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Freddy Jakadongo's Tribute to Dancer Mistaken for Lady Maureen

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.

On June 21, 2020, Freddy Jakadongo took to social media to pay tribute to a dancer who had passed away, but it turned out the news was incorrect.

Lady Maureen, a renowned Ohangla star, was mistakenly identified as the deceased, causing widespread confusion on social media.

However, the truth was revealed soon after, and it was confirmed that Moureen Nyar Awendo, a dancer associated with Freddy Jakadongo, had indeed passed away.

Fans had sent in their condolences to Awendo's family and friends, and Freddy had shared a photo of her, which sparked the initial confusion.

It's worth noting that Freddy Jakadongo's initial post was a genuine tribute, but it was based on incorrect information.

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