Tuesday, 23 June 2015

UGLIEST MAN IN UGANDA BECOMES A FATHER FOR THE 8th TIME

A former cobbler who has been dubbed ‘Uganda’s Ugliest Man’ has become a father for the eighth time.

 Godfrey Baguma, 47, who is believed to suffer from a rare, unknown medical condition, and his wife Kate Namanda, 30, welcomed a baby girl.

He won his title of the ugliest country’s man after he took part in the contest to make money for his family. “In 2002. I was mending shoes, when some people approached me and said they had an event at which they wanted me to be a chief guest.They took my pictures and a few days later, I saw my picture in the newspapers where I had declared myself the ugliest man alive. I was shocked and angry at the same time because I had not said so. They also told me that as a cobbler, I could not make enough money to sustain my family. They asked me to participate in a contest, saying I would make more money since I would be a tourist attraction. I agreed, and indeed won. That is how I got the nickname, Ssebabi, which means the ugliest of them all. Today, I feel good, about it because it is an honour.”

Before his marriage to Kate, Godfrey had two children with his first wife but their marriage came to an end when he caught her cheating with another man.

Godfrey and Kate live in a small house, bringing up all eight children and trying to make both ends meet, but they did not complain. Kate said: “Once you find a man you think is right for you, do not listen to what other people say. Follow your heart. Money and physical appearance should not be an issue.


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