Uganda, May 4 -- This is how it started!

Once upon a time musicians, James Lubwama, alias Pages, Kevin Sekasi (drums/vocals), Michael Sebulime (lead guitar), Allan Okia (bass/producer), and Dr. Tre (keyboardist), were playing for one of the most celebrated session bands. From one festival to the next, they would light up stages.

Then they disbanded to form Abeeka Band and five years down the road, courtesy of the Tusker Malt and The Singleton Band Nights, the outfit was feted in a maiden concert at Ndere Center on Saturday night.

They say a successful event in Kampala is judged a few hours after midday, there is excitement, social media buzz, and unsolicited updates; Abeeka's concert on Saturday had all the three, including an early ve...