Marley Celebrated
New Vision (Kampala) 14 May 2007
Posted to the web 15 May 2007
Kampala

Winne Ngabirye receives her prize from Shem Semambo as Tshaka Mayanja looks on

MANY stories have been told about Bob Marley, the man believed to have started the reggae music genre, which has helped spawn many other derivatives. Although he passed away 26 years ago on May 11, many people still love his music.

Last Friday's Tuff Gong Night in Ange Noir discothèque fell on exactly the same date as that of the reggae icon and as expected, there was reason to celebrate. Scores of frenzied revellers, many great fans of Marley, could not hide their joy while on the dance floor.

Be it corporate or lower class, reggae music has no boundaries. Kenya's King Tubbs of King Lion Sounds and Ange Noir's Mark Rebel alongside Ras Klan spun the wheels of steel like Reggae was born in Uganda. Good "chunes" is what was on most of the patrons' lips in reference to the music played.

This Friday will be the Gals Nights Out and there will be prizes from African Woman Magazine and Sylvia Owori Fashions, but only for lucky ones