Ugandan dancehall singer Buchaman has revealed that he has 23 children with eight different women, a disclosure that has sparked debate on social media about his family size and the responsibilities that come with raising so many children.
Speaking during an interview with Spark TV, the singer said his children come from different cultural backgrounds and regions, including Acholi, Buganda, Busoga, South Sudan and western Uganda.
He disclosed that his eldest child is 23 years old and suggested that his family could continue growing, saying he remains willing to have more children as long as he is alive.
Buchaman also linked his decision to have a large family to his cultural beliefs and what he described as encouragement from the Kabaka of Buganda to have more children.
“I have very many children because I’m heeding to the directive of our Kabaka who encouraged us to keep bringing children into this world. The Kingdom is survived by our offspring,” he said.
The singer added that he still feels capable of having more children, making it clear that he does not consider his family complete.
However, beyond the revelation about his 23 children, Buchaman acknowledged that providing for such a large family comes with considerable challenges.
He explained that he has turned to farming as a way of securing food for his household, saying it helps him meet at least some of the family’s basic needs.
“It is a big task for me to take care of them but when it comes to parenting, I have to be present in their lives as their father regardless of whether I have money or not. I do not leave money at home for the women; I opted to farming to get my food,” he explained.
Buchaman also spoke about his relationship with Maama Ghetto, whom he identifies as his official wife. According to the singer, she knows about his other children, although she has not physically met some of them.
The musician further revealed that he has stored a DNA sample at an undisclosed hospital. He said the sample could be used if the need arises after his death, although he did not provide further details about the arrangement.
His interview has brought renewed attention to his unconventional family structure, with the singer openly discussing both the cultural beliefs behind his choices and the practical demands of fatherhood.
For Buchaman, having 23 children is not the end of the story. He says he remains open to expanding his family while continuing to take responsibility for the children he already has.