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We’ve already explored the music videos with the most views and the breakout singers of 2024. Now, let’s dive into the top five songs that captured Ugandan hearts this year.
The list below is based on data from SongBoost, which monitors music plays on radio and television stations across various African countries.
Masavu by Azawi
Masavu, produced by Bangar Boi, was released as an audio track on February 14 and quickly became a sensation, with one of the most-watched music videos of 2024. According to SongBoost, the song spent 45 weeks on the Weekly Top 40 Chart, including 12 weeks at No. 1, and was played by 160 stations across six countries.
Dawa by Elijah Kitaka
Dawa, produced by Andre on the Beat, was the biggest hit of the third quarter of 2024, debuting in July. Its video, directed by Aaronaire, has amassed 3 million views on YouTube.
SongBoost reports that the song spent 25 weeks on the Weekly Top 40 Chart, including 15 weeks at No. 1, and was played by 144 stations in six countries.
Love Commissioner by Rema and David Lutalo
Produced by Yaled, Love Commissioner melted hearts during the second quarter of 2024. Featuring two of Uganda’s finest vocalists, the song was a standout favourite. The groovy ballad spent 34 weeks on the Weekly Top 40 Chart, with 9 weeks at No. 1, and was played by 143 stations across seven countries.
It’s Okay by Acidic Vokoz
It’s Okay, written by Acidic Vokoz, was released alongside its video on 26th February and has garnered over 3.6 million views on YouTube.
Directed by Edrine Paul, the audio was produced by One Blessing and Dropper Beats. SongBoost data shows the song spent an impressive 50 weeks on the Weekly Top 40 Chart, peaking at No. 2, and was played by 144 stations in five countries.
Tabu by Ava Peace and Dax Vibez
This delightful collaboration between Ava Peace and Dax Vibez earned them performing slots at major events, including the recent Dexta Daps concert.
The audio, produced by Nessim, and visuals, directed by Jahlive, made Tabu a fan favourite.
According to SongBoost, the song spent 10 weeks on the Weekly Top 40 Chart, with 5 weeks at No. 1, and was played by 125 stations in six countries.
If we extend the list to a top 10, other noteworthy tracks include:
Wakikuba by Sheebah Karungi
Swiriri by Rickman and Kapeke
Masavu Remix (the AI version)
Insido by Pretty Banks
Sipimika Remix by Young Mulo