Kampala knows how to party, but on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the city didn’t just party, it went back in time. The Old School Soirée returned to The Alchemist Bar & Kitchen in Bugolobi, and it felt like stepping into a golden era of R&B, hip-hop, funk, and dancehall.
As the sun dipped, DJ Ssese set the evening in motion. His set built a warm groove, mixing classics that made people nod their heads, raise their glasses, and ease into the night. It didn’t take long before the dance floor filled. The vibe was maintained by DJ Jean, who showed why she’s one of the most booked DJs in the city. Then came DJ Kasbaby, and the energy shifted. He didn’t just play songs; he took the crowd on a ride. With each beat drop, cheers got louder, and by the time he switched to early 2000s R&B anthems, the place was on fire.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, DJ Marvo stepped in. He tore the roof off with a high-energy set that blended dancehall and hip-hop in a way only he can. The crowd fed off his energy, singing word for word, dancing like they were back in their teenage bedrooms, and refusing to slow down.
But it wasn’t just the music. It was the people. The soirée drew a grown-up, stylish crowd that wanted more than a night out; they wanted to reconnect with the music that shaped them. Groups of friends laughed and swapped stories, couples swayed together to soulful ballads, and strangers bonded over shared lyrics. For a few hours, The Alchemist became more than a venue; it became a time machine.
The cocktails flowed, the conversations never died down, and the DJs never let the energy drop. By the time the final track faded out, no one wanted the night to end. Old School Soirée reminded us all that classics never age and that sometimes the best nights are the ones that take us back.
