Ssalongo Habib: Polygamous Man Who Married 7 Wives at Once Adds an 8th Barely 2 Years Later
- Popular traditional healer, 45-year-old Ssalongo Habib Ssezinga, aka Nsikonnene, has once again stolen the spotlight
- Nearly a year after marrying seven wives in one day, the polygamist has tied the knot with an eighth bride in a colourful convoy cheered on by his beaming wives
- In 2024, Nsikonnene sired a child from each of his seven wives, a journey he says is aimed at having 100 children
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The streets of Mukono and Buikwe District were abuzz on Sunday morning, August 10, as famed traditional healer Ssalongo Habib Ssezinga set off to wed his eighth wife in a grand traditional ceremony.
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The 45-year-old, better known as Nsikonnene, shocked the nation in September 2023 by marrying seven women in a single ceremony.
Nsikonnene's wives accompanied him
Daily Monitor reports that the polygamous man was accompanied by all his seven wives, who travelled in two vehicles and waved cheerfully to onlookers.
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The convoy, comprising 30 boda bodas and 10 cars, drew crowds along the route from his Namasengere Village home in Kyampisi Sub-county to Nkokonjeru Town.
Excited locals lined the road, some chanting praises.
“Nsikonnene, you are a real man. All of us men should emulate you,” shouted one man in Kalagi Town as the healer, travelling in a separate car, waved back.
Will Nsikonnene marry again?
Before reaching the ceremony, Nsikonnene made a stop in Kalagi Town to purchase gifts for his new bride’s family, including a motorcycle, furniture, and other items valued at over KSh 1.8 million.
His entourage paused briefly for fuel before continuing the journey. Speaking to the press, Nsikonnene declared his polygamous journey far from over.
“When I married the seven wives, I made it clear that that was just the beginning. This eighth one is not my last wife,” he said.
Remarkably, his wives expressed joy rather than jealousy over the union.
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How many children does Nsikonnene have?
The wives, who currently live together in the same household, shared that they were escorting their husband to marry their "sister.”
Last year alone, the healer welcomed seven children; four boys and three girls, each from a different wife.
He expressed that his ambition is to sire at least 100 children, a dream that seems well underway.
Mr Dan Jolooba, part of Nsikonnene’s entourage, confirmed the traditional healer’s generosity, noting the lavish bride price and the festivities planned for the occasion.
The event has once again cemented Nsikonnene’s status as one of social media's most talked-about men, drawing both admiration and curiosity from across the world.
Source of Nsikonnene's wealth
In September 2023, Nsikonnene held several ceremonies before marrying his wives, two of them biological sisters.
He held a nikkah ceremony at each of his wives' homes, then hosted guests to a sumptuous ceremony at the home he shares with the wives.
Residents feasted for one week before and after returning from the introduction ceremonies ahead of the main ceremony on September 10.
Traditional healing is Nsikonnene's main source of income, with most of his clients coming from Kampala.
He also owns a fleet of cars and motorcycles and has single-handedly funded the renovations of roads on many occasions.
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