Lobstar teams up with Echoled

What the report says

The Observer reports that Ugandan afroswing artiste Echoled has teamed up with Lobstar, a move that has drawn attention in local entertainment circles. Echoled is described by the paper as an underground performer who gained wider notice after the 2025 release of his kadongo kamu-inspired song “Mangadalena.” The article says the track helped introduce him to a broader audience and references his use of Luganda-heavy lyrics.

According to the report, the signing has also fueled speculation online and among fans that Lobstar may be responding to Joshua Baraka’s departure from his management team. The Observer notes that Baraka previously credited Lobstar with discovering his talent and helping launch his international career, but that he did not renew his contract and is now signed to the UK-based label Moves Recordings.

The piece does not confirm any rivalry or strategic motive, instead presenting the idea as speculation. It suggests that Echoled’s partnership with Lobstar could be significant because of Lobstar’s industry contacts and Echoled’s growing profile, while also acknowledging uncertainty about whether the collaboration will produce a similar breakout success. In general terms, the report places the development within Uganda’s expanding music scene, where management deals and label relationships can shape artists’ reach at home and abroad.