Fenon, a name that started with ringing a bell with Ugandan and some international artistes has spread wide like wildfire and each year that has passed by, Fenon has moved from just Fenon Records to Fenon Events. From making music, Fenon decided to join the concerts industry many years ago and of late, they are enjoying the top spot, it might look like the events company is lonely at the top as they are the common producers of most events happening in Uganda.
Two years ago were big years for Fenon Events but 2024, they continued to show their muscles and as the year comes to an end, we want to look at what the events company did for the year 2024 in regards to events production.
Uganda has had small and big concerts local and international. The events kicked off with 2024 in January and as most of the events have happened, Fenon has been part of most of these and sometimes they have handled two events at the same time.
Timeless Concert – Davido
Nigerian Singer David Adedeji Adeleke known by stage name Davido has been in Uganda before and this year, he returned for the Timeless concert and it was registered as one of the greatest shows. The show took place at Kololo Airstrip. Fenon did the production of the show when they were contracted to provide stage and lighting and to also make sure the stage looks beautiful and being what they are known for, they did their best.
Last Born Concert- Lydia Jasmine
Thanks to her song titled Njagala, known to many as First Born, Lydia Jasmine got the courage to stage her first ever biggest concerts trusting Fenon to do the production. When many doubted her, the first born concert was a big gamble for her as it attracted a huge crowd. The production at Hotel Africana was also by Fenon and it was top notch. From the sound, the stage and the lighting, it was all that was needed for the singer to cement it with a good performance.
Legend in Gold Concert – Dr Jose Chameleone
First it was the Gwanga Mujje concert when Chameleone trusted Fenon on his event production. Due to the weather, the stage collapsed but before, everyone had already anticipated a good stage. The show didn’t happen, it was postponed and guess what, Fenon returned with a whole new concept. The stage was different but again, very beautiful as compared to the first one. This is perhaps what sealed the working relationship between Chameleone’s concerts and Fenon events and this year again, Chameleone didn’t look further, he went back to Fenon for his Legend in Gold concert at Serena Hotel and once again, it was a massive show with a massive production.
Watoto at 40 years
In June, Watoto Ministries celebrated 40 years of spreading the gospel and the event was held at Kololo Airstrip. The Christian event was produced by Fenon and for the first time ever, Ugandans witnessed the first ever biggest stages in the history of Ugandan concert stages. The stage was 102 metres wide and it accommodated over 800 performers including the church’s band and choir. It took the production house one whole week to construct it. The stage had Fenon events receiving praises and netizens who attended the show and those who followed online.
Ray G Live in Concert
Another show that got Ugandans talking before and after the show was the Ray G Live in Concert. When he announced that he would have his show at Cricket Oval Lugogo, many said he was not ready having been Mbarara based artiste. Ray G went on with preparations for his show, he got Fenon on board and on May 10th 2024, the story changed. The oval was filled to the brim with revelers travelling as far as Western Uganda to be part of the show. While on the show, Ray G thanked Fenon events for trusting him and working together for his greatest shows ever. Fenon did the production, stage and lighting for the show that inspired many regional artists after Ray G showed them it was possible.
Ya Levis concert
Congolese singer and songwriter Ya Levis headlined the Ganda Vibes Experience with Ya Levis. The show was held at Kampala Serena Hotel and reviews after were, “Ya Levis leaves Ugandans wanting more” “Ya Levis concert production was on point” and “Kampala Girls got a part of Ya Levis on stage” among others. It was the first time Ya Levis was performing in Kampala after missing out on a show two years ago.
Levixone in Mbarara
Few weeks ago, Gospel singer Levixone had a concert at University Inn in Mbarara. The show titled Obukomooko was a huge success and Fenon being on the production, many wondered how they can still travel 273 Kms which is approximately 5 hours and still put up a great production. For Fenon, Mbarara is just a stone throw away and it doesn’t worry them. The same production house has been in Arua, 450km with 8 hours of travelling and they still did a good job. This was during the Fally Ipupa show in Arua in October last year.
Lord Fred Sebatta and Carol Nantongo
The recent shows that have been produced by Fenon events are Lord Fred Sebatta’s Kadongo Kamu show that happened last weekend at Kampala Serena Hotel and Carol Nantongo’s show at Hotel Africana. Lord Fred Sebatta’s show delivered great Kadongo Kamu vibes as he celebrated 42 years in music. For Carol Nantongo, it was her first major show and the fans were never disappointed. For Fenon, the stages were curated according to the genre of music the artist does. That’s why Sebatta’s show had some kadongo kamu graphical works on screens.
