Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a “people power” struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime.
After a disputed election in January won by long time ruler Yoweri Museveni, his home was besieged by soldiers, and he managed to escape with the help of his supporters. He fled to the US.
Before politics, Bobi Wine was known as a musician. He is one of east Africa’s major artists, having built a huge fan base with his socially conscious reggae and dancehall songs.
