Tenge Tenge, Father Seek Legal Action Over Disputed Social Media Accounts

KAMPALA

Popular Ugandan content creator and internet personality Tenge Tenge, real name Saad Ssozi, together with his father, has accused former manager Michael Kabonge of taking control of their social media accounts following a fallout between the two parties.

The family claims Kabonge confiscated all digital platforms associated with Tenge Tenge’s brand after disagreements emerged regarding management and revenue sharing.

According to Tenge Tenge’s father, the former manager allegedly attempted to change the names of some of the social media channels after assuming control of the accounts.

The family further accused Kabonge of failing to transparently account for revenue generated from Tenge Tenge’s YouTube channel and other online platforms.

Despite Tenge Tenge being considered among Uganda’s top social media influencers, his father claims the family would receive small payments, at times below $200, which they were allegedly required to share with the manager.

“We sometimes fail to raise school fees for Tenge Tenge, yet he is one of the biggest influencers in Uganda. That is why we want Michael to return the accounts so we can get someone else to manage them fairly,” his father said.

The family revealed that the last major payment they reportedly received from the manager was about three years ago, when they had decided to part ways with him over alleged financial irregularities.

According to Tenge Tenge’s father, the manager allegedly paid them approximately Shs27 million at the time, something they now believe was intended to calm tensions following the dispute.

He further alleged that since last year, the manager has repeatedly informed them that the social media channels are no longer generating significant income, despite their continued popularity online.

The family has now confirmed that they are seeking legal advice to recover the accounts and establish rightful ownership and management of the digital platforms.

“It has now been three years since he last gave us a reasonable amount of money,” Tenge Tenge’s father added.

Tenge Tenge also expressed disappointment over the situation, saying that despite years of online fame and viral success, he has little to show for his efforts.

“All the time I have spent trending, I honestly have nothing substantial to show for it,” he said.

The dispute highlights growing concerns within Uganda’s entertainment and influencer industry regarding account ownership, digital revenue management, and contractual transparency between content creators and their managers.