Sheebah Celebrates Lydia Jazmine’s Resilience In The Music Industry
Sheebah Celebrates Lydia Jazmine’s Resilience In The Music Industry
Singer Sheebah Karungi has paid tribute to fellow musician Lydia Jazmine praising her resilience, hard work and determination to build a successful career in a male-dominated music industry.
Sheebah, popularly known as Queen Karma, shared the heartfelt message on social media, describing Jazmine as a friend and sister and saying she wanted to “give you your flowers” while celebrating her achievements.
The message reflected on the pair’s long association with the entertainment industry and the challenges they have faced as female artists.
Sheebah said she had watched Jazmine grow from the early stages of her career into an established artist adding that she understood the sacrifices required for women to survive and succeed in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
“I may never fully understand every battle you’ve fought,” Sheebah wrote, while highlighting the tears, disappointments, pressure and loneliness that can accompany a career in music.
Sheebah’s tribute focused less on fame and more on the work behind Jazmine’s public success.
She praised the singer for remaining disciplined and consistent despite criticism and doubts from others.
According to Sheebah, Jazmine continued to work, invest in herself and believe she deserved greater opportunities even when people underestimated her.
She described the singer’s achievements as something she had built gradually, “brick by brick” and year after year.
“Today, you stand as a woman who can proudly say, ‘I built this,’” Sheebah wrote.
She also praised Jazmine for supporting other musicians without necessarily expecting anything in return, describing her kindness as one of the qualities that had helped her remain loved by fans and colleagues.
The two singers’ careers have intersected for more than a decade.
Lydia Jazmine, whose real name is Lydia Nabawanuka began her musical journey in choirs and later worked as a backing vocalist before launching her solo career.
She was associated with the Goodlyfe era as a backing singer for Radio and Weasel and also worked with other artists before releasing her own music.
Her breakthrough single, You Know, was a collaboration with Rabadaba, after which she established herself as a solo performer.
Jazmine has since released a string of popular songs and collaborations and represented Uganda at Coke Studio Africa, including an appearance in 2017 alongside Mozambican singer Liloca.
Sheebah’s own rise followed a similarly unconventional route.
She began performing as a dancer before joining the Obsessions group and later pursuing a solo music career. Her 2014 Ice Cream project helped establish her as one of Uganda’s leading female pop stars.
The two artists have also worked together musically, including on the song Omuntu.
Sheebah’s comments come at a time when Jazmine herself has been reflecting publicly on what it has taken to build her career.
In March 2026, Jazmine said she had spent more than 12 years fighting to establish herself and rejected the idea that her career had been built by a man behind the scenes.
She described herself as a woman who had largely stood on her own and relied on her own strength and determination.
Just weeks later, Jazmine also spoke about Sheebah’s journey, describing her as a mature and responsible person whose career had demonstrated resilience.
Jazmine said Sheebah’s ability to overcome difficulties and continue working had made her story an inspiration within Uganda’s music industry.
The mutual praise offers a rare glimpse into a side of Uganda’s entertainment industry that is often overshadowed by competition, celebrity rivalries and online criticism.
Sheebah’s tribute also touches on a wider conversation about women working in Uganda’s entertainment industry.
Female musicians have had to navigate commercial pressures, public scrutiny and expectations around appearance and personal life while competing for audiences in a rapidly changing industry.
For artists such as Sheebah and Jazmine, longevity itself has become an achievement.
Both began building their careers during a period when Uganda’s music industry was becoming increasingly shaped by digital platforms, social media and music television.
More than a decade later, both remain active performers.
Sheebah’s message therefore goes beyond congratulating a friend.
It is an acknowledgement of the often-unseen work behind a successful music career, the disappointments, persistence and years of showing up when the results were not guaranteed.
Towards the end of her message, Sheebah urged Jazmine not to allow criticism or other people’s opinions to undermine her confidence.
She told her to continue walking with her head held high, saying her achievements had come through hard work, persistence and grace.
“I love you,” she concluded.
For Jazmine, the public tribute comes from someone who understands the journey first-hand.
