In Summary: Busoga Kingdom is celebrating the birth of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah, the third son of Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV and Inhebantu Jovia Mutesi. Born on November 1, 2026, the prince shares his birthday with his father, adding a special coincidence to the royal family’s celebrations. The announcement confirmed that both the Inhebantu and the newborn are in excellent health.
Busoga, Uganda — Celebrations have swept across Busoga Kingdom following the birth of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah, the third son of His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, and Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi, the Inhebantu of Busoga.
The young prince was born on November 1, 2026, in an occasion made even more special by the coincidence that he shares his birthday with his father, the Kyabazinga.
A royal announcement issued by the Kingdom confirmed the arrival of the baby, adding that both the Inhebantu and the newborn were in excellent health.
“With immense joy and gratitude to Almighty God, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, and Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi, the Inhebantu of Busoga, proudly announce the birth of their third son, Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah,” the announcement reads in part.
The Royal Family also quoted Psalm 127:3 in celebrating the new arrival: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.”
The family extended its appreciation to the people of Busoga, relatives, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, love and goodwill during the occasion.
Messages of congratulations have continued to come in from across the Kingdom’s 11 chiefdoms, with cultural leaders, politicians, subjects and members of the Busoga diaspora joining in the celebrations.
The birth has been described by many well-wishers as a double blessing for the Kingdom, given that the young prince shares his birthday with the Kyabazinga.
The royal family’s announcement comes as Busoga continues to promote unity under its motto, “Busoga Okwisania N’Amanhi,” which means “Busoga, unity is strength.”
The birth of Prince Ezra Josiah adds another joyful moment to the royal family’s celebrations, with subjects across the Kingdom sharing in the occasion.
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