Staff
Live performers Ssewa Ssewa and Professor Joewi of Janzi Band are set for a busy Independence weekend, with three performances scheduled across Entebbe and Kampala on Friday, October 9, Uganda’s 64th Independence Day.
The pair’s Independence Day programme begins in the afternoon and stretches into the early hours of Saturday, offering fans several opportunities to catch their live sets at different venues.
Their Friday schedule is as follows:
- 2:00pm: Wabi Sabi Entebbe (Independence Branch)
- 10:00pm: Emin Pasha Hotel
- 2:00am: Catwalk Lounge, featuring an Afro House music and dance experience
The performances are part of a wider programme covering the Independence week. The schedule also lists Safari Maze Raggae on October 5, Afrobeeza – Vanquish on October 8 and a family lunch performance at Mezo Nior on October 11 at 2:00pm.
Bookings for the shows are listed as +256 773 033 240 and +256 742 125 494.
Ssewa Ssewa, whose real name is James Ssewakiryanga, is the founder of Janzi Band, a Kampala-based group formed in 2009 that blends Afro-fusion, contemporary and world music with traditional Ugandan sounds.
He is also known for creating the Janzi, a harp-like string instrument that has become central to the band’s performances. The group has combined original music with covers and has performed at festivals, weddings, corporate functions and entertainment venues in Uganda.
Janzi Band released its debut album, Eka (Home), in 2017 and has featured on stages including Bayimba, Pearl Rhythm, Milege, Blankets and Wine and Nyege Nyege.
The Independence weekend shows come as the band enters a new phase following changes to its line-up in 2026, with several long-serving members leaving the group.
Ssewa Ssewa and Professor Joewi’s shows offer exclusive entertainment for audiences looking to celebrate the national holiday through live music and nightlife.
