The Planets - Ugandan Dancers
Who Are The Planets?
2008 African Calendar (pdf)
The Planets is a
cultural group that was started in 1990 to encourage preservation of Uganda's
cultural heritage. The group has trained its members in various Ugandan
traditional dances. The Planets is one of the leading traditional dance groups
in Uganda, performing regularly in national festivities, campaign events as well
as for visiting VIPs. The group has visited a number of countries in Europe,
Asia and Africa, including Sweden, Portugal, UK, Germany, India, Kenya and
Tanzania. In 2005 The Planets won the PAM Award as best cultural group in
Uganda. They have four CDs.
Annet Nandujja is
the lead singer and composer who featured on most of Uganda's radio and
television stations as a powerful leader for the group. She has also been
involved in various educational visits abroad.
They send the messages on
HIV/AIDS, sanitation, environment and other health issues to the people. They
compose songs on issues that affect our communities in different parts of the
country.