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Confusion Over Fate of Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival

Just hours after Uganda's ethics minister Simon Lokodo announced the cancellation of this year's Nyege Nyege music and cultural festival based on allegations that it is a "celebration of homosexuality", Jeje Odongo, minister of internal affairs, said that the organisers should go ahead with preparations for the event.

Nyege Nyege

Nyege Nyege festival.

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People dancing at a past Nyege Nyege festival.

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