Made In Uganda, Set For Glory: Meet Fast Rising Singer Wiz Kaka

Date:

Commanding over 2,800 month listeners on Spotify, with his tracks “Kankumemu”, “Ndabilwamu”, “Whine Go Down”, among others making the airwaves, the most recent phenomenon taking the Ugandan music scene by storm is Wiz Kaka.

The fast rising and popping 28 year old singer, song writer armed with his not-so-secret weapon which is his voice and poignant lyrics embarked on his musical journey having taken after his life time idol, Wizkid.

Born Kakaire Deric, Wiz Kaka has from his childhood had a profound and ingrained love for music. Driven by this passion, Wiz Kaka delved deeper into the world of music, recognizing the importance of learning from those who came before him and so he therefore immersed himself in learning, absorbing different styles and techniques from established artists, which kept his creative spirit alive. His commitment to growth is evident, as he continually strives to improve his craft while staying connected to the vibrant music scene around him.

Among his notable influences is Chris Brown, Nigerian Afrobeats titan Wizkid whose songs “Tonight” and “Slow Down (with R2Bees) as well as Adekunle Gold, Patoranking and Burna Boy,” ignited his passion, leading him to choose a professional path in music. Wiz Kaka also greatly emulates and admires multi award winning Ugandan musical icon Jose Chameleone.

Wiz Kaka officially launched his career in 2018, dropping a collection of tracks that he remarks that resonate with joy and happiness. “Ndabilwama”, “Party,” and “Neera” are some of his early career serves, with each being an outlet of positivity and celebration, reflecting his belief that music can uplift and inspire.

While in interview with Nymy Media, he named Herbert Skillz, McSan, Lex Logic, Hype Knwz, and Baru Beatz as some of the incredible producers he’s worked with in the past to bring his sound to life, and now with his unwavering commitment to learning, is more than ready to take his special sound to the world.

He also spoke to his plans of collaborating in future, with both Ugandan and international acts as a way of broadening his reach.

Ultimately, Wiz Kaka’s journey is a testament to his passion for music and his desire to spread joy through his art. With each project, he continues to evolve, aiming to deliver high-quality music that touches the hearts of his audience. As he works on new projects, his unwavering determination and love for music remain at the forefront of his artistic identity, positioning him as a rising star in the music landscape. Be sure to check out his music across all music listening and downloading platforms.

Mugibson Mugisha
Mugibson Mugishahttp://mugibson.com
Mugibson Mugisha Patrick is a freelance digital influencer/ marketer and blogger. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Marketing at Makerere University Business school. He previously attended Bishop Cypriano Kihangire SS where he served as Information Prefect, and contributed a couple of articles for the school magazine and at school assemblies between 2014 -2015. Entertainment, arts, and culture chose Mugibson at an early age, and his love for the industry bundled with his passion for writing and journalism birthed his desire to put out publications about entertainment and happenings in his home country Uganda, and selected international content, for cross-boarder readers.

Share post:

Subscribe

Popular

More like this
Related

Ugandan Advocate Agather Atuhaire Makes The TIME100 Next List

And it’s another one in the bag for Agather...

For Its 13th Edition of Paint And Win, Kansai Plascon Is To be More Customer Centric

Paint industry lead Kansai Plascon yesterday officially launched the 13th edition of...

How Derrick Ssenyonyi is Using His Passion for Photography to Elevate Ugandan Tourism

Through his storytelling, Derrick Ssenyonyi is promoting Uganda’s tourism...

Diva Group CEO and Founder Nicole Rodrigues Stars in Amazon Prime’s New Series Dream Deals

Nicole Rodrigues, the visionary CEO and Founder of Diva...
Skip to content