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09 January 2025
Uganda's Soul-Baring Star Joshua Baraka is Creating Networks for East African Music
With millions of streams and high-profile collaborations, Joshua Baraka is turning his Kampala roots into global recognition.
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03 October 2024
Uganda’s Rising Star Elijah Kitaka Talks About His Massive Hit, "Dawa,” and Breaking the Mold
The multi-talented artist opens up about his journey from church drummer to breakout singer, navigating family expectations, and having the hottest song in Uganda right now.
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15 August 2024
Kampala’s Underground Techno Scene is Creating an Outlet for Freedom
How a collective of DJs, promoters and ravers is transforming the Ugandan capital’s nightlife, offering an inclusive escape from the city’s conservatism.
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02 August 2024
Kampire Unearths Vintage Eastern and Southern African Gems in This New Compilation
On A Dancefloor in Ndola, the Ugandan DJ curates and preserves the East and Southern African sound of her youth, while also advocating the preservation of African music.
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08 February 2024
Jon Muq Delivers a Sweet Blend of Afropop With "Shake Shake"
The Ugandan artist's debut album, Flying Away, is produced by The Black Keys' Dan Aeurbach.
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23 March 2023
Joshua Baraka Is Ugandan Music’s Next Big Thing
With the hit song "Nana," Joshua Baraka has solidified his position as a rising star in the East African music scene.
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03 January 2023
Exploring the Streets of Kampala with Ratigan Era
OkayAfrica spent some time with rising Uganda dancehall star Ratigan Era as he explored all his favorite places to eat.
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03 May 2022
The Punk Rock Electronica of Uganda's Ecko Bazz
We talk to the Kampala-based rapper about his debut album Mmaso and its forward-thinking sound.
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01 July 2021
The 11 Best East African Songs of 2021 So Far
Featuring Zuchu, Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Harmonize and more.
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29 June 2021
Uganda's Authentically Plastic Finds Queer Sanctuary on the Dance Floor
We talk to the multidisciplinary artist about drag, their ANTI-MASS parties and the hidden beauty of Kampala.
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19 November 2020
Interview: Meet Azawi, Uganda's Rising Star
We chat with Azawi about her breakout single and not wanting to be boxed in by genres.
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28 September 2020
The 8 Best East African Songs of the Month (September)
Featuring Willy Paul, Diamond Platnumz, Fik Fameica, Ali Kiba, Zuchu and more.
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