Bobi Wine

Bobi Wine

artist Uganda

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.06%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
2,961,574
Power
60,663$
Sentiment
5.36
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 13 5.38 0.67% +30% 67,886,011 592,294 $2,700,000 23,557$
Kenya 11 5.18 1.04% +20% 53,771,296 670,237 $106,000 1,321$
Tanzania 5 5.40 1.09% +20% 59,734,213 780,839 $63,000 824$
France 4 6.00 0.41% +10% 65,273,511 296,086 $2,700,000 12,247$
Canada 3 5.67 0.28% +0% 38,005,238 106,656 $1,700,000 4,771$
Switzerland 3 7.00 0.28% +0% 8,654,622 24,041 $700,000 1,944$
Cabo Verde 3 5.67 0.91% +0% 555,987 5,085 $2,100 19$
United States 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 162,177 $21,000,000 10,289$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,450 $240,000 222$
Bangladesh 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 164,689,383 193,071 $350,000 410$
Taiwan 1 5.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 31,587 $670,000 889$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 759 $6,000 6$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 10,099,265 9,950 $530,000 522$
Germany 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 83,783,942 79,341 $3,845,000 3,641$
Totals 49 918,256,155 2,961,573 $34,612,100 60,662$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Bobi Wine is an opposition leader in Uganda who was accused by Muhoozi of coordinating with the US embassy to hide his whereabouts. 5

The Standard: 'You've crossed the red line!' US rebukes Muhoozi after controversial tweets

Tanzania Tanzania: General Muhoozi suggested that opposition leader Bobi Wine could be next after claiming that Uganda’s security forces had killed 22 opposition members. 5

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: US warns Uganda over General Muhoozi’s tweets, signals review of security ties

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bobi Wine is threatened by Uganda's army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. 5

BBC: Uganda's army chief who threatened to castrate Bobi Wine

Switzerland Switzerland: Bobi Wine is a prominent opposition leader and musician who is currently involved in the Ugandan presidential election. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie hält sich ein Präsident 40 Jahre lang an der Macht?

Germany Germany: Uganda's military is hunting pop star Bobi Wine amid kidnappings and death threats following unfair elections. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 26. Januar 2026 - Politik

Sweden Sweden: Bobi Wine is the opposition leader in Uganda and a former musician who has become the voice of young regime critics through his party NUP. 5

Dagens Nyheter: En mörk tid väntar för oppositionen i Uganda

Kenya Kenya: Bobi Wine said on Saturday that his wife was rushed to hospital after soldiers held her at gunpoint and strangled her during a violent raid on their home. 5

The Standard: Bobi Wine says wife in hospital after assault by soldiers