My husband approves of my Kimansulo
FARIDAH Ndausi was in Bukedde recently for her kimansulo dance at Imperial Royale Hotel. But she is more known for her comedy strip (Mukyala Neighbour) and as a senior actress in Bakayimbira Dramactors. She is married to Omulangira Ndausi of Radio Simba.
FARIDAH Ndausi was in Bukedde recently for her kimansulo dance at Imperial Royale Hotel. But she is more known for her comedy strip (Mukyala Neighbour) and as a senior actress in Bakayimbira Dramactors. She is married to Omulangira Ndausi of Radio Simba. Pidson Kareire talked to her.
That was real kimansulo!
But my intention is not to reveal my underpants; it was to make my fans happy. On stage, heat is intense and sometimes intolerable. Of course photographers get a field day. But it is not my fault!
But does your husband approve?
Eeh! So much! Sometimes when he is the MC, he complements me saying: “Genda okube abaloggo; bookye!’ (Hammer them, especially the envious ones). He knows I am working. In fact, last Monday, when everyone was criticising me after Bukedde published my photos, he called to compliment me.
How do you feel?
I didn’t know my skirt had gone up; I was also surprised to see the semi-nude photographs. But I was like, no problem; that is life. It was difficult to know whether the fans are excited over my kimansulo or the music. All you see is a happy crowd screaming ‘encore’ and assume they are happy about music. But I don’t like fans touching me; I am very careful when I am on stage. Off stage, I am strictly Mrs. Ndausi; no jokes.
Why have you retained a Muslim name yet he is a Christian?
At my father’s home, I am called Faridah Zalwango. And Faridah has become a stage name. So, it is what I use for my career; in acting, radio and music. By the time we married, my name had become a brand. It became difficult to drop. So, I just added Ndausi, which, I believe, has spiced it up.
So, do you pray together?
No. I come from a strict Muslim family; the Kakungulu family in Rakai. The issue of religion seriously rocked our affair. They have been on my case. We decided to marry but keep our faiths. I still go to the mosque and he goes to church. I took my vows in church and became Ndausi’s official wife. He is a prince and I am a princess, but we are not from the same clan.
Is religion the reason why you rarely move together in public?
No! I am comfortable moving with him. It is he who does not like showbiz unless he is working as an MC. When he is not emceeing, he is in church and I am out acting or singing.
Any secrets for success in marriage?
No secrets! Just respect each other’s interests. Most people think I bewitched Ndausi, but I assure you there is nothing like that in our marriage.
That was real kimansulo!
But my intention is not to reveal my underpants; it was to make my fans happy. On stage, heat is intense and sometimes intolerable. Of course photographers get a field day. But it is not my fault!
But does your husband approve?
Eeh! So much! Sometimes when he is the MC, he complements me saying: “Genda okube abaloggo; bookye!’ (Hammer them, especially the envious ones). He knows I am working. In fact, last Monday, when everyone was criticising me after Bukedde published my photos, he called to compliment me.
How do you feel?
I didn’t know my skirt had gone up; I was also surprised to see the semi-nude photographs. But I was like, no problem; that is life. It was difficult to know whether the fans are excited over my kimansulo or the music. All you see is a happy crowd screaming ‘encore’ and assume they are happy about music. But I don’t like fans touching me; I am very careful when I am on stage. Off stage, I am strictly Mrs. Ndausi; no jokes.
Why have you retained a Muslim name yet he is a Christian?
At my father’s home, I am called Faridah Zalwango. And Faridah has become a stage name. So, it is what I use for my career; in acting, radio and music. By the time we married, my name had become a brand. It became difficult to drop. So, I just added Ndausi, which, I believe, has spiced it up.
So, do you pray together?
No. I come from a strict Muslim family; the Kakungulu family in Rakai. The issue of religion seriously rocked our affair. They have been on my case. We decided to marry but keep our faiths. I still go to the mosque and he goes to church. I took my vows in church and became Ndausi’s official wife. He is a prince and I am a princess, but we are not from the same clan.
Is religion the reason why you rarely move together in public?
No! I am comfortable moving with him. It is he who does not like showbiz unless he is working as an MC. When he is not emceeing, he is in church and I am out acting or singing.
Any secrets for success in marriage?
No secrets! Just respect each other’s interests. Most people think I bewitched Ndausi, but I assure you there is nothing like that in our marriage.