Fresh off winning the MTV Europe Music Awards as Africa’s Best International Act, Alikiba will be performing some of his famous songs such as; “Mwana” “Aje” “Chekecha tua” “Cinderella”, “Nakshi Nakshi” “Usiniseme” “Dushelele” “Single Boy” “Mapenzi YanaRun Dunia” among many others.
The Tanzanian born sensation whose full names are Ali Saleh Kiba is not only a singer but also a song writer, dancer and actor.
Alikiba has released some of the best songs in Africa which have won him various awards such as; Best Male Artist, Song Writer of the year, Afro Pop Song Of the year, Song Of The Year all at the 2015 Tanzania Music Awards, Favorite Male Artist at the 2016 Tanzania People’s Choice Awards and Favorite artist at the 2016 Nollywood and African Film Critics’ Awards.
Alikiba will be joined on stage by The Mith, Jemimah Sanyu, Giovanni Kiyingi and superstar deejay DJ Naselow.
Jemimah Sanyu is a fast-rising Ugandan artist well known for her energetic stage performances. Famously known for the hit single Ziba Amaaso off her ‘Amaaso go googera’ album, Sanyu is also a music producer and voice coach. She has performed on various stages across Africa.
Ugandan HipHop artist The Mith will bring a touch of urban music to the stage. With albums such as Destination Africa and The Week of September, there will be plenty to look forward to when The Mith gets onto the stage come December 18.
Returning for the second time, Giovanni Kiyingi, folk singer-songwriter and Afro-fusion multi-instrumentalist, will be a welcome addition to the already epic line up.
Celebrated deejay, DJ Naselow, will be making his debut at the Blankets and Wine Kampala editions.
DJ Naselow is famously known for his ‘’I Love Dancehall” mixtapes and his ability to move the crowd and get everyone dancing along to his playlists. With his prowess in mixing music and selecting the right songs to play for the crowd, best be guaranteed that we shall have a memorable experience.
Entrance fee is Shs100, 000 at the Lugogo Cricket Oval and gates open at 12:00pm on December 18, 2016.
