Abeeka Band is holding their debut concert, Roots and Vibes at Ndere Centre tonight. PHOTO/NET
For years, Uganda’s live band culture was often treated as the after party, something tucked into lounges, bars, and late-night hangouts, where musicians breathed new life into other people’s songs while the “real stars” remained the original artists. But bands such as Abeeka have quietly changed that script.
After five years of building a reputation as one of Kampala’s most dependable live acts, Abeeka Band is stepping into new territory: its first standalone concert, Roots and Vibes, set for today at Ndere Centre, alongside the release of original music, a major shift for a group largely known for covers. For the band, this is not just a concert. It is a statement.
“We are happy that people have embraced live bands,” says Kevin Sekasi, a drummer and music director of the band.
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