Election lost: 2026 presidential election.
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Bobi Wine
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known by his stage name "Bobi Wine", is a Ugandan activist, politician, singer, lawyer, actor and former member of Parliament. He is currently the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), a political party in Uganda opposed to Yoweri Museveni's government.
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Born 12 February 1982 · Q4935806
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To the youths and underprivileged of Uganda, this is your struggle and I am ready to take the leadership role. Uganda is ready for change and this is not the time to let down that call.
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2026· 7 entries
“power of the people is greater than the people in power”
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“To the youths and underprivileged of Uganda, this is your struggle and I am ready to take the leadership role. Uganda is ready for change and this is not the time to let down that call.”
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Uganda's Bobi Wine slams UN and the West” Altered video.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Helicopter flying over Bobi Wine's house in 2026” Altered picture.
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“some critical engagements outside Uganda”
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Campaign: 2026 presidential election.
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2024· 6 entries
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “US lawmaker condemns Bobi Wine clash with police” False.
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Yahoo: Bobi Wine: The People’s President – a gripping Oscar-nominated film about Uganda’s fight for freedom
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Observer: ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Review: A Daring Document of Resistance
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Yahoo: Oscar-Nominated Doc ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Returns To Theaters This Weekend
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Deadline.com: Oscar-Shortlisted ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ To Return To Select Cinemas for MLK Weekend: “Perfect Opportunity” To Highlight Wine’s “Inspiring Fight For ...
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And was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Oscars
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2023· 2 entries
Deadline.com: ‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ Trailer: Pop Star-Turned-Politician Risks Life For His Country’s Future In National Geographic Documentary
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The United Kingdom's travel ban against Wine, imposed in 2014, was lifted
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2022· 2 entries
The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Bobi Wine: Ghetto President’ Review: A Universally Relevant Portrait of Ugandan Politics
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Wine was featured in the 2022 documentary film Bobi Wine: The People's President, which was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
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2021· 7 entries
Election won: 2021 presidential election.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “EU warns Uganda’s Bobi Wine over swearing-in ceremony” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Bobi Wine to be sworn in as Uganda’s president” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Uganda police spokesperson says Bobi Wine is planning violence” False.
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standardmedia.co.ke: Bobi Wine: The untold story of the inimitable ‘Ghetto President’
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Ugandan police harassing opposition leader Bobi Wine's wife” False.
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Campaign: 2021 presidential election.
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2020· 6 entries
Reported claimRated This is false. The man speaking is not Joe Biden, and the video is two years old. · BBC
BBC rated the claim “US President-elect Joe Biden called for the release of Ugandan opposition politician Bobi Wine (real name Robert Kyagulanyi).” This is false. The man speaking is not Joe Biden, and the video is two years old..
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Reported claimRated Several details about the radio interview described in the posts are inaccurate. · BBC
BBC rated the claim “Asked about his record in Parliament, opposition politician Bobi Wine answered "moderator, I do not have enough time here on radio, let's go to another question."” Several details about the radio interview described in the posts are inaccurate..
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Ugandans destroy road in protest at Bobi Wine's arrest” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Joe Biden and Barack Obama tweet "Free Bobi Wine"” False.
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Reported claimRated This image was taken during a protest five years ago, not at a recent rally · AFP Fact Check
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Images show reporter beaten by Ugandan police during Bobi Wine rally” This image was taken during a protest five years ago, not at a recent rally.
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NPR: Ugandan Singer Bobi Wine Releases Song About Fighting The Coronavirus
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2018· 1 entry
Wine gained increasing political prominence after campaigning for candidates who won several by-elections against candidates from the NRM and FDC
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2017· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of Parliament of Uganda (2017–2021).
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2016· 2 entries
His song "Kiwani" was featured on the soundtrack for the Disney movie Queen of Katwe
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Joined the International University of East Africa for a Bachelor of Laws degree
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2015· 3 entries
Was cast in a lead role in the Twaweza-supported film Situka with Hellen Lukoma
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On 10 February 2015, Wine's father died after a lengthy battle with diabetes.
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Wine publicly defended the Buganda kingdom's fundraising efforts when it was harshly criticized by the outspoken Sheikh Muzaata, stirring up a war of words
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2014· 1 entry
Wine was named as an ambassador for Save the Children's EVERY ONE campaign, joining a team of 14 Ugandan artists who recorded a special song and video about maternal and child health
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2012· 1 entry
Started a campaign to promote more regular cleaning in hospitals, sanitation, garbage management, and hand-washing to prevent disease
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2010· 1 entry
Was cast in Cleopatra Koheirwe's drama film Yogera
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2006· 1 entry
Wine developed a musical style that combined entertainment with songs addressing political and social issues, particularly those affecting underprivileged communities
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1996· 1 entry
As well as Kololo Senior Secondary School, where he attained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 1998
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1982· 1 entry
Born 1982-02-12.
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