TAKEAWAYS

• Sheebah Karungi defended Ritah Danchall against criticism of indecency.
• She emphasized the difference between stage personas and real-life character.
• Her podcast Let’s Talk About It aims to promote honest, unfiltered discussions.

Ugandan music star Sheebah Karungi has urged fans and critics to stop judging entertainers based on their stage personas, saying what people see in public often doesn’t reflect who they truly are off stage.

Speaking on her newly launched podcast Let’s Talk About It, the Nakyuka hitmaker opened up about her longtime friend and dancer, Ritah Danchall. Ritah has often faced criticism for what many describe as provocative and inappropriate performances.

“She doesn’t see herself as indecent, but I had to be honest with her about how the public perceives her stage acts,” Sheebah revealed. “However, that doesn’t define who she is as a person.”

The singer went on to strongly defend Ritah, describing her as one of the most decent and genuine people she knows, despite the image many associate with her performances.

“Ritah is one of the most decent human beings I’ve ever met. People only see what she does on stage, yet that’s just work—what she’s paid to do,” Sheebah said.

Sheebah also reflected on her own life, admitting that her stage image is often misunderstood. Known for her bold fashion choices during performances, she explained that her personal lifestyle is far more reserved.

“Even me, what I wear on stage is not what I wear at home. You’ll find me in Muslim diras, very decent. That’s the real me,” she added.

Through her podcast, Sheebah says she aims to spark honest conversations and challenge societal judgment, offering a deeper look into the realities many public figures face beyond the spotlight.