Singer Grenade claims Kafeero was his father, seeks DNA test
Grenade said he has always known that Kafeero was his father, but he chose to remain silent until now when an opportunity has availed itself.
Grenade said he has always known that Kafeero was his father, but he chose to remain silent until now when an opportunity has availed himself. (Credit: Acleo Tugume)
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Ugandan singer Grenade Official (real name Deus Nduggwa), who has over the years been known as Grenade and more recently changed his name to Nduggwa Kafeero, adopting the surname of the late Paul Job Kafeero, has publicly claimed that he is also a son of the legendary musician. Grenade has since requested to be included on the list of children who are going to be subjected to a DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) test to establish whether the late Kafeero was their biological father.
Grenade said he has always known that Kafeero was his father, but he chose to remain silent until now when an opportunity has availed itself.
According to Grenade, he decided to speak out following the ongoing disputes among individuals claiming to be children of the late musician who want to share his wealth and property. The disagreements prompted the former state minister for children and youth affairs (now local government minister) and a close friend of the late Kafeero, Balaam Barugahara, to intervene and support efforts aimed at resolving the family dispute through DNA testing.
Grenade acknowledged that Barugahara followed the proper legal procedures through the courts to facilitate DNA testing in an effort to establish the rightful beneficiaries of the late Kafeero's estate and promote peace and stability within the family.
Following the commencement of the DNA exercise, Grenade expressed concern that he had been left out despite believing that he is one of Kafeero's biological children.
“All along, I knew my father. I had just chosen to keep quiet. I also want to take the DNA test to confirm that I am his son. However, everything that is happening has brought shame to my father. Exhuming his body because of property and wealth has diminished the respect he earned during his lifetime,” Grenade said.
He added; “That is why I have come out publicly. I want to participate in the DNA test and prove to the public that I am truly his son. Some people may think I am joking, but I am serious. Whoever was involved in exhuming my father's remains will have to explain their actions in court because I believe his dignity has been compromised in pursuit of land and money.”
Grenade further stated that although he had preferred to remain silent, he now feels compelled to defend his father's legacy.