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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,980 | $2,700,000 | 954$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 7.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 222,965 | $350,000 | 1,316$ |
| Totals | 2 | 127,194,701 | 246,945 | $3,050,000 | 2,270$ |
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Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Mandela’s inspirational legacy continues to inspire many emerging young African leaders such as Bobi Wine in advancing human rights, freedom and democracy in Uganda.
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United Kingdom:
Bobi Wine is a politician who has been threatened by Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
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United Kingdom:
Bobi Wine is expected to be Museveni's main challenger in the election scheduled for next January.
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Tanzania:
Bobi Wine emerged from the ghetto streets of Kampala to challenge President Yoweri Museveni’s decades-long rule.
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Kenya:
Bobi Wine, an opposition leader, criticized Museveni's efforts to impose his son on the country.
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Tanzania:
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, rejected the 2021 results, saying his victory had been stolen through ballot stuffing.
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Kenya:
Bobi Wine, real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, also confirmed that he intended to run in 2026.
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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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