TAKEAWAYS

• Ykee Benda says he meets the YouTube benchmark Pallaso set for artists seeking to battle him.
• The singer challenged Pallaso, saying, “Come and I show you what real disco is.”
• Fans are now waiting to see whether Pallaso will accept the challenge.

The conversation surrounding a potential music battle between Ugandan artists continues to heat up after Ykee Benda boldly responded to Pallaso’s recent challenge.

A few days ago, Pallaso stirred debate when he declared that not every artist is qualified to face him in a musical showdown. According to the singer, any artist hoping to battle him should have at least 25 songs with over one million views on YouTube, arguing that such numbers are proof of consistency, influence and a solid music catalogue.

The statement immediately sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some agreeing that YouTube numbers are a fair measure of an artist’s success, while others argued that hit songs and stage performance matter just as much.

Now, Ykee Benda has stepped forward, insisting that he comfortably meets the benchmark Pallaso laid out.

Speaking during an interview, the Farmer hitmaker confidently stated that he has the numbers Pallaso asked for and therefore sees no reason why the battle shouldn’t happen.

“Come and I show you what real disco is,” Ykee Benda said as he openly challenged Pallaso.

His response is one of the first direct calls from a fellow established artist since Pallaso made his controversial remarks. It also sets the stage for what could become one of the most talked-about musical rivalries in Uganda if both artists agree to face off.

Ykee Benda has built an impressive catalogue over the years with songs that have amassed millions of views on YouTube, while Pallaso is equally regarded as one of Uganda’s most consistent hitmakers.

Although there is no indication yet that an official battle is being organized, Ykee Benda’s challenge has added fresh momentum to the conversation.

Whether Pallaso accepts the challenge or not remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—the ball is now firmly in his court after Ykee Benda declared that he not only meets the criteria but is ready to prove himself on stage.