Veteran Ugandan musician Titan Takuba wants Juliana Kanyomozi, Sheebah Karungi, Grace Nakimera and Ava Peace to breathe new life into his classic songs, opening the door to potential collaborations that could introduce his music to a younger generation.
The composer, known for songs such as Nzikiliza, Nkwata Mpola and Okwagala Simusango, says he has no problem allowing contemporary artists to reinterpret his catalogue. Although he has spent years away from Uganda’s mainstream music scene, he remains interested in finding new ways to share his work.
“I’ve no problem with allowing and giving any artist a chance to re-do my songs,” Takuba said, explaining that there are several musicians he would like to sit down with and discuss reworking songs that Ugandans have loved.
Juliana Kanyomozi is among his preferred collaborators. Takuba identified her as an artist from his own generation whose involvement would be welcome as he considers new versions of his older material.
He also singled out Grace Nakimera, expressing interest in having her reinterpret one of his songs. His remarks suggest that he is open to working with established musicians whose styles could offer a fresh perspective on his classics.
But Takuba’s ambitions extend beyond artists from his generation.
The veteran composer named Ava Peace as a younger singer whose musical style and approach have caught his attention. He said he would welcome an opportunity to work with her when the timing is right.
Sheebah Karungi also made his list. Takuba believes her distinctive musical identity could bring an exciting new dimension to his older songs.
“And my sister Sheebah, in her colour, I think it might be explosive having my classics re-done by her,” he said.
The proposed remakes would offer a potential bridge between Takuba’s established catalogue and a newer generation of Ugandan musicians. However, he has not announced any confirmed collaborations with the four singers.
Takuba also explained his prolonged absence from the local music scene, saying he left Uganda to focus on other professional responsibilities overseas. He added that he is no longer operating as a commercial artist in the conventional sense, although he continues to make music he believes people may appreciate.
One of the biggest revelations is the size of his existing catalogue. Takuba says he has approximately 380 songs from his earlier years and is considering how best to release the material.
“I have a discography of my old era comprising 380 songs, and I’m contemplating what to do, though I’m not a commercial artist as of now,” he explained, adding that he could release an album when he feels the time is right.
For listeners who want to revisit his work now, Takuba says an 11-track EP drawn from his Bintadde album is already available on his digital platform, TitanTakuba.App.
While a new album remains under consideration, his interest in having other artists remake his classics offers another possible route for bringing his music back into the spotlight.
If the collaborations eventually happen, Takuba’s songs could receive fresh interpretations from four singers spanning different generations of Uganda’s music industry. For now, the idea remains a proposal from the veteran composer, with the next step depending on whether the artists come together to make it happen.