Yung Mulo holds private kukyala ceremony, sets June 20 for official introduction

Renowned Ugandan dancehall singer Yung Mulo (Lubega Kasimu) and his fiancée, Kahima Brenda, held a private Kukyala (introductory visit) ceremony on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Brenda's aunt's (Ssenga's) residence in Bukoto.

Speaking in an interview, Mulo explained that Brenda deserves the best from him, noting that the couple already has two children together.

He admitted that he had never formally visited her family, despite enjoying the privileges of a relationship without fulfilling the cultural obligations associated with marriage, something he believes goes against cultural expectations.

The singer also revealed that he feared future complications that could arise if he remained unknown to Brenda's family.

During the simple ceremony, Mulo was accompanied by a small group of close friends and relatives. The visit involved presenting a few customary items and discussing arrangements for their official introduction ceremony.

"My introduction ceremony will take place on June 20, 2026, in Mpererwe," Mulo said. "Over the weekend, I visited the aunt of the mother of my children. The purpose of the visit was to receive the official date for the introduction ceremony, and that date is June 20 this year."

He continued: "I decided to make the Kukyala visit private because I feared being embarrassed, having never done such a ceremony before, yet I have two children with Brenda and had never visited her parents. Brenda is a Munyankole, and in her culture, it is considered inappropriate to have children with someone's daughter when the family does not know you.

"I had a very big debt to settle, and I am now committed to paying it off. I married from the city and not from the village because Brenda is a city Munyankole who grew up here in Kampala."

Mulo also credited Bobi Wine as his mentor. "I am learning from Bobi Wine, whom I consider my mentor. I may never run for the presidency, but at least I can emulate the positive things he does. This path I have taken is about growing up and understanding my responsibilities as a man."

He reflected on his motivations: "If, for example, one of my children or their mother faced a serious problem, yet I had never visited their home and the family did not know me, what would I do? I have never been introduced or wedded. In such circumstances, I would not have the support of the family or know where to turn for help.

"That is why I decided to address the matter early. We are now mature people, and some things we do out of respect for our elders and cultural values."