A Ugandan man has caused a social media frenzy after a receipt showing he allegedly spent nearly Shs70 million on drinks in one night at Club Guvnor went viral.The huge bill reportedly came during the Saturday Night Fever event hosted by media personality Sheilah Gashumba, which attracted celebrities and Kampala’s top nightlife enthusiasts.
The receipt, identified as belonging to “Ivan’s Booth,” showed a total bill of Shs69,865,000, with the biggest expenses including 10 bottles of Ace of Spades champagne worth Shs30 million and 10 bottles of Dom Pérignon valued at Shs25 million.
Other purchases included Hennessy XO, Veuve Rich champagne, and Don Julio tequila.Videos from the event showed a packed VIP section with waiters delivering expensive bottles as guests celebrated, while another clip appeared to show cash being prepared to clear the bill.
The spending sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising the lavish lifestyle while others questioned the source of such a large amount of money.Sheilah Gashumba later celebrated the success of the event, writing on X: “When Sheilah Gashumba hosts, the big ballers come out LOUUDDDD!”The incident has reignited debate about Uganda’s growing luxury nightlife culture, with many discussing whether such spending represents celebration, wealth, or misplaced priorities.
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