Aocial media influencer Dianah Namulinde, known to her followers as Diana Skys, was found dead in her apartment in Kampala on February 4. She was 24 years old.
According to reports from local outlets Daily Monitor and NBS Television, Namulinde’s body was discovered after friends went to check on her and found her apartment door open. She was reportedly living alone.
Authorities say the circumstances surrounding her death are deeply troubling. Local media reported that Namulinde was found with signs consistent with strangulation.
Luke Owoyesigyire, deputy spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, confirmed that homicide detectives and crime scene officers responded to the apartment. He told reporters that investigators documented the scene, recovered several pieces of evidence, and interviewed multiple witnesses connected to the case.
Police have identified three suspects in connection with the investigation, with two currently in custody. NBS Television reported that one of those arrested is a security guard who was allegedly found in possession of items believed to have been stolen from Namulinde’s apartment.
Namulinde had built a strong following online, with nearly 200,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok. She was best known for her beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and travel content, frequently sharing polished photoshoots and brand collaborations as her platform continued to grow.
Her final Instagram post was shared on February 3, just one day before her body was found. The image featured a stylish look and was captioned, “Dianah means perfect light. Goddess of fire.”
Her Instagram bio described her as a creator, makeup artist, and designer, and included the phrase “God first.”
After news of her death spread, an outpouring of grief flooded her social media pages. Fans, friends, and fellow creators shared messages of shock and heartbreak.
“Rest in heaven Dia, this is so sad and breaking,” one follower wrote.
“RIP my love,” another commented.
“Fly high Diana,” a fan added, while others wrote, “I’m so heartbroken,” “Rest with angels,” and “Why is life so unfair. Rest in paradise, Diana.”
Another message read, “May the good Lord protect your loved ones and let your beautiful soul rest in peace.”
As authorities continue to investigate, tributes to Namulinde continue to pour in, with many remembering her as a rising influencer whose life was tragically cut short.