TV presenter Sheila Gashumba, and daughter to arrested city businessman Frank Gashumba has this afternoon has refuted fleeing rumours.
In a Facebook reply to our article, Gashumba said she’s not fleeing Uganda following her father’s arrest but rather, she is going to be hosting an event in South Africa.
“I will be in South Africa tomorrow to host the STARQT Awards happening on 4th November this Saturday, that I was booked and paid for 4 months ago!! I know the struggle of making sure an event is perfect and I am not about to disappointed the organizers of the event!!
My management in South Africa has also lined up radio and TV interviews for me in South Africa that I have to appear for,” the NTV presenter and Africell ambassador revealed.
The story came in hot on the heels of the Slay Queen father’s arrest today.
Frank Gashumba was arrested from the city center on Monday night by operatives from the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) for allegedly impersonating a defense ministry official and conning some foreigners.
The operatives later went on to search Gashumba’s residence in Bunga, a city suburb and his Industrial area based offices of Sisimuka Uganda. The defense ministry spokesman, Brigadier Richard Karemire confirmed Gashumba’s arrest and the ongoing investigations.
Sheila Gashumba management issues statement
Waka Talent agency is a Pan African talent agency, run by the award winning media proprietor,
Rosie Motene.
We would like to confirm that our client Sheila Gashumba, is on route to South Africa but the trip had been planned for, months ago. She will be hosting the StarQT awards on the 4th of November in Johannesburg and will be conducting a number of interviews with broadcasters and radio stations.
Ms Gashumba will also be attending a strategic planning meeting as the agency maps out her brand development and projects for 2018 and 2019.
Whilst in South Africa she will also be traveling the country taking in some relaxation and much needed recuperation. Ms Sheilah is due back in Uganda as she has other engagements both in Kampala and across the continent.
If you would like additional information on Sheila Gashumba or request a booking or interview,
please contact:
Rosie Motene
wakabookings@gmail.com
Editor’s Note: We’d like to apologise for any inconveniences that our erroneous story may have caused to Sheila, her family, friends and her business associates. We promise to do better next time.
