Nshuti Mbabazi: The girl who covers the greats

Nshuti Mbabazi’s Liteside

Any three things that we don’t know about you?

I am a loving person, reserved but I love people a great deal. It is a character that I picked from my late father. I also believe that I am an honest person.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

It’s all about good music. In music lies my greatest happiness.

What is your greatest fear?

I fear to be a failure. That explains why when I choose to take on something, I can even forego sleep.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Sometimes I am too reserved and silent for a long time something doesn’t go well with some people including my fans. Some consider it as pride and yet it’s just a character. It is something that I would like to change a little.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Lying and dishonesty.

Which living person do you most admire?

I admire my mother; I have come to realise that she loves selflessly and sets a good example to me and to the world.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I love to look good so everything good take a little bit more of my money.

What is the greatest thing you have ever done?

I have managed to inspire many people through my covers and it’s a blessing that I am so proud of.

What is your current state of mind?

I am very happy.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Socially, people waste a lot of time on others. If people could focus on building their own capacity than being nosy in other people’s business, this world could really be a better place for us all.

What does being powerful mean to you?

Knowledge of God because from Him, we get everything including wisdom, understanding, influence and wealth. There is no power away from God.

On what occasion do you lie?

I try to keep away from telling lies and even when I do, I endeavor to correct with the truth.

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

I love everything about me because I believe that God created me purposefully.

Which living person do you most despise?

I don’t despise people because there is no reason for me to do so. Despising also consumes too much time and energy.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

Being real.

What is the quality you most like in a man?

Being real.

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

My mother is everything.

When and where were you happiest?

In 2017 when I bought my first guitar, my birthday of 2018 was a surprise that I eventually fell in love with although I don’t like to be surprised.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would love to learn more about other music instruments to make my music richer and more unique.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I prefer to keep the same.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I have met so many people from different walks of life and it’s all because of the music covers.

Where would you most like to live?

Uganda has good and hospitable people.

What is your most treasured possession?

My guitar is something special that I treasure.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Being very poor deprives people of joy and the ability to reason effectively. Everyone should at least afford a meal a day.

What is your favorite occupation?

I want to be an entrepreneur alongside music.

What do you most value in your friends?

Honesty, openness, and loyalty.

Who are your favorite writers?

I read anything that can add value to me.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Angelina Jolie; she is a very flexible character who can put her mind and hands to anything around acting and it turns out perfect.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Elly Wamala; apart from being a good musician, he was very humble. He never let fame get over his head. I would love to keep like him.

What is your greatest regret?

I don’t regret the past.

How would you like to die?

In my sleep but the most important thing should be at a time when everyone can turn and say, ‘Nshuti did her best’.

What is your motto?

I have to do it.