KAMPALA, Uganda — Musician Patrick Mulwana, better known by his stage name Alien Skin, has been released on police bond in connection with the alleged murder of Wilfred Namuwaya, alias Top Dancer, a former member of Alien Skin’s music group.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango said Mulwana voluntarily surrendered at Katwe Police Station on Wednesday, recorded a statement, and was granted bond, with instructions to continue reporting when required.
Authorities are awaiting forensic reports before sending the file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The case revolves around Namuwaya, who died on September 22, 2025, at Mulago National Referral Hospital after sustaining severe injuries. Reports indicate that he was abducted from his Ndeeba residence on September 20, allegedly by operatives linked to Alien Skin.
He was taken to an undisclosed location, brutally assaulted, and later abandoned in Mpomba Zone, Makindye Division. Good Samaritans rushed him to the hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Before his death, Namuwaya reportedly revealed that leaving the Fangone Forest music group had angered its leadership, prompting retaliatory action.
Police have named several alleged accomplices still at large, including Commander Mdogo, Ibra Kabadiya, and Mijagulo. Onyango affirmed that investigations are ongoing, with efforts to apprehend all implicated individuals.
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Alien Skin has previously faced legal controversies. In late 2024, he was remanded to Luzira Prison over a robbery case involving the alleged assault of hospital staff at Nsambya but was later released on bail.
He has also been accused of stealing an iPhone 15 Pro, cash, and personal identification documents, as well as involvement in disputes with fellow artists and alleged gang-related activity tied to his followers.
The outcome of the forensic reports and Mulwana’s compliance with bond terms will be critical in determining whether the case is committed to the ODPP.
The fate of the named suspects at large will also influence how responsibility is apportioned in court, while the case has reignited discussions about accountability and the role of music crews in Uganda’s entertainment industry.