There is a unique kind of anticipation that fills a room moments before a quiz night begins.
It is not the explosive excitement of a football match or the spectacle of a live concert. Instead, it arrives quietly.
Teammates lean closer. Friendly arguments begin before the quizmaster has even finished asking a question. One person is convinced they know the answer, while another is equally certain they are wrong.
That familiar atmosphere recently took over Tehila Café and Grill, where quiz enthusiasts gathered for another Black & White-powered Quiz Night—an event series that has steadily carved out a place on Kampala’s social calendar through its growing list of activations across the city.
What may have started as a simple evening of trivia has evolved into something far more meaningful.
Across Kampala, quiz nights are attracting young professionals, groups of friends, couples, colleagues and curious first-timers looking for an alternative way to spend their evenings.
In a city where social plans often revolve around football screenings, crowded bars or navigating the endless challenge of traffic, quiz nights have emerged as something refreshingly different: a space where conversation, collaboration and curiosity take centre stage.
The appeal is deceptively simple.
People enjoy testing what they know. They enjoy debating what they think they know even more. And there is always a certain satisfaction in discovering that the quietest person at the table somehow remembers the one answer that leaves everyone else completely stumped.
At Tehila Café and Grill, renowned host Davis Kamanyire, better known as Uncle Davis, expertly guided teams through multiple rounds covering history, science, current affairs, entertainment and general knowledge.
The opening round carried special significance. Participants were challenged with questions centred on the Uganda Martyrs—their lives, faith, sacrifice and enduring legacy. The theme sparked thoughtful discussion while adding a distinctly Ugandan touch to the competition.
As the evening unfolded, the quiz became more than a contest.
Between rounds, strangers exchanged opinions, colleagues became teammates, and friendships were strengthened through equal parts confidence and guesswork. Correct answers triggered cheers worthy of a winning goal, while spectacularly wrong ones often produced even louder laughter.
Music filled the breaks. Drinks continued to flow. The competitive spirit remained fierce but friendly.
The evening’s sponsor, Black & White Scotch Whisky, found a natural fit for its “Better Together” campaign message. After all, quiz nights thrive on teamwork.
Success rarely comes from one person knowing everything; it comes from people bringing different strengths, experiences and perspectives to the same table.
While only one team would ultimately walk away with the top prize, the real reward seemed to be something else entirely.
Perhaps that is why Kampala’s appetite for quiz nights continues to grow.
The prizes are welcome, and winning certainly helps fuel the competitive edge. But what keeps people coming back is the experience itself. In an age dominated by screens and endless notifications, a good quiz night offers something increasingly rare—a reason to put phones aside, engage with others and share a few hours of genuine connection.
