Ugandan vocalist becomes East Africa’s Up Next artist
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Ugandan artist Kyle Simbwa, a vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist, has been featured in Apple Music's Up Next artist development programme in East Africa. Simbwa's music is a blend of '90s R&B and soul, '80s synth-pop, A.O.R., Disney TV, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop, creating a unique Afrobeat/Alté sound. He expressed his excitement about the new opportunity, stating it would open doors to a broader audience and allow him to push his creative boundaries further.
Simbwa is deeply involved in every stage of creating his music, from songwriting to production, recording, mixing, and engineering. His debut project, Person, was released in 2025, followed by singles like "Mwana Gwe," "Love Me or Don't," and "East African Girl." Simbwa's live performances have gained traction, including headline shows at Xpressions and appearances at Afro Urban alongside artists like Mike Kayihura and Kohen Jaycee.
This year, he is releasing East African Summer, a seven-track EP exploring love, nightlife, freedom, movement, and the shared experiences of a new East African youth culture. Simbwa, as the newest Up Next artist in East Africa, will be featured on Apple Music's Up Next playlist, highlighting emerging talent hand-picked by Apple Music editors worldwide who are pushing creative boundaries and poised to reach a global audience.
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