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Below are rising stars that made their mark.
1. Omega256
The songstress, whose real name is Shamim Mulerwa, released This Year, which was produced by Nessim and its video has over half a million views on YouTube.
2. Vyroota
His song titled Risk was produced by Abanbeats and mastered by Nexo -- with a video directed by Sydney Wala. At 2 million views on YouTube, the song is among the most watched this year.
3. Viana Indi
She joined the NBS After5 crew and she has been among the most booked emcees.
4. Biswanka
After releasing Ontunulemu, Derrick Biswanka left Fangone Forest and started scoring major bookings.
5. Martha Mukisa
She held her maiden concert at Freedom City.
6. Fresh kid
He remixed Jose Chameleone's hit song Kipepeo and in less than a month, its audio, which was produced by Eno Beats and Elly Kabz -- has over 100k views on YouTube. The lyrics in the remix were written by 14K Bwongo.
7. Elijah Kitaka
He joined Swangz Avenue, released an EP and he has been among the most booked artistes of 2023.
8. An Known
He did a well-received song with Rickman Manrick and Sheilah Gashumba featured in its video.
9. Ava Peace
Her song with Mudra Viral titled Shabada was a massive hit.
10. Fik Gaza
Jose Chameleone remixed his song titled Banana.
11. Laika Music
She is set to release songs with Tanzanian star Harmonize.
12. Joshua Baraka
He has the second most watched song on YouTube, teamed up with big stars to remix it and he is almost among a few artistes that dropped EPs this year.
13. Sandra Lian
She scored a presenting gig on Sanyuka TV, did well as an emcee, and even traveled out of the country to host shows.
14. Alien Skin
He held one of the biggest concerts and released several big songs.
15. Olah
Olah, real name Maria Viola Nakanjako, became the first artiste to be signed under Sharon O’s new record label named Black Horse Entertainment.
16. Valley Music
His song Kakye Katyo was remixed by King Saha and Pallaso and it's already above 100k views on YouTube in less than two weeks.
It was produced by Renix and mastered by Herbert Skills. The video was directed by Dave Thymas Visuals.
17. Liam Voice
His song Nsazewo, which was produced by Grey Town at Raven Studios and its video directed by Cloud9 Filmz -- was a good tune.
He has also done multiple shows out of the country.