Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime has frequently shared details about her life as a mother, with her son Selassie Ataho playing an essential role in her family tale.
Selassie is Kansiime’s sole child with her former partner, singer Abraham Tukahiirwa, well known as Skylanta. The comedian welcomed her son in April 2021, after officially announcing her pregnancy earlier that year.
Being a mother was an important milestone for Kansiime, who had previously expressed her desire to have a child.Kansiime has previously discussed how their relationship changed after they became parents and eventually resulted in their separation.
Since Selassie’s birth, she has enjoyed special moments with him while keeping most of his life out of the public eye. Kansiime and her son celebrated their 40th birthdays in February 2026.
She published images of the couple dressed in matching clothing, offering her fans an insight into their intimate relationship. The photographs elicited various replies, with admirers appreciating the comedian’s closeness with her son.
Although Kansiime and Skylanta are no longer together, they continue to help raise Selassie.