Bebe Cool's "Cheque" Makes Its BBC 1Xtra Debut: A Stepping Stone for East African Collaboration

Ugandan music sensation Bebe Cool is making waves in East Africa, and his latest venture has taken him to the prestigious BBC 1Xtra airwaves. The artist, who recently visited Kenya to promote his new album "Break the Chains," has been busy captivating audiences with his unique blend of music and charisma.

During his stay in Kenya, Bebe Cool shared his experiences with the traffic in Nairobi, stating that unlike in Uganda, traffic cannot be avoided in the Kenyan capital. He discussed this during an interview with Muchina and Cyd on Kiss FM, one of Kenya's oldest radio stations.

Bebe Cool's visit to Kenya was not just about promoting his album; it was also an opportunity to collaborate with Joshua Baraka, a fellow musician. The collaboration aimed to help Bebe Cool connect with his older generation fanbase while Baraka reached out to the Gen-Z audience.

The highlight of Bebe Cool's Kenyan tour was undoubtedly his visit to Mitaboni Abc Girls School, where he was seen singing with a group of students. Videos of this heartwarming encounter have been circulating on social media.

While in Kenya, Bebe Cool's song "Cheque" made its debut on DJ Edu's official mix on BBC 1Xtra. The song, which has already gained favor among many, received a remix by DJ Edu, giving it an urban London electronic music sound that appeals to a wider audience.

This is not the first time Bebe Cool and DJ Edu's BBC 1Xtra have crossed paths. In 2015, Bebe Cool's rendition of Philly Lutaaya's "Born in Africa" was ranked as one of the best songs from the continent on BBC 1Xtra. They later collaborated on the song "Games," which is featured on the "Break the Chains" album.

Bebe Cool's African tour started in Kenya and will soon take him to Tanzania, Rwanda, South Africa, and Nigeria, among other destinations. Local media personalities in Kenya have picked "Cheque," "Motivation," "African Love" alongside Yemi Alade's songs as their favorites from the album.

As Bebe Cool continues his journey across Africa, it's clear that his music is resonating with audiences, and his collaborations are helping him reach new heights. Keep an eye out for more from this dynamic artist as he continues to break barriers and champion African music.