There was no fuss getting into Sheraton Kampala hotel's Lion's bar on Friday evening as a new all-girl band opened shop.
Sifa Kelele, the latest addition to the growing list of Kampala bands, comes with a unique aspect to further bridge the gap of male dominance over live music. Sifa Kelele is Kiswahili for "praise noise", and as the name suggests, the band has its roots in church - Watoto Church - where Mary Ssebunnya, the band leader, used to perform with the worship team.
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