Singer Moses Ssali, known as Bebe Cool, has deleted a series of social media posts in which he accused former Miss Rwanda Jolly Mutesi of being linked to an alleged online impersonation scam, bringing a sudden pause to a dispute that had rapidly escalated across social media and into legal territory.
The posts, which had triggered widespread online debate, were removed on Thursday after hours of heated exchanges between the two parties, during which Mutesi strongly denied any involvement and threatened legal action over what she described as defamatory statements.
The controversy began when Bebe Cool alleged that he had been targeted in a coordinated fraud scheme involving impersonation and deception, claims he said emerged from online interactions that initially revolved around football discussions, including references to Arsenal Football Club and personal conversations involving his son, Alpha Ssali.
He further alleged that the scheme expanded into promises of influential connections, including links to football journalist Fabrizio Romano, as well as discussions about oil-related opportunities in Kenya. He also claimed that other individuals had been affected by a similar network.
Mutesi, a former Miss Rwanda and entrepreneur, firmly rejected the allegations, stating that she had no personal relationship with the singer and denying any connection to the phone numbers or accounts cited in his posts.
She maintained that she had previously warned the public about impersonators operating fake accounts in her name.
Through her lawyers at Mbidde & Co. Advocates, Mutesi issued a legal notice demanding an immediate retraction and apology, warning that failure to comply within 48 hours would result in defamation proceedings, including claims of injurious falsehood and aggravated publication of false statements.
On Wednesday, Bebe Cool escalated the matter further on social media, repeating his claims and insisting he had been defrauded through individuals he linked to Mutesi. The posts intensified public scrutiny and drew legal attention from Mutesi’s side.
However, a check on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday showed that the controversial posts had been deleted. Shortly after, Bebe Cool confirmed he had received guidance from First Son and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who advised him to step back from the public confrontation.
“This morning I received a call from my big brother, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, regarding the issue with Jolly. As my elder and leader, he advised me to drop it, delete the tweets, and resolve it amicably off social media since we are both family to him and there is no need for a public spat. I appreciate his guidance and agree,” Bebe Cool said.
He did not issue an apology or clarify whether he was withdrawing his allegations, only confirming that he had complied with the advice to remove the posts.
Despite the deletion, neither Bebe Cool nor Mutesi has formally indicated that the dispute has been resolved, leaving open the possibility of further legal or public developments.
The case adds to a growing number of high-profile social media disputes in the region where allegations, legal threats, and reputational risks unfold rapidly online before being settled—or escalated—through formal legal channels.