This year, if your list of top-performing Ugandan artists doesn’t include names like Joshua Baraka, Elijah Kitaka, Bebe Cool, Ava Peace, or Dax Vibez, then it’s incomplete. These acts have dominated airwaves, charts, and stages, pushing the industry forward.
However, veteran musician Red Banton doesn’t seem impressed by the new wave. The Nonya Money hitmaker has dismissed the current crop of stars, singling out only one artist he believes continues to uphold Uganda’s music legacy — King Saha.
According to Red Banton, King Saha remains the most consistent and relevant artist, especially after the passing of the late Mowzey Radio, who he believes left a huge gap in the industry.
“Since Mowzey Radio died, the music industry has greatly declined. It’s only King Saha sustaining it,” Red Banton said.
Born Tony Lubega, Red Banton was one of Uganda’s top stars in the early 2000s with hits such as Nonya Money, Balogo, Speed 180, and Kakoona. His influence was so strong that Jose Chameleone, in a past interview, admitted that Red Banton’s success was one of the reasons he returned from Kenya to revive his career back home.
While opinions may differ, Red Banton’s remarks have sparked fresh debate about longevity, consistency, and what it truly means to carry the Ugandan music flag high.
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