Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell ObaFest 2024 was nothing short of spectacular—a three-day celebration of culture, music, and innovation that excited attendees. Obafest started last Friday with an NRG takeover, bringing a youthful vibe that set the perfect tone for the entire weekend. By the end of day …
Read More »Ray G kicks off pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments at Soho Terrace
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …
Read More »Bell Obafest 2024 edition announced, promising a multi-sensory experience of food, music and beer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, “the official beer of Enjoyments” has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year’s edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. …
Read More »Bell Lager recycles 1.3 tonnes of waste from inaugural ObaFest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 83% of the 1.6 tonnes of waste collected after the first-ever Bell Lager ObaFest at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo recently was recycled – marking the beginning of an era of environmentally sustainable social events in Uganda. According to a report from Asante Waste …
Read More »Sarah Short, sign language interpeters put Bell Obafest in new light
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bell Lager ObaFest that was held last Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was a beer festival of many firsts – including being deliberate about making the festival welcoming and accessible to persons with disabilities. The brand partnered with Light For The World – …
Read More »An UTAKE Masterpiece: Nyashinski and Harmonize impress at Bell ObaFest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The term UTAKE is an acronym for Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya and is used to reference a blend of music from East Africa – and this is exactly what transpired at the inaugural Bell ObaFest that happened at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo with epic …
Read More »Harmonize: Today’s ObaFest is going to be a vibe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzanian singer and songwriter Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim – popularly known as Harmonize – has promised to deliver a vibe at Bell Lager’s inaugural ObaFest beer festival happening at Jahazi Pier today– Sunday 22nd October. The artist – who is known for hits like …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Bell ObaFest is about celebrating East African vibes – Azawi
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager is hosting the first-ever Bell Lager ObaFest that’s happening this Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo to celebrate East African cuisine, music, and culture. The festival will be a beacon of African optimism and features a star-studded lineup of East African musical heavyweights …
Read More »Gulu City turns up to Bell Lager’s mini-ObaFest experience
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gulu City had a weekend of fun as Bell Lager delivered a mini-ObaFest experience at Kweyo Village ahead of the first-ever ObaFest that is happening this Sunday October 22 at Jahazi Pier. The Gulu experience featured unmatched entertainment from top local acts …
Read More »Bell Lager’s ObaFest to be Uganda’s first-ever disability-inclusive festival
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, a product of Uganda Breweries Limited, is set to host the first-ever disability-inclusive festival in Uganda. Dubbed the Bell ObaFest, the festival is a celebration of East African culture through food, music, and culture with beer as a unifying factor; on …
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