concert left. The source also confirmed Manu Dibango will be flying into our dusty town this Saturday night.
“Manu will land at Entebbe International Airport at 10pm this Saturday. He’ll be flying in from his base in France,” the source told us. The 82-year-old Manu will then have a sound check session with Isaiah on Sunday ahead of the concert on Monday. It is also believed that the two jazz stars might pay a visit to one of the studios in Kampala.
Manu Dibango is an outstanding African musician, song writer and saxophonist best known for his 1972 single ‘Soul Makossa’ which inspired Michael Jackson’s ‘Wanna Be Startin Somethin’. This special edition will also feature famous South African vocalist Siphokazi, best known for her versatile groovy, soulful and Afro-chic style.
Tickets to the concert are Shs150k for VIP, while VVIP tickets go for Shs300k and a table goes for Shs3m. Tickets are on sale at the Kampala Serena Hotel and House of Walker at Sheraton Kampala.
