TAKEAWAYS

• Juliana hid her pregnancy because she was still healing from the loss of her son, Keron Kabugo.
• She believes children deserve privacy and should have a say in whether they want a public life.
• The singer says keeping her family life private has brought her peace and happiness.

Veteran Ugandan musician Juliana Kanyomozi has finally opened up about why she chose to keep her pregnancy and her son, Taj, away from social media and the public eye.

Speaking candidly about the decision, the celebrated singer revealed that she was still dealing with the emotional trauma of losing her firstborn son, Keron Kabugo, when speculation about her being pregnant began circulating online.

According to Juliana, rumors about her pregnancy surfaced so frequently that they became a regular occurrence. However, behind the speculation was a woman still trying to heal from one of the most painful experiences of her life.

“I didn’t know whether I wanted to have another child because I never wanted to experience that pain again.”

The “Nabikoowa” singer explained that the fear of loss made the decision to become a mother again incredibly difficult. But after overcoming those fears, she eventually embraced the journey and made a personal promise to protect her pregnancy from public scrutiny.

Juliana described the period as one of the most beautiful moments of her life because she was able to experience it privately, away from the pressures and opinions of social media users.

“Children deserve consent too. One day my son may decide he doesn’t want a public life, and I want to respect that.”

Following the birth of Taj, Juliana announced the good news but maintained her stance on privacy. To date, she has never publicly revealed her son’s face, and very little is known about his life. The identity of Taj’s father has also remained private.

The singer emphasized that her decision is not a criticism of parents who share their children online. Rather, it is a personal choice based on her experiences, values, and understanding of the digital world.

Juliana further noted that she is not particularly active on social media and prefers to keep her personal affairs away from public attention. For her, protecting her son’s privacy remains a top priority.

When news of Juliana’s childbirth emerged, it shocked many fans because she had successfully kept her pregnancy hidden while spending much of her time in the United States. Years later, Taj remains one of the most private celebrity children in Uganda, reflecting his mother’s commitment to safeguarding his childhood from the spotlight.