The artistes behind 3 most viewed songs on YouTube

They also earn from the video-sharing platform, so the more a video is watched, the more money they earn.

The most watched new songs on YouTube in 2023 were Bailando, Chekecha (remix) and Nana in that order.

Below are the artistes behind these songs.

1. Bailando

Vinka's Bailando is the most-watched song on YouTube in 2023 at 4.3 million views. The song had an excellent reception thanks to the groovy beats produced by Daddy Andre who also wrote the song.

Daddy Andre, who also goes by Andre on the Beat, also produced Engine Ekyamuka by Spice Diana & Bentiboys Africa and Balippila Boda by Eddy Kenzo.

The video of Bailando was directed by Marvin Musoke, who also directed other popular songs like Omwenge by Azawi, Nothing by Elijah Kitaka, Omwana (Juliana Kanyomozi), Elijah Kitaka and Vinka’s Tutu Mama and All Over You by Vinka.

2. Chekecha (remix)

The remix of Chekecha is the second most viewed video at 3.7 million views. Karole Kasita's Chekecha was remixed by Vinka and Winnie Nwagi.

Its video was shot by Aaron Mutumba, alias Aaronaire, who also directed the filming of 10 over 10 by Azawi, Okwepicha by Gravity, Believe by Dax Vibez & Vinka, Ndabula by Carol Nantongo & B2C, Ndi Wuwo by Elijah Kitaka and Tonyt by Rema Namakula.

The Chekecha remix was co-produced by Artin Pro and Chemical Beatz.

Pro also produced other top jams like Bwe Paba by Sheebah & Fik Fameica, Take It Slow by Vyper Ranking featuring Winnie Nwagi, My Guy by BigTril featuring Fik Fameica, Njagala by Lydia Jazmine, Pose by Kateleya & Kandle featuring Fik Fameica and Binkolelele by Kateleya & Kandle.

The other songs by Chemical Beatz this year are Beautiful Mami by Rickman and Ebbaluwa by Irene Ntale & John Blaq.

3. Nana

The video of Nana, the song by Joshua Baraka has 3.4 million views and it is the third most watched Ugandan music video this year. The song's video was directed by Prnz and Axon made the audio.