At the very top of the chart, Omega 256’s “See You Tonight” featuring Cindy Sanyu emerged as the defining hit of the year. Smooth, romantic, and widely embraced, the track dominated airwaves and set the tone for what listeners gravitated toward in 2025.
Close behind, Elijah Kitaka’s “Ekyange” confirmed his status as one of Uganda’s most consistent hitmakers, while Joshua Baraka’s “Wrong Places” showcased a new generation’s ability to blend vulnerability with mainstream appeal.
The top ten was largely shaped by balance — love songs, mid-tempo Afro-pop, and dance-friendly records — with strong showings from Dax Vibez, Sheebah, Ava Peace, and Fyno Ug. Ava Peace, in particular, stood out with multiple entries, signaling her breakout year and growing influence.
This list captures the Top 40 Ugandan songs of 2025, as reflected on the Songboost Year-End Chart. These songs were not ranked by opinion or hype alone, but by real performance data collected from 40 Ugandan radios and TVs throughout the year.
The Full Top 40 Ugandan Songs of 2025
- See You Tonight – Omega 256 ft. Cindy Sanyu
- Ekyange – Elijah Kitaka
- Wrong Places – Joshua Baraka
- Che Che – Fyno Ug
- Good Idea – Dax Vibez ft. Elijah Kitaka
- Eden – JPC Again ft. Ava Peace
- At My Door – Dax Vibez
- Somebody – Sheebah
- Wanula (Remix) – Ava Peace
- London – Ava Peace
- Party – Omega 256 ft. B2C
- Sirubala – Vinka
- Mpeke – Aroma
- Biggwa – Fik Fameica ft. Liam Voice
- Go – Karole Kasita
- Kaba – Kapeke
- Ogenda Kukilaba – Tracy Melon
- Kapati – Alien Skin
- TikTok Life – King Saha
- Start to Dance – Rema Namakula
- Daily Bundle – Elijah Kitaka
- Wesibadde – Sheebah
- Kindekere – Lydia Jazmine
- Ki Uganda Kinyuma – Omega 256
- Lalala – Vinka
- Go (Remix) – Karole Kasita ft. Elijah Kitaka
- Award – Spice Diana
- Cheque – Bebe Cool ft. Joshua Baraka
- Nze Nakiriza – Spice Diana
- No One – Ava Peace ft. Jowy Landa
- Gunkwase – Vinka
- Nzalina – Kapeke
- Njize Okwagala – Azawi
- Nkulowozaako – Eddy Kenzo
- Nzigulawo – Spice Diana
- Silina – John Blaq ft. Irene Namubiru
- Morocco – Joshua Baraka
- Motivation – Bebe Cool
- Tovayo – Tracy Melon
- Baliwa – Daagentofficial
Trends That Defined the Year
One clear theme in 2025 was collaboration. Many of the year’s biggest songs were joint efforts, pairing established stars with rising talents. Female artists also had a powerful presence, with Sheebah, Ava Peace, Spice Diana, Vinka, and Karole Kasita consistently appearing across the chart.
Musically, Ugandan pop leaned toward melodic Afro-pop, romantic storytelling, and danceable mid-tempo grooves, while still leaving room for street anthems and experimental sounds.
Looking Ahead
As the industry moves forward, the 2025 chart stands as a snapshot of a confident, growing music scene — one that values authenticity, consistency, and connection with listeners. These songs didn’t just play; they lived with people, followed them through the year, and became part of Uganda’s everyday rhythm.
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