Bobi Wine

ModernPoliticianUganda1982 — ?

Musician turned Ugandan opposition leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1982

Country

Uganda

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score44.4

Bobi Wine — Complete Timeline

2017 AD

Transition from Music to PoliticsPolitical Action

Bobi Wine, previously a successful musician known for socially conscious lyrics, announced his candidacy for the Kyadondo East parliamentary seat. He won the by-election in July 2017, marking his formal entry into Ugandan politics as an opposition figure.

UgandaPoliticsMusic

Impact: nationalconstructive

2018 AD

Arrest and Torture by Security ForcesPolitical Action◆ Major

Bobi Wine was arrested in Arua district during a by-election campaign. He was charged with treason and allegedly tortured while in military custody. The incident drew international condemnation and highlighted state repression of opposition figures in Uganda.

UgandaHuman RightsRepression

Impact: nationaltragic

2021 AD

Presidential Election Campaign 2021Political Action◆ Major

Bobi Wine ran as the National Unity Platform candidate in Uganda's presidential election against incumbent Yoweri Museveni. He received 35% of the vote according to official results, which his campaign disputed as fraudulent. The election was marked by widespread arrests and internet shutdowns.

UgandaElectionOpposition

Impact: national