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Pulse Picks: 21 biggest song collaborations of 2023

In 2023, musicians teamed up to give their fans great music.

Jose Chameleone, Vinka and Winnie Nwagi

Here are the songs that became hits.

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1. Did I die remix

D'mario produced the song by Hatim and Dokey which was originally released in October 2022 and got an astounding remix in 2023.

The remix, which was also produced by Legend Production boss, currently counts over a million views on YouTube and it made Hatim and Dokey popular.

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The remix has Sheebah Karungi, Feffe Busi and Vampino. The video of the remix was filmed by CB-Filmz Production.

2. Mukisenge by Winnie Nwagi and Crysto Panda

The song, which was produced by Nessim and written by Ray Signature & Dokta Brain, is both groove-able and awesome for listening pleasure.

The song, whose video was directed by Larry, has since garnered 600k-plus views, and received overwhelmingly positive reviews since it was uploaded on YouTube.

3. Pretty Pretty by King Saha and Bussi

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Soothing hitmaker King Saha and the rapper Feffe Bussi released a remix of the latter's song titled Pretty Pretty.

King Saha, real name Mansour Ssemanda, originally released the song eight years ago and it was then produced by Ark Menz, who also goes by Meddie Menz, and is popularly known for music video directing.

The remix, which was recorded by Nessim, was posted on Feffe Bussi's YouTube and it is now the most watched on his channel.

4. Twafuna by Jowy Landa and Vyroota

Jowy Landa and Vyroota’s Twafuna was produced by Nessim and it is about to hit 70k views on YouTube.

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Its video was filmed by Jahlive.

5. Banana by Fik Gaza and Chameleone

Fik Gaza tapped Jose Chameleone for the remix of his club banger Banana which now has over half a million views on YouTube.

The song’s video was directed by Wax. The original version was produced by Rinex and its video was shot by Badrum.

6. Bwe Paba by Sheebah and Fik Fameica

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Bwe Paba by Sheebah Karungi and Fik Fameica raked in over 2 million views in just two months.

The groovy jam was produced by D’Mario and Artin Pro and the video was filmed by Jahlive.

7. Labisa

Bobi Wine collaborated with Nubian Li, Feffe Bussi, Zex Bilangilangi and Sizza Man to release a song titled Labisa which now has over 600k views on YouTube.

It appears on this list because its title was turned into social media jargon.

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In the song, which was produced by Sir Dan Magic and Paddy Man, the quintet reminds you of hypocrites, frenemies, and the value of relationships. Its visuals were directed by Edrine Paul.

8. Irene Ntale and John Blaq

Irene Ntale tapped John Blaq to feature on Ebbaluwa which was produced by Chemical Ali Nicer.

Ntale, who hasn’t been very active when it comes to releasing music -- in January released another song titled Esanyu Dagala whose video has over 200k views and was filmed by Director Pest. It was produced by D King.

Ebbaluwa, which has over 100k views, had its video directed by Bust.

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9. Vinka and Dax Vibes

Dax Vibez and Vinka teamed up on Believe, a soothing earworm that was produced by Nessim. The video, which has over a million views on YouTube, was directed by Aaronaire.

10. Spice Diana and Bentiboys Africa

Bentiboys tapped Spice Diana to remix their banger titled Engine Ekyamuke. The song was produced by Andre on the Beat.

The video, which was directed by Heights Montage, has over 100k views, and the song was produced by Daddy Andre.

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11. Chris Evans and Spice Diana

It’s not yet even a month since Spice Diana teamed up with Chris Evans to release Tondwisa which was produced by Baur.

Jahlive filmed the song which has over 600k views on YouTube.

12. Mudra and Ava Peace

The video of Shabada, Mudra Viral’s collaboration with Ava Peace, has over 1.8 million views and it was made at Grate Make Films by Director Pest.

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Don produced the song from Axtra Nation, Artin Pro’s studio.

13. Nwagi and Vyper Ranking

The video of Take It Slow by Vyper Ranking featuring Winnie Nwagi has over 1.2 million views and the song reignited Rankings’ music career.

It’s currently the most viewed video on his channel, followed by Tebimala which features Cindy Sanyu at 228k views. This was released four years ago.

Take It Slow was produced by Nexo and Artin Pro. The video was filmed by Visan Magic.

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14. Vinka and Elijah Kitaka

Elijah Kitaka and Vinka’s Tutu Mama has 1 million views on YouTube and it’s one of the dopiest duets this year.

The song is off Kitaka’s album dubbed Bedroom Essentials and it was produced by BangarBoi. Marvin Musoke directed the video.

Other songs on the album are Ndi Wuwo, which was also produced by BangarBoi and the video directed by Aaaronaire; Weather for Two; Kontrol, whose video was directed by Aaronaire; Seduction, Play Time, Tippy Toe and Nothing, which was the first to be released.

Bangar Boi and Steve Keys co-produced the album.

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15. Fik Fameica and Kateleya & Kandle

Pose featuring Fik Fameica is a great song on the duo's Call It Love EP. It was produced by Artin Pro and the video was filmed by Wax.

16. Salary by Ugaboys and Selecta Jeff

Selecta Jeff featured on Ugaboys’ Salary which became popular on social media and in bars.

It was produced by Dny Beats. The song’s video, which was directed by Railroad Pictures -- has almost half a million views on YouTube.

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It’s their most popular song on the tubes followed by Freaky Friday featuring Eddy Kenzo which has close to 300k views.

17. Sugar Mama by Jowy Landa and JPC Again

JPC Again and Jowy Landa teamed up to remix Sugar Mama which was produced by Nessim. Its video, which was over 100k views, was filmed by Jahlive. It’s her most-watched video this year.

18. Chekecha remix

Chekecha, which is the most-watched song on Karole Kasita’s YouTube channel at 3.4 million, was remixed by Vinka and Winnie Nwagi.

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The song, which was produced by Artin Pro and Chemical Beats, inspired her maiden concert. Its video was filmed by Aaronaire.

19. Ndabula by Carol Nantongo and B2C

At 1.1 million views, Ndabula -- which was released about four months ago, is a great collabo. It was produced by Nessim and the video was filmed by Aaronaire.

20. My Guy

Fik Fameica features on the song that was produced by Artin Pro with a video directed by Elly V. Mugisa.

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21. Singa by John Blaq Jazmine

Its video, which was made by Zyga Phix -- has 1.2 million views on YouTube, and the audio was produced by Brian Beats.

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