Ugandan singer Pia Pounds is taking her music beyond East Africa with her ongoing Uganda to the World tour in the United States, alongside a reported appearance at New York Fashion Week, before a planned European run and a return to Uganda for the December festive season.
The singer is using the international trip to introduce her music to new audiences, build industry connections and expand her presence beyond Uganda. Promotional materials for the tour list several American destinations, including Boston, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Dallas and California.
One of the advertised stops is scheduled for November 14 at Rhino Lounge in Waltham, Massachusetts, near Boston. The event forms part of the wider tour programme aimed at bringing Pia Pounds’ music to audiences across multiple US markets.
Beyond her scheduled performances, Pia Pounds has also represented Uganda at New York Fashion Week, appearing at Gotham Hall in New York City. The fashion event adds another dimension to her international engagements, placing the singer in a setting that extends beyond live music.
Her trip also reportedly includes networking opportunities with influential personalities. Although specific details about those meetings and any resulting partnerships have not been provided, such connections can be important for artists seeking international collaborations, industry exposure and access to new audiences.
The Uganda to the World tour reflects Pia Pounds’ ambition to introduce her sound to listeners outside her home market while representing Uganda on international platforms.
After her American engagements, the singer is expected to continue to Europe before returning home for the December festive season. That return could bring her back into Uganda’s busy year-end entertainment calendar, when concerts, club performances and other live events create opportunities for local artists to reconnect with audiences.
For Pia Pounds, the itinerary offers two distinct opportunities: developing her international profile while preparing to reconnect with Ugandan fans at home.
However, the supplied information does not confirm the full European schedule, the names of the personalities she has met in the United States or specific December concert bookings.
With multiple American destinations advertised and Europe next on her itinerary, Pia Pounds is pursuing a broader audience for her music. The next measure of the tour’s impact will be the collaborations, performances and opportunities that emerge from the journey.