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Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga endorsed Vinka’s #VinkaLiveAndLoud concert during her courtesy visit to Bulange, Mengo.Mayiga praised Vinka’s hard work and creativity while urging Ugandans to support local artists and the wider creative industry.Vinka’s concert is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at Lugogo Cricket Oval, with the singer continuing her promotional tour at CBS Emmanduso.
Ugandan music star Veronica Nakiyingi, popularly known as Vinka, has received a major endorsement from the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, ahead of her highly anticipated concert, #VinkaLiveAndLoud, scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, at Lugogo Cricket Oval.
The endorsement came after Vinka paid a courtesy visit to Bulange, Mengo, where she formally briefed the Buganda Kingdom Premier about her upcoming live show.
Speaking through his official platform, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga praised Vinka for her hard work, creativity and commitment to entertaining her fans. He also emphasized the importance of supporting local artists, noting that the creative industry contributes to national development through job creation, tax revenue and other economic opportunities.
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“Vinka is a hardworking and creative artist who puts immense innovation into entertaining her fans. Let us go and support her because whenever we support our local creatives, our nation grows, they pay taxes, and their work creates numerous jobs for others,” Mayiga said.
Following her meeting with the Katikkiro, Vinka continued her concert promotional tour with a visit to CBS Emmanduso, the Buganda Kingdom’s leading radio station. She interacted with fans on air, expressed gratitude for the Kingdom’s continued support and promised an unforgettable experience when she takes the stage at Lugogo Cricket Oval on August 21.
