Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) strengthened its commitment to responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest by rolling out activities that encouraged moderation and discouraged drunk driving. Amidst the ongoing enjoyments at Millennium Park on Saturday, revellers were invited into a dedicated responsible-drinking zone, where …
Read More »Bell to climax nationwide flavour journey with Kampala Obafest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Bell ObaFest climaxes on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at the Millennium Grounds in Kampala. This year’s festival, under the theme “Flavour for Your Flavour,” celebrates the Bell Citrus and Bell Honey innovations and wraps up a series of ongoing regional activations. The …
Read More »Bell Obafest, a weekend celebration of beer, food, and music
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell ObaFest 2024 was nothing short of spectacular—a three-day celebration of culture, music, and innovation that excited attendees. Obafest started last Friday with an NRG takeover, bringing a youthful vibe that set the perfect tone for the entire weekend. By the end of day …
Read More »Ray G kicks off pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments at Soho Terrace
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara’s heritage singer Ray kick started the pre-Bell ObaFest enjoyments last Sunday at Soho Terrace Bar in Mbarara with a stellar performance to some of his popular hits that got the crowd in a frenzy. Hosted by MC Kacheche and Lithan Mc, the duo …
Read More »Bell Obafest 2024 edition announced, promising a multi-sensory experience of food, music and beer
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, “the official beer of Enjoyments” has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year’s edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. …
Read More »Bell Lager recycles 1.3 tonnes of waste from inaugural ObaFest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 83% of the 1.6 tonnes of waste collected after the first-ever Bell Lager ObaFest at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo recently was recycled – marking the beginning of an era of environmentally sustainable social events in Uganda. According to a report from Asante Waste …
Read More »Sarah Short, sign language interpeters put Bell Obafest in new light
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bell Lager ObaFest that was held last Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was a beer festival of many firsts – including being deliberate about making the festival welcoming and accessible to persons with disabilities. The brand partnered with Light For The World – …
Read More »An UTAKE Masterpiece: Nyashinski and Harmonize impress at Bell ObaFest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The term UTAKE is an acronym for Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya and is used to reference a blend of music from East Africa – and this is exactly what transpired at the inaugural Bell ObaFest that happened at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo with epic …
Read More »Harmonize: Today’s ObaFest is going to be a vibe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzanian singer and songwriter Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim – popularly known as Harmonize – has promised to deliver a vibe at Bell Lager’s inaugural ObaFest beer festival happening at Jahazi Pier today– Sunday 22nd October. The artist – who is known for hits like …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Bell ObaFest is about celebrating East African vibes – Azawi
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager is hosting the first-ever Bell Lager ObaFest that’s happening this Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo to celebrate East African cuisine, music, and culture. The festival will be a beacon of African optimism and features a star-studded lineup of East African musical heavyweights …
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