In recent days, NBS TV has been teasing an event that music enthusiasts in Uganda have eagerly awaited.
The much-anticipated surprise was unveiled today, and it’s nothing short of spectacular. The renowned British reggae band, UB40, is set to make waves in Uganda once again.
NBS TV, alongside their partners, have orchestrated an extraordinary collaboration to bring UB40, an internationally acclaimed musical sensation, to Ugandan shores. With a musical journey spanning over four decades, UB40 has captivated audiences worldwide with their fusion of reggae, pop, and rock.
Although it’s been a while since UB40 graced Uganda with their presence, the wait is almost over. In 2008, they left a lasting impression at Lugogo Cricket Oval, courtesy of MTN, and now, they’re scheduled for a triumphant return to Uganda later this year.
The prestigious Kololo Independence Grounds, renowned for hosting grand and memorable concerts, will be the backdrop for this monumental event. Mark your calendars for the 21st of December 2023. The show will be organized by Talent Africa Group.#
A brief about The UB40
A reggae band formed 1978 in Birmingham, UK. The music grasps from roots reggae and dub to lovers rock and pop. It is the second most commercial successful reggae band with +70 million sold albums. Many of their hits have been stylishly covers of early reggae and rocksteady hits from Jamaica. After success in UK, UB40's won USA with Labour of Love (1983), their first album of covers. UB40 was 1986 the first Western band to play behind the Iron Curtain, live in Moscow, Soviet Union. UB40 is known for hits as 'Food For Thought', (1980) 'Red Red Wine' (1983), 'Please Don't Make Me Cry' (1983), 'I Got You Babe' (1985) with frontman Ali Campbell in duet with Chrissie Hynde just like in 'Breakfast in Bed' (1988). Their most successful worldwide single release is their reggae/pop version of 'I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You' (1993).
UB40 are a British dub / reggae pop music band formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England.
The band is one of the most culturally diverse dub Ska bands with musicians of English, Scottish, Irish, Yemeni and Jamaican parentage. The band is named from the paper form issued by the UK government's Department of Health and Social Security at the time of the band's formation for claiming unemployment benefit (UB40 = Unemployment Benefit, Form 40).
UB40 were influenced by the many Blues Parties they attended as teenagers in the multiracial Balsall Heath area of Birmingham, their love of ska and reggae inspired such original tracks as King, Madam Medusa, Food for Thought, Signing Off and One in Ten.
