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Just days after a romantic lakeside proposal, celebrated music producer Emmanuel \u201cKuseim\u201d Ssempijja officially solidified his bond with professional makeup artist Kathy Bae\u202fPowerz via an intimate Kwanjula (introduction) ceremony, an essential rite symbolising the joining of two families in readiness for marriage.
\nOn Thursday, June\u202f12, 2025, Kuseim got down on one knee during a private lakeside date near Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria. With only close friends and family on board, the couple celebrated with cheers, hugs, a champagne pop, and a heartfelt \u201cyes\u201d from Kathy. Videos captured the tearful embrace, bottle popping, and wave of joy that swept through the small gathering.<\/p>\n
About the couple
\nKuseim, known as the mastermind behind hit tracks such as Eddy Kenzo\u2019s \u201cMbilo Mbilo\u201d (2015), Azawi\u2019s \u201cQuinamino,\u201d and Pia Pounds\u2019s chart-toppers, has long been a cornerstone of Uganda\u2019s modern soundscape. He currently serves as CEO of Africa Bureau of Music and is highly respected for shaping Uganda\u2019s musical style.
\nKathy Bae\u202fPowerz (sometimes styled as Cathy or Kathy) recently graduated from Makerere University and has built a strong personal brand as a makeup artist and entrepreneur. She shares glimpses of her creative life on TikTok and Instagram, where fans follow her artistic journey.
\nSocial media reactions celebrated both the proposal and the woman at its heart. One TikTok clip highlighted:<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter spending three years in relationship, Uganda music Producer @Kuseim baddest \u2018Fresh\u2019 proposes to his girlfriend @Cathybaepowerz.\u201d
\nThis suggests the couple, who started dating around 2022, have weathered a significant relationship journey leading up to this moment.<\/p>\n
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An intimate, traditional kwanjula
\nSoon after their romantic engagement, the couple held a private Kwanjula ceremony with only immediate family, honouring Buganda tradition in a solemn yet joyful gathering. In this ceremony, both families met formally; the groom\u2019s entourage presented symbolic gifts (often including traditional attire, food items, and symbolic dowry), and meetings were conducted in Luganda to underscore the cultural authenticity of the union.
\nThese rituals, ranging from formal greetings by the mutual spokespersons, consumption of coffee berries (symbolising unity), to the dancing and feasting, affirm the event\u2019s role as a binding cultural passage before the church or registry wedding.<\/p>\n
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What comes next?
\nWith the Kwanjula behind them, Kuseim and Kathy are preparing for their wedding ceremony. While the exact date has yet to be confirmed, sources close to the couple say plans are underway for a star-studded, holy matrimonial ceremony, expected to draw many of East Africa\u2019s biggest music stars and celebrities.
\nFans have flooded social media with warm wishes and blessings. The couple\u2019s journey, from a lakeside proposal through traditional rites to an upcoming wedding, sparks excitement across Uganda\u2019s entertainment and cultural landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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