Ugandan singer Laika has opened up about a past romantic encounter with a fellow showbiz personality, revealing that their connection progressed to discussions about intimacy before she began questioning whether they were intellectually compatible.
The singer shared the experience while discussing dating and relationships, explaining that attraction alone is not enough to convince her that someone is the right partner.
“I’ve talked to someone deep and as far as intimacy, and I think he wasn’t the right guy intellectually,” Laika said.
She did not publicly identify the person involved, leaving the identity of the entertainment personality undisclosed.
Beyond her personal experience, Laika challenged what she described as the exaggerated expectations surrounding dating in Uganda. In her view, spending time together, sharing meals and enjoying each other’s company can also count as dating, even when the relationship does not develop into something serious.
“In Uganda, dating is over-exaggerated. Dating can be going out with someone and eating food. I can be dating for free food. If someone can take me for steak or seafood every night, why can’t I date you?” she said.
Her remarks offered a candid take on dating, including the possibility of enjoying someone’s company without immediately treating the connection as a long-term commitment.
Laika also said she has become more open-minded about the people she would consider dating, explaining that she no longer rules someone out simply because of their profession or background.
Instead, she places greater importance on conversation, character and a person’s potential.
“Yeah, I don’t discriminate as I used to do. So, I like to just sit and get to know someone. For me, it’s the conversations,” she explained.
“If I love how it’s flowing, I can date even a mechanic, as long as someone is a good person. If they have the potential, I can pour into them.”
Her comments suggest that a person’s occupation or social standing is less important to her than the quality of their interactions and their character.
Fellow Ugandan singer John Blaq, however, offered a different perspective on romance within the entertainment industry.
The Do Dat singer, whose real name is John Kasadha, said he has never dated or even approached a fellow entertainer romantically.
“I’ve never dated anyone in the industry, not even approached one,” he said.
The two artists’ comments present contrasting approaches to dating within Uganda’s showbiz circles. While Laika says she is open to getting to know someone regardless of their profession, John Blaq maintains that he has never pursued a romantic connection with someone in the industry.
Laika’s broader message is that compatibility comes down to more than a person’s job title: for her, meaningful conversation, good character and potential remain central to deciding whether a connection is worth pursuing.