“Bwekili” finds VIP Jemo, a Ugandan New Skool rapper, linking up with frequent collaborator Raven Huncho for a tune that offers just the joyful, lively music their following has come to expect.
The two artists are not meeting for the first time. Having previously collaborated on “Longido” and the “Dildo (Remix)” with Recho Rey, this coupling has already shown what happens when both sides are locked in. So “Bwekili” comes with background – listeners who have followed both performers already know the dynamic before pushing play.
The title is a direct reference to contemporary Ugandan slang. “Bwekili” is a delightful little phrase that’s thrown in there to inject comedy or set up a punchline – and that energy flows throughout the entire record. But the wit is never at the expense of the melodic charm. Both VIP Jemo and Raven Huncho are about their real flow and the comedy. Because Uganda’s New Skool rap movement has always used humour as a vehicle of creativity not a substitute for it.
The album has also picked up steam on TikTok and Instagram with viral dancing trends and comedic skits. Organic social media momentum like that usually suggests that your audience isn’t just listening – they’re engaging. So “Bwekili” has already left streaming stats behind and entered into cultural debate.
For East African hip-hop fans following the evolution of Uganda’s rap scene, this collaboration continues to make the case for Kampala’s new generation to get the same attention that their colleagues in Nairobi get.
“Bwekili” is now on YouTube – check it and decide for yourself if VIP Jemo and Raven Huncho have delivered their best collab yet.
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