King of the West Ray G shines at Kololo

What the report says

Ugandan musician Ray G headlined a major concert at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala, which The Independent Uganda described as the biggest performance of his career to date in the capital. The event was presented as a milestone for the western Uganda artist, who was billed as the “King of the West” and said to have drawn thousands of music fans from across the country.

According to the publisher, the show featured supporting performances from Truth 256 and a live orchestra band. The report framed the concert as a celebration of music, unity and national pride, with audience members singing along throughout the night. It also noted that the large crowd and stage production helped position Ray G as an artist with appeal beyond his home region.

The article included comments from Roy Tumwizere, brand manager for Core Mainstream Spirits at Uganda Waragi, which was associated with the event. He said it was significant to see Ray G move from a regional voice to performing at Kololo, and linked the occasion to ideas of togetherness and shared culture. More broadly, the piece reflects the role of major sponsored concerts in Uganda’s entertainment scene, where prominent venues like Kololo Airstrip are used for large-scale music events.