TAKEAWAYS

• Vinka says Diamond Platnumz is one of her top dream collaborators because their musical styles and performance energy align.

• She also named Fally Ipupa, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Tyler ICU, Kamo Mphela and Rwanda’s Element Eleéeh.

• The singer hinted that an international album may not be out of reach if the right opportunity comes along.

Vinka has opened up about the African stars she would love to work with if she ever records an international album, naming some of the continent’s biggest acts as her dream collaborators.

Speaking to Frank Ntambi, the Swangz Avenue singer was asked which African artists she would most love to feature on a major cross-border project. At the top of her list was Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz, whom she described as a natural fit for her style.

“Diamond Platnumz is a dancer and some of his songs are easy to vibe to. I’m also that kind of artist, so I think a collaboration between us would be memorable.”

Vinka also singled out Congolese hitmaker Fally Ipupa, saying working with him would be a dream come true. From Nigeria, she mentioned Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr and Tiwa Savage as artists she would gladly partner with on an international body of work.

When asked about South Africa, Vinka mentioned Tyler ICU and Kamo Mphela, suggesting she would also be open to working with them.

She added that the dream of collaborating with African artists does not feel too far-fetched and urged fans to keep believing in the possibility.

“If it comes to working with African artists, I don’t think the dream is too far. Fans should keep wishing for it.”

Vinka further revealed that she would also love to work with Rwandan singer Element Eleéeh, saying his love songs and slower sound would blend well with her own music.

Although Vinka remains one of Uganda’s most dominant female artists, her regional expansion is still taking shape, leaving fans waiting to see whether Swangz Avenue will back a fully fledged international album.