Bayimba Annual Report 2024

Afro-soul singer Kenneth Mugabi engaged at least 50 of his fans at Lunkulu Island, the home of Bayimba Festival in Mukono. In an event dubbed Strings in the Wild, the revellers were treated to local tourism as they enjoyed a blend of art, enjoyed nature walks, bird watching, forest trek and later music by Clarissa…

By Faisal KIWEWA – From Culture we get Strength …

EXPRESSION AFRICA published an article profiling Faisal Kiwewa, founder of Uganda’s Bayimba Cultural Foundation. Kiwewa’s journey, from a young artist to a prominent arts manager, is detailed, highlighting his establishment of Bayimba, a significant organisation fostering East African arts. The article discusses Bayimba’s initiatives, including major festivals and the creation of Africa’s largest creative space….

ART, CULTURE and CRISESOpportunities and Challenges in Uganda Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Triumph of Death (detail), c. 1562, Museo del Prado, Madrid Never waste a good crisis – Winston Churchill Most of us are being confronted with yet another crisis in their lives, this time a global health crisis. Given the magnitude of its impact…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE17th February 2025 Bayimba Foundation Launches Exciting Membership Programme for Artists, Fans, and Patrons: Bayimba Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Membership Programme, specially designed for artists, fans, and patrons who share our passion for the arts. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant community and provide access to…

Uganda, dove l’arte è coscienza civile By Niccolò Lucarelli -1 marzo 2022 “OUR REPORTAGE ON THE AFRICAN ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL SCENE MAKES A STOP IN UGANDA AND GIVES VOICE TO THE BAYIMBA CULTURAL FOUNDATION, WHICH HAS BEEN ACTIVE SINCE 2006” Link to the article