DJ Bugy Takes Kampala Back To The 2000s

What the report says

Nile Post reports that Kampala DJ Pius Fortunate Buguzi, better known as DJ Bugy, is set to host a new edition of The Bugy Show on Thursday, October 8, with a Y2K theme designed to bring audiences back to the 2000s. The event will take place on the eve of Uganda’s Independence celebrations and will blend music, fashion and other cultural touches associated with that era.

According to the article, Buguzi trained in clinical medicine at Kampala School of Health Sciences before turning fully to DJing, a path he began by learning from online tutorials and practising in a school computer lab. He later built a career in Kampala nightlife, performing at venues such as Kenjis in Kisementi and Yard in Bukoto. Nile Post says his mixes have also reached audiences outside clubs, including in gyms and workout settings.

The story presents The Bugy Show as the clearest sign of his move from simply playing songs to shaping full music experiences. The event has previously been staged at venues including Legends Rugby Club and Kenjis before moving to Motiv last year as the crowd grew. This year’s edition is tied to Tusker Lite’s “Own The Lite” campaign, which focuses on music, fashion, movement and self-expression.

Nile Post says the show will feature multiple MCs and DJs, and is expected to attract both people who remember the 2000s firsthand and younger fans drawn to retro culture. The article frames the event as part of Bugy’s broader role in influencing how Kampala experiences live music and nightlife.