Lewis Fashionz and Ck BURNA Steals Spotlight in White Kanzu at Trona’s All White Luxury Bapa Hotel Brunch.

Photo: Lewis Fashionz x CK BURNA 

If you’ve been anywhere near Gulu’s social media feeds this week, you already know — the Bapa Hotel All White Luxury Brunch happened, and it was nothing short of a style parade. Hosted by the sexy and delicious influencer Trona, the event has fast become the North’s answer to Kampala’s A-list parties: consistent, well-branded, and dripping with personality.

Photo: CK BURNA X Promoter BrizzyBright x Lewis Fashionz 

But let’s be honest — brunches can be a blur. Same white outfits, same champagne glasses, same rooftop selfies. What made this one impossible to scroll past was a certain gentleman who turned up looking like he’d just stepped out of a royal portrait. Ladies, gents, and fashion fence-sitters: meet Lewis Fashionz, the man who made a white kanzu the main event.

Setting the Scene: Gulu Meets Glam

Bapa Hotel that afternoon looked like a Pinterest board for “luxury tropical brunch.” Picture crisp white drapes catching the breeze, champagne buckets sweating in the shade, and the faint soundtrack of Afrobeat setting a relaxed but stylish mood.

The All White Brunch isn’t just a party — it’s a mood board for Gulu’s creative class. Trona has done something rare: turned an occasional fashion meet-up into a brand. Her consistency is the secret sauce. Same high standards every time, same photogenic settings, same guest list that blends influencers, designers, media types, and the “just here for the drinks” crew.

Enter Lewis: A Masterclass in Cultural Swagger

Amid a swirl of white tux blazers, fitted jumpsuits, and designer sneakers, Lewis Fashionz arrived like a scene from a well-directed Nollywood romance. His choice? A white kanzu. Simple, sharp, unapologetically cultural.

Now, a kanzu at a brunch isn’t exactly groundbreaking — it’s traditional wear, after all — but the way Lewis styled it was where the magic happened. White loafers so clean they looked airbrushed, a silver chain peeking just enough to say style budget approved, and tinted shades that whispered, “Don’t talk to me until the champagne is chilled.”

The effect? Heads turned, cameras clicked, and in less than 24 hours, Lewis was a hashtag.

It was the perfect reminder that cultural fashion isn’t something you save for weddings — it can and should sit comfortably in lifestyle events, especially in a city as proud of its roots as Gulu.

Trona’s Touch: The Event Behind the Look

Let’s not forget the queen of the brunch herself — Trona. If Lewis was the visual headline, Trona was the headline writer. She’s managed to build the All White Brunch into a fixture by keeping it consistent yet evolving.

From curated menus to entertainment that actually complements the vibe (no rogue DJs dropping hardcore dancehall mid-omelette), she’s created an experience. It’s not just “come, drink, take pictures, leave” — it’s a scene where people want to stay, mingle, and yes, plan their next outfit weeks in advance.

She’s announced the next brunch for November, but we at Kamule Kumalo aren’t buying it entirely. With the kind of buzz this last one generated, public demand might just twist her arm for a sooner comeback. And honestly, we’d all be okay with that.

The Social Media Effect

Here’s the thing about style moments in 2025 — they don’t just live at the event, they live online. By the next morning, Lewis’s look had made its way across Facebook, Instagram stories, WhatsApp status updates, and TikTok reels.

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This is what makes events like the All White Brunch so potent for the local scene. It’s not just about the people who attend — it’s about the digital footprint they leave. In a city that’s still defining its modern image, every photo, reel, and recap builds the Gulu brand.

Kamule Kumalo’s Take

We love seeing Gulu’s fashion scene grow legs — and more importantly, personality. The Lewis Fashionz moment wasn’t about shock value or being “different just to be different.” It was about showing that Northern style can play in the same league as any major city, without losing its cultural accent.

And for Trona’s All White Brunch? This is the kind of headline-worthy moment that cements its status as the social calendar event.

Our only advice for the next edition? Bring back Lewis. And maybe give him a runway segment between the cocktails and the dessert table.

Final Word

In a world where brunches often look like photocopies of each other, Lewis Fashionz gave us something worth talking about. He wore a kanzu, but more importantly, he wore confidence, heritage, and an understanding of what makes fashion exciting: the story behind it.

Trona provided the stage, the guests brought the vibe, and Lewis delivered the moment. Whether the next brunch lands in November or (as we secretly hope) much sooner, one thing’s for sure — Gulu’s style scene is only getting hotter.

Until then, we’ll be here at Kamule Kumalo, keeping our cameras ready, our captions witty, and our eyes on the next cultural headline

Chairman’s ESB: The Drink That Shut Down Kampala for a Day

If you were anywhere in Kampala last weekend, you probably noticed something strange. People—actual, busy, Kampala people—were stopping mid-stride, turning their heads, and whispering like they’d just seen a ghost. But it wasn’t a ghost. It was something much bigger.

A sleek convoy rolled through town like a presidential motorcade, complete with G-Wagons, bodyguards in black suits, and a limousine at the center of it all. Kampala traffic (which is already a disaster on a good day) came to a standstill. Boda riders forgot they had passengers, street vendors stopped selling, and influencers fumbled with their phones, desperately trying to go live before their data bundles betrayed them.

“Eh! Who is that?” a boda guy asked, balancing on his bike like a circus act.

“Maybe another tycoon has arrived,” a street vendor muttered, adjusting her bananas like they were about to be sold to royalty.

But this wasn’t a politician or some secret billionaire. It was Chairman’s ESB, making an entrance fit for a king.

For those who still don’t know (first of all, how?), Chairman’s ESB is the drink that has been setting bars, lounges, and living rooms on fire across the country. And before you ask—no, ESB does not stand for Extra Strong Beverage (although that wouldn’t be a lie). It stands for Elite Smooth Blend, and if you’ve ever had a taste, you know why.

This is not your typical "buy two and wake up in someone else’s house" kind of drink. This is for people who enjoy their liquor with class, taste, and just enough strength to remind them they’re still alive. The kind of drink you sip, pause, and then look at the bottle like it just whispered a secret in your ear.

A Drink That Moves Like a Boss

The convoy wasn't just for show. Chairman’s ESB is not the kind of thing that arrives quietly. When it enters a city, it does so in style. And Kampala wasn’t ready.

By midday, social media was in flames.

> “What’s with the black cars and bodyguards? Are we under attack?” — @kampalaTea

“Whatever they’re bringing, I need two bottles and a receipt for accountability.” — @guluPlug

“Who is Chairman and why does he move like a mafia boss?” — @slaydrinks

By evening, bars were stocking up, DJs were remixing their playlists, and influencers were suddenly pretending they’d known about ESB all along. If you weren’t at one of the ESB launch parties, you missed history.

Why Chairman’s ESB?

Let’s be real. Kampala has seen drinks come and go. Some arrive with hype, only to disappear faster than a fake investor. But Chairman’s ESB? This one came to stay.

It’s got that smooth, sophisticated taste that lets you drink like a boss without waking up to regrets. It’s strong but classy, powerful but smooth, and most importantly, it makes you feel like you belong at the top of the food chain.

This isn’t for people who still count their drinks with their fingers. This is for those who understand that good things don’t rush.

The Kampala Verdict

By the time the sun rose the next day, Kampala had already made its decision. Chairman’s ESB is not just a drink—it’s a movement.

It’s what you order when you want people to respect your table. It’s the bottle that makes the bartender raise an eyebrow because they know you mean business. It’s the taste of a smooth, effortless win.

So next time you’re in the mood for something elite, something smooth, something that moves like a Chairman—you already know what to ask for.