Ugandan dancehall singer Mikie Wine, whose real name is Michael Mukwaya, says he wants his wealth to go to his children and the wife he is married to at the time of his death.
During a recent television interview, the singer made his wishes clear, saying he does not want his wider family to have the final say over how his property is distributed.
Mikie Wine, who is a father of five boys, said he believes he is mature enough to determine what should happen to the assets he has worked to acquire.
“All that I have belongs to my children and my wife at the time of my death. The family should not decide because now I’m mature enough to say this,” he said.
He added that relatives could offer their opinions but should not make the final decision, stressing that his intention is for his children to benefit from what he leaves behind.
His remarks put the focus on inheritance planning and the importance of communicating one’s wishes before death, particularly in families where disagreements over property can arise.
However, while Mikie Wine has publicly stated his intentions, the interview does not establish whether he has formalised them in a legally valid will. The distribution of an estate can depend on applicable inheritance laws and the legal documents in place.
The singer also weighed in on discussions about celebrities bringing their children together and conducting DNA tests while they are still alive to prevent disputes over paternity and inheritance in the future.
He supported the idea, arguing that parents should take responsibility for establishing family relationships before their deaths rather than leaving their children to resolve uncertainties later.
Mikie Wine said he has made an effort to bring all his children together under one roof, explaining that he wants to reduce the possibility of misunderstandings or conflict after he is gone.
“You might have a child out there, and it is only right for one to call for his children to be tested to join the family when he is still alive,” he said.
He added that he makes an effort to ensure all his children are part of his household, saying he wants to address family matters while he is still alive.
The singer’s comments reflect his stated preference for family unity and clarity around parentage, particularly where children from different relationships may be involved.
By discussing both inheritance and DNA testing, Mikie Wine has highlighted two issues that can become contentious after a person’s death: who is recognised as part of the family and how the deceased’s property should be handled.
For now, he says his intention is straightforward: his children and his wife at the time of his death should benefit from what he owns, while he continues working to keep his children together.