Takeaways

• Sasha Vybz shot Nakyuka using only an iPhone during lockdown
• The video was filmed inside Sheebah’s house
• It became one of Sheebah’s most watched YouTube videos

Celebrated Ugandan music video director Sasha Vybz has opened up about one of his most creative career moments, revealing that he shot Sheebah Karungi’s hit song Nakyuka using only an iPhone during the COVID-19 lockdown. The video went on to become one of Sheebah’s most viewed songs on YouTube.

Speaking about the experience, Sasha Vybz said the shoot happened at the height of movement restrictions when musicians and creatives still had to find ways to survive and keep producing content.

According to him, Sheebah reached out with the idea of shooting the video, and because moving with his full professional equipment was impossible, he decided to improvise.

He reportedly headed to Sheebah’s house armed with only his iPhone, using the home’s elegant interior and natural lighting to create the now-viral visuals.

“You don’t need big cameras to start. Creativity is what matters most.”

“Technology has evolved, and creatives must evolve with it.”

Sasha Vybz said the success of Nakyuka proves that modern technology has changed filmmaking, making it possible to create quality visuals with simple tools when used creatively.

He noted that what mattered most was the concept, lighting, and ability to adapt under pressure.

The story has since become a powerful example of innovation in Uganda’s entertainment industry, with many praising the director’s brilliance and resourcefulness during one of the toughest periods for creatives.