Joshua Baraka is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, born on December 13, 2000 in Kawempe, Kampala.The ugandan rising star Joshua Baraka is making waves in the African music scene — and his ambitions go far beyond the continent. In recent interviews and online statements, Baraka has revealed a bold wish list of global artists he hopes to collaborate with, including Beyonc, Kendrick Lamar, Wizkid, Tems, Ed Sheeran, and Adele. He has also expressed a unique dream to contribute a soundtrack to the popular anime series Sword Art Online, showcasing his broad creative vision.
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While his dream collaborators may sound like a long shot to some, Baraka is already on a fast track in the music industry. He has successfully worked with top African artists such as Joeboy, Simi, King Promise, and Bien from Kenya’s Sauti Sol. More recently, he has teamed up with Kriz Beatz and Fave, two major names in Nigeria’s music scene.The turning point came in 2023 with the release of “Nana,” a smooth Afrobeat groove that instantly connected with audiences across Uganda and Kenya. The song went viral on TikTok, trended on Shazam, and dominated local charts. Its success propelled Baraka onto the continental stage, leading to a banger remix featuring Joeboy (Nigeria), King Promise (Ghana), and Bien (Kenya). Released through UK-based Moves Recordings, the remix broadened his audience across the diaspora.
Since artists like Burna Boy and Tems have shown that African musicians can go global, especially when they stay authentic and keep delivering high-quality music this means that he too has a shot at taking african music to a higher level. So to every good music lover out there “keep playing joshua baraka”.
