Ykee Benda in a scene from “Amina” video.

Ykee benda aka The boy so tender is commonly known for his gentle touch to the note with songs like “Malaika”, “Super Man” and most recently, “Whistle”, a collaboration with songstress Rhema. In most of his songs he has  always come off as smooth and easygoing for the ear, allowing his audience to sink into his amazing creativity.

But Ykee Benda took his fans on an unexpected twist with the release of his dancehall hit single titled “Amina”.

“Amina” is a dancehall song crafted around a man’s love for a beautiful African woman.  It’s different from any Ykee Benda sounds you’ve had before and you can be rest assured, it will get you dancing.

Last week, he released a world class video for the song in partnership with Swangz Avenue. Directed by Swangz Avenue’s Marvin Musoke, it is a well choreographed and colorful video.

AMINA is a profound demonstration of Ykee Benda’s creativity and flexibility which allows him to freely explore his vocal prowess.

Watch Amina video below.

Staff Writer

By Ian Ortega

Located in the middle of Naguru, opposite the Surgery Clinic, Olives Restaurant and Bar is that one hangout spot that immediately infects you with calmness.

It is rare to find the kind of place in the city that would make you feel at ease on a Wednesday evening. Yet, Olives is that place. Speaking of Wednesdays, they have a special where you get a free glass of wine for every meal you buy here.

None beats their traditional oven pizzas, it’s that taste that captures the buds long after the pizza is done. But the environ itself is one of calmness, and relaxation. It’s the perfect place to de-stress.

Then comes their customer care. Despite having a big white clientele, they treat all their guests equally. You really feel at home. And there’s a speed to their meals preparation. You won’t have to wait until you can’t wait no more.

By the way, they have these quotes they scribble on their boards. Such as; “if you want to look thin, hang around with fat people.” Haha, or “why you need to hang around troubled people, because troubled people always have plenty of alcohol”.

There is some cool music that serenades in the background. It’s a super 5 star experience coming in at a very cheap price. I would definitely bet on it every single Wednesday and the days after… It’s the perfect place to grab your cold Black Bell.

Trap is the new thing in global hip hop market and some folks are so quick to take the trend and flow with the tide.

The beauty of trap is its enchanting beats and a rather carefree style of wordplay. With this breed of rap, you can get away with what most purists would not stand perhaps the reason some old school rappers have been calling off this kind of rap.

But that’s at the highest level. Back home, anything goes. Upcoming rapper Kayce House tries his hand at this flow on his single “Trippin” and makes a decent effort.

He brings the feeling of enjoying life, living good life, and moving on from a failed relationship. Isn’t that what everyone aims for?

However, such a song would get better reception, if only for the benefit of the local audience, by blending in some Luganda words.

Listen to the song below.

Staff Writer