Bebe Cool

Congratulations to all the newly appointed Cabinet and State Ministers as we begin the 2026-2031 term of office. During his swearing-in, H.E President Yoweri Museveni set the tone for this term with one message: *KISANJA NO SLEEP*. After 40 years focused on security, infrastructure, and economic stability, the focus now shifts to *active wealth creation and accountability*. The President was clear: sleeping on the job will not be tolerated. Every Ugandan is called to join the money economy through agriculture, manufacturing, services, and ICT. Programs like the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, and skilling hubs are the tools to move households out of subsistence. The 3 priorities for this term are: 1. *Economic transformation* through oil and industrialization 2. *Wealth creation and job creation* 3. *Anti-corruption and accountability* with stronger oversight and real-time monitoring of public funds I congratulate everyone appointed to the new Cabinet and wish you success as you work to drive all Ugandans — NRM and opposition alike — into the money economy. @BalaamBarugahar @RobinahNabbanja and others. #SilentMajority #KisanjaNoSleep #ProtectingTheGains

CHAMPIONS! 🏆🔴⚪ Congratulations to Arsenal FC on winning the 2025/26 Premier League title! You just saved my life! A season of grit, determination, and belief. What a ride. To the board: make the parade legendary. Invite every former player and staff member who wore the badge since 2004, when we last won it. Let’s celebrate this together as one family. It hasn’t been an easy 22 years. We’ve been ridiculed, players blamed, managers like the legendary Arsène Wenger mocked. We came up short so many times. Super talented players like Santi Cazorla, Mesut Özil, Alexis Sánchez, and Jack Wilshere gave their all but fell short. I acknowledge that they gave everything and laid the foundations. Until this team, assembled by Arteta, finally did it after 3 consecutive seasons of finishing 2nd. From David Raya in goal, to William Saliba and Big Gabriel in defence, to Declan Rice in midfield, and our new striker Gyökeres — this group has delivered us from 22 years of hurt. Like our legendary striker Ian Wright said, this bunch will forever be remembered as the UNFORGETTABLES! Once again, congratulations every Gooner all over the world. #Arsenal #AFC #PLChampions

NOTICE My attention has been drawn to a video recirculating on TikTok. I wish to clarify that the footage is from 2 years ago and does not reflect a current incident. The matter occurred in Ntinda and was resolved amicably with the assistance of security at the time. I appeal to the public to verify the authenticity and timing of content before sharing. This helps prevent the spread of misinformation and avoids causing undue panic. Signed, Bebe Cool

A historic day at Kololo 🇺🇬 Congratulations to H.E. President Yoweri K. Museveni on your 7th inauguration. From peace to infrastructure, from SGR to the money economy — may this term bring jobs, peace, and prosperity for all Ugandans. For God and My Country. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority

Coming Live today @4pm. #Gagamelinternational #BebeCool #BreakTheChains

A night with Legends happening on 5th May 2026 at Pier One Intinda. Bebe Cool x Dr Jose Chameleon. Don’t dare miss. #BreakTheChains #Gagamelinternational, #BebeCool

Don’t miss this Thursday at Premium Liquor. It’s Cocktail & Cognac. Shall be performing #Gagamelinternational

It’s TONIGHT @PierOne Ntinda

TBT: Frank Walusimbi interviews Bebe Cool following a surprise visit by President Yoweri Museveni to Nsambya Hospital. #Tuwaye #NTVAt20 #NTVVault

Coming Live this Sunday @3pm on my Social Handles from TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, X and Instagram. Don’t miss. #Gagamelinternational #SilentMajority #BreakTheChains. Don’t miss

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BEBE COOL LIST 2025 (PART 2) *Lydia Jazmine 'Kindekele' or any other song off the 16-track The One & Only album may not be massive hits, but credit must be given to Lydia Jazmine for her effort, which resonated with lovers of soft music. Investing in an album is intentional and elevates an artist to a more professional level. At tables dominated by men, musicians speak albums—not singles. That’s why I don’t need a huge song to recognize Lydia Jazmine in 2025. *FYNO – Che Che He has written many hit songs for others, yet unbelievably, it took him years to land a big song for himself—according to my team. I honestly don’t know him personally, but I enjoyed Che Che. Some people just need their prayers answered. Please God, answer this guy’s prayers. *Vinka – Lala Vinka makes this list with Lala. In my opinion, it was beautifully executed—vocally calm and sweet. Sometimes, I simply want to appreciate good music. Without a doubt, it’s hard not to mention Vinka on the Bebe Cool List. *Ray G – Ow’ishe Ray G knocked on the door with Ow’ishe, although the success he enjoyed in 2024 surpasses his 2025 output. Nevertheless, this young man continues to soar. *Uncle Chumi – Gwokute Gobba Sometimes, people can turn their weaknesses into strengths and live better lives. What others may see as a flaw can be converted into an advantage. Gwokute Gwobba, gwakute gwa bba. Yaba. *Sheebah Sheebah Karungi—welcome back from maternity leave. Credit to the effort made during your comeback. Somebody may not be a massive song, but the effort brought you back into the spotlight and was recognized by the fan base. A one-year break is not easy. Congratulations on your child. *Tracy Melon Tracy Melon is a trending name without a clearly outstanding hit. I honestly don’t know any of her songs, but I must admit her name is everywhere. COLLABOS The following are the best collaborations of 2025, with my most outstanding being: *See You Tonight – Cindy Sanyu & Omega 256 Legendary superstar Cindy Sanyu—the King herself—is unstoppable. Cindy is not someone to challenge musically. I’m never surprised when she releases a big song because that’s what I expect of her. Her combination with a fresh and highly promising Western artist, Omega 256, was perfect. Their voices blended beautifully. If I were to choose the song of 2025, it would be between this, Wrong Places by Joshua Baraka, or Ekyange by Elijah Kitaka. I leave that debate to you. Other collaborations of the year: *Kapati – Alien Skin & Naxx *Wanula – Ava Peace & Temperature *Ekisododo – Lil Pazo & Latinum *Misolo Boka– Mad King ft Nandor Love CONCLUSION 2025 has been weaker than 2024; 2024 was weaker than 2023; and 2023 was weaker than 2022. The Bebe Cool Lists from those years clearly show this trend when comparing song numbers and artist quality. This indicates a worrying general decline in the industry—yet with quality studios like Gagamel Records, gifted to us by President Yoweri Museveni, things should be improving. This decline is mainly caused by: 1. Laziness 2. Low—and sometimes false—confidence 3. Lame excuses 4. Drug abuse At age 23, I travelled to Nairobi by bus and hustled in a country where I knew no one. Uganda then had fewer than 50 radio stations, fewer than 10 TV stations, and no social media. Still, I hustled, made good music, supported brothers like Jose Chameleone, teamed up with Bobi Wine, collaborated across East Africa with Wyre and Nazizi, recorded global hits like Fire Anthem, Kube, and Fire Burn, won Kora Awards, received MOBO nominations, and performed on global stages like 46664 for Nelson Mandela. Because of music and hard work, I met global icons such as Nelson Mandela, Will Smith, Chris Rock, Amy Winehouse, and Lewis Hamilton and many others. Today, many Ugandan artists focus only on the local scene—which isn’t bad—but it’s too small given today’s advantages: more radio stations, social media, better technology, and government support.

BEBE COOL LIST 2025 (Part One) 2025 has been an action-packed year, filled with activities that one may view either as obstructions or as fuel for Uganda’s music industry. However, 2025 was better than 2024 in terms of creativity, as younger artists broke boundaries of the norm, pushing audiences to accept almost anything. Of course, the reality is that anything can be music. That said, there have been outstanding individuals who continue to define the right direction of music and shape audience appetite based on personal taste. Lets get into the list... *Bebe Cool – Break The Chains album Bebe Cool’s decision to produce Break The Chains, an album rooted in global-appeal genres dictated by current trends, was unmatched. The album could have faced significant resistance locally due to its new sound, but beyond our borders, the Afrobeat and Afro-tech tracks met and exceeded expectations of revellers across the globe. Bebe Cool was not afraid to reinvent himself and align with trending global sounds. The decision to release a full album also reintroduced the album mindset into the Ugandan music industry—something that defines the professionalism and global stature of an artist. An artist without a professional album will never fully be considered a professional artist. That is why albums matter. Break The Chains, with songs like Hidden Agendas, Cheque (feat. Joshua Baraka), Home, Motivation, Circumference, Hips Don’t Lie, Rectangle Love, among others, is easily the album of 2025. In conclusion, Ugandan artists must focus more on albums rather than singles, because the global market has shifted to richer content creation. The more songs on an album, the more visual and audio content an artist can generate—leading to wider reach and longevity. Kudos to Top Rasta. *Joshua Baraka – Wrong Places Undisputedly the best young talent in terms of global sound, Joshua Baraka did not disappoint in 2025 with his single Wrong Places off his latest 12-track album Juvie. While the album title may not yet be widely recognized in Uganda, it carries the biggest Ugandan songs on the global music market. This success comes with heavy financial investment, intentional decision-making, and strong focus. Joshua Baraka was not afraid to stand alone and sound different in a market dominated by other trends. Beyond studio work, his global performances further prove his reach and penetration into the international scene. Congratulations, "Baby Elephant." *Elijah Kitaka – Ekyange, Daily Bundle, Go Remix ft Karole Kasita For the first time since the inception of The Bebe Cool List, I am highlighting my best local male Ugandan artist: Mr. Fashionista, Elijah Kitaka. Without a doubt, this guy will go global—it is only a matter of time. The reasons are simple: humility, patience, no unnecessary competition, extreme creativity musically and fashion-wise, a unique cracking voice, and, of course, the solid team at Swangz Avenue behind him. In 2025, Kitaka was involved in four major music projects—a rarity since the early years of this list. Surely, I would love to do a collaboration with Elijah Kitaka. Congrats, kiyaye. *Dax Vybz – At My Door, Good Idea ft Elijah Kitaka With At My Door and Good Idea featuring Elijah Kitaka, Dax Vybz has once again earned his spot on my Kiwatule list. He is clearly the most talented in that family. I used to feel that he sang through his nose and carried a lazy body language, which irritated me a bit. But then again, every artist has their own style. I give him credit for not relying on his brother while pushing his own music. Keep going, young man—the Ugandan environment is now well set to create stars like you. *Kapeke – Kaba Making a comeback on the Bebe Cool List in 2025 is Kapeke—one of the artists I hosted at Tondeka e Kiwatule 2024. On stage, I mentioned that because of his style, fashion sense, and cheeky music hooks that stick in listeners’ minds, I wouldn’t be surprised if he outcompeted many.

The BEBE COOL LIST 2025 drops THIS THURSDAY, Jan 1, 2026, 4pm EAT at Pier One, Ntinda! 🎊 Who's making the cut? 🤔 #BebeCoolList2025

BEBE COOL LIST 2025 LOADING.... Happy holidays to you all! I hope 2025 has treated you well, and I wish you a prosperous 2026. Now that I have your UNDIVIDED attention, allow me direct your focus onto the Uganda music industry. It's that time of the year again—a tradition where we shine a spotlight on musicians who, in MY OPINION, have stood out and made significant contributions to the music industry in 2025. Over the years,we've celebrated the best for their hard work and impressive art. As usual, MY OPINION (and my team's) counts for 60%, while you, the fans, bring the energy with 40%. Get into the comments and tell us: who are your favorite artists and songs of 2025, and why? The Bebe Cool List 2025 goes live on January 1, 2026. Stay tuned!

Today morning, I joined Thomas Thor the founder of El Cambio Football Academy in Masaka City to welcome President Yoweri Museveni as he officially opened the new El Cambio Football Academy training Facility aimed at nurturing young talent and promoting sports development in the region. The academy has a vision to change lives on and off the field and provide education, Football plus character development to its students. El Cambio Football Academy has already gained recognition, with some of its players representing Uganda in international competitions including the recent CHAN 2024 tournament, Afcon tournament happening now in Morocco and 2 of its players have signed professional contracts with Danish top flight club AGF. The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a standard size artifical soccer turf, school, dormitories, gym, medical room, Video analysis room, trophy cabinet, kitchen name it. Its mission aligns with President Museveni and NRM's emphasis on sports development, as he has been instrumental in promoting sports infrastructure growth in Uganda, including the construction of stadiums like Hoima City Stadium and Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium. #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority

Lost Affection is out. A multi layered story of love going wrong. In this visual for 'Lost Affection' Bebe Cool gets to continue his story telling journey and once again harnesses his acting skills playing the jilted lover, left behind for a rich man youtu.be/ugaEDqhi79Y?si… #breakthechains #BebeCool

Hey fam, tomorrow, December 19, I drop the video for the song, Lost Affection, off my Break The Chains album. Check out all music platforms, TV stations and vibe to this mega piece of art... #BreakTheChainsAlbumBebeCool

Good morning family! It's new dawn today as our NRM Presidential Candidate, Yoweri Museveni, kicks off his campaign trail in Greater Masaka sub-region with two rallies in Rakai and Lyantonde districts. Come lets show our great leader some love as he unpacks his manifesto for 2026-31. See you there! #ProtectingTheGains #SilentMajority #UnstoppableUG #NRM