Ugandan DJ and media personality Etania Mutoni, popularly known as the ‘Life of the Party’, has sparked widespread reactions after confronting and kicking a male reveller who allegedly touched her inappropriately during a performance.
The incident reportedly happened during a party in Kyambogo, Uganda, where Etania was entertaining revellers when an unidentified man allegedly crossed her personal boundaries by attempting to touch her without consent.
Etania, who is known for her energetic performances and lively stage presence, appeared to lose her patience after the man’s alleged actions.
She temporarily stopped performing, turned towards him and confronted him before kicking him on the shoulder.
The entertainer’s reaction attracted the attention of people at the venue, with the incident subsequently generating conversations on social media.
Following the incident, Etania took to Snapchat to express her disappointment with the man’s behaviour, questioning how some parents raise their children and emphasising the importance of teaching boys to respect women.
“You see how disrespectful a boy child is?! Raise your kids to be better,” she wrote.
Her message resonated with several social media users, particularly women, who applauded her for standing up for herself instead of allowing the situation to continue.
Some argued that male fans should understand that being an entertainer does not mean a woman has given everyone permission to touch her.
They maintained that dancing, wearing revealing outfits or interacting with fans during performances should never be interpreted as consent to inappropriate physical contact.
Others cheekily reminded the unidentified reveller that Etania is the girlfriend of Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka, suggesting that he should have respected her relationship.
However, several people pointed out that a woman’s relationship status should not determine whether she deserves respect, insisting that personal boundaries must be respected regardless of whether someone is dating or single.
Etania has built a strong reputation in Uganda’s entertainment industry through her work as a DJ, television presenter, radio personality and event host.
She rose to prominence during the COVID-19 lockdown period through her appearances on NTV Uganda’s Dance Party, where her energetic presentation style, dancing and entertainment skills attracted considerable attention.
Her popularity eventually opened doors for her in the deejaying industry, allowing her to perform at major entertainment events and work with different brands.
In April 2026, she headlined her maiden major show, Becoming Life of the Party, at Lugogo Hockey Grounds in Kampala.
The event attracted thousands of fans and featured several entertainers, including her boyfriend Joshua Baraka.
Away from her professional life, Etania’s relationship with Baraka has also attracted public interest.
The singer, known for hit songs such as Nana, has occasionally spoken about their relationship, with the two becoming one of Uganda’s recognisable celebrity couples.
Meanwhile, the latest incident has reignited conversations about the treatment of female entertainers during public performances, with many calling on men to understand the importance of consent and respect.
The incident serves as a reminder that performers are entitled to personal boundaries even when interacting with enthusiastic audiences.
While entertainers may dance, mingle with fans and create an exciting atmosphere on stage, such interactions should never be mistaken for permission to engage in unwanted physical contact.
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