The name of Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata was echoed around the world on Friday afternoon, December 4, as people responded to the news of his death.
Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata, 70, the imam and leader of the Dawa in Uganda, was recalled on social media, where many were shocked by the news of his death.
KEY POINTS
- Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata breathed his last on Friday, December 4, 2020.
- His death came just weeks after he was admitted to the International Hospital in Kampala .
- Muzaata’s fans and well-wishers have been praying for his speedy recovery in recent days.
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As news of Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata’s death spread at the age of 70, people around the world – celebrities, followers and fans alike – remembered the impact Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata Batte had on their lives.
Sulaiman Sowedi Muwonge, a son to the deceased faced a tough time last week as rumours circulated on social media that Muzaata was already dead. He put the rumours to bed as he urged his father’s supporters not to spread false statements.
Sulaiman, who was taking full care of Sheikh Muzaata at the hospital, denied reports of his father’s death but confirmed that he was actually in bed and needed prayer.
However, Muzaata breathed his last on Friday and his death was widely reported by various public figures, news sources and his followers on social media.
The cause of his death is not yet known, but his family announced last week that Muzaata was suffering from a normal illness and that he had tested negative for COVID-19.
The name of Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata was echoed around the world on Friday afternoon, December 4, as people responded to the news of his death.
