TAKEAWAYS

• Winnie Nwagi revealed the secrets behind her enduring friendship with fellow Ugandan star Sheebah Karungi.
• The singers maintain a tight bond despite living on opposite sides of Kampala and rarely meeting up in person.
• Nwagi praised Sheebah for providing a judgment-free space where she can truly be herself without restrictions.

Musician Winnie Nwagi has opened up about her close friendship with fellow singer Sheebah Karungi, revealing the qualities that have kept their bond strong over the years.

The two musicians share one of the most notable friendships in Uganda’s music industry, with their relationship standing out in an industry where close personal bonds between female artistes are not always common.

Speaking about their friendship, the Matala singer explained that she and Sheebah have several things in common, which have naturally brought them closer.

Nwagi admitted that although they can take a long time without seeing each other, their friendship remains intact. She attributed this partly to their lifestyles and the fact that they live on opposite sides of Kampala, with Sheebah particularly not being someone who moves around frequently.

Despite the limited meet-ups, she said they always have a good time whenever they get together.

Explaining what makes her comfortable building friendships, Nwagi said: “When I am free around someone, someone who allows me to be myself without judging me and without any connotations, definitely I am going to make you my friend.”

She added that such friendships allow her to enjoy life without feeling restricted.

“I will live life with them to the fullest,” she said.

For Nwagi, this is precisely what she gets from Sheebah, whose company allows her to be comfortable and unapologetically herself.

Their friendship is a reminder that beyond the competition and professional demands of the music industry, genuine personal connections can still thrive among artistes.