Weekend Proggie

Did you spend the last weekend indoors and not out with friends? Worry no more, we’ve got you covered.

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Natty Dread at White Horse.

Did you spend the last weekend indoors and not out with friends? Worry no more, we’ve got you covered.Here is our selection of the most interesting events you must not miss this weekend.Bob Marley concert at White HorseToday, May 11, Kigali will join the rest of the world to commemorate the legacy of fallen Reggae legend Bob Marley, who passed away on May, 11, 1981.Famous local Reggae star and a former student of Bob Marley, Natty Dread, will be performing Marley’s songs at White Horse, and he will be joined by the Holy Jah Doves band and DJ Jacob, one of Kenya’s pre-eminent Reggae DJs. The free concert starts at 9p.m.Bob Marley is revered the world over, both as the defining figure of Jamaican music and as a spiritual leader. He was born to Robert Nesta Marley on February 6, 1945 in Saint Ann, Jamaica, and died of cancer in Miami, FL on May 11, 1981. Marley had 12 children, four by his wife Rita, and was a devout Rastafarian. Mighty Popo @ CadillacJuno Award-winning Canada-based Rwandan artiste Mighty Popo, and local Reggae heavyweights Lion Manzi, Papy John, will perform at Cadillac Night Club, tonight, in a tribute concert honouring Reggae pioneer Bob Marley. The stars will be performing alongside various Reggae artistes.The live event organised, by Cobra Production, starts at 8pm, and entrance fee at Rwf3,000.One Love Night @ Space PlaceReggae lovers in Huye, you will remember Bob Marley’s life at Space Place. The night features Reggae and Dancehall music only – by Huye based DJs. Entrance fee is Rwf1,000.Ol’ Skul Nite @ Stone HouseAs the rest of the world celebrates Bob Marley’s life, Stone House in Kimironko will be playing oldies music only. At the same night, there will be Mutzig promotion, where you buy three bottles and get one extra for free. DJ Gomez is your chief entertainer tonight and, as usual, entrance fee is free. Urban Boyz at @ Madolex BarPrimus Guma Guma Superstar contestants, Urban Boyz, will be doing what they know best on stage at Chez Madolex Bar in Kimironko. The duet will share the stage with Christopher, Doggy, and the TBB crew of Tino from 7p.m till late. Entrance fee is Rwf1,500 (single) and Rwf2, 000 (couple).EPL finale at K-CLUBAfter dancing to music by DJs, Brek, Focus and Crystar of K-Club today and tomorrow, don’t miss the finale of the English Premier League (EPL) at K-CLUB.  Don’t worry about the prices because it’s Happy Hour on Sundays.