Robert Mutungi flies in The Ben for wife Olivia’s lavish birthday surprise

What the report says

Businessman Robert Mutungi has drawn attention in Ugandan entertainment circles after reportedly hosting an expensive birthday celebration for his wife, Olivia Ventures. According to Sqoop Uganda, the private event was marked by a surprise appearance from Rwandan singer The Ben, who was flown in to headline the party.

The publisher said the celebration was intentionally kept small, with about 30 guests in attendance. Among those present were celebrities including Sheila Gashumba and comedian Alex Muhangi, while a lineup of Ugandan performers also entertained the guests. Sqoop Uganda listed names such as Rema Namakula, Fik Fameica, Elijah Kitaka, Winnie Nwagi, Ykee Benda, Kalifah Aganaga, Rickman, Mun G, Anknown, Dax Vibez and Liam Voice as part of the night’s musical act.

The article described Mutungi as a businessman known for grand gestures toward his wife, noting that the couple previously held an engagement ceremony at Lemala Wildwaters in Jinja. It also reported claims from sources close to the celebration that more than $150,000 may have been spent on The Ben’s appearance and the wider birthday arrangement, though the figure was not independently verified. The event highlights the scale of private celebrity celebrations in Uganda and the cross-border appeal of East African music stars.