By the time the last Sunday of April came around, Kampala already knew where it needed to be. The Big Meeting returned to Thrones Bar and Lounge on April 26, once again pulling together a crowd that understands the assignment of the last weekend of the month.
From as early as 11 am, the space slowly filled with a familiar rhythm. Friends reunited over easy conversation, first drinks were poured, and the mood settled into that distinct calm that defines The Big Meeting before it fully comes alive.
Guests stepped behind the bar, aprons on, guided by mixologists as they crafted their own drinks using The Singleton’s smooth single malt whisky. Some took it seriously, measuring and balancing flavours with intent. Others leaned into the theatre of it, laughing through the process, phones out to capture the moment.
Plates of food made their way across tables; fashion did what Kampala fashion does: show up and show out; and conversations stretched long enough to turn strangers into acquaintances, and acquaintances into friends.
The trio of Em That Guy, DJ Big E, and Kamali took charge of the decks, each adding their layer to the day’s soundtrack.
Simon Lapyem, The Singleton brand manager, said, “The Big Meeting is about giving people a space to celebrate themselves and their journeys. Whether it’s through the cocktails they create or the moments they share, we want every edition to feel personal, memorable and truly reflective of the people in the room.”