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UNMF President Eddy Kenzo Leads Campaign for Beenie Gunter’s Return Home

Bwetunge Ivan by Bwetunge Ivan
January 24, 2024
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Dubai, UAE | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Ugandan dancehall singer Beenie Gunter, aka Crescent Baguma, faces detention in Abu Dhabi after being arrested in Dubai on Sunday. The Tubayo singer, in the UAE for weeks, got caught in a scuffle between Abu Dhabi event promoters on January 8, 2024.

Beenie Gunter Detained

Beenie Gunter, accompanying his son’s mother Nickie Berry, had performances in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Disagreements between promoters after the Dubai show turned physical, with Beenie trying to mediate and getting beaten.

Authorities took notice when property was damaged during the brawl. Arrested at a Dubai airport while returning to Uganda, Beenie Gunter remains in custody during ongoing investigations. The parties involved must compensate for damages.

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Fans launch a social media campaign for his release, as Nickie Berry works to free him. Nickie clarifies he was arrested at the Dubai airport and required to cover damages from the show’s fights.

The scuffle originated between Dubai and Abu Dhabi promoters, with Abu Dhabi hiring disruptors. Beenie Gunter acted as a mediator, receiving a beating from the hired goons. UNMF President Eddy Kenzo leads efforts to secure his release, joined by artists like Rickman, Lydia Jazmine, and Spice Diana in the ‘#FreeBeenieGunter’ campaign on social media.

*24th January 2024*

Hope it's a beautiful morning to you all.

This morning, I want to address the unfortunate incidents in our amidst.

Last week, we woke up with the news of the death of our brother Pius Kibuule, aka Pius Kibs, in a road accident.

This morning again, news…

— Eddy Kenzo (@eddykenzoficial) January 24, 2024

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I have learnt of the sad news of Munu Benard “BeePee,” a renowned artiste in Lango sub-region who passed on last night at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. He succumbed to injuries he sustained in an accident near Front Page Lounge in Lira City. Sending my deepest condolences to… pic.twitter.com/8A9w02VcI4

— BOBI WINE (@HEBobiwine) January 24, 2024

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Bwetunge Ivan

Bwetunge Ivan

Seasonal writer at Now Then Digital. I specialize in logo design, branding, web design for Lifestyle Uganda and offer music promotion to artists of all kind around Uganda. WhatsApp me on +256754863448.

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