For over twenty years, you can’t mention Uganda’s top three artists and you miss his name, Robert Kyagulyanyi Ssentamu a.k.a BOBI WINE. His journey to success has been so outstanding and overwhelming inspiring millions across the globe.
He has outshined his fellow music competitors and still standing tall even after taking another step to join Uganda’s political sphere.
To sum it all up, he is in a class of his own.
Our team has been on the ground to do the donkey work for you to bring all you need to know about him. Here are some of the facts you need to know.
FAMILY
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu a.k.a Bobi Wine was born on 12 February 1982 at Nkozi Hospital. He is currently 42 years old. He is married to one beautiful wife, Babra Itungo Kyagulanyi, and has four children. The eldest, Solomon Kampala, Shalom Namagembe Kyagulanyi, Shadrack Shilling Kyagulanyi Mbogo, and Suubi Nakayi Kyagulanyi.
POLITICAL CAREER
Robert Kyagulanyi officially started his political career after winning a by-election during the 2017 July 11 for Kyadondo County East. He won with a huge vote margin against his political opponents. He served for only one term and later challenged one of the country’s biggest offices.
After the concluded 2021 elections, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu who was the National Unity Platform(NUP) Party flag bearer was announced as the runner-up after the independent electro commission announced the incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the winner.
BUSINESS
Bobi Wine is one of East Africa’s richest artists according to the latest updates by FORBES magazine. He owns several businesses within the country. Many of his friends and fellow artists look up to his advice whenever they want to invest. Among his businesses include Busaabala Beach, Ssemakokiro Plaza, Real estate, a recording studio firebase, and owning huge chunks of land within Kamokya a city suburb around Kampala.
SPORTS
Without a doubt, sports is in the bone marrow of every Ugandan. Locally Bobi Wine has supported Express Football Club since his childhood and is also a member of the executive committee. He is also a fan of Boxing sport and has engaged in promoting the sport nationally.
