Veteran Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has unveiled his highly anticipated end-of-year \u201cBebe Cool List\u201d for 2025, highlighting the artists, songs, and collaborations that, in his view, shaped Uganda\u2019s music landscape over the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Known for its unfiltered opinions and occasional controversy, the list praises creativity and professionalism while critiquing trends he sees as weakening the industry. In his introduction, Bebe Cool described 2025 as an \u201caction-packed\u201d year, marked by both challenges and artistic breakthroughs. He noted that younger musicians pushed creative boundaries more than in 2024 but stressed the importance of standout artists to guide the industry forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topping the list is Bebe Cool himself, for his album Break The Chains<\/em>. The project, featuring hits such as \u201cHidden Agendas,\u201d \u201cCheque\u201d (feat. Joshua Baraka), \u201cHome,\u201d \u201cMotivation,\u201d \u201cCircumference,\u201d \u201cHips Don\u2019t Lie,\u201d and \u201cRectangle Love,\u201d blends Afrobeat and Afro-tech sounds. Bebe Cool praised his reinvention and the decision to release a full album, arguing that professional albums, not just singles, are essential for artists aiming for global recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rising star Joshua Baraka earned accolades for his single \u201cWrong Places\u201d from the 12-track album Juvie<\/em>. Bebe Cool called him \u201cthe undisputed best young talent in terms of global sound,\u201d noting his international performances and fearless approach to a trend-driven market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Elijah Kitaka was named Bebe Cool\u2019s \u201cbest local male Ugandan artist\u201d for the first time, recognized for tracks like \u201cEkyange,\u201d \u201cDaily Bundle,\u201d and \u201cGo Remix\u201d (feat. Karole Kasita). The Gagamel boss commended Kitaka\u2019s humility, creativity, and distinctive voice, predicting global success ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other notable mentions included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the collaborations category, Bebe Cool highlighted \u201cSee You Tonight\u201d by Cindy Sanyu and Omega 256 as the top pick, alongside Joshua Baraka\u2019s \u201cWrong Places\u201d and Elijah Kitaka\u2019s \u201cEkyange.\u201d Other notable collaborations included \u201cKapati\u201d (Alien Skin & Naxx), \u201cWanula\u201d (Ava Peace & Temperature), \u201cEkisododo\u201d (Lil Pazo & Latinum), and \u201cMisolo Boka\u201d (Mad King ft. Nandor Love).<\/p>\n\n\n\n While celebrating the year\u2019s successes, Bebe Cool also expressed concern over the industry\u2019s overall decline, noting that 2025 was weaker than 2024. He attributed this to laziness, low confidence, excuses, and drug abuse, contrasting these trends with his own early hustle in tougher conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bebe Cool encouraged young artists to take advantage of opportunities offered by social media and government support, citing Joshua Baraka as a model for leveraging modern platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith the moral authority of my longevity and status, I mean no disrespect\u2014only a call to all stakeholders to raise the bar,\u201d he concluded, congratulating the listed artists and wishing fans a Happy New Year 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bebe Cool List continues to stir debate within Uganda\u2019s vibrant music scene, celebrating artistic achievement while pushing for higher standards and global ambition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Veteran Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has unveiled his highly anticipated end-of-year \u201cBebe Cool List\u201d for 2025, highlighting the artists, songs, and collaborations that, in his view, shaped Uganda\u2019s music landscape over the past year. Known for its unfiltered opinions and occasional controversy, the list praises creativity and professionalism while critiquing trends he sees as weakening […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8864,"featured_media":41723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_paywall_metabox":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,100,462,98],"tags":[410,7357,31,8743,119],"class_list":["post-41722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","category-gossip","category-lifestyle","category-news","tag-bebe-cool","tag-elijah-kitaka","tag-featured","tag-joshua-baraka","tag-uganda-news"],"yoast_head":"\n\n