Ten years of B2C: A night of music, fashion and flaws

The Kampala Boys, better known as B2C (Born to Conquer), marked a major milestone in their career with a celebratory concert at Hotel Africana on Friday night, commemorating ten years of brotherhood, hits, and hustle in Uganda’s music industry.

Dubbed their third concert, the trio brought their signature energy and charisma to a stage that fused style, nostalgia, and a touch of chaos.

The event officially kicked off with a documentary chronicling their journey. Bobby Lash, Delivad Julio, and Mr. Lee made a dramatic entrance at 9:10 p.m., launching the performance with their fan-favorite track Tokigeza.

Bobby Lash, Delivad Julio, and Mr. Lee perfoming at Hotel Africana. PHOTOS: Janan Kisitu

Dressed in white tops, ripped jeans, and bandanas—and flanked by choreographers—the trio was met with wild cheers. However, the electrifying entrance followed a rather sluggish and disorganized start to the show, with no curtain raisers and only emcees entertaining the audience beforehand.

Once they found their rhythm, B2C delivered hit after hit, including Ndabula, Mundawo, Gutamiza, and Gutujja, igniting the crowd. Their chemistry and coordination on stage reflected just how far they’ve come since their early days performing live with the Maestro band.

Fashion was another highlight of the night. The trio’s wardrobe was a rotating display of sharp style and bold statements. A standout moment came when they took the stage in sleek, tailored red suits—commanding and stylish. Whether street-inspired or red carpet-ready, their fashion choices were consistently on point and earned loud applause.

Fans at the concert on Friday

Guest performances added flavor to the show, with artists like Carol Nantongo, Rema Namakula, and Aroma joining the trio on stage and drawing loud cheers. However, the absence of big-name collaborators such as Eddy Kenzo and David Lutalo—despite being in the country—did not go unnoticed. Some revellers also voiced frustration about the excessive number of dancers on stage, which made the setup feel overcrowded.

While the ordinary section saw a modest turnout, VIP and VVIP areas were fully packed with enthusiastic fans. Despite the overwhelming love, not everyone left satisfied. Some fans and industry observers pointed out that B2C’s limited catalogue may have led them to fill the setlist with covers, including Bad Man from Kamwokya by Navio and Bobi Wine, Magnet by Radio & Weasel, Vumilia by Jose Chameleone, and Nakyakala by King Saha.

Notably, Green Daddy expressed disappointment over the organizers’ failure to offer stage time to emerging artists—calling it a missed opportunity during a show meant to celebrate growth in the music industry.

What Revellers Said

Melissa Ainomugisha, a B2C fan from Ntinda: “I’ve followed them for years, and I must say their outfits were fire. The red suits? Iconic. I just wish the show had started earlier.”

Brian Kasumba, a reveller from Mukono: “The vibe was amazing, but honestly, the late start and lack of curtain raisers kind of killed the build-up. Still, when they finally got on stage, they delivered.”