Talent Africa Group has finally launched the first edition of Legends of Sound, an annual event property aimed at bringing together legendary acts from Uganda and the rest of the world to showcase the rich tapestry of iconic music.
This year, Legends of Sound celebrates the remarkable 48-year journey of Afrigo Band, accompanied by the electrifying presence of international lingala star, Awilo Longomba. Legends of Sound promises an unforgettable night of music and entertainment, scheduled to take place on August 5th at the Kampala Sheraton Gardens.
Afrigo Band, renowned for their exceptional contribution to the Ugandan music scene, will share the stage with Awilo Longomba, the internationally acclaimed Congolese artist based in France. Awilo Longomba is currently in the country for intensive rehearsal sessions with Afrigo Band, ensuring a seamless fusion of their distinct musical styles for this iconic live concert.
“I am excited to officialy launch this show “Legends of sound” and we will be producing the show, we engaged with Awilo and Afrigo on how best we can do the show and I am very delighted be the one managing and producing it. Legends of Sound will definitely become an annual show.This whole idea was inspired by Afrigo band as part of their 48year anniversary celebration and they thought Awilo, another legendary would even make it better.It feels great to have a pan-African collaboration, we are super happy to have this kind of arrangement. It's gonna be a premium experience like never before, revelers will have a great experience to feel the real sound and have an interaction with the legends themselves.” – Aly Allibhai.
“All Ugandan artists must know that music is not a joke and they should take it seriously, and another thing, they should be disciplined so as to be able to prosper musically”- Joanita Kawalya.
“The story of Afrigo’s journey is a bit long, but briefly, we have to celebrate this milestone. We believe working with talent Africa will make this anniversary better than any other events company. Afrigo means, Africa go to the world musically and I guess you can see the reason we partnered with Talent Africa.” – Moses Matovu.
Awilo Longomba, an Afro-pop legend known for his energetic performances and infectious beats, expressed his excitement about collaborating with Afrigo Band.
" I am very excited to to be associated with the Afrigo band. Afrigo band was and is still the best and biggest band in Uganda.The fusion of the kind of music they do makes me more attracted to Afriqo. Government of Uganda needs to celebrate Afrigo band. The audience must expect the very special fusion between Awilo and Afrigo band.” – Awilo Longomba.
Legends of Sound - Afrigo at 48 promises an exceptional concert experience for all attendees. In addition to the electrifying performances on stage, the event offers a range of unique offstage experiences. Guests can look forward to an immersive international concert atmosphere, with state-of-the-art production, stunning visuals, and superior sound quality. Talent Africa has also curated premium experiences for those seeking an elevated level of enjoyment throughout the event.
Tickets for Legends of Sound - Afrigo at 48 will be available on Monday June 19 at tagticketing.com. Gold tables of 8 are priced at 5 Million Ugandan Shillings, while Silver early bird tickets can be purchased at 120,000/= before July 19th and 150,000/= thereafter. Ordinary early bird tickets are priced at 50,000/= before July 19th and 75,000/= after. Don't miss out on this extraordinary musical celebration; secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
