Keko Confirms Two-Year Romance with Ugandan Singer Sheebah Karungi

Kampala, Uganda – June 2, 2026 – Veteran Ugandan rapper Keko (real name Jocelyne Tracey Keko) has publicly confirmed for the first time that she was in a romantic relationship with popular singer Sheebah Karungi, putting years of speculation and rumors to rest.

During a recent appearance on the Play It Loud show, Keko opened up about her past with Sheebah, revealing that the two dated for approximately two years early in Sheebah’s career, around 2015 to 2016. This was a pivotal time when both artists were rising stars in Uganda’s music scene.

According to Keko, the relationship ended due to diverging career paths. She stated that Sheebah felt her own career was not advancing as desired and grew desperate amid Keko’s rising fame. The breakup was further strained when Sheebah joined manager Jeff Kiwa’s Team No Sleep, which Keko alleged created tension and even attempts at sabotage.

“Yes, I did date Sheebah Karungi. We were together for two years, but we eventually parted ways because she felt her career wasn’t progressing in the right direction,” Keko reportedly said in the interview.

Sheebah Karungi has not directly responded to the revelations so far. However, she recently shared a laughing selfie on social media with the caption “It’s amazing how people ‘know me’ now 😂,” which fans have interpreted as a subtle reaction to the swirling discussions and memes.

The confirmation has sparked a wave of reactions across X (formerly Twitter) and other platforms, ranging from surprise and nostalgia to humorous memes. Many Ugandans are revisiting old rumors about the closeness of the two artists during that era.

Background

Keko and Sheebah were once close friends and collaborators in the Ugandan entertainment industry. Their relationship reportedly soured after Sheebah’s professional move, with Keko previously hinting at lost closeness without confirming the romantic aspect until now.

This story continues to trend on X, with fans mixing old photos, memes, and questions about the timing of the revelation.