The Ugandan high commissioner to Rwanda Ambassador Richard Kabonero yesterday (Friday October 7th) hosted Ugandans living in Rwanda, Rwandese leaders, fellow diplomats to a kasiki (pre-party) ahead of the Ugandan independence celebrations slated for tonight at the Kigali Serena Hotel.
Dubbed ‘the Ugandan night,’ the party held at Mr Kabonero’s residence in Nyarutarama attracted tens of Rwandese movers and shakers as well as Ugandan entertainers, members of the business community, the media as well as Ugandan socialites.
Ugandan comedians Daniel Omara, Cotilda together with Rwandese comedian Babu, had guests laugh their lungs out at the funfilled evening.
Ugandan radio legend- Roger Mugisha hosted part of the night and his experience on the mic was felt.
When a Rwandese band, which mostly performed Ugandan songs took to the stage, the host- Ambassador Kabonero led his fellow diplomats to the dancefloor and he showed them how Ugandans do it.
Just when everyone thought the party was about to wind up, celebrated Rwandese singer and disc spinner Dj Pius of the Agatako fame took to the stage and got the already lit crowd singing and boogying to his songs.
And the party was not over yet; at about 2am, serving points were set up and guests were served a typical Ugandan meal that comprised of katogo and a few other Ugandan delicacies.
Meanwhile drinks kept flowing and by the time we left this morning, there was still so much to drink.
Ambassador Kabonero said the party was aimed at celebrating Uganda and its friends, as well as extending to them the Ugandan warm spirit.
The official 54th Ugandan independence celebrations will be held this evening at the Kigali Serena hotel; and we will bring you all the proceedings in pictures.
Find some more images of the Ugandan night below…
