Sheebah sparks firestorm: “We want money, not men!”
Sheebah went on to explain that women should seek partners who support their growth rather than men who expect access to a successful woman without bringing anything meaningful to the table. Many were quick to conclude that the tirade was meant for UK-based music promoter and businessman Jaffar Suleiman, the father of Karungi’s son, Amir.
Sheebah sparks firestorm: “We want money, not men!”
Ugandan singer Sheebah Karungi has stirred conversations online after sharing a series of provocative comments urging women to prioritise financial stability over romantic relationships, challenging men to contribute meaningfully to their partners’ lives.
In a bold statement that quickly grabbed attention, the singer declared: “YES! I SAID IT. IT’S 2026! WE DON’T WANT MEN, WE WANT MONEY.”
Sheebah went on to explain that women should seek partners who support their growth rather than men who expect access to a successful woman without bringing anything meaningful to the table.
“We want kings who build queens, not random men who want VIP access to a queen with no contribution to the queendom,” she wrote, adding that women should fight for financial stability instead of fighting over men.
Known for her outspoken personality, Sheebah appeared to anticipate the reactions her remarks would provoke, playfully suggesting that she had deliberately stirred the conversation before stepping away.
“Anyway, I’ve thrown the stone and gone to bed. You people can hold the emergency meeting,” she added.
The singer later doubled down on her position, describing the reaction her comments could generate as an illustration of the freedom that financial independence gives women.
“Imagine waking up in the morning, choosing violence, annoying half the male population in the country before breakfast, successfully starting national debates, triggering emergency meetings in people’s WhatsApp groups… and then casually going back to my work,” she wrote.
Despite the sweeping opening statement, Sheebah also made a point of acknowledging men she considers supportive and intentional partners.
“A special shout-out to the KINGS, the REAL ones. We see you; we respect you, and we love you. You know yourselves,” she wrote.
Away from the online debate, Sheebah also turned her attention to her upcoming performance in London. The singer announced that she will perform on 7 November at Royal Regency, alongside King Saha, Winnie Wa Mummy and T Paul.
Many were quick to conclude that the tirade was meant for UK-based music promoter and businessman Jaffar Suleiman, the father of Karungi’s son, Amir.