Bobi Wine
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (born 12 February 1982), known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, actor and businessman.[1] He has been a member of the Parliament of Uganda since 2017.[2] He is the leader of the People Power, Our Power movement. He is a known critic of President Yoweri Museveni.[3]
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| Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East | |
| Assumed office 11 July 2017 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Prime Minister | Ruhakana Rugunda |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda |
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| Born | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu 12 February 1982 Nkozi, Uganda |
| Political party | National Unity Platform |
| Spouse(s) | Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi (m. 2011) |
| Children | Solomon Kampala |
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| Website | bobiwine |
In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2021 Ugandan presidential election. He lost the election on January 14, 2021 to President Museveni.[4]
References
- "Bobi Wine Biography, Early Life, Age, Family, Education, Career And Net Worth". Information Guide Africa. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- "Uganda's pop star sworn-in as lawmaker". The East African. Nairobi. 11 July 2017. Archived from the original on 11 July 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- URN. "Can 'People Power' change Uganda's political fortune?". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- Akinwotu, Emmanuel; Okiror, Samuel (16 January 2021). "Museveni declared election winner in Uganda as rival Bobi Wine alleges fraud". The Guardian.
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