It’s a music mix-up that’s setting Ugandan entertainment on fire! Superstar Sheebah Karungi and rising artists Ava Peace and Jowy Landa have found themselves caught in a brewing storm over a song that’s turning out to have two owners.
At the heart of this unexpected drama is a catchy track titled “No One”—a song that bears a striking resemblance to Sheebah’s upcoming release “Nobody.” The overlap has fans and industry insiders buzzing with one big question: Who really owns the song?
The Buildup to the Storm: Sheebah’s Big Announcement
It all began when Sheebah, prepping for her much-anticipated concert “The Return of the Queen” scheduled for August 22, 2025, took to her socials to announce two hot singles: “Somebody” and “Nobody.” While “Somebody” dropped to rave reviews, fans were eagerly waiting on “Nobody.”
But before Sheebah’s team could officially roll it out, Ava Peace and Jowy Landa, under the direction of Jeff Kiwa, shocked the music scene by releasing their own track titled “No One.”
And just like that, the whispers started: Are these two songs the same? Was there a leak? Who had it first?
Producer Big Davie Breaks His Silence
To clear the air, music producer Big Davie, who crafted the beat and production for “No One,” finally opened up in a tell-all interview—and the truth is wilder than anyone expected.
“We were three people on that song—Lyrical Tazzy, Latty Wizzy, and myself,” Davie began. “That same day, I got information that Latty Wizzy needed a song, and because he’s my boy, I agreed to give it to him. He later sold it to Sheebah for Shs 450,000.”
So far, so good. Sheebah had legally acquired the song. But then came the twist.
The Twist: One Song, Two Buyers
Davie revealed that while Sheebah had secured the song via Latty Wizzy, the co-writer Lyrical Tazzy was apparently unaware of the deal. On his own initiative, Tazzy pitched the very same song to Jeff Kiwa, who manages Ava Peace and Jowy Landa.
“That same day, Tazzy told me to send the song to Jeff Kiwa. The next day, he told me Jeff liked it. I told him the song had already been sold, but by then, it was too late—Tazzy had already sent it to Jeff,” Davie explained.
The result? Jeff Kiwa moved forward with Ava Peace and Jowy Landa’s version of the track—and even received an official receipt confirming their purchase.
“I made a receipt for Jeff and also gave something to Latty Wizzy,” Davie added, confirming that both camps unknowingly ended up with rights to the same song.
Fans React: “This Is a Total Mess!”
Online, the drama exploded.
- #TeamSheebah fans expressed outrage, accusing the Ava Peace camp of “snatching” a song meant for the Queen herself.
- #TeamAvaPeace fired back, pointing fingers at the producer and lyricists for the sloppy handling of song ownership.
“This is why artists need proper contracts. How can one song have two owners? Total mess!” one fan tweeted.
Others speculated whether the confusion was deliberate—maybe even a publicity stunt ahead of Sheebah’s concert. But insiders close to both camps have denied any collusion.
Industry Insiders Weigh In
Music managers and insiders are now urging artists to secure exclusive rights through contracts, to avoid this kind of chaos.
“This situation reveals the gap in our industry’s professionalism. It’s not just about receipts—what about copyrights? Publishing rights? We need to do better,” said an anonymous A&R rep.
What This Means for Sheebah’s Upcoming Concert
With “Nobody” now in question, it’s unclear whether Sheebah will move forward with the release or rework the track. Her team has yet to release an official statement, but insiders say she’s considering scrapping the song entirely and focusing on a new single.
As for Ava Peace and Jowy Landa, their version—“No One”—has already gained traction on streaming platforms and social media, fueling more speculation about whether it’ll overshadow Sheebah’s original plan.
Who’s Really at Fault?
At this point, fingers are pointing in all directions:
- Was it Lyrical Tazzy’s oversight?
- Did Latty Wizzy act too soon?
- Should Big Davie have clarified rights before sharing the track?
- Or is this just another classic case of miscommunication in an evolving music industry?
One thing is clear: the fans are watching, and the drama is far from over.
What Happens Next?
As of now, both songs exist—and both camps are standing their ground. It remains to be seen whether Sheebah will take legal action, whether one version will be pulled, or if fans will forever debate which version reigns supreme.
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