Jonny Wako
@jonny
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
A seasoned writer and cultural storyteller exploring African history, identity, creativity and the stories that shape communities.
Articles
The Goat, the Bride and the Value of PurityThe Goat, the Bride and the Value of Purity
Why would a goat be taken to a bride’s family after marriage? What does it represent and why is it important? In a world where old values are increasingly dismissed, perhaps the story of the goat has something important to say about what we have gained, what we have lost, what is still worth preserving.
Sep 18, 2026
Who Has the Right to Be King? Inside the Succession Rules of the Tooro KingdomWho Has the Right to Be King? Inside the Succession Rules...
The death of King Oyo has exposed unresolved questions over Tooro’s royal succession. Who has the right to inherit the throne? Can a king’s will determine his successor? And what role does the Babiito royal clan play? As competing claims emerge, the future of the Tooro Crown may depend on rules that remain unclear.
Sep 9, 2026
When Kabaka Mutebi Went to the NRM War FrontWhen Kabaka Mutebi Went to the NRM War Front
When Kabaka Mutebi finally appeared among the NRA fighters, his presence carried a significance that no ordinary political mobiliser could reproduce.
Sep 3, 2026
Britain Deposed the Kabaka. Then Its Own Court Questioned the Legal BasisBritain Deposed the Kabaka. Then Its Own Court Questioned...
In 1954, Buganda took the removal of Kabaka Mutesa II to court, challenging the legal foundation of Britain’s decision to withdraw recognition. The case turned on Article 6 of the 1900 Agreement. Chief Justice J. B. Griffin found that Britain had relied on the wrong provision raising a profound question about the limit
Aug 31, 2026
Princess Bagaya of Tooro: The Extraordinary Life of A Lawyer, Model and Diplomat - Part 2Princess Bagaya of Tooro: The Extraordinary Life of A Law...
Princess Elizabeth Christobel Edith Bagaaya Akiiki, popularly known as Princess Bagaya of Tooro, is one of the most remarkable women in Uganda's modern history. In this Part 2, we explore her Exile, Marriage and Personal Loss
Aug 28, 2026
Princess Bagaya of Tooro: The Extraordinary Life of a Royal, Lawyer, Model and Diplomat - Part 1Princess Bagaya of Tooro: The Extraordinary Life of a Roy...
Princess Elizabeth Christobel Edith Bagaaya Akiiki, popularly known as Princess Bagaya of Tooro, is one of the most remarkable women in Uganda's modern history. From the royal palace of Tooro to Cambridge, international fashion, diplomatic service, Princess Bagaya's life has crossed worlds few people ever experience.
Aug 28, 2026
From the Royal Palace to the Forest: The Tragic Story of Kabaka TebandekeFrom the Royal Palace to the Forest: The Tragic Story of ...
Discover the fascinating story of Kabaka Tebandeke Mujambula, his royal family, troubled reign, mysterious final years, death and lasting legacy in Buganda.
Aug 12, 2026
How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother
She was beautiful. Not just in the way people notice beauty, but in the way that makes a room change when someone enters it. People turned to look.
Aug 7, 2026
The Stories We Tell: Why African Narratives Matter in a Changing WorldThe Stories We Tell: Why African Narratives Matter in a C...
African stories preserve identity, history and values while helping new generations understand where they come from and where they are going.
Aug 1, 2026
