Music

A Pass and Kaboo Go Retro in New Single “Buwooma”. WATCH HERE

As the days gearing up to the release to their joint EP "MIRACLES" continues to draw to a close, celebrated Ugandan singer, songwriter Alexander...

Dave Shimmies Onto the Billboard Hot 100 With Tems-Assisted ‘Raindance’

When British rap heavyweight Dave tapped Nigerian superstar Tems for ‘Raindance’, track five on his third studio album The Boy Who Played the Harp, fans of...

Taylor Swift’s Music Video For ‘Wildest Dreams’ Joins YouTube’s Billion Views Club

The Joseph Kahn directed visual premiered in August 2015 on Taylor Swift’s YouTube Channel. After almost 11 years since release, the music video starred Scott...

I Had Originally Written Arike for Oxlade, Kunmie Reveals

Fresh from the growing success of his breakout single Arike and incredible musical year he had, Nigerian singer and songwriter Kunmie has shared the...

House Music and EDM are the Heartbeat of this Movement

At the core of the foundation of my blog was profiling, promoting and documenting Uganda and Africa’s music undercurrents be it in afrobeats, pop,...

2025 Wrapped: The 25 Best Songs of the Year

The journey to wrapping up the year musically often begins with Spotify Wrapped, which typically arrives at the start of December and sets off...

10 New Artists Who’ve Won Our Hearts this 2025

What do Vyroota, Shallipopi, Aaronx, Soundlykbb, Joshua Baraka, and Elijah Kitaka all have in common? Though they're arguably superstars now, in the past they...

A Look At How Nigeria Consumed YouTube in 2025

YouTube Wrapped Nigeria 2025 is here, and this year’s story is simple. Nigeria did not just show up on the global digital stage; it...

Billboard Tweaks Its Top Hot 100 Recurrent Rules. Here’s Why

Billboard has shaken up the game again. On Tuesday, October 22, the music charts giant rolled out sweeping changes to its Hot 100 recurrent...

The End of an Era! MTV Set to Shut Down Music Channels Following 40 Year Run

After nearly four decades on the air, MTV is set to end one of the most defining chapters in modern music television history. The...

Ahead of ‘LOST FILES’, Azawi Drops ‘Love Tekaawa’. WATCH Here

For a while now, followers of Ugandan music have been keenly aware of the concept of ‘LOST FILES.’ This follows Afro centric singer and...

21 & Dangerous, Meet Expect XHAVI, Uganda’s Most Exciting New Musical Voice

Whereas party-starting music and celebratory motifs are undoubtedly coded into the DNA of Ugandan music, the genre has undergone a textural evolution over the last...

Nasty C on his Rebrand, Kampala IVYSON Tour Stop, New Label & Album ‘FREE’

Durban-born rapper, songwriter, and producer Nasty C  has this year done a bold claim for artistic independence. Among the groundbreaking moves he did was...

The 5 Most Outstanding Ugandan Music Collaborations of 2025 (So Far)

If the recent years are anything to go by, collaborations in music are a big catalyst for the industry’s biggest moments and growth, year...

Spotify Names Gyakie As the EQUAL Africa Ambassador for September 2025

Deriving its name from the late night hours she spent and found most inspiring when crafting her debut album, together with producers P.Priime, SOSA,...

The Unbecoming Phenomenon That Is Gatekeeping Music & How It Hurts The Industry

Ever had a chat with someone and somehow a conversation about your favorite artist comes up, and they make you feel like you aren’t...

Spotify Expands Offering with “Ugandan Band Music” Playlist

In 2022, in line with their vision to export local music to global audiences and serve its Ugandan customers better, music streaming platform Spotify...

EP of the Summer? Yes, Mike Kayihura and Kivumbi King Did That with “Installation”

About two weeks ago, East African music got an upgrade; with Rwandan stars Kivumbi King and Mike Kayihura teaming up to drop their Afro-pop...

Understanding the Ongoing Royalty Dispute Over Tyla’s Hit Song “Water”

The smash hit by the South African pop-iano star is at the center of this legal storm, where Two producers are alleging unfair credit...

A Girls’ Girl: With The Leading Vibe Initiative, Tems Looks to Empower Young Women in Music

Renowned R&B/soul singer Tems this week announced the launch of a first of its kind The Leading Vibe Initiative. Related: The Ultimate Tems Quiz This is in a...

Troy Elimu & Axon Set Tone for CARTEL BIZNESS – EP with “EASY” featuring A Pass & Mike Kayihura

Having conquered the fashion space with his signature denim fashion imprint; Denim Cartel, Ugandan entrepreneur Troy Elimu is now stepping into his other creative...

Been a long time coming! Billboard Launches in Africa

After years of mounting momentum and growing global impact, Billboard last week announced the official launch of Billboard Africa. The unveiling of the bold new...

Vini Mercy Showcases Deep Rooted Artistry in “Source Up” Music Video

Celebrated for her deeply rooted artistry and evocative storytelling, Ugandan sensation Vini Mercy yesterday released the official music video for her powerful track, "Source...

Meet Starsamm, KeyQaad’s Latest Signing

A fortnight ago, KeyQaad, one of Nigeria’s most dynamic independent record labels unveiled their latest signing, Starsamm, born Samuel Iseoluwa Awelewa. ...

How Ugandan/Jamaican Artist Tai Dai Is Playing the Long Game

Whether it's her inherent talent or her skillful use of razor-sharp wordplay and voice to deliver compelling tracks, Tai Dai isn't rushing to stardom....