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With the grand opening of Nakivubo Stadium not so far away, it's becoming a scramble over the artists that should headline the main event.
Bobi Wine, not Burna Boy for Nakivubo opening - Khalifa Aganaga advises
With the grand opening of Nakivubo Stadium not so far away, it's becoming a scramble over the artists that should headline the main event.
About a week back, this website reported on the allegedly planned hiring of Nigerian heavyweight Burna Boy for the event, and it has since sparked mixed reactions.
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12:36 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Burna Boy: Nigerian music icon set to perform at Nakivubo Stadium grand opening
Burna Boy is arguably Africa’s most expensive artiste, but the 'Love Damini' star is set for his third show in Uganda midway through next year.
Ugandan musician Sadat Mukiibi alias Khalifa Aganaga has expressed rage of the plot to ship in Burna Boy or any foreign artiste instead of the Ugandan-born and bred.
"It is a big shame and disappointment for someone who chose Burna Boy for the grand opening of Nakivubo Stadium," he said on his Facebook handle.
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12:06 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Nakivubo Stadium: 'There is nothing to celebrate about a training ground' - critics lash out
However, while some feel Nakivubo Stadium will bring a new lease of life into the sports sector, others have poked holes into the stadium's standards and believe there's nothing worth celebrating.
He has thus proposed for Bobi Wine to headline the act, as it would be more patriotic and a bigger marketing strategy for the facility.
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"I prefer Bobi Wine for the grand Opening of the Nakivubo Stadium than a foreigner, Barna Boy," he proposed.
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15:00 - 05.08.2023
FOOTBALL Asaph Mwebaze questions newly laid Nakivubo artificial surface
An artificial turf has been laid at the Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, with anticipation that it won't be too long before it gets to work.
"If you want to market that stadium, I think he can do it better than your Nigerian star," Aganaga added.
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16:40 - 13.09.2023
SPORTS GIST Ykee Benda, Bruno K's 'strong' message to Ham Kiggundu on Nakivubo's new look
The grateful reactions included appreciation from musicians Wycliffe Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, and Bruno Kiggundu, aka Bruno K.
"Ugandans have supported you even when politicians wanted to hire Chinese and other foreigners to reconstruct the stadium."
Aganaga ranted: "How can you give a Nigerian large sums of money to open up something with such Ugandan music history?"
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16:16 - 12.09.2023
FOOTBALL Latest Photos: Nakivubo Stadium playing surface, goal frames fully installed
Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium has had a full installation of the playing surface and goals, stadium developer Hamis Kiggundu has confirmed.
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Meanwhile, stadium developer Hamis Kiggundu has not confirmed any reports for the opening, reportedly set for midway next year.
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16:36 - 31.08.2023
Photos: Turf fitted in, lines, goalposts - the freshest look of Nakivubo Stadium
The goalposts have also been fully fitted, the corner flags erected, and the touchline seats are getting fitted.
In addition, because of their divergent political affiliations, it's mythical that Kiggundu can hire Bobi Wine for the opening.
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