Shifah Musisi: Mixing music and fashion

Shifah Musisi’s Liteside

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

I am very humble and God fearing. I am also a fighter who always goes for my dreams and will never stop until I achieve them.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being around people with positive vibes. I like people of positive energy because everyone is fighting a battle and they just need someone who will encourage them to push on.

What is your greatest fear?

I have acrophobia (extreme fear of heights)

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I get angry at the smallest things. Small or petty things put me off.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Bad vibes; I just like people with good energy.

Which living person do you most admire?

I admire my family but the person that I have really looked up to is Helen Folasade Adu CBE known professionally as Sade Adu. I listen to her music and look up to her.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I like shopping guitars

What is your current state of mind?

I am happy

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Everything to do with politics. There are lots of beautiful things that we can attend to if only we could lessen the time wasted on politics.

What does being powerful mean to you?

You are only powerful after self-discovery and reaching a point of contentment. It takes being contented with what you have; little or too much.

On what occasion do you lie?

So many times; I don’t do it in a bad way or hurting so much. I have lied about time many times but haven’t lied for things that bite me.

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

As a young girl, I always thought that my gap in the teeth wasn’t a blessing until it was cleared when I travelled. People appreciated me and that has ceased to happen.

Which living person do you most despise?

I don’t despise.

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

God fearing, humble.

What is the quality you most like in a man?

God fearing, knowledge and fulfillment of responsibility

What or who is the greatest love of your life?

I Love my family and friends.

When and where were you happiest?

Being the first Ugandan artiste invited to take part in a big government project in Sudan. I am always happy on my birthday because it’s an indication of continuity as God adds another year to my life and to carry-on.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I like to take care of people; especially children professionally either as a nurse or doctor. I wish I could become one even if it’s for just a day.

Where would you most like to live?

There is no place like home; Uganda is rich, has good people and freedom. I like to live in Uganda,

What is your most treasured possession?

My musical instruments; especially the guitar. Even in my darkest times, it’s there to restore my hope. All my music emanates from its melody and tones.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Rape; I have heard of stories of rape. No one should go through such an experience because it comes with a lot of trauma and other adverse effects.

What is your favorite occupation?

Music is just taking a little longer to bring in the money than I expected but I will be patient until I get there because it is one thing that I am so passionate about doing.

What is your marked characteristic?

I am too kind.

What do you most value in your friends?

I value the difference that you can’t find in family.

Who are your favorite writers?

I don’t read too much

Who is your hero of fiction?

I love how Julia Roberts acts and smiles all the way. She is the one that brings out love so well and affectionately.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

I want to learn from Michael Jackson; he always adjusted to anything to get where he wanted to. The difference between me and his personality is that I lack the urge because I am a little reserved but I wish I could get to that urge. He never stopped even when he became weak.

What is your greatest regret?

There are few things I regret about; I feel that I should have done them differently or acted a different way towards something.

How would you like to die?

At 100 years in my sleep. `

What is your motto?

Stay humble, be motivated and be good to all.