BUIKWE.A 30-year-old man has surfaced at the home of former Kadongo Kamu singer Paulo Kafeero in Masaaba Village, Nkokonjeru, claiming to be the late musician’s son amid the ongoing family disputes surrounding Kafeero’s remains and paternity issues.
The man, who identified himself as Stephen Mukibi, arrived at Kafeero’s home on a motorcycle accompanied by his grandfather, Tadeo Lulika. He said he comes from Nanula Village in Namiringa Parish, Kasanda District, a claim supported by a letter from his village chairman.
Mukiibi was found at Kafeero’s gravesite when this news site visited the home to assess the current state of the grave following the exhumation of the singer’s remains last week.
Upon arriving, Mukiibi entered the house where Kafeero was buried, knelt beside the grave, made requests that were not clearly heard, and wiped a cloth on the grave.
Speaking on Monday, Mukiibi said he has been experiencing recurring dreams in which Kafeero appears and instructs him to visit Masaba Village, which he described as his ancestral home.
“I have been dreaming about Kafeero almost every day. He keeps telling me to find Masaba Village, and that I will not have peace until I do,” Mukibi said.
He added that he initially dismissed the dreams, but they became more frequent when public discussions about DNA testing and family disputes involving Kafeero emerged.
“One night, Kafeero appeared to me wearing a kanzu and carrying a guitar. He ordered me to go to Masaba,” he said.
Mukiibi further claimed that his life has been troubled, saying many of his plans have failed, including efforts to start a family. He believes his difficulties may be connected to uncertainty about his clan identity and family background.
His grandfather, Tadeo Lulika, confirmed that Mukiibi had shared the dreams with him and requested to be taken to Kafeero’s burial site.
“He told me about the dreams he was having concerning Kafeero, so I decided to bring him here and he is ready to go for DNA,” Lulika said.
Lulika revealed that Mukibi’s mother is currently not mentally stable enough to verify or confirm the claims made by Mukibi.
Meanwhile, Stella Nantongo, one of Kafeero’s daughters who oversees the family home in Masaba, said she welcomed all visitors who came in peace and acknowledged that many people continue to come forward claiming blood connections to the late singer.