Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani took revellers on a nostalgic journey through the hits that defined his rise in the early 2010s, headlining the October edition of The Singleton-powered Big Meeting at Thrones Lounge in Bugolobi, Kampala.
Ugandans were treated to a night of nostalgia as Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani headlined the October edition of The Singleton-powered Big Meeting at Thrones Lounge in Bugolobi, Kampala.
His performance brought back memories of the late 2000s and early 2010s, when Nigerian hip-hop was expanding its audience across Africa and Ice Prince emerged as one of the genre’s prominent voices.
Organised monthly under the Singleton whisky brand, The Big Meeting brings revellers together over music, food and drinks, offering an opportunity to socialise and share experiences.
The October edition featured DJ sets and performances from DJ Kamali, DJ Ssesse and Lynda Ddane. Guests also had the opportunity to make their own cocktails using The Singleton single malt whisky, with mixologists guiding them through different combinations.
Some tried familiar drinks such as the Whisky Sour, while others experimented with their own creations.
During one interaction, a reveller asked a mixologist whether it was possible to estimate a single shot without measuring it.
“It is… but that kind of confidence comes with experience,” the mixologist explained.
Raymond Karama said The Singleton's participation in the event was intended to create opportunities for people to connect through shared experiences.
He added that Ice Prince's performance gave the October gathering an added attraction, particularly for fans who grew up listening to his music.
“The Big Meeting is about creating moments that bring people together, whether through food, music or discovering something new in a glass. Having Ice Prince perform in Uganda for the first time gave this edition a special vibe, especially for a generation that grew up with his music. At The Singleton, we want to be part of experiences that stay with people beyond the day itself, and this edition brought that idea to life,” Karama said.
Shortly before 1am, Ice Prince took to the stage, drawing an enthusiastic response from the crowd.
He opened with Particula, prompting fans to sing along, before dedicating a performance to Lynda Ddane in celebration of her birthday.
The rapper continued with Molowo Noni, a collaboration featuring Samklef, D’Prince, Wizkid and Ice Prince that resonated with fans during the period when Nigerian music was gaining wider continental appeal.
He followed with Aboki and VIP, songs that helped establish his reputation in Nigerian hip-hop.
However, the standout moment for many revellers came when he performed Oleku, the hit that propelled him to prominence and remains one of the most recognisable songs in his catalogue.
Released in 2010, Oleku became a defining record in the Nigerian hip-hop scene, helping introduce Ice Prince to audiences beyond Nigeria and cementing his place in the wider African music landscape.
Between songs, Ice Prince thanked Ugandans for supporting Nigerian music over the years, acknowledging the enduring connection between Nigerian artists and their Ugandan audiences.
His performance closed the October edition of The Big Meeting on a nostalgic note, taking fans back to a period when songs such as Oleku helped shape the soundtrack of a generation across the continent.