Born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu but popularly referred to as Bobi Wine is a Ugandan politician, activist, singer, actor, businessman and philanthropist. He currently is the presiding member of parliament for the Kyadondo East Constituency.Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was born on 12 February 1982 and grew up in the Kamwookya slum in the northeastern part of Kampala.He attended Kitante Hill School, where he attained his Uganda Certificate of Education in 1996. He then proceeded to Kololo Senior Secondary School and graduated in 1998.Bobi then attended Makerere University in Kampala, where he studied music, dance, and drama, graduating with a Diploma in 2003.In 2016 Bobi Wine gained admission to study a bachelors degree in law at the International University of East Africa (IUEA).
Bobi Wine Music Career
He began his music career in the early 2000s, and adapted the stage name Bobi Wine. His music has been characterized as reggae, dance hall, and afrobeat, often with a socially conscious message.His premiere singles includes;“Akagoma”, “Funtula”, and “Sunda” brought him success in the East African music scene.He has released more than 70 songs over 15 years.
Bobi Wine Political Career
Bobi Wine expressed interest in running for parliamentary election in 2017 and won massively over two seasoned candidates: Sitenda Sebalu of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and Apollo Kantinti of the main opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Two years later, he announce his bid to run for the office of the president in the upcoming 2021 Uganda general elections. He is currently the leader of the National Unity Platform having been elected as the party’s flagbearer.
Bobi Wine Net Worth
Bobi’s net worth is currently estimated at UGX700 million.