Spice Diana Ignites Wildlife Concert as Music Meets Conservation at UWA Half Marathon

Africa Tourism & Environment Initiatives hosted the Wildlife Concert, one of the highlight activities of the Uganda Wildlife Authority Half Marathon held at Kitante Primary School Grounds on Sunday 1st March

The concert was headlined by Uganda’s sensational “Star Gyal,” Spice Diana, who electrified the stage with her signature energy and captivating performance.

Known for popular hits such as Siri Regular, Ndi Mu Love, and Kwata Wano, the singer delivered an unforgettable performance that had the crowd singing along and dancing despite the drizzling cold weather.

Hundreds of revelers gathered for the concert, refusing to let the chilly rain dampen their spirits as they celebrated wildlife conservation through music and entertainment.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority Half Marathon, which culminated in the Wildlife Concert, was organized to mobilize funds to support the education of children of injured wildlife rangers and those who lost their lives while protecting Uganda’s wildlife

Speaking during her performance, Spice Diana used the platform to rally Ugandans, especially young people to actively participate in conservation efforts.

She encouraged the youth to become ambassadors for protecting wildlife and natural ecosystems.

The singer also pledged to use her musical influence to champion conservation awareness, promising to create songs that inspire communities to appreciate and protect wildlife.

The Wildlife Concert is a flagship initiative of Africa Tourism & Environment Initiatives, using music and creative arts as powerful tools to promote conservation awareness across the country.

Over the years, the initiative has featured renowned Ugandan music stars including Eddy Kenzo and Naava Grey.

Beyond large public shows, the concerts have also been held in schools, particularly across the Rwenzori landscape, engaging young people in conversations about wildlife protection, environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.

According to Bismac Moses Amumpaire, ATEI team lead, the Wildlife Concert initiative was designed to connect conservation messages with communities through music and entertainment.

“We believe music has the power to unite people and inspire action. Through the Wildlife Concerts, we are bringing conservation messages closer to communities and encouraging everyone, especially the youth, to play an active role in protecting Uganda’s wildlife,” he said.

Amumpaire added that the initiative will continue expanding to different parts of the country, particularly conservation landscapes, to rally communities to become active partners in conservation.

The Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority also commended the initiative, noting that platforms such as the Wildlife Concert help raise awareness about the sacrifices made by wildlife rangers and the importance of supporting their families.