Binyanya music is not witchcraft – DJ Tonny Mbazira talks rise of nostalgic subgenre

Binyanya music is not witchcraft – DJ Tonny Mbazira talks rise of nostalgic subgenre

Binyanya music, a unique subgenre of Ugandan riddim mixes, has been sweeping through the local music scene, thanks to its nostalgic appeal and infectious energy.  The style is a type of riddim mix where a DJ plays songs based on a particular underlying instrumental track, typically a reggae, ragga or dancehall track. It gained massive popularity during the Covid-19 lockdown, largely thanks to DJ Suuna Ben, whose viral TikTok clips of him playing…