Uganda deports South African star hours before concert
Renowned South African vocalist, UN Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka known for praise of Ugandan opposition politician
By Hamza Kyeyune
KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) - Uganda deported on Tuesday legendary South African singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka hours ahead of a scheduled New Year concert performance in the capital Kampala.
Ugandan police spokesman Fred Enanga said Chaka Chaka had entered the country on an ordinary visitor's visa, but that she required a special working visa as she was to perform at a concert.
As a result, immigration authorities were forced to cancel her temporary visa, Enanga added.
Yvonne Chaka Chaka previously praised Ugandan pop-star-turned opposition politician, Robert Kyagulanyi -- also known as Bobi -- who has become a challenger of Uganda's 32-year President Yoweri Museveni.
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