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Bayimba Festival summed up in pictures

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
September 18, 2016
in Entertainment, Featured Stories
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The National Theatre was a beehive of activity this fast weekend thanks to the Bayimba International Festivals of the Arts.

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Girls dancing the night away at the Bayimba Festival.




With an affordable entrance fee of Shs5,000 for each of three days, several arts lovers attended everyday to savour a mix of live music performances, art, poetry, fashion, drama and of course the beer and the roast meat.

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Dancing to the traditional beat.
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A little one joins in the purcussion.
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A malwa group enjoying local brew.
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One of the poetry sessions.
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Break Dance Project busting some moves.
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Iryn Namubiru enjoys good connection with the crowd as she performed.
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The crowd, all eyes glued to Iryn Namubiru who was on stage.
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Gospel crooner Exodus doing it for the Lord.
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A Matali group doing some Islamic music.
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Kadongo Kamu veteran Willy Mukabya was such a performer.
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Traditional meets urban at the Bayimba Festival.
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Jemimah Sanyu possessed by her music.
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There was plenty to eat and drink.
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A muzungu joins in playing the drums during one of the jam sessions.
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Some of the creative African inspired items on sale.
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MoRoots plays her saxophone.
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South Africa’s Tribute “Birdie” Mboweni climaxed the show.

Photos published with permission from Bayimba Foundation. 




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