Joshua Baraka | |
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| Born | January 1, 2001 Kawempe |
| Origin | Kampala, Uganda |
| Genres | Afro-beat |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument | vocal |
| Years active | 2023 |
Joshua Baraka (born 1 January 2001, in Kawempe) is a Ugandan recording artist [1] and music producer. He rose to fame after releasing "Nana" in 2023. [2] In his music carrier, he has released more than ten albums, including Baby Step, Belinda, and Sana. [3] [4]
Baraka was born to Kenyan father and Ugandan mother in Kawempe, Kampala. [5]
Joshua Baraka is a Ugandan singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. [6] His music incorporates elements of Afrobeat, R&B, dancehall, and Amapiano. [7]
Baraka's interest in music developed at an early age, influenced by his mother, who was a worship leader. He learned to play instruments such as the piano and guitar. In August 2021, he released his debut EP, Baby Steps, a four-track project that included the single "Be Me." [8]
In 2023, Baraka released the single "Nana," which gained attention and appeared on music charts in Uganda and other East African countries. Following the success of the song, he released the EP Growing Pains, which included collaborations with Nigerian artist Magixx and Ghanaian rapper Yaw Tog. [9]
In 2024, Baraka expanded Growing Pains into a deluxe edition, adding new tracks. One of the additions was "Alone," an Amapiano-influenced song featuring South African vocalist Nkosazana Daughter.
Baraka was also selected as a Spotify RADAR Africa artist, a program aimed at promoting emerging African musicians. He has announced plans to release a full-length studio album in 2025. [10]