Karole Kasita, DJ Vans to Headline Johnnie Walker Amateur Open 19th Hole Experience

What the report says

Dancehall artiste Karole Kasita and disc jockey DJ Vans are set to headline the Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange 19th Hole Experience as the Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open comes to a close. The entertainment segment is positioned as a post-tournament celebration for golfers, guests and organisers, blending music, culture and social activity after the final competition.

According to Nile Post, the Amateur Open began on Tuesday, August 25, as part of the broader 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open and brought together amateur golfers from across the continent. The 19th Hole Experience is designed to extend the event beyond the course, giving participants a space to unwind after play while still keeping golf at the center of the occasion.

The brand says the experience is part of its Afro Exchange platform, which connects music, fashion, art, food and sport. Christine Kyokunda, Johnnie Walker Brand Manager, said the aim is to make the tournament feel like more than a sporting contest by adding an entertainment and cultural layer. The event will also include bottle offers, cocktails and bottle personalisation services.

In broader context, golf tournaments often include a “19th hole” gathering as a casual social finish after play. Here, Johnnie Walker is using that tradition to link the amateur open with Uganda’s creative scene as the winners are crowned and the tournament concludes.