Isma Olaxess, also known as Jajja Iculi, was a Ugandan blogger, critic, and social media influencer who was shot dead on May 6, 2023, near his home in Kyanja by unknown assailants. He was the chairperson of the Uganda Bloggers Association and had a YouTube channel with over 10K subscribers.
Early Life and Education
Isma Olaxess was born Ibrahim Tusubira on June 15, 1985 (Age: 38 years; at the time of his death) in Kampala, Uganda. He attended Makerere University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2008. He then moved to Sweden where he worked as a painter for several years.
Blogging Career
Isma Olaxess started his blogging career in 2015 when he launched his website Jajja Iculi1. He wrote about various topics such as politics, culture, entertainment and social issues. He was known for his witty, humorous and sometimes controversial style of writing. He also had a YouTube channel where he posted videos of his opinions and interviews with celebrities and politicians.
Isma Olaxess was a vocal critic of the Ugandan government and President Yoweri Museveni. He often exposed corruption, human rights violations and poor governance in the country. He also supported the opposition leader Bobi Wine and his National Unity Platform party. He was arrested several times for his online activism and faced threats and harassment from security agents.
Death and Aftermath
On May 6, 2023, Isma Olaxess was returning home from a friend’s place when he was attacked by an unidentified gunman who opened fire on his car. He was shot in the chest and died on the spot. His driver, Mathias Waswa, survived the attack and reported it to the police.
The police said they were investigating the case and had cordoned off the area where the shooting took place. They also expressed their condolences to the family and friends of Isma Olaxess. However, many Ugandans suspected that the government was behind the assassination and demanded justice for the slain blogger.
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among condemned the killing and urged the police to bring the perpetrators to book. She also praised Isma Olaxess for his courage and contribution to the country’s democracy. The Uganda Bloggers Association issued a statement mourning their chairperson and calling for an end to violence against journalists and bloggers.
Isma Olaxess’ death sparked outrage and grief among his fans and followers who took to social media to pay tribute to him. They remembered him as a brave, honest and talented writer who spoke truth to power. They also shared some of his memorable quotes, videos and articles.
Conclusion
Isma Olaxess was a Ugandan blogger who used his platform to inform, educate and entertain his audience. He was also a fearless critic of the government who exposed its flaws and failures. He was killed by unknown gunmen in what many believe was a politically motivated murder. His death has left a void in the Ugandan blogosphere and a challenge for other bloggers to continue his legacy.
Source: News in Bollywood
