By Our Reporter
Ugandan music grew in leaps and bounds in 2018 with new artists emerging as stars and owning the music scene, and the old hit makers doing their best to keep churning out good music. Last Friday, the Bell Jamz 2018 Countdown was held, bringing together various professionals in the music industry, from artists to music producers, song writers, DJ’s, media and many more to count down the top 20 people’s choice of the best Ugandan hits of 2018.
The event was a big celebration of Ugandan music attracting a huge attendance of music enthusiasts who came to meet the people behind the music we all enjoy. Some of the notable artists in attendance included Vinka, Lydia Jasmine, John Blaq, Feffe Busi, The Mith, to mention but a few.
Speaking at the event, Bell Lager Brand Manager, Francis Kirabira said the top 20 songs were generated through an online poll that encouraged the public to select what they believe were their favorite 2018 songs.
“The 2018 Bell Jamz Countdown is essentially about recognizing that there was great music put out by artists, song writers, producers and the various professionals who put their minds together to give us the hits that we enjoy. It is a celebration to appreciate all the good Ugandan music that came out in the year 2018 and bring us all together to celebrate Ugandan music talent,” he added.
The event kicked off by counting down the songs from 20 to 1. Bobi Wine’s Kyarenga was voted by the people as the best song of 2018, with Mateeka by Jose Chameleone and Mataala by Winnie Nwagi coming in as second and third choice respectively.
Here’s the full list:
20. Romance – Toniks
19. Bankuza – Chosen Becky
18. Bad Energy – DJ Ciza ft. Cosign
17. Mpa love – King Saha & Weasel
16. Sconto – Fik Fameica
15. Mummy – A Pass
14. Sabula – Fille
13. Olina Work – Beenie Gunter
12. Born to win – Fik Fameica
11. Chips na ketch up – Vinka
10. Twazikoze – Hit Nature
9. Very Well – Slick Stuart and Roja ft. King Saha
8. You and me – Lydia Jazmine
7. Tukwatagane – John Blaq
6. Turn the replay – Levixone
5. Wankona – Sheebah
4. Biri Biri – King Saha
3. Mataala – Winnie Nwagi
2. Mateeka – Jose Chameleone
1. Kyarenga – Bobi Wine
