Renowned Ugandan musician Bebe Cool is gearing up to release his highly anticipated album Break the Chains on Friday, May 30. While fans await its official launch, a select group of Ugandan artists who’ve had an early listen are already heaping praise on the project.
One of them is rising star Elijah Kitaka, the voice behind popular tracks like Nothing, Dawa, and Ekyange. After attending a private listening session, Kitaka called the album “inspirational,” commending Bebe Cool’s artistic growth and his ability to innovate without abandoning his Ugandan roots.
“As I listened to the album, I got to experience a different side of Bebe Coolhis passion and originality really stand out. There’s a particular song that just sticks with you it stays on your mind.”Kitaka shared.
A long-time admirer of Bebe, Kitaka expressed both surprise and appreciation for being invited to the exclusive session.
“As an upcoming artist, it means a lot that someone of his stature recognizes and supports what I’m trying to do in this industry,” he said.
Kitaka believes Break the Chains is more than just a milestone in Bebe’s career it’s a potential game-changer for Ugandan music. He highlighted the album’s polished production and international sound as key factors in its broad appeal.
“He’s making music for the world, and that’s incredibly motivating for those of us still finding our footing.” Kitaka remarked.
Crafted over the course of a year between Uganda and Nigeria, Break the Chains began to take shape in late 2023 when Bebe traveled to Nigeria for high-profile collaborations
