Joshua Baraka in Race for SSA TikTok Artiste of the Year Award
Ugandan singer and songwriter Joshua Baraka is on the rise.
The TikTok sensation has been nominated for Artiste of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa, putting him in the spotlight alongside Africa’s top talent.
Baraka, whose track Wrong Places went viral across the continent, shared the news with his fans via his socials.
Huge news fam! 🙌🏾
I have been nominated for Artist of the Year at the #TikTokAwardsSSA 🔥
This one is for Uganda, for East Africa, and for everyone who has been rocking with me from day one ❤️Voting is open till NOV 14th, Let’s bring it home✊🏾➡️ https://t.co/hLRkL7KvPE pic.twitter.com/GDXzxEEory
— B’RAKA (@itsJoshuaBaraka) October 30, 2025
He faces tough competition from Moliy of Ghana, Jazzwrld, and Nigeria’s Shallipopi, who have all dominated TikTok with chart-topping hits and massive fan followings.
The awards celebrate creators who inspire millions through music, storytelling, and creativity on the platform.
For Baraka, the nomination is a chance to showcase Ugandan talent on a major digital stage.
Fans are rallying online, urging everyone to vote and help him bring the title home.
