Bobi Wine

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, and actor. He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region. He also leads the National Unity Platform political party. In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2021 Ugandan presidential election. He participated in the 2021 election, in which, according to official results, he lost to incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, although he claims this result was fraudulent.
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Some of the key events about Bobi Wine

  • 1997
    Released debut single "Akagoma" as part of the duo Kamunye
  • 2000
    Founded the Fire Base Crew music group
  • 2005
    Arrested for alleged possession of an illegal firearm
  • 2007
    Released hit single "Kadingo" which gained widespread popularity
  • 2007
    Faced criticism for homophobic lyrics in some songs
  • 2011
    Opened a recording studio called Fire Records
  • 2012
    Launched a campaign to promote Ugandan music called "Tugambire ku Jennifer"
  • 2016
    Elected as a Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency
  • 2017
    Founded the People Power, Our Power political movement
  • 2018
    Released the song "Freedom" criticizing government policies
  • 2018
    Arrested and charged with treason for allegedly stoning the presidential convoy
  • 2018
    Detained and allegedly tortured by security forces
  • 2019
    Announced candidacy for the 2021 Ugandan presidential election
  • 2019
    Charged with inciting violence and holding an illegal assembly
  • 2019
    Arrested and detained multiple times during political rallies
  • 2020
    Nominated as the National Unity Platform party's presidential candidate
  • 2020
    Accused of violating COVID-19 restrictions during campaign events
  • 2021
    Placed under house arrest following the disputed presidential election
  • 2021
    Withdrew a petition challenging the election results, citing bias in the Supreme Court
  • 2023
    Faced criticism for comments about the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda

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