YUKO (aka Aunty Yuko) [VIDEO]

In this episode, we sit down with YUKO, an emerging Ugandan musician redefining the sound of East African pop and Afropop with fresh energy and unforgettable hooks. YUKO has been gaining buzz online for her standout single Ba da da and the way she blends vibrant beats with heartfelt lyrics that hit you right in the feels. We go deep into her creative journey — from discovering her love for music growing up in Uganda to the first moments she realized this could be more than a dream. YUKO opens up about the challenges of building sound and identity in a competitive industry, balancing authenticity with audience expectations, and navigating the pressure that comes with making music that’s both true to herself and ready for the world.Expect honest stories about songwriting, studio sessions, and the emotional work that goes into crafting a sound that reflects her life, culture, and vision. We also talk about being a young artist on social media, staying grounded under public scrutiny, and how YUKO protects her peace while chasing bigger stages.Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a fan of Ugandan music, or someone curious about the hustle behind the art, this episode delivers real talk about identity, music production, creativity, and perseverance.Listen in for: YUKO’s musical origins and creative inspirations, Her experience building a fanbase and connecting through sound, The realities of music-making in Uganda’s evolving industry, Balancing vulnerability, confidence, and self-worth, Advice for young artists chasing purpose through art, YUKO is a Ugandan musician, and Ugandan pop artist know for Afropop Uganda, Ba da da song and this is one of her first music podcast interviews, we talk about the creative process, music industry in East Africa, emerging artists Uganda, songwriting journey, building a brand in music.———————————————————————Follow for More!Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajaysonI've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn———————————————————————Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K)Guest: YUKO————————————————————Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices