CNN journalist Larry Madowo found himself in the middle of online drama after Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, publicly mentioned him on X.
Muhoozi, who is very active on social media, dared Larry to stop referring to him as “Museveni’s son” and instead call him by his real name.
The post quickly went viral and many people waited to see how Larry Madowo would react.
Some expected a heated reply or a long online fight. But Larry chose a very different path.
Instead of trading insults or responding with anger, Larry reacted calmly. On X, he made light comments that showed confidence and maturity. He did not abuse Muhoozi.
He did not insult Uganda or its leadership. He simply stuck to facts and professionalism, something many people know him for.
Larry reminded people, without shouting, that journalists report facts and public records. Calling someone “Museveni’s son” is not an insult but a fact known to everyone.
He did not delete his posts and he did not apologise for doing his job. His response showed that he was not intimidated by powerful names or loud online threats.
Many social media users praised Larry’s reaction. They said he handled the situation well and acted like a true journalist.
Some said Muhoozi wanted attention or drama, but Larry refused to give him that satisfaction. Others said Larry showed that silence or calm words can be stronger than shouting matches.
Larry continued posting his normal content after that. He shared news stories, asked questions, and interacted with followers like usual.
He did not turn the issue into a personal war. This made many people respect him even more.
On the other hand, Muhoozi continued posting as usual, but the heat around the issue slowly cooled down. The moment passed, but the lesson remained.
In the end, Larry Madowo showed that not every online provocation deserves a loud reply. Sometimes, staying calm, focused, and professional is the best answer.
His reaction proved that cheap drama cannot shake someone who knows their work and stands by the truth.