{"id":39906,"date":"2019-08-27T10:11:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T10:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/umurage-live-band-eliminates-jambo-band-as-battle\/"},"modified":"2019-08-27T10:03:19","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T10:03:19","slug":"umurage-live-band-eliminates-jambo-band-as-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/umurage-live-band-eliminates-jambo-band-as-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Umurage Live Band eliminates Jambo Band as \u201cBattle of the Bands\u201d kicks off at Kigali Marriott Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The evening was full of excitement and left indelible memories among live music fans who witnessed the competition taking place in Iriba Bar and Terrace at Kigali Marriott Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Each of the two competing bands was given one hour for performance at the inaugural ceremony starting with Umurage Live Band squad comprising six members.  <\/p>\n<p>The band was welcomed with a round of applause and entertained fans with various songs including \u201cAttention\u201d of Charlie Puth; \u201cVersace on the floor\u201d of Bruno Mars, \u201cGive in to me\u201d of Michael Jackson; \u201cDon\u2019t worry be happy\u201d of Bobby McFerrin, \u201cI feel it coming\u201d of The Weekend among others.  <\/p>\n<p>Jambo Band, crew of seven was also warmly welcomed on stage and performed different Western songs among other African songs. These include \u201cFall\u201d of Davido, \u201cSelfie\u201d of Koffi Olomide, \u201cGirls like You\u201d of Maroon 5 among others. <\/p>\n<p>Following performances, fans voted Umurage Live Band as to qualify for the next stage.<\/p>\n<p>The Manager of Umurage Live Band, Ngabo Evode [Evy] has told IGIHE that the competition was an opportunity to showcase their talent.<br \/>\n\u201cWe want to grow our talent and expect to gain popularity through this concert and learn from other competitors,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<p>The competition which attracted 10 bands will be held on a weekly basis until October 2019 when the winner will be announced.  <\/p>\n<p>Alyson Hayes, the Assistant Director of Food &#038; Beverage at Kigali Marriott Hotel said the competition is unique and had a good beginning that with appealing performances.<br \/>\n\u201cThis year\u2019s competition is unique in a way that it will last for long. It is an opportunity for contestants to exhibit their talents to fans coming to enjoy live music,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<p>Kigali Marriott Hotel introduced the \u2018Battle of the Bands\u2019 competition last year with the aim of boosting the entertainment in Rwanda and promote the visibility of local bands by showcasing their music. <\/p>\n<p>It is the first hotel in Rwanda organizing such a competition.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the competition will get a one year paid contract with Marriott Hotel, to be its resident band and open the performance of the New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations.<br \/>\nThe winning band will be also be offered a recording session with Made Beats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31706 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0620-069e6.jpg\" alt=\"Umurage Live Band has eliminated Jambo Band as \u201cBattle of the Bands\u201d 2019 \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31707 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0621-079f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31708 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0635-4c011.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31709 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0595-8ca93.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31710 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0599-45d51.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31711 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0650-0005a.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31712 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0710-789a3.jpg\" alt=\"The band was welcomed with a round of applause and entertained fans with various songs\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31713 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0723-87732.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31714 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0759-6eecd.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31715 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0801-1a657.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31716 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0809-95a5e.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31717 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0811-58859.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31718 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0898-0d009.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31719 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0816-8de30.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31720 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0624-0a99d.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31721 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0845-e99e5.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31722 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0854-3b9d7.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31723 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0855-eb732.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31724 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0888-c8f94.jpg\" alt=\"Jambo Band, crew of seven was also warmly welcomed on stage and performed different Western songs among other African songs.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31725 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0926-a3deb.jpg\" alt=\"Kigali Marriott Hotel is the first hotel in Rwanda organizing such a competition.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-31726 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/fls_0867-501dc.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Umurage Live Band has eliminated Jambo Band as \u201cBattle of the Bands\u201d 2019 competition organized by Kigali Marriot Hotel kicked off on 23rd August 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