Despite their recent public fallout, musicians Cindy Sanyu and Omega 256 have another reason to celebrate after their hit collaboration See You Tonight was named Uganda’s Song of the Year for 2025 in the latest Uganda National Media Survey.
The findings are contained in the latest Uganda National Media Survey (UNMS), which is expected to be released soon.
The survey found that See You Tonight was the most popular song of 2025, based on responses from Ugandans across all 146 districts of the country.
The survey was conducted by the Market Intelligence Group (MIG) during the first half of 2026. It measured audience consumption of radio, television, print and digital media across Uganda.
According to Dr Joel Isabirye, the Principal Investigator of the survey, the research went beyond measuring traditional media and also examined popular music because of its influence as a form of mass communication.
“We identified a number of variables that reflect how the public consumes media. Since we all know that popular music is a form of mass media, many stakeholders were interested in understanding the highlights in that space for the year 2025. The report provides these indicators,” Dr Isabirye told this newspaper.
See You Tonight was written by Mozy Wryta and produced by Ope Beatz. The song became one of the biggest hits in 2025 and enjoyed widespread airplay on radio and television, as well as strong popularity on digital platforms.
Its recognition comes despite recent reports of a disagreement between Cindy and Omega 256. The two artistes have reportedly fallen out over conflicting claims regarding ownership of the song, although neither dispute appears to have affected its popularity among listeners.
The Uganda National Media Survey is one of the leading studies on media consumption in Uganda.
Besides identifying the year’s most popular song, the report will also rank radio stations in every sub-region, television stations, newspapers and digital platforms based on audience reach and consumption patterns.
The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for media organisations, advertisers, policymakers and other stakeholders seeking to understand how Ugandans consumed media during 2025.
