Ogenda Kukilaba: How a Heartbreak Created Tracy Melon’s Hit

Sometimes love lost can turn into something beautiful, and that is exactly what happened for rising Ugandan singer Tracy Melon.

Her hit song “Ogenda Kukilaba” was born out of heartbreak, though not hers directly.

The track was written by Kenimas Music, who was going through a difficult time.

That personal pain became the foundation for the lyrics and melody, giving Tracy a song that has captured hearts.

She revealed on the Big Talk that she is grateful for the songwriter’s heartbreak, as it gave her one of her most successful releases.

‘Ogenda Kukilaba’ was written by Kenimas Music. He wrote it based on a heartbreak he was going through, and I am grateful for that heartbreak because it gave me a beautiful song.

Ogenda Kukilaba was released in 2025, and its video premiered on YouTube on 13 June 2025.

Since then, it has racked up 3.8 million views, proving that heartbreak can sometimes create a hit.