Tiwa Savage joins Joshua Baraka in building hype for ‘Commando’

What the report says

Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has moved up the release of his song "Commando," a collaboration with Nigerian artist Tiwa Savage, after an online preview drew strong attention. According to Sqoop Uganda, Baraka had initially planned to release the track in November as part of his upcoming Recess 11 EP, but the response to the demo persuaded him to target an October release instead.

Baraka publicly thanked fans for the encouragement and said the reaction gave him confidence. Savage also engaged with the teaser, sharing Baraka’s post and expressing appreciation for being included in the project. Her support generated additional discussion among Ugandan listeners, some of whom praised her for backing a younger artist.

The article presents the collaboration as another step in Baraka’s effort to widen his audience beyond Uganda. Working with Savage, who is widely known across Afrobeats, may help the song reach listeners across different African markets. More broadly, the piece reflects how artists increasingly use short previews and social media interaction to shape release plans and build momentum before a full launch. Sqoop Uganda noted that the official release will ultimately show how the two singers’ styles fit together, but for now the online reaction has already influenced the rollout.