Dancehall sensation Dexta Daps is known as the king of vibes. His arrival in Uganda ahead of his much-publicised Noise Nation experience was on a mountain of hype and swagger. Did he deliver? Oh yes! The fans lapped to him, and it appeared cue to increase the rhythmic gyrations. His act on stage with an equally enthusiastic Rita Dancehall drew catcalls from the crowd. For some women, they had the longing of wanting to take over Rita Dancehall’s place.
Staring right into the stage was an alluring green and yellow glow from the Uganda Waragi and Bell Citrus tent. It was a fitting celebration of the flag colours for the Jamaican superstar to take the stage later, as well as the zesty flavours in the cocktails at one end of the tent and free samplings of Bell Citrus.
The crowd was warmed up with the Noise chill DJs, including DJ Cross, Naselow and Vanss.
Swangz Avenue All-Stars also lit the stage up. Starting off with Azawi with a 10 over 10 performance, they gradually made their way through their joint album, switching between solo, duo, trio performances with Zafran, Winnie Nwagi, Vinka, John Blaq, and Elijah Kitaka.
The Mith, Navio, Nutty Neithan, and Benon took a moment to step away from behind the producers’ desk to step on stage for a special reunion with Vamposs.
Dexta Daps ignited the stage with a high-octane performance that transcended mere music. His stage presence was electrifying, captivating the audience with his dynamic dance moves, infectious energy and powerful vocals.
He seamlessly performed the hits from his dancehall catalogue, creating a unique sonic experience that had the crowd singing, dancing, and chanting along.
After a brief interlude, he gave a massive encore performance that can only be described as a masterclass in showmanship.
In all, it was a night of high fashion, flavourful food and drinks, and a lot of loud and proud expressions to sum up the first edition of the Noise Nation.
