<p>Grammy-winning singer Beyoncé has millions of fans across the globe. The artist is loved not just for her music, but also for her energetic live performances. But do you know a Ugandan leader has challenged the musician's husband, Jay-Z, to hand her over? General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, who is also the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has publicly declared his love for the singer and expressed his desire to marry her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is not the first time General Kainerugaba has grabbed attention for his unusual posts on X directed at music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and the internet can't stop talking about it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/jay-z-s-yankee-stadium-concert-delayed-for-hours-after-security-scare-leaves-thousands-stranded-rapper-addresses-situation-1783935377044"><strong>Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concert delayed for hours after security scare</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>General Kainerugaba challenges Jay-Z</h2><p>In several posts, which are now deleted, General Kainerugaba reportedly referred to Beyoncé as his wife and demanded that Jay-Z give her up. "Jay-Z should give Beyoncé to me," Kainerugaba wrote. He later added, "he should come to Uganda and fight me. The winner will take Beyonce," the post reportedly read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Ugandan general also issued a one-week ultimatum to the American rapper. "I'm giving Jay-Z one week to surrender my wife to me. Or else I take this matter to the UN."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/beyonc-brings-out-destiny-s-child-at-last-vegas-performance-for-iconic-reunion-1753617991323"><strong>Beyoncé brings out Destiny’s Child at last Vegas performance for iconic reunion</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“I&#39;m giving Jay-Z one week to surrender my wife to me. Or else I take this matter to the UN.” ~ General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (Uganda’s chief of Defense forces) <a href="https://t.co/REiJD9TB1H">pic.twitter.com/REiJD9TB1H</a></p>&mdash; African Hub (@AfricanHub_) <a href="https://x.com/AfricanHub_/status/2071322213479776306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>In another deleted post, Kainerugaba allegedly said he was prepared to stage a one-man protest in Uganda's capital to win the singer's heart. "If Beyoncé doesn't even know me, I'm going to mount a 1-man demonstration at City Square," and the demonstration would be called the "I'm here Beyoncé" protest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/met-gala-2026-couples-stun-on-the-red-carpet-rihanna-and-a-ap-rocky-jay-z-and-beyonc-1777950468345"><strong>Met Gala 2026: Couples stun on the red carpet- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Jay-Z and Beyoncé</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kainerugaba also compared his wealth with Jay-Z's, and wrote, "I have thousands of Ankole cows. Jay-Z is poor because he doesn't own Ankole cattle."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neither Beyonce nor Jay-Z have addressed the viral posts so far.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jay-Z can do whatever he wants to me but I&#39;m taking Beyonce!</p>&mdash; Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) <a href="https://x.com/mkainerugaba/status/1904405810202964218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Not the first unusual post</h2><p>This is not the first time. He previously made headlines for sharing similar posts for Beyonce expressing admiration for the singer and challenging Jay-Z.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I challenge Jay-Z to a duel at dawn. If I win I take Beyonce.</p>&mdash; Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) <a href="https://x.com/mkainerugaba/status/1904416100697186574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/most-legendary-coachella-performances-of-all-time-beyonc-to-lady-gaga-who-all-were-there-1758012271561"><strong>Most legendary Coachella performances of all time: Beyoncé to Lady Gaga</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Known to be outspoken, Kainerugaba often shares provocative statements on social media. In 2022, he reportedly claimed that Uganda's military could capture Nairobi within two weeks. This led the Ugandan government to distance itself from the remarks and apologise to Kenya.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He has also previously proposed paying a bride price in Ankole cattle for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2025, Kainerugaba also grabbed headlines after ordering female members of the Uganda People's Defence Force to wear skirts instead of trousers during parades.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has once again publicly declared his love for Beyonce, and challenged Jay-Z to surrender his wife. The outspoken general is known for his bizarre social media posts. 


Grammy-winning singer Beyoncé has millions of fans across the globe. The artist is loved not just for her music, but also for her energetic live performances. But do you know a Ugandan leader has challenged the musician's husband, Jay-Z, to hand her over? General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, who is also the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has publicly declared his love for the singer and expressed his desire to marry her. This is not the first time General Kainerugaba has grabbed attention for his unusual posts on X directed at music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z, and the internet can't stop talking about it. Also Read: Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concert delayed for hours after security scare

<p>Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has once again publicly declared his love for Beyonce, and challenged Jay-Z to surrender his wife. The outspoken general is known for his bizarre social media posts.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba goes viral for challenging Jay-Z to 'surrender' Beyonce

<p>Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the most beautiful woman in the country as his wife. His demand came while claiming that Uganda's contribution to regional security efforts had gone unrecognised, along with due financial compensation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kainerugaba has also warned of stopping diplomatic ties with Turkey and shutting down its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not fulfilled. In addition, he made a separate controversial remark, demanding that Turkey hand over "the most beautiful woman in the nation to marry her".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a series of posts on X, Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused Turkey of profiting from business and infrastructure ventures in Somalia, including ports and airports in the capital, Mogadishu. He argued that while Turkey benefits financially, Uganda has borne the brunt of security responsibilities for years.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This guy, Muhoozi Kainerubaga is the chief of the Ugandan 🇺🇬 Army, son of the dictator Museveni an possible future leader of the country<br><br>Here, he is threatening Turkiye 🇹🇷, asking for 1 billion $ and the most beautiful turkish woman as a wife or he stops diplomatic relations. <a href="https://t.co/xPORjQTVHm">pic.twitter.com/xPORjQTVHm</a></p>&mdash; Clément Molin (@clement_molin) <a href="https://twitter.com/clement_molin/status/2042937449299484767?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Uganda's military presence in Somalia &nbsp;for two decades</h3><p>Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added that Uganda deserves $1 billion from Turkey as a “security dividend.” "For Turkey, it's a really simple deal... Either they pay us, or I close their embassy here. They can reciprocate and shut our embassy in Turkey as well. No problem," his posts on X read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kainerugaba also stressed that ties between Uganda and Turkey are serious and should not be reduced to social media theatrics. He also threatened to cut diplomatic ties with Turkey and said, "Forget Twitter games. We will close diplomatic relations with them very soon."</p><p><br>He also alleged that Turkey was treating Uganda unfairly, remarking, “Who needs a friend who keeps stabbing you in the back.” He additionally urged Ugandan citizens to avoid travelling to Turkey, citing concerns for their safety.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-announces-us-to-shortly-begin-naval-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-1776001304624"> US to ‘shortly’ begin naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz, announces Trump</a></p>

Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has demanded $1 billion from Turkey and the most beautiful woman in the country as his wife. His demand came while claiming that Uganda's contribution to regional security efforts had gone unrecognised, along with due financial compensation. Kainerugaba has also warned of stopping diplomatic ties with Turkey and shutting down its embassy in Kampala within 30 days if his demands are not fulfilled. In addition, he made a separate controversial remark, demanding that Turkey hand over "the most beautiful woman in the nation to marry her". In a series of posts on X, Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused Turkey of profiting from business and infrastructure ventures in Somalia, including ports and airports in the capital, Mogadishu. He argued that while Turkey benefits financially, Uganda has borne the brunt of security responsibilities for years.

<p>Uganda has maintained a military presence in Somalia for nearly 20 years as part of African Union missions, primarily targeting the militant group Al-Shabaab, which has links to Al-Qaeda.</p>

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