Ugandan music icon Bebe Cool, born Moses Ssali, has opened up about one of the darkest chapters in his life when his daughter, Beata Ssali, was admitted to the ICU with multiple organ failure.
Speaking at the launch of his much-anticipated album Break The Chains on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Noni Vie in Kampala, the Gagamel boss momentarily stepped away from the celebration to share a deeply personal story.
While working on the album in Nigeria, Bebe Cool received devastating news from his wife, Zuena Kirema.
Their daughter Beata had suddenly fallen critically ill and was rushed to the hospital. Her condition was dire her organs were beginning to shut down.
“As I landed in Nigeria, I got messages from Zuena saying Beata S was in ICU… her organs were failing, one after the other,” Bebe recalled, his voice heavy with emotion.
Feeling powerless and overwhelmed, Bebe tried to catch the next flight home, but none were available within the next 12 to 24 hours.
In that painful moment, he considered walking away from everything even the album he had poured his heart and resources into.
“I was ready to cancel the album. I didn’t care about the money I had already spent. I just wanted to be by my daughter’s side,” he said.
Then, something extraordinary happened. Within an hour of alerting his contacts, seven doctors were mobilized to care for Beata, tackling each failing organ one at a time.
“By God’s grace, the doctors managed to stabilize her.And today, she’s here our beautiful, lively girl, full of life.”Bebe shared, as the audience fell silent.
The moment served as a powerful reminder of the fragility of life and the strength of love, faith, and family.
