Nyege Nyege Festival announces Skrillex, Kampire, DJ Travella, more for 2025
Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival has announced the first names on the line-up for its 2025 edition.
Taking place from 20th to 23rd November at its new location at Kalagala Falls near Jinja, the programme will include a 300-strong bill of artists. Among those announced so far are artists on the Nyege Nyege roster including Kampire, DJ Travella, DJ Diaki, Arsenal Mikebe, Sisso & Maiko, DJ Tobzy Imole Giwa and Catu Diosis . They will be joined by the likes of Skrillex, Flowdan, Tatyana Jane, Dylan Brady of 100 gecs, Ahadadream, Sisso & Maiko, DJ Marcelle and many more.
Collectives from across the continent of Africa will also appear, including Group Therapy and Ile Ijo (Nigeria), Fabrika (Ethiopia), Singeli Movement (Tanzania), Transit (Ghana).
As with every edition, the 10th anniversary edition will be built around a particular theme, in this case, the concept of Ekigunda Ky’omuliro, or The Gathering Of The Flame. In a statement about the event, organisers said: “Ten years later, Nyege Nyege remains a space where music, culture, and community converge. This edition celebrates our journey and the limitless future ahead — with our artists, collectives, and audiences shaping the next chapter of this iconic gathering.”
24-hour programming and a few new elements will all feature at this year’s edition, including The Portal Stage, which will focus primarily on Afrohouse, Amapiano, House, and 3-step, and traditional music and performances from the likes of Patrick Atude, Nakibembe, Batwa Dancers, Intare Performance Group, and Otim Alpha.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, Nyege Nyege will also introduce the world to the inaugural edition of the African Electronic Music Conference (AEMC) in collaboration with the French Development Agency (AFD), which will offer artists a platform to network and showcase their work.
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A recent government report found that Nyege Nyege Festival generates $2 million for Ugandan economy.
