KAZO, UGANDA — Renowned photographer Saad Byakuleka, widely known as Saad Shots, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kitongore Village, Kazo District, near the Kaguta Road Junction.
The procession carrying Saad’s body departed from Mulago Mortuary on Saturday 19, April 2025, conveyed to Kazo by Rhino Funeral Services.
A vigil was held on Friday night at his residence in Seguku, where friends, family, celebrities, and members of the photography community convened to pay their final respects to the esteemed photographer.
Saad Byakuleka tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident on April 18, 2025, along Entebbe Road. He had established himself as a prominent photographer specializing in events, sports, and wildlife.
Known for his profound passion for motorcycles, Saad frequently shared glimpses of his rides with his online followers. His final Snapchat post, featuring a video of his bike captioned with the poignant words: “Missed you babe,” serves as a heartbreaking farewell that deeply affected many.
Close friends, clients, and members of the motorbike fraternity conveyed their heartfelt condolences.
“Dear Saad, Tag Racing Group will forever miss you. You always brought vibe to the group. We live by the bike and it is painful but not surprising that you have been taken by what you loved most,” shared Brian The Mixologist on X.
“I still can’t believe he’s gone. Rest in power brother. You left too soon,” wrote Dr Kizza Blair.
Saad Shots was a highly respected figure in the photography scene, admired for his exceptional and captivating work across tourism, events, and sports.
