Singer Irene Namatovu has opened up about the progress of fellow singer Grace Khan, revealing that she has noticed a significant positive change in her life since completing rehabilitation.
Grace Khan has undergone rehabilitation several times in her battle with alcohol addiction, with her struggles occasionally playing out publicly and affecting her image, particularly on social media.
Namatovu, who has played a motherly role in Grace’s life, has remained one of her strongest sources of support throughout the difficult journey.
Speaking during an interview with BBS TV, Namatovu said she has been encouraged by the transformation she has witnessed in Grace since she left rehab earlier this year.
She revealed that she had previously tried on several occasions to talk Grace through her struggles, even seeking help from respected figures in the music industry, including Lady Titi and Afrigo Band’s Joanita Kawalya.
According to Namatovu, however, Grace was initially unwilling to heed their advice despite several private meetings and interventions.
“Grace Khan is well, and when we had a conversation with her, she told me she had got new management. But she looks well, and when I see her, I notice that she has changed,” Namatovu said.
She added that Grace’s struggles had been particularly painful to watch because of her immense talent, revealing that several people had made efforts to help her away from the public eye.
“We just have to keep praying for her because for a long time we have talked to her. Grace is so talented and we were hurt because it was wasting away. By the time you saw her doing all these things, we had had different meetings behind closed doors with her,” she explained.
Namatovu also revealed that they had taken Grace to different churches to pray with her and expressed hope that the singer has now made a lasting change.
“But this time around I think she has changed for good. We even went to different churches to pray with her. Going by what I see now, so far so good,” she said.
However, Namatovu issued a strong warning to people within Grace’s circle, urging them not to influence her into returning to the habits she has been trying to overcome.
“I’m not saying that friends are bad, but do not lead her astray. Leave her alone, and I also told her to only copy good things from people to avoid going back to her old ways,” she said.
Namatovu encouraged those close to Grace to continue supporting and encouraging her as she works to maintain the positive changes she has made.
“People close to her should just keep talking and encouraging her; she will be okay,” she added.
