The royal household of Busoga has welcomed a new member following the birth of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah, drawing congratulatory messages from well-wishers and members of the Basoga community.

Kyabazinga and Inhebantu welcome third son

The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, and the Inhebantu of Busoga, Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi, have welcomed their third son, Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah, in a development that has brought joy to the royal household and the wider Busoga community.

The prince was born on November 1, 2026, according to an announcement published by the Kyabazinga on his official X account on Thursday, November 5. The royal family described the arrival as a moment of immense joy and gratitude to God.

The birth has attracted congratulatory messages from well-wishers, including members of the public who have joined the royal family in celebrating the new addition.

In a message congratulating the royal couple, the birth was described as good news for the royal household, the Basoga and well-wishers at large.

The announcement also confirmed that both the Inhebantu and the newborn prince are in excellent health.

The arrival of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah marks another important family milestone for the Kyabazinga and the Inhebantu, whose marriage and family life have continued to attract public interest across Uganda.

A special birthday coincidence

One of the most notable aspects of the royal birth is the coincidence that Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah shares his birthday with his father, the Kyabazinga.

Both were born on November 1, although in different years.

The royal family described the shared birthday as a special circumstance that makes the occasion particularly memorable for the royal household and the Kingdom of Busoga.

The coincidence adds another dimension to the celebrations, as the date will now hold significance for both father and son.

The royal announcement expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the birth and quoted Psalm 127:3, which describes children as a heritage from the Lord and a reward.

The family also thanked the people of Busoga, relatives, friends and well-wishers for their prayers, love and goodwill during the occasion.

Prince joins his twin brothers

Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah is the third son of the Kyabazinga and the Inhebantu.

He joins his elder twin brothers, Prince William Ethan Nadiope and Prince Arnold Eli Nadiope, who were born on August 27, 2025.

The birth of the twins was another major milestone for the royal couple, who became parents for the first time in 2025.

Their arrival also carried cultural significance in Busoga, where parents of twins are traditionally accorded the titles Ssalongo and Nalongo.

The latest birth therefore expands the royal household and brings another generation into a family that occupies an important place in the cultural life of Busoga.

The announcement did not disclose the place of birth, and no additional medical details were provided beyond the confirmation that the mother and child were in excellent health.

The royal couple’s marriage

The Kyabazinga and the Inhebantu were married on November 18, 2023, at Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja.

Their wedding was a significant cultural event for Busoga, bringing together cultural leaders, religious figures, government representatives and other invited guests.

The marriage followed the public announcement of Jovia Mutesi as the Kyabazinga’s chosen Inhebantu in September 2023.

Since then, the royal couple have shared major family milestones with the people of Busoga, including the birth of their twin sons in 2025 and the arrival of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah in November 2026.

The birth of their third son comes nearly three years after their wedding and represents another chapter in the royal family’s public journey.

The cultural significance of the Kyabazinga

The Kyabazinga is the cultural leader of the Kingdom of Busoga, one of Uganda’s traditional kingdoms.

Busoga is located in eastern Uganda, with its cultural institutions and traditions playing an important role in the identity of the Basoga people.

The kingdom’s cultural leadership is associated with preserving heritage, promoting unity and maintaining traditions passed down through generations.

Although Uganda’s traditional kingdoms do not exercise executive political authority under the country’s constitutional framework, they continue to have cultural and social significance.

The royal family therefore occupies a prominent position in the public life of Busoga, and major family milestones often attract attention from across the region.

The birth of a prince is consequently a personal family occasion that also carries cultural significance for many people who identify with the kingdom.

However, the royal announcement did not indicate that the birth would lead to any changes in the kingdom’s leadership arrangements or cultural administration.

Congratulations from Basoga and well-wishers

The announcement has provided an opportunity for members of the public to extend their congratulations to the royal couple.

The message of goodwill highlighted the birth as a joyful development for His Highness the Kyabazinga, Her Royal Highness the Inhebantu, the royal household and the wider Basoga community.

It also acknowledged the importance of the occasion to friends and well-wishers who have followed the royal family’s milestones.

The royal family, in turn, expressed appreciation for the prayers and support received during the birth.

The public announcement did not identify individual well-wishers or provide a detailed account of the messages received.

A new chapter for the Busoga royal household

The arrival of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah marks another milestone for the Kyabazinga and the Inhebantu.

The prince’s birth, confirmed on November 5, has been celebrated as a moment of joy and gratitude, with the royal family acknowledging the support of the people of Busoga and other well-wishers.

The shared birthday with the Kyabazinga adds a distinctive element to the occasion, while the prince’s arrival alongside his twin brothers further expands the royal household.

For the Basoga, the birth offers an opportunity to celebrate the family of their cultural leader and reflect on the continuing place of the monarchy in the kingdom’s cultural identity.

As congratulatory messages continue, the royal family has expressed gratitude for the goodwill surrounding the birth of Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah.