Summary:

• Patricia Nabakooza, a member of the Pioneer Ghetto Kids group, is urging fans to help shut down a fake account impersonating her on social media. The fraudulent profile, @GhettoQueenUg, has nearly 30,000 followers and is damaging Nabakooza’s reputation with sexualized content.

KAMPALA, (Examiner) – Pioneer Ghetto Kids group member Patricia Nabakooza is urgently reaching out to her supporters to combat a fraudulent online presence posing as her on X (formerly Twitter).

Nabakooza, who solely operates under her verified handle, has been distressed by the existence of the fake account @GhettoQueenUg, boasting nearly 30,000 followers. The impostor has been disseminating highly sexualized and contentious content, significantly tarnishing Nabakooza’s public image.

During a recent live stream on TikTok, Nabakooza clarified her lack of presence on X and implored her fans to join forces in reporting and eliminating the malicious account.

The fraudulent profile has been active for over a year, perpetuating damaging portrayals of the 21-year-old artist, depicting her as a romantically desperate individual seeking attention.

This distressing scenario is not unique to Nabakooza. Several other Ugandan celebrities, including Daniela Atim and Buganda’s Princess Katrina Ssangalyambogo, have fallen victim to similar online impersonation schemes.

Such deceitful acts not only jeopardize the financial security of unsuspecting individuals through fraudulent schemes but also inflict severe reputational harm and emotional distress upon the targeted celebrities and their fan bases.

Social media platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram are fertile grounds for these deceptive maneuvers, where fake accounts peddle scams, disseminate misinformation, and engage in various malicious activities, exploiting the trust of unsuspecting users.