Born on September 21, 1997, in St. Matiya Mulumba village, Mayuge District, Jovia Mutesi has emerged as a cultural icon in Uganda as the fifth Inhebantu (Queen) of the Busoga Kingdom.
The daughter of Stanley Bayole and a member of the Anglican faith, Mutesi is now part of one of Uganda’s most revered traditional institutions.
Her royal journey officially began on November 18, 2023, when she married His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, the reigning Kyabazinga (King) of Busoga.
The lavish wedding, held at Christ’s Cathedral in Bugembe, drew an impressive array of dignitaries and citizens, highlighting the deep cultural significance of the union.
According to Tatler, the ceremony was an “enormously well-attended” event, marking a new chapter for the kingdom.
Before stepping into royal life, Mutesi pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Makerere University.
While details about her career prior to becoming queen remain limited, her academic background suggests potential involvement in development initiatives within the kingdom.
As Inhebantu, Mutesi is expected to take on a prominent role in community development and cultural preservation across the Busoga region.
Her position places her at the heart of social and cultural activities, supporting the Kyabazinga’s vision and engaging with grassroots projects aimed at uplifting the lives of her people.
The people of Busoga hold high hopes for their new queen, viewing her not just as a royal consort, but as a beacon of progress and unity.
Her marriage to the Kyabazinga has been widely seen as a symbol of continuity and rejuvenation within the traditional leadership structure of the kingdom.
With her youth, education, and growing influence, Jovia Mutesi is poised to become a transformative figure in Busoga’s royal history a modern queen rooted in heritage yet forward-looking in vision.
