30-year-old man appears at Kafeero grave claiming paternity link

30-Year-Old Man Appears at Kafeero Grave Claiming Paternity Link

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National

A 30-year-old man has surfaced at the home of late Kadongo Kamu musician Paulo Kafeero in Masaaba Village, Nkokonjeru, claiming to be the singer’s son amid on-going family disputes over his remains and questions of paternity.

The man, identified as Stephen Mukibi, arrived at the home on a motorcycle accompanied by his grandfather, Tadeo Lulika. He said he hails from Nanula Village in Namiringa Parish, Kasanda District, a claim supported by a letter from his village chairperson.

Mukibi was later found at Kafeero’s gravesite when this publication visited the home to assess the condition of the grave following the exhumation of the singer’s remains last week.

Upon arrival, he entered the house where Kafeero was buried, knelt beside the grave, made inaudible prayers, and wiped a cloth over the site.

Speaking to Nile Post, Mukibi said he has been experiencing recurring dreams in which Kafeero appears to him, instructing him to visit Masaaba Village, which he believes is his ancestral home.

“I have been dreaming about Kafeero almost every day. He keeps telling me to find Masaaba Village, and that I will not have peace until I do,” Mukibi said.

He added that he initially ignored the dreams, but they became more frequent after public discussions about DNA testing and family disputes involving the late musician began to surface.

Mukibi further claimed that his life has been troubled; saying many of his plans have failed, including efforts to start a family. He believes his challenges may be linked to uncertainty about his clan identity and family background.

His grandfather, Tadeo Lulika, confirmed that Mukibi 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,” Lulika said.

Lulika also noted that Mukibi’s mother is currently not mentally stable enough to verify or confirm the claims.

Meanwhile, Stella Nantongo, one of Kafeero’s daughters who manage the family home in Masaaba, said she welcomes visitors who come peacefully, noting that many people continue to surface claiming connections to the late musician.

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