Ugandan music legend, Moses Ssali, commonly known as Bebe has officially launched the international leg of his much-anticipated Break the Chains album tour, starting in Nairobi, Kenya.
The tour marks a powerful return to his roots and a celebration of both his musical evolution and East African unity.
In a twitter post, Bebe Cool embraced and thanked his Kenyan fans for showing him support. “Nairobi!! The love. The warm welcome. The vibe. The memories. Thank you my Kenyan family for embracing the #BreakTheChainsAlbum,” he wrote.
This is Bebe Cool’s second major stop following a successful listening party and several high-profile activations that have turned the album into the talk of Kampala.
The press conference at Aspire Centre in Nairobi attracted music lovers, media, and some of East Africa’s most iconic artists for an unforgettable moment of reflection, reunion, and celebration.
Speaking at the event, Cool expressed deep gratitude for Nairobi, where his musical journey began under the pioneering Kenyan label Ogopa Deejays.
“Nairobi will always be a second home for me,” he said. “This is where my journey truly took flight, so it means everything to launch this new chapter of my story here. Break the Chains is about freedom artistic freedom, emotional healing, and breaking through personal and professional limitations.”
He started his career around 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya, but later moved back to Uganda. Cool was one of the first artists affiliated with Ogopa Deejays, a production house and record label in Kenya.
The 16-track album is a genre-bending project, fusing Afrobeats, Afropop, Afrotech, and Afro-house, all anchored in Bebe Cool’s distinct vocal signature and compelling storytelling.
Bebe Cool was joined on stage by Nazizi and Wyre his former collaborators in the legendary East African Bashment Crew.
The trio’s reunion reignited memories of early 2000s pan-African hits such as Africa Unite and Fire Anthem, offering a powerful reminder of the crew’s enduring impact on East African music.
Bebe Cool emphasized that Break the Chains is both a return to form and a bold step forward rooted in authenticity, sonic innovation, and African pride.
He also teased upcoming stops in Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, giving fans and media more opportunities to engage with the music and message of Break the Chains.
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