In a recent interview on the In My Opinion podcast UK, Sheilah Gashumba shared insights into her strained relationship with her father, Frank Gashumba. The rift between them, she disclosed, stemmed from a series of events following a privacy violation incident that shook her life.
Last year, Sheilah's personal privacy was infringed upon when her phone was allegedly hacked by an employee of Airtel, a telecommunications company. Private pictures and videos were leaked online, exposing her intimate moments with her boyfriend, Rickman Manrick. Despite the distress caused by the breach, Sheilah exhibited resilience and overcame the ordeal.
However, the aftermath of the incident exacerbated tensions within her family. Frank Gashumba, her father, publicly criticized Sheilah for the leaked content, casting aspersions on her character and condemning her choices. Moreover, he took aim at Sheilah's estranged mother, accusing her of influencing Sheilah's lifestyle as a socialite.
The fallout from her father's public condemnation led to a rift between them, with Sheilah revealing that they have not spoken since July 2023. The betrayal she felt from her father's lack of support during a vulnerable time has deepened the estrangement between them.
During the podcast, Sheilah candidly addressed the root cause of the breach, pointing fingers at an employee of Airtel who had access to her personal information. This individual allegedly exploited their position to swap her SIM card, gain access to her Snapchat account, and subsequently leak her private media.
