Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
Known by his stage name Bobi Wine, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is a prominent Ugandan musician and opposition leader. He has gained international recognition for his activism against the long-standing authoritarian regime of President Yoweri Museveni. Despite facing severe persecution, including imprisonment and violence, Wine has remained a vocal advocate for democracy and human rights in Uganda. He leads the National Unity Platform (NUP) party and has announced his intention to run for president in the 2026 elections, emphasizing the need for change and hope among Uganda's youth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 4 | 7.00 | 0.38% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 223,412 | $106,000 | 440$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,923 | $60,000 | 57$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 130,140 | $63,000 | 137$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,511 | $210,000 | 196$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 7.00 | 0.58% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 344,818 | $350,000 | 2,035$ |
| Totals | 8 | 187,085,755 | 711,804 | $789,000 | 2,865$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Bobi Wine, the first runner-up and Uganda’s main opposition leader, rejected the results as fabricated and fake.
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Kenya:
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's lawyer has urged the UN and the international community to seek guarantees for his safety after deadly threats following elections marred by repression and an internet blackout.
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New Zealand:
Wine’s rallies were disrupted throughout the campaign by the Government’s security forces.
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Belarus:
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, is a famous musician and political figure in Uganda.
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Tanzania:
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, is the opposition figure challenging President Museveni in the election.
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Kenya:
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is the opposition leader and presidential candidate for the National Unity Platform (NUP).
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Kenya:
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, better known as Bobi Wine, is a musician-turned-politician whose rise has fused youth culture with opposition politics.
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Kenya:
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, faces opposition from incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.
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United Kingdom:
Bobi Wine's real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, and he is known for his political activism and music career.
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Kenya:
The two were in Uganda to support the presidential campaign of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bob Wine.
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