Ugandan Music Industry
Geosteady Ranks Maddox Above All Ugandan Artistes
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 13, 2026
Ugandan R&B and Afro-zouk singer Geosteady has crowned Maddox Ssemanda Sematimba as his best Ugandan artiste. During a sit down on Rewind, Geosteady pointed to
Maddox Explains Why He Has Not Dropped New Music in Years
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 12, 2026
Ugandan reggae icon Maddox Ssemanda Sematimba has finally addressed growing talk about his slow pace in releasing new music. The veteran singer, whose last major
John Blaq Says Getting Rema for a Collabo Is an Uphill Task
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 9, 2026
John Blaq has worked with several big names in the industry, including Vinka, Daddy Andre, Irene Namubiru, Levixone, Ykee Benda and Jowy Landa, among others.
Nina Roz Opens Up About Overcoming Addiction Through Faith
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 9, 2026
Nina Roz has opened up about how she overcame addiction, sharing a deeply personal testimony about faith, acceptance and the importance of having the right
Tracy Melon Speaks on Shift from Timeless Hits to “Bubblegum Music”
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 9, 2026
Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has shared her take on how the music scene has changed over the years. While appearing on NBS After5, she looked
Paddyman Praises Ugandan Producers but Points Out a Big Problem
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 5, 2026
Legendary producer Paddyman, born Paddy Kayiwa Mukasa, has praised several of his peers while also sending them a strong message about identity. Speaking to Rewind,
Mimi Kampala Reveals Initial Fears of Rivalry With Gloria Bugie at Hit Boss
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 3, 2026
Rising artiste Mimi Kampala has opened up about the experience of joining a management team that already had a standout female name. The “Bestie” singer
Why Big Eye Says New Artistes Cannot Push Out Veterans
- By Joshua Otim
- . February 2, 2026
Uganda’s music scene is seeing a strong surge of fresh talent, with new voices dominating charts and conversations. Artistes like Ava Peace, Kapeke, Elijah Kitaka,
Naira Ali Calls Out Illegal Music Use, Cites Radio & Weasel Royalty Losses
- By Joshua Otim
- . January 31, 2026
Naira Ali is raising the alarm over what she calls massive losses Ugandan artists face due to weak copyright enforcement. The US-based singer took to
Why Maddox Does Not Listen to the Current Crop of Ugandan Musicians
Maddox Ssemanda Sematimba has opened up about why he rarely listens to today’s crop of Ugandan musicians. Speaking on Sanyuka Uncut, the legendary reggae artiste