Pastor Siraje Ssemanda has dismissed rumours that he forced his wife, Ugandan singer Bennah Namisinga, to abandon her music career, saying she chose to step away from the industry to focus on family life and business.
Ssemanda, who leads Revival Church in Bombo Town, said Namisinga is doing well away from the spotlight, spending much of her time raising their children and managing her entrepreneurial ventures.
The pastor addressed speculation surrounding the singer’s absence from active music, insisting that her decision should not be mistaken for a ban imposed by her husband.
“She is good, and God has protected her and kept her doing well. She is taking good care of our children and living a good life while running different business ventures,” Ssemanda said.
When asked directly whether he had stopped Namisinga from making music, he rejected the suggestion.
“No, I didn’t stop her from doing music. Just like any other person who does different things, she knows how she manages her affairs,” he explained.
His comments place the focus on Namisinga’s own priorities rather than the rumours surrounding her marriage. According to Ssemanda, the singer made a personal decision to redirect her attention toward other responsibilities.
He also maintained that stepping away from regular musical activities does not mean Namisinga has run out of music or lost her ability to entertain audiences.
“What I am pretty sure about is that she has good music, but I believe she chose to take a break from music. She dedicated most of her time to looking after her children and running other businesses,” he said.
Beyond caring for their children, Namisinga is reportedly involved in fashion and design, including selling and hiring out outfits for functions. The business has provided another area of focus while she remains away from active music.
The singer is known for Onkubyeko Ekibaati, one of the songs associated with her musical career. Her current activities suggest that her professional interests extend beyond performing and releasing music.
Ssemanda’s remarks offer an explanation for Namisinga’s absence from the music scene, but they do not establish whether or when she plans to return.
For now, the pastor says his wife is concentrating on motherhood and entrepreneurship while retaining the ability to make music if she chooses to do so in the future.