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We have been listening, singing along, and dancing to Jose Chameleone’s music for over 20 years now, and we consider him a living legend in Uganda’s music industry.
Besides being a prominent musician and businessman, Jose Chameleone is a husband, father, and head of a beautiful family that he has built with his wife.
Today we take a look at Jose Chameleone’s first wife, and might we add- only wife. Here is everything you didn’t know about her.
Who exactly is Jose Chameleone’s first wife?
The beautiful woman who caught the eye and stole the heart of Dr. Jose Chameleone is called Daniella Atim Mayanja.
Daniella is a beautiful light-skinned woman from the Acholi tribe, which is something that Jose Chameleone’s late father seemed to have had a problem with. According to the Tubonge hitmaker, his father wanted him to marry from his Buganda tribe.
Chameleone’s wife’s birth parents are not publicly known. However, she was adopted and raised by the Italian Catholic priest, Father John Scalabrini, with whom she had a very close relationship and considered him her real father and best friend. When Father Scalabrini passed on in 2016, Daniella inherited his vast properties, including schools, hospitals, and real estate.
What does Jose Chameone’s wife do?
Besides being a full-time mother, Jose Chameleone’s wife is also the owner of several properties that she inherited.
She also runs a charitable foundation called Friends Charity which helps needy school children through donations of items such as books, sanitary towels, and other essential toiletries.
How did Jose Chameleone and his wife meet?
The love story of one of Uganda’s power couples began on one evening in 2003 when the two were introduced to each other by a mutual friend at the Alligators bar, Garden City in Kampala.
Their romance did not bloom immediately, as Daniella Mayanja had her reservations about Jose Chameleone- the musician had dreadlocks at the time, which Daniella associated with gangsters.
She eventually warmed up to him, and aren’t we just glad that things worked out?
Daniella Atim and Jose Chameleone’s wedding
Chameleone and Daniella wedding, source: Facebook
Jose Chameleone and his wife exchanged vows on 7th June 2008 in a flashy event that is often referred to as the wedding of the decade.
The glamorous event was graced by the bigshots in Uganda who arrived in Helicopters.
Chameleone and his wife celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary in 2021, with Jose sending a heartwarming message to Daniella.
Jose Chameleone and Daniella Atim’s children
Jose Chameleon
In their almost 14 years of marriage, the Valu Valu hitmaker and his wife have been blessed with five children- Abba Marcus Mayanja, Alfa Joseph Mayanja, Alba Shyne Mayanja, Amma Christian Mayanja, and Xara Amani Mayanja.
Chameleone also has an older daughter called Ayla Mayanja with a Belgium ex-girlfriend named Griet Onsea, aka Dorotia.
Did Daniella divorce Chameleone?
In 2018, Chameleone’s wife filed for a divorce from him, claiming that Jose Chameleone was an abusive drunkard who assaulted both her and her children.
Their marriage which is far from over was saved when the two later opted for an out-of-court settlement and reconciled.
Daniella later relocated to the US, where she lives with her children, who attend school there. Chameleone, who is mainly based in Uganda, where most of his businesses and fans are, frequently visits his family and shares the cutest photos of his children and wife.
Chamelone’s wife’s court case
In December 2012, Daniella was arrested and charged in court for fighting in a public place with a Dembe FM Radio journalist identified as Isaac Katende.
According to an anonymous source, the fight ensued when the journalist called Daniella and informed her that he would be running a ‘dirty’ article about her.
Daniella denied the charges and was released on a Sh.2 million cash bail.
Daniella Atim social media
Unlike her husband, who is very active on social media, Daniella Atim Mayanja is almost untraceable on Facebook and Twitter. She has an Instagram account, @daniellaatim, with 24.6K followers, but the account is private.
Many know Joseph Mayanja as Jose Chameleone the legendary musician, but to his family, he is a husband, a brother, a son, and a father. Chameleone has always portrayed himself as a family man. He has been married twice and from the two marriages, he has six children.
Jose Chameleone’s firstborn is from his first marriage to Griet Onsea. The rest of Jose Chameleon’s children are from his marriage with Daniella Atim, his second wife.
While the two who tied the knot in 2008 in one of the biggest weddings of the decade have had their share of marriage drama and scandals as expected with a celebrity couple, they definitely draw their pride from the cute souls they are raising together.
In this article, we take a look at Jose Chameleon’s children; their names, education, interests, and where they currently are.
Ayla Onsea Mayanja.
Ayla Onsea Mayanja, source: Facebook
The first of Jose Chameleone’s children is the beautiful Ayla Onsea Mayanja who was born in May 2002 while Chameleon was married to his Belgian lover Griet Onsea alias Dorotia.
The two are said to have met in Nairobi while Chameleon was frequenting Kenya to win the music lovers there. He was so in love with her that his famous Dorotia song was inspired by her.
Their marriage, however, did not work out and Dorotia had to leave Uganda with a young Ayla. It was widely reported that in 2007 Chameleone fought very hard to get Ayla’s custody after Griet was allegedly arrested and sentenced to prison in Belgium for being in possession of drugs.
There is no doubt that Chameleone is very fond of his eldest child as he always posts Ayla on his social media on her birthdays as he does with all his other children.
At the moment Ayla is still in Belgium living with her mother. In 2020, she graduated from the university and Jose Chameleone could not hide his joy at his eldest child’s huge milestone.
Abba Marcus Mayanja
Abba with Michelle Luzinda’s daughter
Abba Marcus Mayanja is the second of Jose Chameleone’s children and the first child that the Tubonge hitmaker has with his second wife. At his tender age, Marcus has already made a name for himself as a professional swimmer.
His most notable achievement is when he broke a record during a swimming competition in Cool Rapids, Minnesota in the USA where they relocated to in 2019. The record had been there for more than 30 years and his father could not be more proud.
The 16-year-old seems to be focused on creating his own path as he has tried and excelled in different fields already. He is the first of Jose Chameleone’s children to try out music as he recorded and released a song called Game Over going by the name T-Rex. It is still unclear if he will pursue music in the future or if he will follow another career path. One thing that is certain is that he is destined for greatness.
Alfa Joseph Mayanja
Alfa Joseph Mayanja, source: Facebook
The third of Jose Chameleon’s children is named after the celebrated singer turned politician. Alfa Joseph Mayanja Junior also follows his big brother’s footsteps and has shown an interest in swimming. Chameleon has always been seen around the two boys most of the time compared to the other of his children.
They were however separated for some time due to the covid lockdown that found the kids and Daniella in the USA.
Alba Shyne Mayanja
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After the two boys, Daniella and Chameleon were blessed with a beautiful girl whom they named Alba Shyne. She celebrates her birthday every February 8th. The fourth of Jose Chameleone’s children turned 10 this year and the Valu Valu singer took to social media to wish his daughter all the best.
His fans have noticed the striking resemblance between Chameleon and his princess Alba. She also studies in the United States where they now live with their mother Daniella.
Amma Christian Mayanja
Amma Christian Mayanja, source: Facebook
Jose Chameleon’s child number five is his son Amma Christian. The 8-year-old adorable boy celebrates his birthday on 11th of July every year.
He is the last boy in the Chameleone household and seems to have his father’s big heart. Like his older siblings, Christian studies in the US too.
Xara Amani Mayanja
Xara Amani Mayanja, source: Instagram
Born in the United States in 2018, Xara is the last of Jose Chameleon’s children, well at least for now. The young girl just turned four recently and she looks so much like her mother Daniella.
While all her older siblings are currently in school, it is not clear if she has already started any form of education yet.
Is Jose Chameleone still with Daniella Atim?
In 2018, Jose Chameleone and the mother of his children briefly separated and even almost got divorced.
The two however patched things up and although they live on different continents, they seem to be on great terms and they are doing a great job of raising their children.
We wish the Chameleone’s household the very best and hope the kids can grow and blossom into the best versions of themselves.
Award-winning rapper Gravity Omutujju is one of the fastest-rising musicians in Uganda right now who along with gathering a huge following of fans, is also making good money from his music.
In 2021, Gravity Omutujju impressed us when he shared news of the completion of his new house joining other artists like Bobi Wine and Eddy Kenzo on the list of homeowners.
Today we take a look at Gravity Omutujju’s house which has goals written all over it. This man has a good eye for quality.
Where is Gravity Omutujju house located?
Gravity Omutujju’s house, source: Facebook
Gravity Omutujju’s house is located in Buziga off Salama road. Buziga is famed for having one of the best views in Uganda.
Gravity revealed that his giant palatial new home whose construction was completed in 2021 is estimated to have cost him around Sh.200 million.
Cool features of Gravity Omutujju’s house
In February 2021, Gravity Omutujju gave a brief tour of his house to his fans. Here are some of the cool features that can be spotted in Gravity Omutujju’s house.
Spacious compound
The house sits on a giant compound that provides ample parking space for the musician’s sleek cars.
The fully tiled compound is surrounded by a parameter wall with a barbed-wire fence at the top for extra security.
There are swing chairs and outdoor seats and table on the verandah where one can relax and enjoy the outdoors breeze on a hot afternoon.
The external walls of Gravity Omutujju’s house are painted in subtle clean shades of peach. It has giant glass windows and doors that let in plenty of light into the house.
Plenty of rooms
It is reported that Gravity Omutujju’s house has at least five bedrooms. Although he didn’t give a tour of the inside of the house if the outside is anything to go by then the house is large.
Fully furnished interiors
Gravity Omutujju has shared some photographs of himself indoors and we must say that the interiors of the house are every bit as classy as the exterior.
The living room is painted in clean colours and the floors are fully covered with beautiful white tiles. It is tastefully furnished with posh furniture that consists of luxurious couches and an entertainment system.
The house also consists of a dining room with a dinner set consisting of a dinner table surrounded by golden dinner chairs.
While some windows have classy drapes, a couple has blinds and they do a lot of justice in giving the rooms elegance.
What car does Gravity Omutujju drive?
Along with living in a palatial home, Gravity also drives luxurious cars that are fit for his name. One of Gravity Omuttuju’s grandest cars is a white Toyota Landcruiser which he purchased in 2020.
Speaking after the purchase of his monster on wheels, Gravity Omutujju revealed that his previous vehicle had lasted him seven years, which is the reason why he got the new car. He also took the chance to throw shade at other musicians who had allegedly been gifted cars by the government saying that he was above them because he had bought his car with his own money.
Gravity Omutujju has more than one house, below is his second house
Having enough money to afford the little luxuries in life like good education, proper health care, and a vacation once in a while is nice, but not as nice as being super-rich.
Bobi Wine is not just one super-rich man; he is also the wealthiest artist in Uganda and one of the richest people in East Africa. This means that he can afford to buy beaches, vacation in the coolest places on earth, live in the loveliest mansions and drive the sleekest cars.
Today, we look at his garage and reveal some of the most expensive toys parked inside. If you are looking to buy a car soon and have big dollars, then take out your notebook and pen.
Toyota Land Cruiser V8
The bulletproof machine is perhaps the most discussed vehicle in Bobi Wine’s garage and Uganda as well.
In 2021, Bobi Wine unveiled this monster drive which is valued at UGX 600 million, claiming that he had gotten it from well-wishers.
Bobi Wine next to his bulletproof car, credit: FacebooNot only did it create a buzz for being expensive and fully armoured but also, soon after buying it, the URA paid him a visit, impounded the car, and demanded $93,420 in taxes for the vehicle.
Bobi Wine’s bulletproof car runs on a 5.7-litre V8 engine that produces 381 horsepower.
Some of the cool features that this ride has include, a voice-activated touch-screen navigation system with a backup camera, a great sound system with 14 speakers, and an extra subwoofer.
GMC Yukon
Another expensive toy that Bobi Wine owns is a GMC Yukon that cost the Ghetto president roughly $90,000.
It is a luxury SUV that can last for 250,000-300,000 miles, which basically means that it can last for up to 20 years if properly maintained.
The GMC Yukon runs on a 6.2-litre V8 engine and can accelerate from 0-60 Km/h in just 0.58 seconds!
Bobi Wine customized this car’s number plate with the name “Ghetto.”
Toyota Tundra
This pickup truck is another monster with wheels that is in Bobi Wine’s garage, and it was one of his favourite cars during the previous campaigns.
Bobi Wine’s Toyota Tundra, credit: Matooke republic
The Toyota Tundra has a 5700CC petrol engine and is great on off-roads, it also boasts.
This particular car also boasts of a critical rating of 86/100 based on quality and reliability; it cost Bobi Wine around UGX 150 million.
Toyota Prado TX
This white seven-seater four-wheel drive has an engine capacity of 3000 CC, can accelerate from 0 to 100Km/h in 12.7 seconds.
The market rate for this sleek car is not less than a whopping 180 million Ugandan shillings.
2002 Cadillac Escalade
Like the GMC Yukon, the Cadillac Escalade is also customized with the Ghetto number plate, and is one of Bobi Wine’s expensive rides, having cost him at least $50,000.
With a 5.3-litre V-8 engine and a cool interior, the 2002 Cadillac Escalade has a lifespan of between 150,000 to 200,000 miles and can last for up to 13 years if well maintained.
Besides his sleek cars, Bobi Wine also owns two boats, and it is rumoured that his supporters plan to buy him a private jet soon.
Born in 1979, Joseph Mayanja, aka Jose Chameleone, is one of the most famous and successful musicians in East Africa.
Having had a successful career spanning over two decades, Jose Chameleone has been able to win the hearts of fans, secure the celebrity status, make money, and live like a king.
Here is a look at Jose Chameleone’s houses in Uganda and USA. We will also tell you about how much he is worth and give you a brief look at the kind cars he drives.
Jose Chameleone’s house in the USA
In 2019, Jose Chameleone took to social media to announce that he had purchased a new house in the USA.
The house where his wife and children have been living since 2019 after they relocated from Uganda is a beautiful two-storied fully-furnished house with three bedrooms that reportedly cost the musician about US $200,000 which is roughly equivalent to about Ush 780 million.
Taking to social media,the talented musician recommended the services of his real estate agent to anyone who was looking for property in the region.
But that’s not the only property that the Dorotia hitmaker owns overseas. In 2020, it was reported that he had bought a second house in the USA.
He said, “I saw someone comparing me to Diamond just because he had bought a brand new Rolls Royce but I want you to know that I have so far bought two houses in the USA. If my brother wanted to buy a Rolls-Royce, let him do so, it’s not a bad thing. Everyone has their own ambitions. Go and research about the prices of houses in USA, they range from USD400k but the Rolls-Royce is worth USD350k. If it’s what I wanted, I would have bought it.”
Although his family now live in the USA, Jose Chameleone remains in Uganda where his music is widely celebrated and most of his businesses are based. However, the prominent musician often visits his family from time to time and shares beautiful family photos on social media.
Jose Chameleone’s houses in Uganda
Besides his house in the USA where his family resides, Jose Chameleone also owns another mansion in Uganda.
Jose Chameleone’s house is reportedly in Lubowa, Akright. The musician reportedly completed the construction of this giant house but it is unclear if he has moved into it.
The Valu Valu hitmaker has reportedly been trying to sell his former family home located in the leafy Seguku suburbs.
Before his wife and children relocated to the USA, Jose Chameleone and his family resided in their famed Sseguku mansion.
The house which has been branded as being haunted by some has been on the market for quite some time. In 2012, a suspected robber identified as Robert Karamagi was mysteriously burned in Jose Chameleone’s house and died on the way to the hospital. This incident has been one of the main reasons why it has been difficult to sell the house.
Jose Chameleone net worth
According to several online sources including Forbes Magazine, Jose Chameleone’s net worth is estimated at about $8 million placing him among the richest musicians in Uganda and East Africa.
He has accumulated this impressive wealth from his successful career in music which he launched in the 1990s, his businesses that include his record and production label- Leone Island Empire and his endorsement deals with big brands.
Pascal Tokodi was born in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County, on 21 April, 1993. He spent his childhood acting, dancing, and singing. Pascal Tokodi discovered his abilities while still in elementary school.
Real name: Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi
Occupation: Singer, actor, songwriter, stand-up comedy
Birthday: 21 April 1993
Nationality: Kenyan
Star sign: Taurus
Birth place: Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County
Height: N/A
Children: AJ
Net Worth: Ksh 130 million
Pascal Tokodi’s schooling
Pascal attended Rongai’s St Mary’s Primary School before enrolling at the prestigious Lenana School.
He was a member of the drama club. Pascal Tokodi won the “Best Actor award” three years in a row at the national drama festivals.
He would later pursue a diploma in a film-related course after completing his high school education.
Pascal Tokodi’s Career
Tokodi made his television debut in 2012 when he landed a role on Citizen TV’s Makutano Junction. In 2013, he went on to star in Groove Theory, Africa’s first musical TV drama series.
He played the role of Guy, a member of the Victoria University Campus choir. As a result, his career was significantly boosted as he landed other acting roles. In 2014, the entertainer made an appearance in the film Pray and Prey.
The following year, he made an appearance in Fox Africa’s Wrath. Then came 2018 when Pascal starred as Nelson in Maisha Magic East’s Swahili telenovela Selina.
Here, he portrays the character of Nelson McKenzie, a young responsible man who comes from a wealthy family.
Pascal Tokodi’s films have garnered him numerous international acclaim and awards.
Pascal Tokodi
Pascal Tokodi’s relationship
Even though Pascal Tokodi keeps his dating affairs under wraps, it is now known that television host Grace Ekirapa is Pascal Tokodi’s real wife.
Contrary to popular belief, Pascal Tokodi and Celestine Gachuhi are not real-life couples.
It’s part of the role they play in the drama series Selina that airs on Maisha Magic East and they did it so well that fans tend to have a hard time separating acting from real life.
From what we saw in the show, Celestine Gachuhi and Pascal Tokodi could make for a good pairing but we’ll never find out.
Anyway, back to Grace Ekirapa and Pascal Tokodi. Wondering how they met?
Forget about the fairytale. The pair met at a Java outlet. Pascal Tokodi admitted that for him, it was love at first sight. As part of his birthday wishes to Grace Ekirapa on Instagram, he shared how the two met.
“On a certain 4th, you walked in a certain java. It was my first time seeing you in person and I remember staring at you as you looked for a place to sit. You should have seen how wide my smile was when you chose to sit next to me”
“You ordered pancakes, pulled out your laptop and started working. I, on the other hand, sat there looking at you wondering how I was going to make the first move.
For a guy who usually has a lot to say, I was speechless that day. You must have noticed cause you looked and smiled at me. I smiled back and that was the beginning of everything for me.”
Pascal Tokodi and Grace Ekirapa dated secretly amidst rumours about them making rounds. Their wedding was a private affair. That didn’t stop Pascal Tokodi’s wife’s photos from being circulated on social media.
Now that everything is in the open, Pascal Tokodi is never shy of showing that Grace Ekirapa is his wife. He posts pictures of her on his social media and is loud and proud.
The pair welcomed their first child this year and have been teasing their fans with pictures of their daughter. They are yet to reveal her full face and doesn’t seem they’ll do it any time soon.
Pascal Tokodi’s girlfriends
Who has Pascal Tokodi dated before? The actor is tight-lipped about his personal life thus it will take a wild guess to figure out who Pascal Tokodi’s girlfriend or girlfriends have been over the years.
Pascal Tokodi’s family
Pascal Tokodi’s wife is media personality Grace Ekirapa. Pascal comes from a large family. He once likened it to a football team with a lot of substitutes.
He is the second born in a family of nine children, six boys and three girls. The whereabouts of Pascal Tokodi’s siblings – brothers and sisters – on the other hand, remain unknown.
Pascal Tokodi’s twin brother was rumoured to be his late acting colleague, Kone Nouhoum, who played Reagan in the popular Kenyan television series Selina.
This is after Pascal paid a heartfelt tribute when he died referring to him as “brother.” However, they were not related biologically.
Not much is known about Pascal Tokodi’s parents except that his mother is a medical practitioner while his father is a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer.
Pascal Tokodi’s musical journey
Tokodi has been interested in the arts since he was in elementary school. He only sang in primary school to titillate the ladies.
His participation in the high school drama club, on the other hand, had a significant impact on his career.
He met a director, Michael Jones, also known as ‘Kababa’, while in form three. After conversing with him, Pascal decided that he wanted to pursue a career in music and acting.
Tokodi is a self-taught musician but while at Lenana School he had his first formal music education which opened up a deeper meaning of music leading him to get a vocal coach who helped him better his voice.
In one of the past interviews Tokodi revealed that after participating in Africa’s first musical series, Groove Theory, and competing in the Tecno Own The Stage competition in Nigeria, as well as persistent friends and family who kept looking excited every time he sang for them, He decide why not? I dove right into music with both feet.
Pascal Tokodi’s songs
“Sitaki” was Pascal Tokodi’s debut R&B single, released in 2016. Tokodi went on to release more hit songs, some of which he collaborated on with other artists.
The following are a few of the musician’s hits:
“Asante Mama” featuring rapper Phill (2017), “Hii si Kwaheri” (2017), “Forget (2017) and “Milele” featuring King Kaka.
Pascal Tokodi’s controversy
Pascal Tokodi ako na luku yaani he is a fine boy who any woman would die for. His looks once got him in trouble after rumours that he was engaged in ‘extracurricular activities’ with Chipukeezy’s ex- Ms Kibanja.
However, Ms Kibanja rescued Tokodi after dismissing the cheating allegations.
Tokodi meets Uhuru
Kenyans mocked actor Pascal Tokodi on Twitter after he met President Uhuru Kenyatta briefly and asked him to watch his TV show, Selina.
Tokodi shared a video after spotting President Kenyatta casually strolling down State House Road.
“How are you, sir?” the actor, who was in the car with a friend, could be heard saying to the Head of State. While President Kenyatta waves at him, he exclaims, “Oh my goodness!”
“Ona Selina! Ona Selina!” Tokodi told Uhuru, plugging his show.
The video received over 150,000 views in record time.
Pascal Tokodi’s Net worth
Pascal Tokodi is an Oppo brand ambassador | Source: Instagram
Pascal is one of East Africa’s most well-known actors. His acting career has paid off handsomely for him.
He also works as a brand ambassador, which helps him supplement his income. Sources estimate Pascal Tokodi’s net worth to be over Ksh 130 million.
Pascal Tokodi’s car
Pascal Tokodi has severally been spotted in a black (Toyota) SUV car. He also loves motorbikes though he had a freak accident on a bike in 2017.
Pascal Tokodi’s house
Actor Pascal Tokodi and his wife Grace Ekirapa are undoubtedly eating life with a big spoon.
The Selina actor and his wife recently gave Kenyans a treat to their palatial mansion.
It’s a beautiful ‘own compound’ home with palace-like features such as a deluxe dining room, living room, bedroom, and fully equipped gym.
Pascal Tokodi’s house has a staircase that leads to the upper level, demonstrating how spacious and modern the house is.
Tokodi and Ekirapa recently did an extreme makeover of their four-bedroom mansion. The stairway is decked with flowery wall photos.
The house is also full of Ekirapa & Tokodi’s photos as well as that of their cute dog. The house also has two guest bedrooms one of which is a master ensuite and a visiting couple’s bedroom which is far away from the main room. This also gives the visitors access to the garden.
The dining room is magnificent with bright chandeliers on top. They also transformed their study room into a walk-in closet with snake lights.
Awards & Recognition
Tokodi has won several awards, most coming from his sterling acting career.
While in high school, Pascal won the “Chaguo la Teeniez” award for the most entertaining teen.
Pascal Tokodi was nominated for best supporting actor in a film titled “Disconnect,”.
He’s also bagged the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
In addition, he was nominated for the Pulse Music Video Awards and was also nominated for Kalasha Awards in 2014.
In the Tecno Own the Stage competition, he scooped second runner-up and won one million Kenyan Shillings.
Pascal Tokodi has also won the Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama for three years in a row.
Social Media
Pascal Tokodi is huge on Instagram due to the frequent postings that have earned him over 900,000 followers. On Twitter, the award-winning actor and musician have over 15,000 followers. On Youtube, he has over 90,000 subscribers.
Pascal Tokodi’s real name is Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi.
Where was Pascal Tokodi born?
Pascal Tokodi was born in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado county.
Where is Pascal Tokodi from?
Tokodi hails from Wamba, a small town in Samburu County. It is located Northwest of the Samburu National Reserve. Wamba is about 40 kilometres east of the northbound Isiolo – Moyale road.
What tribe is Pascal Tokodi?
Pascal Tokodi hails from the Samburu tribe in Kenya.
When did Pascal Tokodi get married?
Actor Pascal Tokodi got married to his wife Grace Ekirapa before the age of 30. He was 28 when he tied the knot in 2020 at a private wedding.
Who is Pascal Tokodi’s wife?
Pascal Tokodi’s wife is a television host and gospel singer Grace Ekirapa.
Avril, whose real name is Judith Nyambura Mwangi, is a Kenyan singer, songwriter, and actress known for her contributions to the Kenyan music industry. Born on April 30, 1986, in Nairobi, Kenya, Avril gained prominence in the mid-2000s and has since become a well-known figure in East African music. Her musical journey began with her captivating vocals and a knack for writing songs. Avril rose to fame with her debut single “Mama” in 2009, which resonated with audiences and showcased her vocal prowess and songwriting skills. She was part of the Ogopa DJs record label where she produced some of her best songs like ‘Kitu Kimoja’, “Chokoza,” and ‘Hakuna Yule’. Avril has also appeared in films such as Shuga and Sumu la Penzi.
Beyond music, Avril ventured into acting, showcasing her talent on screen in various TV series and films. Her versatility as an entertainer allowed her to explore different aspects of the entertainment industry, earning her recognition as both a singer and an actress.
Throughout her career, Avril has collaborated with several artists across East Africa, contributing her melodious voice to various musical projects and collaborations. Her ability to blend different genres and her captivating stage presence have made her performances memorable.
While she continues to evolve as an artist, Avril remains an influential figure in Kenyan music, admired for her musical talents, contributions to the entertainment industry, and her impact on East African pop culture. Her dedication to her craft and her versatility as a singer and actress continue to earn her acclaim and a devoted fan base in the region
Real name: Judith Nyambura Mwangi
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Birthday: 30 April 1986
Nationality: Kenyan
Star sign: Taurus
Birth place: Nakuru County
Height: N/A
Children: One child
Net Worth: $1 – $5 million
Avril’s schooling
Avril received her high school education at St. Joseph Girls Nsambya in Uganda between 2001 to 2005. In 2006, she joined the University of Nairobi where she graduated with a degree in product design from the school of arts and design.
Avril’s career
Most artists have a recollection of specific moments that led to a realisation of their talents but Avril cannot pinpoint anything specific.
She performed in school so for her it was almost a given that she’d get into the entertainment industry.
Avril’s career began in earnest when she was a second-year student on campus. Ogopa DJs finally landed her signature after their initial attempt failed.
She released her first song ‘Mama’ under the label in 2009. Her vocals which are easy to the ear endeared a lot of fans to her R&B music.
In the same year, Avril was featured in ‘Mtaani dot com’ a song done by Colonel Mustafa where she beautifully sang the chorus.
Still in ‘09, Avril was featured in the ‘Leo Remix’ song by Tanzanian singer A.Y. The song was produced by Hermy B, video done by Ogopa DJs and launched by MTV Base.
In 2010, Avril was featured on the hit ‘Chokoza’, an all-female collab with Marya. This song cautions men from thinking that women only go to clubs to look for sexual partners.
They are there because they want to have fun so next time you are in a club and see women, go slow on them.
In 2012, Avril released ‘Kitu Kimoja’, a song that celebrates the power of love. Poignantly, the song was shot at Swahili beach resort in Diani.
Then came ‘Hakuna Yule’(Missing You) in 2013 and it remains relevant. To all those whose loved ones are far away for whatever reasons, this is the song to listen to.
In 2013, Avril’s contract at Ogopa DJs ended, an occurrence she said was hard. The following year after that, she only released one song as she strategized her career.
In 2015, Kaka Empire took her under their wing but the label only provided her management services as she worked as an independent artist.
She released ‘Ninaweza’ featuring King Kaka, an encouraging song for everyone to believe in their abilities.
‘No stress’ also dropped in the same year and featured A.Y. This song has a different beat and feel to her other songs with a prominent fusion of beats, instrumentals and Avril’s voice.
It’s about a stress-free life and being at your happiest. In 2017, Avril released ‘Uko’, ‘Babiee’ amongst others.
In 2021, Avril released a new album ‘Spirit’ which carries 13 tracks. She worked with artists like Sauti Sol’s Savara, Khaligraph Jones, Python, and Mbithi.
Acting
Avril is also an actress. She made her debut with the role of Miss B in Shuga, a woman who believed in monogamous relationships. Avril also featured in Noose of Gold where she played Corrine, a drug criminal. You can catch Avril in Mali as Atiah, Sumu la Penzi as Eva, and Skandals Kibao as Karen.
Avril relationships
Like many public figures, Avril has maintained a level of privacy concerning her personal relationships, and specific details about her dating history might not have been widely disclosed or confirmed in the media.
Avril has chosen to keep her personal life relatively private, focusing more on her music, acting career, and other professional endeavors. While there might have been occasional rumors or speculations about her relationships, she has not publicly shared significant details or confirmed any specific romantic partnerships.
According to K24, there have been rumors linking Avril to Diamond Platnumz. However, Avril turned down the speculations saying that her relationship with Bongo Star was purely professional. Avril was featured in Diamond’s song Kesho as a video vixen.
Back in 2015, wedding bells rang for one Judith Nyambura Mwangi aka Avril. Avril Kenya’s South African boyfriend Tinashe Lesile Mugadza proposed to her but the wedding never happened.
That was the first time Avril opened up about her relationship. In 2018, there was another talk of a proposal but Avril never confirmed the rumours.
By this time, Avril had a baby but the baby daddy’s identity has never been revealed nor is she willing to make that public.
Still, in 2018, Avril was rumoured to be dating celebrated video director J Blessing, a claim both denied.
Is Avril married?
Judith Nyambura Mwangi alias Avril doesn’t have a husband. She was engaged to a South African man Tinashe Lesile Mugadza but their marriage never happened.
Avril’s Family
Avril keeps her life very private. Not much is known about Avril’s baby. She’s only shared photos of the back of her son and not even his name is known.
Avril’s controversy
Is Avril Kenya a lesbian?
Avril was forced to clear the air over nude photos that leaked online which raised suspicion over her sexuality. The photos showed two women, one of whom resembled the actress, making out.
The songstress denied being the woman in the photos and said that someone wanted her dropped from Ogopa DJs’ record label. She affirmed that she is a straight woman.
Avril Kenya without makeup
In 2020, Avril was accused of wearing too much makeup after she posted the results of her makeup routine. Well, that’s one side.
The other is that when she went barefaced, everyone talked about her acne whilst others celebrated her natural beauty.
Avril’s hairstyle has also come under scrutiny as she is known for covering her forehead.
Is Avril HIV positive?
In 2017, Avril went public with the results of her HIV status. I know you are itching to know what they were – all negative.
Some people didn’t understand the move as there was a lot of backlash behind her post but for her, it was a cool thing to do.
Don’t look up to me
Avril made it clear that she doesn’t want to be put on a pedestal and have people expect the world from her.
In an interview, she said she didn’t get into the industry to be your role model. She wants to live her life as she pleases and not have to explain anything to anyone so don’t look up to her.
Avril’s net worth
Avril Kenya’s net worth of approximately $1 – $5 million is made from her career as a singer, actress, and businesswoman.
Avril’s Car
In 2018, Avril was gifted a Ksh 3.5 million BMW Series 3 by video director J Blessing. She was also spotted with a Mercedez Benz in front of a double-storied house.
Awards & recognition
2018: Nominated for Mdundo Awards in the Most Downloaded Afropop
2015: Won Best Female Artist of the Year at the Pulse Music Video Awards
2012: Won Best Female Artist at the Chaguo la Teeniz Awards
2012: Won Best Boomba Artist at the Kisima Music Awards
2011: Nominated for the Nzumari Awards in the Best Female Artist category
2011: Nominated for the Pearl of Africa Music Awards in the Best Female Artist Category
2011: Won Best Female Artist at the Teens Choice Awards
2011: Won Most Promising Artist at the Golden Mic Awards
2011: Won Best Female Artist at the Chaguo la Teeniz Awards
2010: Won Best Female Artist at the Nzumari Awards
2010: Nominated for the Museke Online Africa Music Awards in the Best Africa Collaboration category
2010: Nominated for the Channel O’ Music Video Awards in the Most Gifted East Video Category
Natasha Museveni Karugire, affectionately known as Kukuru by her father, is one of the first daughters of Uganda. She is the second-born child and the firstborn daughter of President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet Museveni.
Besides getting her celebrity status from being the daughter of the most powerful man in Uganda, Natasha has also made a name for herself away from her parents’ power and influence as a writer, fashion designer, consultant and film producer.
Here is everything you need to know about Natasha Museveni Karugire.
How old is Natasha Museveni Karugire?
Natasha Kainembabazi Museveni Karugire was born in 1976 in Tanzania, where her parents were refugees.
As of 2023, Natasha is 47 years old, although we think she can pass for a 30-year-old as, like her mother, she has an ageless look.
Natasha Museveni Karugire’s siblings
Natasha Museveni Karugire
Natasha has three siblings, an older brother Muhoozi Kainerugaba who was born in 1974 and serves as the Commander of Special Forces of Uganda and two sisters- Patience and Diana.
Patience Rwabwogo, who is the third born in the family, is a pastor of the Covenant Nations Church, while the last born, Diana Kamuntu, is an actress.
Natasha Museveni Karugire, mother, and sisters
Who is Natasha Museveni Karugire’s husband?
Edwin Karugire with his wife Natasha, credit: Instagram
Edwin Karugire is the lucky man who stole Natasha’s heart. Edwin Karugire is a super-rich Ugandan businessman and a lawyer.
The couple exchanged vows in 2000 in a classy event that was graced by some big names in Africa, including Aysha M. Al Gaddafi, the daughter of the former Libyan president- Muammar Gaddafi.
Natasha Museveni holding a child, credit: Instagram
The Karugires are parents, but their children have been kept away from the limelight. In 2001, Natasha gave birth to their first child, a daughter. Nothing is known about the whereabouts of their other children.
Is Natasha Museveni educated?
The first daughter of Uganda is well-educated. She studied in different schools growing up, including the prestigious Nyeri Complex in Kenya, for two terms.
She went to the University of London, where she pursued a course in Fashion and Design.
What does Natasha Museveni do?
Natasha Museveni balances a lot of careers on her plate with such great elegance and grace.
Besides being a fashion designer and consultant, Natasha is also a film director. In 2018, she directed a biopic of Uganda’s Bush War called 27 Guns.
Natasha is also a writer; she published an autobiography called What’s in a name: Kainembabazi in 2011, in which she gives readers a peek into her life as a president’s daughter. She has another publication under her name called Nzima and Njunju: A Story of Two Friends.
In addition to her already long list of roles, Natasha also serves as the presidential assistant in charge of the household at State House, Entebbe.
Does Natasha Museveni live in Uganda?
Natasha Museveni mostly resides in Uganda, where she serves in the State House, Entebbe. It’s also where most of her family members live.
Is Natasha Museveni involved in Ugandan politics?
Natasha Museveni with Yoweri Museveni during the 2021 campaigns
Natasha Museveni has a soft spot for her father, and she has been an active campaigner for his reelection.
She was part of Museveni’s campaign trail in the 2006 general elections and during the most recent 2021 general elections.
After exiting her father’s campaign trail in 2020, Yoweri Museveni expressed in a Tweet how he would miss (Kukuru) Natasha’s company in the campaign trail. Natasha Museveni was seen at her father’s side actively campaigning for him.
Natasha Museveni’s social media
Natasha Museveni is quite active on social media, especially on Instagram, where she has over 39.5k followers. She mostly uses the platform to share photos and videos of herself with her family and friends. Her Instagram handle is @natasha_museveni_karugire.
Jose Chameleon is one of the best musicians Uganda has produced. His songs like “Valu Valu”, “Sweet Banana” and “Tubonge”, have been listened to across the continent and beyond. But how much do you know about Jose Chameleon? Here’s Jose Chameleon’s profile.
Jose Chameleon was born on 30 April 1979 in Kampala, Uganda. He comes from the central region of Mityana but was raised in the capital. His father is Gerald Mayanja and his mother is Prossy Mayanja.
Jose Chameleon is the fourth born of eight children. Some of his siblings are also in the music industry. Douglas Mayanja alias Weasel, Pius Mayanja alias Pallaso and the late Emmanuel Mayanja popularly known as AK 47. His other brother Henry Kasozi is the CEO of the Fling Fire Clothing line.
Jose Chameleon’s real name is Joseph Mayanja.
Birthday: 30 April 1979
Nationality: Ugandan
Star sign: Tauras
Birth place: Kampala, Uganda
Schooling
Jose Chameleon’s education journey began at Nakasero Primary School. He then went to four different high schools – Mengo Senior Secondary School, Kawempe Muslim Secondary School, Katikamu SDA Secondary School and Progressive Secondary School in Kawempe. Details about Jose Chameleon’s university education remain unclear.
Career
Jose Chameleon began his career in 1996. Before he got into making music, he was a deejay at the Missouri Night Club in Kampala. His time on the decks lasted for only four years.
In 2000, Jose Chameleon joined the famed Kenyan music production house and record label Ogopa Deejays. Along with Kenyan artist Redsan, who was also part of the label, Jose Chameleon released his first hit single “Bageya”. The song ruled the airwaves and put Chameleon on the map.
This was the onset of a longstanding and successful career. After the success of his single “Bageya”, he dropped his first album the same year. He titled it “Bageya”.
Over the years, Jose released other big hits like “Wale Wale”, “Tubonge”, “Valu Valu”, and “Dorotia”. “Valu Valu” earned Jose Chameleon a nomination at the Tanzania Music Awards. Other songs that won his awards include “Kipepeo”, “Bei Kali”, “Sivyo Ndivyo” and “Badilisha”.
Throughout his career, Jose Chameleon’s has demonstrated his versatility when it comes to the use of language. He sings in Luganda, English and Swahili. You’ll get this when you listen to his more than 15 albums.
Jose Chameleon latest album “I Am Joseph” which he promises will feature priceless music. The album, Chameleon says, is about his journey in the music industry. He has worked on it with producer Bugingo Hannington and award-winning songwriter Yese Oman Rafiki.
His other recent albums include Champion (2018) and Baliwa & Bolingo ya Nzambe released in 2020.
When it comes to live performances, Jose Chameleon owns the stage. In 2014, during his “Tubonge Concert”, he attracted over 40,000 fans at the Lugogo Cricket Oval Stadium in Kampala. It was the largest crowd that an East African artist had attracted at the time. The same happened in 2017 during his LEGEND Hit after Hit concert at the same venue.
Political career
Whenever celebrities engage in politics, many of you tend to scoff at them. What do they know? They should stick to whatever earned them fame in the first place. Right? That’s not Jose Chameleon.
Part of Jose Chameleon’s biography features his political exploits. In 2021, Jose Chameleon aged 43, vied unsuccessfully for the seat of the Lord Mayor of Kampala. He campaigned as an independent candidate after the Democratic Party and Robert Kyagulani’s National Unity Platform (NUP) snubbed him.
He lost the seat to Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Erias Lukwago. Later on, Jose Chameleon rejoined the ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
Upon his return, he was gifted a brand new Range Rover Sport by the party. According to Chameleon, he never left NRM. He only joined FDC and NUP to work on “certain political projects” but was frustrated during his time at FDC and NUP.
Make no mistake, Jose Chameleon did not drop his music career to become a full-time politician. He said he wants to juggle both.
Businesses
Jose Chameleone is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leone Island Music Empire. His music record has been home to some of the biggest musicians like Weasel, Pallaso, the late AK 47, who are his brothers. Others are King Saha, Papa Cidy, Young Mulo and Melody.
Jose Chameleon launched his television station Leone Television in 2020.
Relationships
Jose Chameleon is a family man. He is married to Daniella Atim. The pair exchanged vows in 2008 at St. James Catholic Church in Biina. Their reception took place at the lavish Serena Hotel in Kampala.
Jose Chameleon met his wife in 2003 through a mutual friend at the Alligator’s Bar in Kampala Garden City. Daniella is of mixed descent. Her father is Italian. According to Jose Chameleon, Daniella is from the Acholi tribe.
Jose Chameleon and Daniella Atim’s relationship has not been without challenges. To start with, Jose’s father opposed their relationship. He didn’t want him to marry a woman from the Acholi tribe as he preferred someone from their own Buganda tribe. However, Jose stood his ground and married Daniella.
In 2018, Daniella filed for divorce on grounds that Jose Chameleon was violent. However, she later withdrew the case and opted for an out of court settlement. The couple patched things up. They celebrated their 12th anniversary a year ago.
Jose Chameleon children
Jose Chameleon and Daniella have five children. Abba Marcus, Alba Shyne, Amma Christian, Alfa Joseph and Xarsa Amani. Jose Chameleon’s has another daughter, Ayla Onsea, from a relationship with a Belgium woman, Onsea Griet alias Dorotia.
Jose Chameleon’s health
In 2021, Jose Chameleon was admitted to Nakasero Hospital. Pictures of him being wheeled into an MRI machine made rounds on social media. His younger brother Pallaso said he was in critical condition and called for prayers for Jose. It is alleged that he is battling pancreas and liver disorder occasioned by excessive alcohol use.
However, his wife Daniella, who was in the United States downplayed the seriousness of Jose’s condition. She claimed that the musician suffered from Pylori, a stomach infection, and consistent treatment will clear it out.
Family
Jose Chameleon
Jose Chameleon comes from a musical family. Three of Jose Chameleon brothers are in music – Douglas Mayanja alias Weasel, Pius Mayanja alias Pallaso and the late Emmanuel Mayanja also known as AK 47. Henry Kasozi is the CEO of the Fling Fire Clothing line.
Jose Chameleon’s sisters are Josephine Nakubeera and Juliet Nalwanga. The latter is his father’s eldest child and has a different mother. Juliet is no longer part of the family.
Juliet was disowned by her father Gerald Mayanja for not being the same as the other children. She did not go to school, does not pursue music and is not as financially sound as the other children.
Controversy
Illuminati affiliation
Is there any wealthy celebrity that hasn’t been linked with the Illuminati? Jose Chameleon’s is one of the long lists of Ugandan musicians rumoured to be part of the Illuminati. His success raises eyebrows for some who think the source of his never-ending riches come from the secret society.
However, the “Valu Valu” singer refuted the allegations. He pointed out that he’s worked for his wealth and termed those spreading the rumours as “disillusioned”.
Violent Chameleon
In 2020, Jose Chameleon allegedly attacked one of Digy Baur Sabula Records producers after a slight misunderstanding. The owner of Digy Baur’s Sabula Records fired back at Jose. He said he has demons with which he uses to destroy his enemies.
Producer Digy Baur further alleged that his life was in danger. He sounded a warning that should he die after his altercation with Jose, Chameleon should be held responsible. He further questioned his integrity as at the time, he was running for the Lord Mayoral seat.
Human sacrifice
Apart from being linked with Illuminati, Jose Chameleon has been accused of human sacrifice. In 2013, the death of Robert Karamagi which happened at Jose Chameleon’s place fuelled speculation of the musician’s involvement in the death.
The late Robert allegedly torched himself for unknown reasons. As soon as investigations were opened, Jose Chameleon reported a case of trespass into his home. Details of the investigations were never made public.
Jose Chameleon has also been accused of sacrificing his younger brother, the late Emmanuel Mayanja aka AK 47. This came as rumours of his association with the Illuminati surfaced.
Jose Chameleon came out strongly and refuted the claims. He pointed to his religion as the reason why the reports were false. Further, he said that poor people blamed the wealthy for problems they have nothing to do with.
Net worth
Jose Chameleon is undoubtedly one of the richest musician’s in Uganda. He makes his money through music, business and endorsements. Jose Chameleon’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million.
Jose Chameleon cars
Jose Chameleon has invested part of his wealth in acquiring new cars. His garage is dotted with cars like Bentley Continental GTC Convertible which is estimated to cost $220,000. A Cadillac Escalade 2004 worth approximately $60,000, a Range Rover Sport, a Rolls Royce that might have cost $130,000 and an Audi.
Jose Chameleon house
Jose Chameleon’s house demonstrates the amount of wealth the musician has acquired over the years. He is said to have bought a mansion worth about $200,000 for his wife in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jose Chameleon also has another house in Seguku. He has put his matrimonial home on sale. This does not come as a surprise as Jose Chameleon’s plan to move out can be traced back to 2013 when a young man Robert Karamangi died in his house. He was linked with his death.
Awards & Recognition
2018: Legend Award at the Galaxy Zzina Music Awards
2015: Song Writer of the Year at the All African Music Awards (AFRIMMA)
2014: Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards
2014: Best Male Zouk Song, Song of the Year at HiPipo Music Awards
2013: Best Male Zouk Song at the African Entertainment Awards
2007: Best Ugandan Song at the Kisima Awards
2006: Best Ugandan Song, Best Ugandan Music Video at Kisima Awards
2006: Best Afrobeat Music/Group at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards
2005: Best Afrobeat Music/Group, Best Single at the Pearl of Africa Music Awards
2005: Best East African Album at the Tanzanian Music Awards
2004: Best East African Album at the Tanzania Music Awards
Jose Chameleon’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million
How many children does Jose Chameleon have?
Jose Chameleon has six children. Five with his wife Daniella Atim – Abba Marcus, Alba Shyne, Amma Christian, Alfa Joseph and Xarsa Amani – and one with his ex-girlfriend Onsea Griet.
Uganda has some of the finest talents in Africa, especially in the music industry, and our musicians are making a killing from their talent.
In no particular order, here is a list of the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda and their net worth.
Angella Katatumba
Angella Katatumba is one of the few rich female musicians in Uganda who attribute part of their wealth to their family.
The All About You hitmaker was born in a well-to-do family. Her father, Boney Mwebesa Katatumba, was the Honorary Consul of Pakistan in Uganda, a position that Angella served briefly after her father passed on in 2017. On the other hand, her mother is Gertrude Katatumba, founder of AFK Beauty Clinic Kabalagala.
Besides the family money, Angella is a hard-working woman. She is a musician, a businesswoman, and founder of an NGO called the Angella Katatumba Development Foundation, as well as the managing director of Hotel Diplomaté.
As of 2022, Angella Katatumba’s net worth is estimated at roughly USD 1 million, equivalent to UGX 3.5 billion. She is most definitely one of the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
Fille Mutoni
The Obasinga hitmaker is another star who is among the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
According to Forbes, Fille Mutoni’s net worth is estimated at UGX 990 million. She has earned her millions through her music from royalties and live performances, and endorsements.
Zanie Brown
Another songbird securing her place on the list of 10 richest female musicians in Uganda is Zanie Brown.
The light-skinned beauty has accumulated a total net worth of around UGX 875 million over the years through her consistent hits, and multi-million endorsement deals with multinational companies like Darling Beauty Company.
Lydia Jazmine
Lydia Jazmine is one of the most followed musicians in Uganda on Instagram and amongst the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda as well.
The beautiful musician/fashionista represented Uganda in Coke Studio in 2016 and 2017 while she was still starting out as a solo musician.
She has received several awards like the Best Breakthrough Artist at the Uganda Entertainment Awards in 2015, and thanks to her popularity, she has landed on a number of lucrative deals with big brands, including Radiant cosmetics, Huawei, and Infinix brands.
Her music and side hustles have earned Lydia Jazmine a net worth of around UGX 716 million, and she keeps growing.
Judith Babirye
Representing the faith on this list of the 10 richest female musicians in Uganda is gospel artist, Judith Babirye.
Judith began singing at a very young age while still in high school, and in 2006, she released her debut song Beera Nange which was well-received and earned her a spot as one of the best gospel artists in Uganda.
Besides music, Babirye has also tried her hand in politics. Between 2016 to 2021, she served as a member of parliament for the Buikwe District constituency.
Her exploits in music and politics have earned her a net worth of around UGX 520 million.
Spice Diana
With a net worth of about UGX 500 million, Spice Diana is among the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
The young musician started her music career less than a decade ago, but she has made such a great impression so far, both in Uganda and beyond.
Besides her music, Spice Diana also makes money through endorsement deals for companies such as Chipper Cash, Itel, and TopKut Bar and Lounge. It also helps that Spice has a great manager who she often attributes to her success.
The star recently moved into a multi-million house that she had been constructing since 2019, and we can’t help being proud of her accomplishments.
Grace Nakimera
Grace Nakimera is another gospel musician who is doing really well.
The Katika hitmaker descended from a well-to-do family, and she might have inherited some of her wealth from her parents. However, she has also worked hard in her career and made some smart investments, especially in the real estate industry.
Her current net worth is estimated at UGX 440 million, and she is one of the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
Leila Kayondo
Leila Kayondo began her solo music career in 2009 after leaving the hot girl group called Dream Gals.
Throughout her solo career, Leila has collaborated with some big names, including Jose Chameleone and Sheebah Karungi, to produce hits that were well received.
Besides her music, Leila Kayondo also dabbles as a businesswoman with a liking for fashion. Her hustles bring her net worth to around UGX 350 million, earning her a spot amongst the 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
Juliana Kanyomozi
Juliana Kanyomozi is one of the most celebrated female artists in East Africa.
She is an acclaimed musician with several awards to her name, an actress who has appeared in several films, a talent judge at East Africa’s biggest music competition- Tusker Project Fame, and a brand ambassador.
As of 2022, Juliana Kanyomozi is one of the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda, with a net worth of about UGX 292 million.
Sheebah Karungi
Queen Sheebah, as her fans popularly know her, is another Ugandan female musician who is quickly taking over the music industry.
Sheebah started her career as a dancer in the popular group- Obsessions in 2006 before embarking on her solo career as a musician in 2010. Her solo career has been marked with nothing but big wins- she has not only won the hearts of millions of fans, but she has also won some great awards.
Apart from music and dancing, Sheebah Karungi is also an actress; she starred in the critically acclaimed Disney movie- Queen Of Katwe in 2016.
Sheebah, who is also a businesswoman, has accumulated a net worth of around UGX 177 million, and she is one of the top 10 richest female musicians in Uganda.
Zari Hassan
Zari Hassan is a popular socialite, reality star, and businesswoman but what most people always forget is that she is a musician too.
Some of Zari’s popular hit songs from her singing days include her first song Oli wange, which she released in 2007; Jukila, and Kikoona, just to name a few. Her music earned her a Channel O nomination for Best East African video in 2008.
Although Zari has not produced new music in years, and she has accumulated most of her wealth from her businesses, she is still one of the richest female musicians in Uganda with a net worth of around $8 million which is roughly equivalent to UGX 28 billion.
We hope to see her return to the music industry someday.
Even though a lot of sensitization about how HIV is spread has been done since it was first reported in Uganda, there is still so much stigma that surrounds the virus, making it hard for a lot of people to openly reveal their status.
Despite that challenge, some people have been bold enough to disclose their HIV status and along with living positively, they have also been actively championing for the end of stigma as well as promoting its prevention.
We have identified a few celebrities who are living positively and educating the world about HIV, Uganda is proud of them.
MC Kats
Edwin Katamba, a.k.a MC Kats, is one of the most revered emcees in Kampala right now, and if you love the TV then you might have caught him on NBS TV where he hosts a show called the NBS after5.
A few years ago, MC Kats shocked the entertainment industry when he unexpectedly announced that he was HIV positive.
The entertainer who has been living positively for years now said that the stigma he had faced had driven him to depression and at some point, he even contemplated suicide.
Since revealing his status, MC Kats has been on a mission to create awareness about HIV/AIDS and end the stigmatization associated with it.
Recently, MC Kats who has been campaigning for Ending Aids by 2030 was appointed as the ambassador of the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC.)
Supercharger
Moses Nsumbunga, a.k.a Supercharger is a name that needs no introduction. He is a well-known musician, TV and radio host, as well as a very vocal champion for HIV/AIDS awareness.
Supercharger has been living positively since 1994 and he has never shied away from speaking freely about his status.
As part of his advocacy goal, he runs a program called the ‘Moses’ Fellowship Advocacy’ which aims at promoting awareness about HIV drugs’ resistance and creating a solution for people who are resistant to ARVs.
Currently, he chairs the Joint Clinical Research Centre’s Community Advisory Board as well as the Community Advisory Board, which are working towards getting the cure for HIV.
Matovu Joy Aloysious
Aloysious is one of the people who prove that being HIV positive is not the end of the world, he has been living positively for more than 30 years now.
The 62-year-old teacher, actor, singer, businessman, counselor, and politician was diagnosed with HIV while living in London where he was a teacher.
His initial reaction to the news was shock and he was scared of returning to Uganda because he didn’t know how to break his news to his loved ones, given the stigma that was awarded to people living with HIV at the time.
He however soon came to terms with his status which has been key in helping him live for a long time with the virus.
Matovu has been advocating for HIV prevention for a long time now. Soon after accepting his status, he founded Alina Talents which has been sensitizing young people on the need to practice safe sex, get circumcised, and use ARV drugs properly to manage the spread of HIV through entertainment.
Through Alina Talents, he has been able to reach young people in over 50 schools and he keeps moving forward.
Sharifa Nalugo
Sharifa Nalugo is a prominent advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS. Through arts, she educates young people about HIV prevention and how to cope with the stigma that comes with being positive.
The 25-year-old was born positive and she has often described how together with her mother, she was chased away from home after they were diagnosed with the virus.
Shaarifa who was crowned as Miss Young Positives in 2014 for her work as a role model for young people living with HIV was also awarded with FIERCE award in 2021 which recognizes people’s efforts in the fight against HIV.
Jacquelyne Alesi
Jacquelyne Alesi has been at the forefront of the fight for awareness about HIV and AIDS and is one of the biggest names in the cycle of HIV advocates in Uganda.
She has previously served as executive director for Uganda Network of Young People Living with HIV/ AIDS, and Uganda Network for Young People Living With Aids. She is also the former Senior Program Manager for Children’s AIDS Fund Uganda – CAFU.
Although she stepped down from the national positions, Jacquelyne currently runs her own foundation called The Jacquelyne Ssozi Foundation which works with young women and people with disabilities who are HIV positive, with an aim of improving their lives.
Which other positive champ did we leave out of our list today? Let us know in the comments.
The entertainment industry as we know it wouldn’t be the same without deejays. Deejays not only play our favorite hits as we sing and dance along, but they also hype us and their mixtapes are to die for.
While traditionally deejays’ gigs were centred at events and clubs, they have evolved and are quickly dominating other scenes of the industry too like radio and television.
Gandalebs looks at some of Uganda’s top deejays who have made a name for themselves and are living up to it.
DJ Roja
Kitaka Rodgers is DJ Roja’s real name and in case you didn’t know, this one half of the duo Slick Stuart and DJ Roja is actually an engineer with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
During his internship, he decided to quit the engineering profession and pursue his true passion and we are glad it worked out.
While we know him best for his annual mixtape parties with his partner DJ Slick Stuart, Dj Roja has surely dominated the entertainment industry.
Besides his musical collaboration with artists to produce hit songs, DJ Roja also works alongside DVJ Mercy Pro at NBS TV for NBS After 5 show and he is a presenter at NXT radio.
It appears that his gamble of leaving engineering for deejaying was a good one as he is minting money from his spinning fingers.
DJ Slick Stuart
DJ Slick Stuart a.ka. Stuart Kavuma is the other half of the popular Stuart and Roja duo.
While his partner started on a different path before joining the deejaying world, DJ Slick Stuart always knew what he wanted to do from a young age given that his late father owned a Disco and he used to sneak in and practice on the machines.
For someone who is really passionate about his career, DJ Slick Stuart is reaping hard from his talents.
Alongside his other hustles, DJ Slick Stuart currently hosts a show at NXT radio called Transit from Monday to Friday.
With his partner, DJ Roja, Slick Stuart has been a recipient of several awards over the years including ‘Wickedest Dj of the Year’ in the 2016 Buzz Teens Awards and ‘Best Dj of The Year’ by Hipipo music awards, 2017.
DJ Nimrod
DJ Nimrod a.k.a Muzinyi goes by the full name- Nimrod Nabeeta, is an Event MC, radio presenter, and club deejay who is doing well for himself.
Nimrod who holds a Diploma in Business Administration decided to take a different path from what he studied and his leap of faith is paying off well.
He currently hosts the Evening Rush show on Galaxy radio which has put him on the Ugandan map as one of the top radio personalities.
DJ Nimrod has been a recipient of several awards among them- Best radio host in the 2017 Uganda Entertainment Awards.
DJ Apeman
DJ Apeman is one of the most expensive deejays and definitely also one of the most successful ones as well.
The founder and CEO of Silverback Deejays started his career back when he lived in the UK. He began spinning at house parties before moving to clubs and bars. By the time he returned home, DJ Apeman was quite a pro which earned him a spot at Club Rouge.
Other than the UK, Apeman has also performed in other countries too like Germany and Denmark, and has hosted several big events.
He nurtures other budding deejays at his deejaying school.
DJ Ali Breezy
Our list would be incomplete without talking about this award-winning deejay.
DJ Ali Breezy has always loved music, in fact, growing up his loved ones thought he would be a musician, well it appears their guess was not completely wrong as he now plays music as his full-time gig.
Currently, DJ Ali Breezy works with Vision Group at Bukedde FM, XFM, Kampala Sun, and Urban Television- talk about dominating the media industry.
In 2021, after being nominated for five years without a win, he was named ‘Teenz Hottest DJ’ and alongside Abeggume, he was awarded ‘Teenz Hottest Collabo’ at the Teenz Awards.
Which of these deejays do you think produces the best mixtapes? Do let us know in the comments
We always assume that fame and stardom come with wealth too, and although this is a misguided assumption, you really can’t blame us- what else should we think given the extravagant lifestyles that these celebs always portray?
That aside, a good majority of our favourite celebs are doing well and making big money, today, we’ll take a look at how much they are worth.
Anne Kansiime
Africa’s queen of comedy has come a long way to become the star we all love today.
Kansiime who has often said that she never intended to pursue a career in comedy, first gained international attention in 2012 when her YouTube skits caught the attention of Kenya’s Citizen TV and they decided to run her show called ‘Don’t Mess With Kansiime.’
Anne Kansiime has continued to grow for the past 10 years. She has performed in front of crowds in places like London, Harare, and Lagos, just to name a few, she has also starred in the movie ‘Girl From Mparo’ and currently her YouTube channel is soaring to new heights with over 1Million subscribers.
With all these big wins from her talents, you may be wondering how much money Anne Kansiime has in her bank account and we’ve got an answer for you.
According to Forbes’ estimation, Kansiime’s total net worth which includes her assets is currently at around $1.5 Million. Making people laugh sure does pay.
Sheebah Karungi
Music sensation, Sheebah Karungi
It is no debate that Sheebah Karungi is one of the most beloved celebrities in the Pearl of Africa. She has been named Female Artist of the Year four consecutive times by HiPipo awards as well as Artist of the Year twice by HiPipo.
The former Obsession member is a talented singer, dancer, and actor- in case you missed it, she played the role of Shakira in the movie ‘Queen of Katwe’ in 2016 alongside Lupita Nyongó.
Along with the exploits she has gathered from her talents, Sheebah is also a fine entrepreneur with a hand in businesses such as The Red Bar in Kampala.
All these ventures bring sis’ net worth to a total of about Ush 930 million.
Jose Chameleone
Whenever we talk about big money and fame we just have to mention Dr. Jose Chameleone, it’s a law.
Jose has had our hearts for over two decades now and for a good reason. Since the early 2000s, he has been serving us hot hits- one after another and he just keeps getting better with time.
Chameleone’s who has amassed a lot of wealth from his musical career has also branched out into business and is making some big bucks from his ventures as well.
As of 2021, the emperor of Leone Island Empire’s net worth was estimated at a cool $8 Million. We can understand why he is always gifting himself with ridiculously expensive cars and mansions- if we had that amount of money, we would too.
Joshua Cheptegei
Joshua Cheptegei is one of those names that have put Uganda on the map and for good reasons.
Cheptegei dominated the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo returning home with both gold and silver medals. These achievements have made him everybody’s favourite athlete in Uganda. But have they also earned him the paper?
Alongside his successful career on the tracks, Joshua Cheptegei also works as a police officer and has several endorsement deals with international brands like Nike as well as MTN Uganda.
The star who prefers a private life is valued at $4 million dollars, we do not deserve to have him.
Zari Hassan
Zari with GK Choppa
The Boss lady is one of the most successful and richest women entrepreneurs in East Africa. She dresses in high-end designer clothes, sleek cars, and giant mansions and goes on exotic vacations.
It appears that Zari’s ambitions started a long time ago. Before becoming the socialite that we all know and love today, Zari used to be a musician with some big hits like ‘Oli Wange.’
In 2017, her ex-husband and father of her three sons- tycoon Ivan Ssemwanga passed on leaving an incredible fortune in her hands.
Well, if you’ve ever been curious to know just how much Zari is worth, then here it is- her total net worth is valued at about $8 Million, making her one of the richest celebs in East Africa.
Must be nice to be her, don’t you think?
We have obviously only covered a small percentage of all our favourite stars, but we can cover more- just let us know in the comments the celeb you would like us to feature in our next article.
Even though most people don’t seem to know it, it’s a fact that the church ministry is one of the most paying ventures in the world. All you need to do is get the right congregation, choose your themes wisely and you are on your way to wealth and prosperity.
In no particular order, here is a list of the top 5 richest pastors in South Africa who prove that the Lord surely provides for His servants.
Pastor Alph Lukau
Alph Kukau
Pastor Alph Lukau of the Alleluia Ministries International is one of the most prominent and richest pastors in South Africa. The man of God made his name known internationally after claiming that he could resurrect the dead.
His theatrics on the pulpit have gained him a lot of followers including some prominent South African celebrities who bring in fat tithes and offerings to his church. Lukau also runs a YouTube channel where he ministers to his flock online, and it’s one of the most popular YouTube channels in South Africa.
Lukau’s net worth is estimated at about $600 million and he knows how to live flamboyantly. He owns some of the sleekest cars including a Bentley, and Rolls Royce, and also owns a couple of private jets.
But is his wealth only from Church offerings you ask? Well, yes and no. He also has quite a number of investment properties that keep the cash flowing in.
Prophet Uebert Angel
Prophet Uebert, source: Instagram
Prophet Uebert is said to be one of the youngest richest pastors in South Africa. Uebert founded the Good News Church in 2007 which was later renamed in 2015.
Many of you might know him as the pastor who is known for preaching in his helicopter. Yes, you read that right? Talk about a Church without limits, and that just goes to show how wealthy he is. Prophet Uebert also owns two TV stations and boasts of a very extravagant life.
He is so rich that he actually owns a millionaire academy where he teaches people how to make good money. I mean, well-done man of God! What more is there to say?
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri
Shepherd Bushiri, source: Instagram
Following closely on the list of the richest pastors in South Africa is the Malawian pastor and businessman who as you already know is a wanted man in South Africa.
And while he has been named as one of the richest men of God, it is still quite undecided where he gets his riches from. This is especially because he has been accused of fraud and money laundering not once, but quite a number of times.
Bushiri is the founder and head pastor of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church and also serves as the founder and head of the Bushiri Shepherd Ministries which has its headquarters in Pretoria and branches in Zambia, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Botswana.
Recently it was also rumoured that he had begun another branch in China. Now if that does not scream money, we don’t know what does. He owns a telecommunications company and is also invested in real estate and gold mining.
Tshifhiwa Irene
The late Tshifhiwa Irene, source: Facebook
Next up on the list of the richest pastors in South Africa is the late Pastor Tshifhiwa Irene who was a televangelist and the creator of Divine Truth World Restoration Services. Her ministry, which is based in Venda, is well-known for preaching deliverance among other miraculous practices.
Despite her death in 2018, she had earned a substantial fortune. She worked in banking before starting her ministry, from 1990 to 2001, with the Standard Bank of South Africa. Her net worth was said to amount to $42 million, adding her to the list of the richest pastors on the continent.
May her soul continue resting in peace.
Ray McCauley
Pastor Ray McCauley with president Ramaphosa, source: Instagram
Another wealthy man of God is Pastor Ray McCauley. He is the Senior Pastor of the Rhema Bible Church.
He holds various leadership positions, that include being the president of the International Federation of Christian Churches and the South African National Interfaith Council. He underwent training in 1979 and began his ministry with his family there afterward.
With a net worth of around $28 million, Pastor Ray McCauley is among the richest pastors in South Africa. It also helps that he is friends with quite a number of political leaders not only in the country but all around the world which speaks to the kind of influence he has.
Well then, the next time you think that pastors are not cashing in some good money be sure to refer to this article just so you can refresh your memory.
Motherhood is a universal symbol of strength. There is simply nothing in the world that compares to it.
While it has its fair shares of joys and thrills, it also has its low points, and believe it or not, the low points hit harder when you are a single mum.
We may be aware that some of our fave celebs are juggling careers in the limelight and as amazing mums but did you also know that some of your favorite stars are raising their kids all by themselves?
Today we take a look at some of our top celebs who are single mums.
Zari Hassan
Zari Hassan is a boss lady by all standards, she has managed her business empire with an iron fist, continued to thrive in the showbiz business, and still managed to raise her five beautiful children on her own.
The glamorous socialite has three boys from her first marriage with the late tycoon Ivan Ssemwanga. She also has a little girl and a boy from her relationship with ex-lover Diamond Platnumz.
It is a wonder how she manages to balance everything in her life so flawlessly.
Cindy Sanyu
Ugandan dancehall musician, Cinderella Sanyu better known as Cindy Sanyu is another single mama on our list.
The self-proclaimed King Herself and former member of the highly famed Blu 3 girl group has a beautiful daughter- Amani Brunetti with her Italian ex-lover Mario Brunetti, whom she has been raising alone since she parted ways with the baby daddy.
In 2020 she took to Instagram to ask for advice from other single mums on how they deal with difficult baby daddies.
Since then, however, it seems that she is not taking the solo journey anymore.
She is currently married to actor Prince Atyiku and together, they have a new baby who was born recently.
We wish Cindy nothing but love as she continues with her parenting journey.
Desire Luzinda
The curvaceous Desire Luzinda wears a lot of hats and with such great elegance.
Sis is not only a philanthropist, singer, and songwriter, but she is also a mummy to the most adorable girl.
In 2004, Desire’s relationship with Michael Kaddu resulted in the birth of their daughter Michelle Kaddu. For a while, Desire put her career on hold for her daughter whom she says is the best thing that has ever happened to her.
A major controversy surrounding Desire Luzinda’s child paternity came up when Maj Juma Seiko an aide of Gen Salim Salim publicly claimed that he was Michelle’s father.
This was however quickly rubbished by Desire as she denied any claims of ever having been in a relationship with the businessman.
Iryn Namubiru
This multi-award-winning Ugandan artist is also a single mum and not to just one child but two!
Iryn is a mother of two adorable sons from his past marriage with Frenchman Frank Morel Garusy.
The bootilicious songstress balances her time between France where her family resides, and Uganda where her fanbase is and despite her fully-packed schedule, she still finds time to be very present in her children’s life.
In 2019, her elder son Eko Morel graduated from high school and Iryn was a proud mother goose posing with her baby boy on IG.
She has an arrangement with her ex-husband that allows the children to spend time with both parents without getting involved in their relationship dynamics.
Judith Heard
Ugandan beauty queen, Judith Heard is also on our list today.
Judith, who is a model and event host was crowned Miss Africa in the 2021 Miss Elite Awards which was held in Egypt.
The 35-year-old hot mama got married in 2003 to Richard Heard and the two were blessed with three beautiful children. Their union however ended in 2014 amidst allegations that Richard had dumped her to rekindle his relationship with his first Kenyan wife.
That aside, Judith is still slaying in everything she does- from her career and of course parenting. We have no doubt that her children will grow up to be as successful as she is.
She recently launched a campaign against body-shaming after netizens bullied her for her slender appearance with some going to the extent of saying that she was sick.
Which of these single mamas do you admire most and which celeb single mama would like us to feature in the next article? Let us know in the comment section.
We will be persecuted for saying this but it is true, religion is a money minting business in Africa and this can be supported well by the number of churches that spring up every day.
It appears that members of the flock are contributing good offerings to the good Lord these days going by how the Lord’s shepherds are living large.
Today we shall take a look at some of the richest pastors in Uganda that you should aspire to be like if you are planning on joining the preaching ministry.
Pastor Samuel Kakande
Pastor Kakande is one of the richest pastors in Uganda right now with his total net worth estimated at around Sh.915 Million by Forbes.
The head of The Synagogue Church of all Nations has invested his money in some great opportunities. He has shares in the Bank Of Africa and large chunks of land where he practices large-scale production of maize and rice.
His property includes giant mansions in Ggaba and Muyenga Hills and he only rides in expensive sleek drives like Range Rovers.
Pastor Samuel Kakande is no stranger to controversy, he has been married five times and has been accused time and again of practicing devil worship, although this has never been proven.
Pastor Dr. Joseph Sserwadda
With an estimated net worth of Sh.841 by Forbes, Pastor Joseph Sserwardda also qualifies to be on this list of the richest pastors in Uganda right now.
The head of Victory Christian Center also owns Impact FM and Alpha FM, which are gospel-based radio stations.
Among his many controversies, we will always remember that time in 2017 when Sserwadda proposed mandatory vasectomy as a way of managing the country’s population.
Pastor Robert Kayanja
The founder of one of the biggest churches in Uganda is also one of the richest pastors in Uganda.
Besides overseeing the Miracle Centre Churches, he is also in charge of other projects such as the Miracle Bible College, the Kapeeka orphanage, and the Never Again Children’s project. He also owns a TV station- The Miracle TV Channel 44.
Pastor Robert Kayanja’s net worth is estimated at around Sh.741 Million and he knows how to spend his money well. He owns a giant mansion in the upper side of Kampala near lake Victoria and another one in Ntinda.
His wealth aside, Pastor Robert has been involved in several controversies, the most popular one being in 2009 when he was accused of sodomizing some of his younger congregants. Although the allegations were withdrawn and the case overturned, the incident brought negative publicity to his brand.
Pastor Aloysious Bujingo
There is no way that The House of Prayer Ministries International’s head would miss on our list of the richest pastors in Uganda.
Pastor Aloysious Bujingo is not only a pastor but also a successful businessman who runs Salt Media Group of Companies.
Before salvation and money, Aloysious Bujingo started out in the streets as a houseboy after leaving his maternal grandparents’ home.
His current net worth stands at around Sh. 200 Million.
Priest Gary Skinner
This evangelist with Canadian roots is the founder of Watoto Church based in Kampala.
Skinner who preachers against power, sex, and money in his church, was born to missionary parents in Zimbabwe. He founded Watoto Church with his wife, Marylin in 1984.
In 2020, Skinner and his church were criticized for disregarding Covid restrictions and having his children’s choir go on tour. He has also been on the spotlight for promoting homophobia in Uganda.
Priest Gary Skinner’s wealth is estimated at Sh.130 Million which earns him a spot among the richest pastors in Uganda.
We would like to hear from you. Please let us know in the comment section if you know your pastor’s net worth and if you think that they can fit in our list of rich men of God.
With power comes great responsibility. It also comes with good money through lucrative state salaries and allowances, giant tenders, and for the not so noble politicians- corruption opportunities.
We have compiled a list of some of the richest politicians in Uganda; these ones know how to play their cards correctly.
President Yoweri Museveni
President Museveni’s cows
Since 1986, Yoweri Museveni has been the president of Uganda, and he has amassed a substantial amount of wealth from this career.
He has majorly invested in the agricultural sector and has thousands of cattle that provide both milk and beef, which generate revenue for him.
In 2021, he was listed as one of the top twenty richest presidents in Africa, with a net worth of about $50 million.
Thomas Tabeywa
The current member of parliament for Ruhinda North County in Mitooma district has been in power since 2016, and he is one of the richest politicians in Uganda.
Thomas Tabeywa, who is also a lawyer by profession, amassed a lot of his wealth before joining politics; his political career has just been a cherry on top for his wealth acquisition.
Besides his position as MP, Tabeywa has also served as Government Chief Whip, member of National Economic Committee and Natural Resources Committee.
He is also a successful entrepreneur and owns several companies, including Wandaz Products Limited and Gateway Associates Limited. Among his listed properties are two residential houses whose value is estimated at UGX 4 billion.
John Chrysestom Muyingo
John Muyingo represents Bumunanika County in Luweero District in parliament and is the Minister for higher education.
Along with his career in politics, Muyingo is also a businessman and has invested quite heavily in the education sector, where he owns several schools and kindergartens.
All these ventures combined with his salary make his account overflow with millions; he is considered one of the richest politicians in Uganda.
Sam Kutesa
Just like John Muyingo, Sam Kutes serves as both MP and minister. He is a member of parliament for Mawogola County in Sembabule district as well as the Foreign Affairs Minister.
Kutesa came to power in 1980 after defeating president Museveni in the parliamentary elections and is one of the few powerful politicians who have amassed a lot of wealth in their political careers.
Although Sam Kutesa has worked hard for his money, he has also been implicated several times in corruption scandals; most recently, he was accused of receiving a bribe of $ 500 000 from a foreign investor.
Abdu Katuntu
Katuntu is the member of parliament for Bugweri County, and is also a lawyer by profession.
The parliamentarian who was elected through Forum for Democratic Change party is one of the few rich politicians in the opposition party. His wealth comes from his successful law practice as well as his political career.
Bobi Wine
Robert Kyangulangi is one of the most prominent people in Uganda, and that’s because of his colourful career as a musician, actor, and politician.
Bobi Wine is a former member of parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency and was the presidential flag-bearer for the National Unity Platform in the 2021 general elections.
With a net worth of approximately $9 million, Bobi Wine is one of the richest musicians and politicians in Uganda.
His wealth comprises several buildings, executive private property, expensive cars, and giant mansions.
The ‘Ghetto President’ whose rags to riches story is quite inspiring, has amassed his wealth over the years through hard work and wise investments. It is believed that he is one of the few wealthy people who acquired their wealth through legal means.
We would love to hear from you; who is your area MP, and do you think they should also belong on this list?
This article is everything you need to know about Zuena Kirema.
Bebe Cool has been married to the same beautiful woman for two decades now. On January 25th, 2022, the couple celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary with heartwarming posts on social media that melted our hearts.
But as we congratulated the King of Gangamel and wished him and his beloved an eternity of love and bliss, we couldn’t help but realize just how much or how little we know about his wife. Here are some fun facts about Zuena Kirema that you didn’t know.
Who is Zuena Kirema?
Zuena Kirema is Bebe Cool’s wife, a mother, and a successful businesswoman.
She was born in 1984 in Jinja and is of mixed heritage. Her mother is Arabic, and her father is half Munyonkole and half Tutsi from Rwanda.
Like her husband, Zuena practices the Islam religion.
What does Zuena do?
Zuena Kirema
Earlier in her life, the beautiful Zuena had a very successful modeling career.
She participated in the Miss Uganda pageant contest in 2001 when she was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and surprisingly, won the Miss Bell Lager title.
Winning the Miss Bell Lager crown opened more opportunities for Zuena, she became the face of Bell Lager, and she was able to travel the world.
Along the way, Zuena also took up a job as a TV presenter, where she hosted a show called ‘Life Stories Program’ on NTV. She, however, quit in 2015 to focus on her business.
After quitting her TV career, Zuena founded an event planning company called Zuena Events and a bakery called Zuena Cakes & Decor. These are two fields that she is interested in.
Zuena also takes part in the active management of Gagamel Studios, where she is listed as director.
How did Zuena and Bebe Cool meet?
Zuena Kirema
Bebe Cool met his future wife in 2001 at Crane Chambers during a farewell party for Miss Uganda, who was traveling to China.
While Bebe Cool was instantly attracted to Zuena and asked for her number shortly after they started talking, Zuena was unimpressed by Bebe Cool’s dreadlocks and was reluctant to give him her number; she took his number instead just to get rid of him.
However, as the evening moved along and the two continued to talk, Zuena started seeing Bebe Cool as a sensible person, and she called him two days later, and they went on their first date. How romantic is that?
When did Zuena and Bebe Cool get married?
In September 2003, Bebe Cool and his wife exchanged vows in a civil wedding at Crane Chambers, where they had first met which hosted the Registrar’s office at the time.
The wedding was quite simple, the couple was dressed in everyday clothes, and they didn’t have a big guest list.
Despite the humble beginnings, the two have flourished over the years, and they are currently one of Uganda’s favourite couples.
Bebe Cool and Zuena’s children
Zuena is the biological mother of five children, namely Alpha Thierry Ssali, Beata Ssali, Deen Ozil Ssali, Caysan Ssali, and Eman Ssali.
She is also the stepmother of Bebe Cool’s son from his previous relationship called Allan Hendrick Ssali.
While most stepmothers and stepchildren don’t usually get along, Zuena and Allan Hendrick have an amazing mother-son relationship.
Did Zuena divorce Bebe Cool?
In 2008, the couple went through a rough patch in their relationship, and Zuena walked out of the marriage.
The breakup affected Bebe Cool, who went on to dedicate songs like Agenze and Bamugambe to his estranged wife.
Gladly, the two were able to resolve their differences and get back together.
Did Zuena and Mowzey Radio date?
The late Mowzey Radio and his singing partner Weasel once released a hit song titled ‘Zuena’ that sparked fans’ curiosity.
Although Mowzey Radio clarified that the song was not about Zuena Kirema, they both made it clear that they had never met before the song. It didn’t stop fans from speculating and Bebe Cool from punching Mowzey Radio.
Zuena Kirema’s Social media
Zuena is quite active on social media and has gathered a lot of followers over the years. You can find her on the following official accounts.
Facebook- Zuena Kirema
Instagram- @zuena_kirema
Twitter- @zuenakirema5
Do you have any other questions about Bebe Cool’s wife? Let us know, and we will do our best to respond.
A lot is known about President Yoweri Museveni. From his ascent to the presidency, his regime that has spanned for more than 30 years, his lovely wife Janet Museveni and their four beautiful children, his love for his cows, and so much more.
However, very little is known about Museveni’s “second wife” and children from his second “marriage,” and the issue of whether President Museveni has a second wife or not is always a heated topic of debate.
To keep you informed, here is everything we know about Museveni’s alleged second wife.
Who exactly is Museveni’s second wife?
According to sources, Museveni’s second wife is a woman called Enid Kukunda. She is a tall, middle-aged woman with a dark chocolate complexion, short hair, and generous curves.
Sources indicate that she is from Rubabo county, Rukungiri district in Western Uganda. It is also alleged that she is probably from the Ankole tribe.
Not much is known about her because she prefers to be private. However, she is alleged to be a mother of two children with President Yoweri Museveni.
What does Museveni’s second wife do?
It is alleged that Enid Kukunda is a former statehouse staff; her former capacity at the statehouse is yet to be revealed, although this is probably where she met with President Museveni.
Enid Kukunda’s current position is unknown, and her educational qualifications are also not known but when we find out, you will be the first to know.
Are Museveni and his second wife officially married?
There is no evidence to show whether President Museveni and his second wife are legally married or not.
As of now, the only formally recognized wife of Yoweri Museveni is Uganda’s first lady Janet Museveni.
However, it should be noted that polygamy is legal and quite popular in Uganda.
Who are Museveni’s second wife’s children?
Kukunda and Museveni’s daughter- Angela, credit: The Kampala report
Reports indicate that Museveni’s second wife, Enid Kukunda is the mother of two grown-up children- a daughter called Angela Kakishozi, who is a medical doctor, and a son allegedly known as Joel, who is an engineer.
Although her son is not widely known, her daughter with Yoweri Museveni- Dr. Angela Nagasha Kakishoz, who recently got married to her long time beau, is w well known by the media.
The beautiful Angela wedded Gen Henry Tumukunde’s son on 26th February 2022 in a classy event at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe. While the father of the bride- Yoweri Museveni, was missing from the event, her uncle General Salim Saleh (Museveni’s brother), was present, and he walked her down the aisle.
Enid Kukunda’s appearance in the media
Despite keeping a very low profile over the years, Museveni’s second wife has made a few appearances in the media.
In 2020, an article by Uganda Activist claimed that Enid Kakande is closely related to renowned Kampala businessman Ben Kavuya and the late General Aronda.
Most recently, during her daughter’s traditional wedding ceremony, she made a speech that circulated on YouTube where she thanked God for the father of her children. In her own words, she said that given another chance, she would ask God for the same man and the same children.
President Yoweri Museveni is no doubt a family man. He has been married to the first lady- Janet Kataaha Museveni in August 1973 and together they have four children.
Here is a look at Yoweri Museveni’s children, what they do and who their spouses are. Also take a look at the President’s other alleged children from his alleged second marriage.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, source: Instagram
Born on the 24th of April 1974, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is President Yoweri Museveni’s oldest child and only son with his wife Janet Museveni.
A military man, Muhoozi served as commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC) between 2008 and 2017 and again from December 2020 to 2021. He then served as the commander of the land forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) between June 24th 2021 and October 4th 2022 when he was removed following his tweets about invading and capturing Nairobi, Kenya.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba got married to Charlotte Nankunda Kutesa in 1999 and the two have three children together.
Natasha Museveni Karugire
Natasha Museveni Karugire, source: Instagram
The second of President Yoweri Museveni’s children is Natasha Kainembabazi Museveni Karugire, an accomplished author, fashion designer, and film director. She also serves as the Private Secretary to the President of Uganda for Household Affairs.
Born in 1976, Natasha got married to businessman/lawyer Edwin Karugire in a flashy wedding in 2000. The couple welcomed their first child in 2001 but have kept their children away from the limelight and very little is known about them.
Patience Rwabwogo
Patience Rwabwogo, source: Facebook
Patience Rwabwogo is Museveni’s third child and second daughter with his wife, Janet Museveni.
Born in 1978, Patience Rwabwogo is a senior pastor at the Covenant Nations Church. She got married to Odrek Rwabwogo in 2002. Her husband is a farmer, an entrepreneur, the Director of Tomosi group, and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties.
Diana Kamuntu
Diana Kamuntu, source: Instagram
President Museveni and Mama Janet Museveni’s youngest daughter is Dina Museveni Kamuntu who was born in 1980.
Diana is an actress best known for her role in the movie 27 Guns which was directed by her older sister, Natasha. She is also an entrepreneur with an interest in the tourism business and a farmer.
She got married to Geoffrey Kamuntu- a Kampala businessman in 2004. After 18 years of wedded bliss, it appears that the Kamuntus’ marriage is coming to an end as it was recently discovered that Diana had applied to the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) to drop the use of her husband’s name Kamuntu and wants to be referred to as Diana Museveni Kyaremera henceforth.
Yoweri Museveni’s other children
Besides his four children with first lady Janet Museveni, some sources allege that Museveni has two more children with his alleged second wife identified as Enid Kukunda, a daughter called Dr. Angela Nagasha Kakishozi and a son only identified as Joel.
Angela Nagasha Kakishozi is a medical doctor who got married in February 2022 to Gen Henry Tumukunde’s son and was walked down the aisle by Museveni’s brother-General Salim Saleh. Joel on the other hand is an engineer but not much is known about him.
