Desire apologises to her fans, family

Kampala.
Musician Desire Luzinda yesterday moved to put behind the biggest test of her career by issuing a composed, humble, and discerning statement after her private nude photographs found their way to social media last week.

Ms Luzinda, a popular artiste, used her official Facebook page to apologise to her family and fans for the pictures that have become a major discussion topic across the country.

“I want to sincerely apologise to my mother, to my daughter, to my family, to my friends, my fans and any other people who have been offended by these images,” she said.

She also took full responsibility for her actions, but blamed her boyfriend for trying to destroy her.

“Like I said, this was a breach of trust by someone I loved. I take full responsibility for having lost my mind to take such shameful pics. This person has not only abused that trust but now seeks to drag me down,” she added.

The R ‘n’ B singer said she was aware they were people who look up to her for “a role model” but said “in our private moments, we all have our ‘moments of madness’,”.

Personalities in the entertainment business backed her apology. Mr Roger Mugisha, a radio presenter on KFM, said: “It shows she has taken responsibility but I don’t think she really had to since she is the victim. This could have happened to anybody because of the power that social media commands these days.”

Mr Benon Kibuuka, the president of the Uganda Performing Artists and Musicians Association, added: “I think Desire Luzinda’s apology is profound and genuine since I have known her to be a decent musician. I really sympathise with her.”

Since last Friday, social media has been awash with nude photos of Luzinda which were reportedly leaked by her ex-lover, Franklin Emuobor, who accused the singer of infidelity.
She also said the authorities are doing everything possible to ensure she gets justice.

Mr Fred Enanga, the police spokesman, sad: “We are following up. (But) we cannot go and pick someone from Nigeria.”
He said Police have made arrangements with Ms Luzinda to make a statement.

Her fans offered support. In one hour of posting, the statement had garnered more than 3,000 likes and 3,100 comments majorly showing their support and admiration.