August 2025 has been a month filled with romance, proposals, and weddings among Uganda’s celebrities and popular figures. From surprise engagements to weddings, love was truly in the air. Here are the stars who made the news with their romantic milestones.Baby Gloria & Jonas MbalekaThe young gospel star Baby Gloria and her partner Jonas Mbaleka crowned their love story with a wedding this month. The couple, who went public with their engagement in March, held their kukyala in April, followed by a kwanjula, before walking down the aisle in August.Juliet Zawedde & BushokeUS-based Ugandan socialite Juliet Zawedde said “yes” to Tanzanian singer Bushoke, who proposed on August 4th. The engagement made netizens talk, with many speculating about Zawedde’s close friendship with Jose Chameleone. However, both clarified that they remain just “besties.”Ykee Benda & Emily NyawiraYkee Benda and Emily Nyawira may have gotten engaged in June and held their kukyala in July, but we can’t leave them out of this month’s celebrations. Their union has been one of the most talked-about celebrity love stories of the year.Sheilah Gashumba’s Ex-lover Rickman Floors Zari Hassan’s Husband Shakib Cham In Boxing BoutChosen Becky & Ssekajja AbdulAfter parting ways with her long-term partner Dictator Amir, Chosen Becky shocked fans when she introduced her new love, Ssekajja Abdul—formerly their driver. The two got engaged this month, leaving netizens surprised. Desire Luzinda & LevixonePerhaps the most publicized union of the month, Desire Luzinda and Levixone officially tied the knot on August 15th. As they call themselves, the “Woman of God” and “Man of God,”, their marriage was the talk of town and dominated social media.Solomon Kampala & Helen JacquezAt just 20 years old, Solomon Kampala, son of Bobi Wine and Barbie Kyagulanyi, proposed to his American girlfriend Helen Jacquez in the most romantic fashion, on a boat in Texas. The proposal melted hearts across social media.Sammie ManiniTikTok sensation Sammie Manini, who rose to fame during the COVID-19 lockdown for his viral video at a Ugandan game park, also celebrated love. While little is known about his fiancée, the couple held their kukyala at the end of July, marking their step into matrimony.Stellah Nantumbwe & Bukenya SaidiFormer Miss Uganda Stellah Nantumbwe officially tied the knot with Bukenya Saidi in a civil wedding this month. The two, rumoured to have dated for a while, had their kwanjula in January before sealing their love in August.Nicholas Bamulanzeki & Brenda MatamaInternational award-winning photographer Nicholas Bamulanzeki wedded his partner Brenda Matama on August 14th in a beautiful ceremony that brought together family, friends, and notable figures.The post August 2025: A month of love and weddings for Uganda’s stars appeared first on MBU.