Profile: The life and times of Sheikh Nuuhu Muzaata – and people he clashed with
Sheikh Muzaata. Courtesy Photos
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.