
Uganda's King Oyo was honoured at the RnB and Friends event held on Sunday evening at Mestil Hotel, according to Matooke Republic. The old-school themed show drew guests into singalongs of early-2000s hits, with Mario's "Let Me Love You" prompting attendees to pause conversations and join in. The report describes a nostalgic atmosphere as classic RnB tracks animated the Kampala venue, blending musical throwbacks with recognition of the Toro kingdom monarch.
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