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Below are the best songs released by artistes from that region in 2023.
1. This year by Omega256
This song, which was produced by Nessim, was among the best songs of 2023 in Uganda.
Nessim produced several other hits this year, including Crazy Company by B2C & Fik Fameica, Amina by Geosteady, Mukisenge by Winnie Nwagi & Crysto Panda, Pretty Pretty by King Saha & Feffe Bussi, Twafuna by Jowy Landa & Vyroota, Believe by Vinka & Dax Vibes, Sugar Mama by Jowy Landa & JPC Again, Ndabula by Carol Nantongo & B2C, Tonyt by Rema Namakula, Onsanze Ndaba, Katono by Kataleya & Kandle and Matatu by Kateleya & Kandle featuring B2C.
The video of Omega256's song, which was directed by Bust, has 720k views on YouTube.
The songstress, whose real name is Shamim Mulerwa, was born on September 27, 1999, and she is managed by a record label called Diagram Evolution.
2. Kakye Katyo by Vally Music
Kakye Katyo was remixed by King Saha and Pallaso and it already has 120k views on YouTube in less than a month.
The remix was produced by Renix and mastered by Herbert Skills. The video was directed by Dave Thymas Visuals.
Vally Music, who is managed by Racoon Camp -- has other awesome songs like Nkwine Omuritaano and For You (Kibeemereire), which were produced by Kesh Pro. Their videos were filmed by Biko.
The original version of Kakye Katyo was produced by Hero Beats, one of the best producers in Mbarara.
3. So Firm by Truth 256
So Firm was originally released in 2015 but Truth 256 teamed up with Lilian Mbabazi this year to remake it. The new version was produced at Fenon Records.
Truth 256, real name Yahya Nsenge, is Musoga by tribe but he was born and raised in Rwebikoona, Kamukuzi, Mbarara.
Has been singing commercially since 2012. Truth 256 started as a dancer before joining Ray G's Awesome Entertainment, which he quit in 2022.
He has two songs with Ray G -- Weena, which was produced by Dr. Fizol, and Bareke, which was produced by Jkayz of Alpha Music.
4. Manvuli by Ray G
Manvuli was produced by who also produced Omega256's This Year. The video of Manvuli, which was released four months ago, has 112k views on YouTube.
Ray G has released some other good songs this year, including One in One which music critic Eddie Sendi said he stole from Rwandan producer Element Eleéeh.
5. Oije Ondarire
Oije Ondarire, which was released on November 3, brought together DJ Mats, Truth 256, producer Jkayz, and Rapa Camio.
Its video, which currently has 16k views, was directed by MR. OSP Max.
Jkayz, a renowned producer in Mbarara, recorded the song. It's DJ Mats' song and he invited the other artistes to feature on it.