Dancehall mega superstar Ziza Bafana to headline UPL opener

Ziza Bafana will be performing as Villa welcome Kitara on the season's opener this Friday

SPORTS GIST Dancehall mega superstar Ziza Bafana to headline UPL opener

Allan Damba • 11:05 - 12.09.2023

The 'Guluma nasomye' hitmaker will fuse his usually rhythmical dancehall tunes while the two sides will each be vying for maximum points on the opening day of the 2023/24 season.

The Uganda Premier League's return this Friday is set for both on-pitch action and a mix of entertainment.

As SC Villa welcomes Kitara Football Club at the Muteesa II Stadium Wankulukuku, musician Ziza Bafana will excite the crowds in a fusion of football and music.

The 'Guluma nasomye' hitmaker will fuse his usually rhythmical dancehall tunes while the two sides will each be vying for maximum points on the opening day of the 2023/24 season.

A blend of entertainment and football is, by every look of it, going to bring dividends for the latter in a bid to attract more crowds to the game.

While action has always existed in various stadiums over the years, the pre and post-match experience still needs to be improved.

With consistency, this drive will provide something more than just football, which has been craved over time.

Increased crowds in the stands come with more revenue and more significant sponsorships in the long run.

Dancehall mega superstar Ziza Bafana to headline UPL opener
SC Villa fans cheering their team at Nambooel Stadium in the past | Image by John Batanudde

Villa are keen on making a fast start to the season as they hope to better last season's show, where they lost the title on the final day, eventually finishing third.

Meanwhile, Kitara have been busy in the market and have secured big names in anticipation of a strong season in the league on return.