Cremation of renowned journalist Shaka Ssali underway at Jefferson Funeral Chapel
The cremation of Dr. Shaka Ssali, the esteemed former host of Voice of America’s flagship program Straight Talk Africa, is currently underway following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Dr. Ssali went into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971. He later moved to the
Why Shaka Ssali chose cremation over burial
Shaka Ssali, the former host of Voice of America’s flagship weekly program Straight Talk Africa, is set to be cremated following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Ssali fled into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971 and later pursued higher education in the United
Former Voice of America journalist Shaka Ssali is dead
The former host of Voice of America’s flagship weekly program Straight Talk Africa, Shaka Ssali is dead. Shaka Ssali was at the helm of Straight Talk Africa for more than two decades before his retirement. Shaka Ssali who was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to media
