Bush Baby: Ugandan Celebrity DJ Found Dead in Studio, Fans Mourn Him

• A famous deejay in the East African entertainment industry was found dead at his studio on June 5, 2025
• His family had not heard from him since June 3, prompting them to check his studio, where they discovered his body
• Singer Jose Chameleone led celebrities and fans in mourning the entertainer who died at 50

Celebrity deejay and media personality, DJ Bush Baby, has died.

Bush, born Michael Benjamin Owor, was 50 years old.

The news of his death emerged on social media on Thursday, June 5.

How did DJ Bush Baby die?

According to the Nile Post, the entertainer was found dead at his private studio.

His relatives said they had not heard from him since Tuesday, June 3.

Worried about his silence, the family began searching for him and eventually decided to break open the door to his private studio in Entebbe, Uganda.

Upon opening, they found his lifeless body.

He will be remembered as one of the pioneer celebrity deejays in East Africa, who mentored several other superstar disk jockeys.

At the time of this writing, the cause of his death had not been revealed.

The news of his death has left fans and celebrities in shock, with many expressing their condolences to his family.

Jose Chameleone's tribute to DJ Bush Baby

Jose Chameleone penned a heartfelt message, mourning DJ Bush.

"My heartfelt condolences to the family of Michael Benjamin Owor - DJ Bush Baby. My brother, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and for your contribution to the music fraternity. May the light of the lord shine on you forever. Rest in peace, our beloved brother.

Ugandan lawyer and activist Agather Atuhaire also mourned the fallen deejay and recalled the last conversation they had.

She wrote:

In March, ⁦@djbushbaby called me & asked me how he can use his voice & platform to contribute to the efforts for a better country. I knew the struggle w’d benefit a lot from his creativity so when he expressed interest to join ⁦@AgoraCFR, we felt very fortunate..RIP"

Agather added:

"The day we welcomed him to the team, I think last month, we woke up to a lot of ideas he had shared on the work group and some colleagues joked asking what he consumed at 3am to churn out that many creative ideas.. too bad he died before we executed any of them. My condolences to his family, friends and everyone who knew him. He was a great human."

How did musicians and fans mourn DJ Bush Baby?

More condolence messages from fans:

@iamcheropmark:

"May his gentle soul rest in peace."

@A.Y:

"Rest In Peace My Day One Brother DJ BUSH BABY..Ulikuwa na mchango mkubwa sana kwenye muziki wetu wa Afrika Mashariki..Ulisupport sana Kipaji changu na wengine pia..Lala Salama..I Mourn You Till I Join You 💔💔🙏🏿🙏🏿."

@Makana_Kennedy:

"Wait! He's the one that you talked about?!. May the Almighty grant his soul eternal peace."

@AmenyJunior:

"I remember @djbushbaby during his NT20 top hit songs those days when I was still at school. MHSIP."

@James Peterson:

"Rest Easy, DJ Bush Baby 🕊️💔. This one hurts deeply. Woke up to the heartbreaking news that we’ve lost a real one. DJ Bush Baby wasn’t just a friend — he was family. One of the first people who truly believed in me, even before I believed in myself. Always encouraging, always pushing, always showing up with love, realness, and that signature smile and energy that lit up every room and every booth he touched.

You were more than a DJ. You were a connector, a vibe, a believer in people. The kind of soul this world doesn’t get to keep for long. Thank you for the love, the laughs, and the belief. You made your mark, and you’ll never be forgotten. Rest well, my G. Spin those heavenly decks like only you can. 🎧."

@Flex D'Paper:

"I am deeply saddened by the loss of DJ Bush Baby 🕯💔🕊. He was a true legend and pioneer who helped push Uganda’s music as a whole while giving the urban music scene a chance and gave so many of us a platform, from the early East Africa TV days to Urban TV. "

Kenyan DJ Skratch's death

In other news, the Kenyan entertainment industry previously lost a talent, DJ Skratch.

The sad news about DJ Skratch's death was shared by American-based Kenyan musician Nonini.

Nonini highlighted the need for better communication among friends.

Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added messages of condolences from DJ Bush Baby's fans and East African musicians.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke