Sheikh Nuuhu Muzaata, the head of Da’awa at the Kibuli faction passed on December 04 at the International Hospital Kampala (IHK).
Here is a quick look at the life and times of the vocal Muslim cleric:
- Date of birth: 1950s
- Father: Adam Muzaata (RIP) (he was a religious healer and exorcist)
- Place of birth: Bwaise, Lufula Zone near Kimombasa
- Muzaata grew up in Bwaise slum
- Education
- Bilal Islamic School
- Bilal Quran Islamic School, Wandegeya
- Said to have led a student’s strike at Bilal Quran Islamic School over poor administration
- Was popular with religious and political debates
- 1982: joined the University of Madina in Saudi Arabia
- Later ordained sheikh
- Ran a tour and travel company, particularly to arrange Hijja trips
- Marriage
- Separated with first wife
- Other wives include: Qurusum Muzaata, a Kampala Capital CIty Authority (KCCA) clerk
PEOPLE HE CLASHED WITH
- October 2019: Muzaata blasts singer Eddy Kenzo for failing to wed fellow singer Rema Namakula
- Called out Pastors Martin Sempa, and Pastor Joseph Sserwadda after they rebuked singer-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine for politicizing a Christian hymn into the ‘Tuliyambala Engule’ song
- Labelled Sheikh Umar Kamoga conman over his use of Quran in exorcism
- November 2017: Blasted Buganda Land Board over ‘Kyapa Mu Ngalo’ initiative to register all Buganda land occupants
- Rebuked comedian MC Mariachi for jokes against Islamic faith
- 2016: Accused former IGP Gen Kale Kayihura of working to divide Muslims
- May 2015: Attacked Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga over Ettofaali project, an initiative for Kasubi Tombs reconstruction
- Clashed with Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa over prayers to curse opponents.
Additional reporting: Courtesy
