Ugandan singer and media personality Lady Titie has finally opened up about the story behind the two versions of the popular song “Kankyakyankye,” revealing that a communication breakdown led to both her version and Blu*3’s recording.
Speaking during a sit-down interview with Haffy Powers, Lady Titie said she originally recorded the song at Steve Jean’s studio before the then-managed Blu*3 travelled to South Africa after winning several awards.
According to Lady Titie, Blu*3 were expected to record original compositions while in South Africa. However, communication between her and Steve Jean was difficult at the time, meaning she was not informed that the group would record “Kankyakyankye.”
“There was a time I couldn’t talk about it but now it’s okay,” Lady Titie said, describing the situation as “some sort of miscommunication.”
She explained that, unaware of what was happening in South Africa, she proceeded with her own version and began sending it to radio stations for airplay.
“Even on my side, since I had the song in my hands, I took it to radio stations for airplay,” she said.
Lady Titie revealed that the song had been written by a man identified as Kiseka, who has since died, and said she had already paid him for his contribution.
She recalled first taking her recording to Masembe, who was working at CBS FM at the time.
The situation became clearer after Blu*3 returned from South Africa. Lady Titie said Steve Jean contacted her and was surprised to learn that she had already submitted her version to radio stations.
According to her account, Jean explained that the song was still incomplete and had not been officially cleared for release because he wanted to refine it before it was put out.
Lady Titie said she initially remained quiet about the situation, even avoiding calls from media personalities who wanted her side of the story.
But despite the disagreement surrounding the song, she acknowledged that Blu*3’s version impressed her.
“But when I heard their version of the song, it was good and very good, and mine couldn’t compete,” she said.
Rather than framing the episode as a deliberate clash, Lady Titie now describes it as a product of circumstances and poor communication at the time.
Her account sheds new light on one of the more notable stories surrounding “Kankyakyankye,” explaining how a song she had originally recorded eventually became associated with two different versions.