Jovia Mutesi
| Jovia Mutesi | |
|---|---|
| Inhebantu of Busoga | |
 Official portrait of Jovia Mutesi by Busoga Kingdom | |
| Born | St. Matiya Mulumba village Mayuge District |
| Spouse | William Gabula |
| Father | Stanley Bayole |
| Religion | Anglican |
Jovia Mutesi (born September 21 1997) is the fifth Inhebantu of Busoga[1] since 2023.[2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Mutesi is the first born and daughter of Stanley Bayole and Rebecca Nakisita Bayole. Her father is the Bulambuli Resident District Commissioner, Local Council One (LC1) chairperson of St. Matia Mulumba.He also served as an LC3 chairperson of Mayuge Town Council.[5][6][7][8][9][10][1][2][4][11][12][13][14][excessive citations] She belongs to the Baise - Mugosa clan, whose totem is an Egret.[13][6]
Mutesi received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Makerere University, then studied accounting and finance at Nkozi University.[1][2][11][15][13][excessive citations]
Marriage[edit]
Jovia Mutesi was announced as the Inhebantu of Busonga on the 7 September 2023 at the Busoga headquarters in Bugembe by Joseph Muvawala.[11][16][6]
She married William Gabula Nadiope IV on the 18 November 2023 at Christ's Church Cathedral in JinJa City.[2][3][17][18] Their wedding reception was at Igenge Palace in Jinja on the 18 November 2023.[19] Afterwards, William Gabula visited Mutesi's parents in her ancestral home in Mayuge district on a private traditional ceremony.[11]
See also[edit]
- Inhebantu of Busoga
- William Gabula
- Basoga
- Queen Sylvia of Buganda
- Queen Best Kemigisa
- Busoga Royal Weddings
References[edit]
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- ^ a b c d "I didn't expect Mutesi to bring bricklayer as husband, says father". Monitor. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b "Mutesi becomes queen in Busoga's first royal wedding since 1956". Monitor. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b "Kyabazinga marries in Busoga's first royal wedding since 1956". Monitor. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Agataliikonfuufu INHEBANTU JOVIA MUTESI GYAZAALWA". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
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- ^ "Father of Inebantu Jovia Mutesi speaks about her life". NTV Uganda. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Portrait of Jovia: Who's the queen?". Monitor. 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Jovia Mutesi Inhebantu: Queen of the Busoga Kingdom – FikTube News". 2023-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "Busoga royal wedding service to last 2 hours". Monitor. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b c d "Church clears Kyabazinga wedding amidst court injunction threats". Monitor. 2023-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ Kisakye, Samalie (2023-11-11). "The Chiefdom of the Queen of Busoga Jovia Mutesi". Nile Post. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ a b c "Father of Inebantu Jovia Mutesi speaks about her life". NTV Uganda. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Uganda, Watchdog (2023-10-30). ""We Wish You a Joyful Royal Marriage;" The Family of Inehebantu HRH Mutesi Jovia Holds a Prayerful Farewell Party For". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Kyama, Eric (2023-11-19). ""Confusion brought me love," Queen Mutesi narrates how she met the Kyabazinga". ONLINE. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ Sam Ibanda, Mugabi (2023-09-07). "Who is Jovia Mutesi, the queen to be of Busoga Kingdom?". Nile Post. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Kyabazinga Nadiope, Mutesi tie the knot". Monitor. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Royal wedding excites Basoga living in West Nile". New Vision. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Kyabazinga's wedding reception through the lens". Monitor. 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-20.