Bell Lager named lead sponsor of Koffi Olomide concert in Gulu
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GULU, Uganda. Bell Lager, the flagship brand of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has announced that it is the lead premium sponsor of Congolese music star Koffi Olomide’s live concert in Gulu City on Friday, October 9, 2026, which is Uganda’s Independence Day.
The concert will be held at the Northern Pearl Hotel Garden along Gulu-Kitgum Road and is organised by Open Mic Uganda. Gates open at 2:00 PM, and the programme runs until 4:00 AM on Saturday, October 10.
The timing gives residents of Gulu and neighbouring districts, as well as visitors travelling to Northern Uganda for the holiday, a chance to see an international headliner close to home.
Olomide will be supported by Ugandan artists, including dancehall artist Cindy and local acts Eezzy, Batman, Jelly G and Lucky David. Comedian Patrick Salvado will host the programme.
Olomide is a leading name in Congolese rumba and soukous. His catalogue includes Loi, Effrakata, Papa Bonheur, Tcha Tcho and Selfie, and audiences in Gulu will hear these and other songs performed live, backed by the stage production, dancers and musicianship his shows are known for.
Bell Lager’s sponsorship is part of Bell Obafest, the brand’s festival platform that brings people together around music, beer and food. The Gulu edition takes the experience beyond Kampala to Northern Uganda, where consumers can celebrate with their crews over live performances.
“As Uganda’s very own beer, Bell Lager celebrates culture, social connection and the arts,” said Lilian Kansiime, Brand Manager for Bell Lager. “Bell Obafest is a celebration of how Ugandans come together to enjoy music, beer and food. By bringing the experience to Gulu in partnership with the Koffi Olomide concert, we are giving consumers in Gulu an opportunity to be part of that celebration.”
Kansiime said Bell Lager has a long history of standing alongside Ugandans in shared moments where friends celebrate their connections and create memories, and that this is the spirit the brand wants to bring to Bell Obafest. “The partnership for the Koffi Olomide concert in Gulu reflects our commitment to bringing premium music experiences to consumers,” she said. “We are proud to support Open Mic Uganda in delivering an international performance of this scale alongside the Ugandan artists who will share the stage.”
