Bobi Wine
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, is a prominent Ugandan musician, actor, and politician known for his activism and opposition to President Yoweri Museveni's government. He has gained significant popularity among the youth and has been vocal in advocating for democratic reforms and human rights in Uganda. Recently, he was in the news for expressing outrage over the treatment of fellow opposition leader Kizza Besigye, calling for his release and proper medical care amid reports of Besigye's deteriorating health during a hunger strike.
Born on Feb 12, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 2 | 6.00 | 0.45% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 297,320 | $63,000 | 314$ |
| Germany | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 61,697 | $3,845,000 | 2,831$ |
| Totals | 3 | 143,518,155 | 359,017 | $3,908,000 | 3,145$ |
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Germany:
Bobi Wine is a musician and political figure leading the opposition platform NUP in Uganda.
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Tanzania:
Bobi Wine is a pop star-turned-politician and leader of Uganda’s largest opposition party.
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Tanzania:
Opposition leader Bobi Wine was also in 2018 charged in a military court for alleged illegal possession of firearms.
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South Africa:
Bobi Wine’s civilian body guard, Edward Rogers Ssebuufu, was abducted and tortured.
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Burkina Faso:
Bobi Wine is the main opposition leader in Uganda and is challenging President Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming presidential election.
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Tanzania:
Bobi Wine plans to run for president for a second time and criticizes Western governments for not speaking out against human rights violations in Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Bobi Wine is one of Uganda's opposition leaders.
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Kenya:
Bobi Wine is the politician whose bodyguard, Eddie Mutwe, was detained, prompting widespread outrage.
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Tanzania:
Bobi Wine is an opposition leader who recently declared his intentions to challenge President Museveni for the second time in 2026.
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United Kingdom:
Bobi Wine has called for a 'solidarity' rally on Friday in the capital Kampala, accusing Gen Kainerugaba for 'illegally holding, torturing, and dehumanizing' his bodyguard.
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