“Jackie Chandiru’s Addiction Problem Forced Us to Get Back Together and Talk”- Blu3 Reveals

Posted on May 30, 2024
By Sean Musa Carter
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The iconic girl group BLU 3, comprising Jackie Chandiru, Lilian Mbabazi, and Cindy Sanyu, reunited for an emotional conversation with Julianna Kanyomozi at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel with a deep discussion that covered their journey from stardom to separation and back.


During the conversation, the members reflected on the inspiration behind their reunion, the lessons learned from their initial fallout, and the personal battles they faced along the way. 

Cindy Sanyu opened up about her feelings after leaving the group, Lilian Mbabazi shared her experiences with grief, and Jackie Chandiru bravely discussed her struggle with drug addiction and the pain of watching her peers progress while she stood on the sidelines.

Jackie’s battle with addiction, in particular, served as a catalyst for their reunion. The trio set aside past differences to support her, leading to a heartwarming and emotional reconciliation. 

"We cried, forgave, fought, but ultimately, we worked through our differences and emerged as stronger friends," they shared, reminiscing about their early years with nostalgia and affection.

The conversation also highlighted their gratitude towards Steve Jean, the mastermind behind their early success, and Aly Allibhai, the CEO of Talent Africa Group, who facilitated their reunion without judgment or conditions. Cindy revealed that the group has a new song in the works, reflecting their growth and experiences.

Picture a BLU 3 with all the growth we’ve gone through. We are going to embody that,” Cindy Sanyu said. “You’ve never seen someone on stage who has overcome drugs, grief, and so many personal battles. The power of our combined stories can only be witnessed on June 22nd.”

The much-anticipated "Legends of Sound" BLU 3 reunion concert is set for June 22, 2024, at the Kampala Sheraton Gardens. 

Tickets are available for purchase through TAG Ticketing, Sheraton Hotel-Kampala, and the Talent Africa Group office. For exclusive experiences, diamond tables are available at 10 million UGX, platinum at 5 million, and gold at 3 million. Early bird tickets range from 30k to 75k UGX, with prices increasing closer to the event.

The concert is powered by Talent Africa Group in partnership with Flexipay, Tusker Malt Lager, NBS, Capital FM, Sheraton, Afro Mobile, Safeboda, and Maestro Sounds. For more information and updates, follow Talent Africa Group on social media and visit their website at Talent Africa Group.

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