Nyege Nyege Festival Unveils Star-Studded Lineup for 8th Edition

Nyege Nyege Festival, renowned for its ability to take audiences on a captivating musical journey through contemporary and traditional East African music, is back with its highly-anticipated 8th edition. This year, the festival promises to be the most life-affirming one yet, with an impressive lineup of artists set to grace its nine stages.

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One of the festival's standout moments in 2018 was the electrifying performance by Sho Madjozi. At that time, her career was just about to take off, and she left the audience in sheer awe. Now, in 2023, a brand new Sho Madjozi is set to take the Nyege Nyege stage by storm once again. This performance, aptly titled "It's a Brand New Sho!" promises to be a main stage highlight, and fans can expect a full cast of performers to support the Black Cinderella in what is sure to be an unforgettable show.

South Africa, with its rich and diverse music scene, will be heavily represented at the festival. Audiences can groove to the beats of amapiano, afrohouse, and gqom acts, all while enjoying the legendary rock band BLK JKS. This iconic group is known for their unique afropunk rock sound and their history of sonic activism, which has inspired millions since they first graced the stage in the early 2000s.

Eddy Kenzo, Apass, Janzi band and Karol Kasita will be amongst the Pearl of Africa’s music ambassadors on the main stage whereas genge superstar Mejja headlining the Kenyan delegation, alongside Trio Mio who just released a viralcorraboration  with Mudra on Balo Balo.
This year Nyege Nyege will also host two of  East African trap’s most important representatives, Swahili Trap known as SHRAP will be represented by the « Shrap God » himself, Boutross known for his global hit Angela, matching up with Kigali’s finest, Kinyatrap king Bushali. 

Nyege Nyege Festival has a reputation for bringing together artists not only from East Africa but also from across the continent and beyond, creating a vibrant and diverse musical experience. With its stellar lineup and the promise of an unforgettable journey through music, the 8th edition of Nyege Nyege Festival is set to be an event to remember. Don't miss out on this extraordinary celebration of music, culture, and creativity that is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

The 2023 Africa's essential music and arts festival “Nyege Nyege”, has returned for its 8th edition in an exciting new location for four days from Thursday Nov 9th to 12 November 2023 at Source of the Nile Jinja