Ugandan social media personality and TikTok star Shani Lips has become the latest victim of a privacy breach after private videos featuring her in intimate moments with another woman were leaked online over the weekend.
The footage, which shows the influencer in a deeply personal and romantic moment with another woman, has ignited widespread conversation, sparking both outrage and concern among fans and critics alike.
The videos, which began making rounds on Saturday night, quickly went viral across various social media platforms, including WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram. The content, which includes nude visuals and affectionate interaction between the two women, appears to have been recorded in a private setting. It remains unclear how the footage was leaked or who was behind its release.
Shani Lips, whose real name has been kept under wraps, is a well-known figure on Ugandan TikTok, with a growing fan base that admires her for her bold personality, unique sense of fashion, and unapologetic attitude. With over 200,000 followers and counting, she has become one of the most talked-about digital influencers in the country, particularly among young Ugandans who view her as a symbol of freedom and self-expression.
Known for her lip-sync videos, lifestyle skits, and candid commentary on beauty and relationships, Shani has always been seen as a boundary-pusher. However, her recent rise in fame has now taken a turn many did not expect.
The footage, which many are calling “sensitive” and “graphic,” shows Shani in intimate interaction with another young woman. The two appear to be in a consensual and romantic moment, engaging in physical affection including kissing and close contact, which then escalates into more private activity.
While the content is clearly personal and was never intended for public viewing, it has been circulated widely online, leading to widespread gossip, ridicule, and in some corners, sympathy.
Some Ugandans have used the opportunity to criticize the perceived erosion of morality among online celebrities, while others have raised concerns about consent, privacy violations, and the dangers of cyber exploitation.
Reactions to the leak have been sharply divided. While some online users have ridiculed and shamed Shani, others have rushed to her defense, calling out the blatant invasion of privacy and the trauma such exposure can cause.
“Shani may be controversial, but what happened here is criminal. Sharing someone’s private videos without consent is a violation,” tweeted one user. Another commented, “Whether you like her or not, no one deserves to have their intimate moments plastered across the internet.”
A number of influencers and public figures have also chimed in, with some reminding the public about the dangers of “revenge leaks,” while others call for digital protection laws to be enforced more strictly in Uganda.
