When was the Baby Gloria Kukyala?
Singer Baby Gloria, real name Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, has officially embarked on the journey to marriage after holding a vibrant Kukyala ceremony with her longtime partner, Jonas Mbaleka, on Friday.
The joyful event took place at Baby Gloria’s parents’ home and marked a significant milestone in their relationship. The singer took to her social media platforms to express heartfelt gratitude to her fiancé and family for their unwavering support on the special day. Sharing her excitement, she posted,
“Thank you my love for coming home. You have made me proud. Glory to God for this beautiful day.”
In Buganda culture, the Kukyala is a traditional pre-marriage ceremony where the prospective groom formally visits the bride’s family to declare his intentions and foster a relationship with her kin. It is considered the first official step towards marriage and typically involves an exchange of gifts, discussions about future plans, and blessings from both families.
When did Baby Gloria announce her fiancee?
Baby Gloria and Jonas Mbaleka publicly announced their relationship in March this year, and since then, they have received full support from their loved ones. Those loved ones include MOVIT Uganda. With the Kukyala now successfully completed, preparations are underway for the Kwanjula — the traditional introduction ceremony — and the wedding.
The couple joins a growing list of Ugandan public figures who have recently celebrated similar milestones. Earlier, singer Eddy Kenzo and State Minister for Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro held their Kukyala ceremony in Buziga, formally beginning their marriage journey. Additionally, Justice Minister Norbert Mao and his fiancée Beatrice Kayanja celebrated their Kukyala in Najjanankumbi, while songstress Irene Ntale and her fiancé Vincent Kalibbala also marked this important tradition in their love journey.
As Baby Gloria and Jonas Mbaleka continue to prepare for the next steps, fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s love and commitment.
