In wake of the deadly Corona virus, Bebe Cool has released a jam with Vinka, A Pass, Fik Fameica, John Blaq, Azawi, Fresh Kid, Paper Daddy and Fresh Daddy to educate people on how to protect themselves.
The song dubbed Corona Distance outlines the steps that an individual should take to ensure that he or she is safe as well as the people who are around them.
Vinka
The measures include; avoiding handshakes and touching other people, avoiding large crowds and congested places, washing your hands thoroughly every now and then and enlightening others about the disease.
Corona Distance is so infectious. I have listened to it a couple of times since it was released and every time I play it, I feel like I am hearing it for the very first time which is exactly how an awesome song should make you feel.
There are several reasons why I love this jam. Firstly it carries a very powerful message and it will make many people realize how serious this virus is.
A Pass
Secondly, the artists who were featured in Corona Distance are some of the best vocalists in Uganda. They have the most amazing voices and the fact that they are on one track means that they bring out the best in each other.
The third reason is that the jam is mostly in the Baganda language and to be honest, it sounds pleasant to the ears so much so that you will not be able to resist the urge to hit the replay button. The beat on this track is also dope.
Listen to Corona Distance below and tell us what you think.
Ugandan musician Bebe Cool has emerged as the best male artist in Eastern Africa at the just concluded All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) which was held in Accra, Ghana, on Saturday November 24th 2018.
Bebe Cool was nominated in the same category – Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa alongside Diamond Platnumz and Kenya’s finest Nyashinski.
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa
Bebe Cool – Uganda – Freedom (Winner)
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania – A Boy from Tandale
Harmonize – Tanzania – Kwangwaru
Kagwe Mungai – Kenya – Till the End
Khaligraph Jones – Kenya – Rider
Nyashinski – Kenya – Bebi Bebi
Rayvanny – Tanzania – Makulusa
Yamiu Mola – Ethiopia – Wegegta
Jose Chameleone’s brother Humphrey Mayanjahas angered a section of Ugandans when he publicly announced he was voting for Diamond Platnumz in the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Diamond has been nominated alongside Bebe Cool in the same category – Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa. Kenya’s Kagwe Mungai, Nyashinski and Khaligraph Jones have also been nominated in the same category.
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa
Bebe Cool – Uganda – Freedom
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania – A Boy from Tandale
Harmonize – Tanzania – Kwangwaru
Kagwe Mungai – Kenya – Till the End
Khaligraph Jones – Kenya – Rider
Nyashinski – Kenya – Bebi Bebi
Rayvanny – Tanzania – Makulusa
Yamiu Mola – Ethiopia – Wegegta
Provocative move
Humphrey Mayanja deliberately provoked section of Ugandans by showing them how he was voting. Humphrey is Bobi Wine’s fan and as such he deliberately wanted to show Bebe Cool the middle finger.
Dela was among Kenyan artistes that Ugandan singer Bebe Cool sensationally claimed were LAZY. The ‘Mafeelings’ hit maker has responded to Bebe Cool’s onslaught in a way not many people expected.
The veteran Ugandan reggae/ragga crooner who is in Kenya for Coke Studio Africa 5, claimed that Sauti Sol were the only musicians from Kenya who have clout outside the country’s border.
Bebe Cool took a swipe at Dela despite having collaborated with in a mash up song that also features Tanzania’s Rayvanny and American RnB sensation Jason Derulo.
Dela however has no hard feelings over what Bebe Cool said, the Kenyan songbird had nice things to say about the Ugandan singer despite him having a low opinion of her.
“Bebe is a nice guy and we have actually been talking of a collaboration since the time we met and did a song together with Jason Derulo and Rayvanny for the Coke Studio. However if at all that’s what he said, I would say it’s relative and just an opinion. I am not concerned with such issues to be honest, because everyone knows Dela is one of the most hardworking artiste in Kenya releasing single after single. I have done media tours in Uganda and Tanzania as well. Currently, I am preparing my albums and I have featured a few Ugandan musicians. And we are not lazy. However, I wouldn’t want to drop a disparaging remark, but anyway how many Ugandan artiste get played here? Yet they are big in their own way back in Uganda,” Dela told Nation.
Veteran Ugandan reggae/ragga artiste Bebe Cool has shared his honest opinion about Kenyan artistes, he thinks musicians from the 254 are generally lazy.
Bebe Cool, who is in Kenya for Coke Studio, has been interviewed by a number of local news outlets during his stint in the country.
It was during his interview with The Insyder that the Ugandan singer raised eyebrows, he claimed Sauti Sol were the only musicians from Kenya who have clout outside the country’s border. The Ugandan collaborated with Sauti Sol to drop ‘Mbozi Za Malwa’.
“To tell the truth there is Sauti Sol. I would definitely tell you I don’t think I can rate anybody else coz basically apart from the old legendary it’s only Sauti Sol that made sure they made a name in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Africa,” Bebe Cool said.
And to support his claim, Bebe Cool cited the case of Dela whom he said he didn’t know she existed until he met her at Coke Studio.
“I just met Dela recently and I haven’t even listened to her music so that means Kenyan artistes are a little bit lazy. I usually say that and I’m never shy about it because I haven’t heard of Dela before Coke Studio. If Dela has management she has to think twice and move to international platform because that is how I will know you,” added Bebe Cool.
