Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of fast-rising singer Olisha M – real name Olivia Mildred Namubiru, who passed away on Friday while giving birth at a renowned Hospital in Kampala.
Olisha reportedly developed complications during labor and died shortly after being admitted for delivery. Close friends confirmed the tragic news, which quickly spread across social media on Friday evening, sending shockwaves through Uganda’s music community.
As of Friday night, details about the exact circumstances of her death remained unclear, and the family had not yet released an official statement. It was also not immediately confirmed whether the newborn survived.
A Rising Star Gone Too Soon
Olisha M was widely regarded as one of Uganda’s most promising young female artists, known for her smooth blend of Afrobeat, dancehall, and R&B. She broke onto the scene with hits such as “Ebiwooma” featuring Kent & Flosso, and “Gwenjagala”, earning praise for her soulful voice and vibrant performance style.
Her death has left a void in a music industry already mourning the loss of several talented young artists in recent years. Colleagues and fans described her as humble, hardworking, and full of potential. “This is heartbreaking. She was such a bright star,” one fan wrote on Facebook, while others called her death “a devastating loss to Ugandan music.”
Friends close to the family said funeral arrangements and vigil details would be announced in due course.
Renewed Focus on Maternal Health
Beyond the music scene, Olisha M’s death has reignited public debate about maternal health in Uganda, where hundreds of women die each year from childbirth-related complications. Many fans and activists took to social media to express both grief and frustration, calling for improved access to emergency care and better health infrastructure for expectant mothers.
Health rights advocates say her death is a reminder that behind every statistic is a life of potential cut short — and that Uganda must do more to protect women in labor.
Olisha M’s passing marks not only a painful loss for her family and fans but also a sobering reflection on the realities of maternal mortality in the country.
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