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Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu) was born on 12 February, 1982 in Nkozi, Uganda, is a Ugandan opposition leader, musician, activist, and actor. Discover Bobi Wine's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?

Popular As Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu
Occupation Politician, singer, actor
Age 42 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February, 1982
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace Nkozi, Uganda
Nationality Uganda

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Who Is Bobi Wine's Wife?

His wife is Barbie Kyagulanyi (m. 2011)

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Wife Barbie Kyagulanyi (m. 2011)
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Children 4

Bobi Wine Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bobi Wine worth at the age of 42 years old? Bobi Wine’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Uganda. We have estimated Bobi Wine's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1982

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (born 12 February 1982), known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, singer, and actor.

He is a former Member of Parliament for Kyadondo County East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.

He also leads the National Unity Platform political party.

1996

Kyagulanyi attended Kitante Hill School, where he attained his Uganda Certificate of Education in 1996, as well as Kololo Senior Secondary School, where he attained his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 1998.

2000

Kyagulanyi began his music career in the early 2000s, and adopted the stage name BobiRob, similar to his Christian given name, Robert, taking inspiration from Bob Marley who was also named Robert.

He later adapted the stage name Bobi Wine.

His first singles "Akagoma", "Funtula", and "Sunda" (featuring Ziggy D) brought him success in the Ugandan music scene.

His music has been characterised as kidandali, reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat, often with a socially conscious message.

He was the leader of the group Fire Base Crew until its disbandment, after which he started a new group known as Ghetto Republic of Uganja.

He has released more than 70 songs over 15 years.

2003

He then attended Makerere University in Kampala, where he studied music, dance, and drama, graduating with a diploma in 2003.

2006

Wine developed a humanitarian and politically focused musical genre in 2006, one which entertains while also conveying educational messages, particularly to the underprivileged residents of Kampala's suburbs, including the Ghetto.

Some notable works include "Ghetto" (featuring Nubian Li), "Obuyonjo," "Obululu Tebutwala," "Time Bomb," and others.

The messages contained in these music projects were typically aimed at politicians, urging them to take greater care of the underprivileged, as well as encouraging ordinary citizens to be more responsible in their communities.

Topics covered include hygiene, maternal health, child pregnancies, child marriages, domestic violence and HIV/AIDS.

Wine's music resonated strongly with the public, earning him the nickname "Ghetto President" and helping him establish a prominent position in Ugandan politics later in his career.

Kyagulanyi is also a film actor, mainly starring in local Ugandan movies.

2010

In 2010, he was cast in Cleopatra Koheirwe's drama film Yogera.

2015

In 2015, he was cast in a lead role in the Twaweza-supported film Situka with Hellen Lukoma.

He has also worked on a number of other films, including Divizionz.

Bobi Wine had his own reality TV show named The Ghetto President

He appears in the 2023 documentary Bobi Wine: The People's President directed by Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp.

It was shot over five years and follows Wine and his wife on the campaign trail leading to the 2021 Presidential election.

The documentary was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2024 Oscars.

2016

In 2016, Kyagulanyi returned to university to study Bachelor of Laws at the International University of East Africa.

In 2016, his song "Kiwani" was featured on the soundtrack for the Disney movie Queen of Katwe.

Bobi Wine’s major music genre has always been Afrobeat music.

Bobi Wine’s music was being sold and promoted by the late Kasiwukira.

He acknowledged receiving receipts of 60M from his music sales in just one month from Kasiwukira.

He has a fully Monetized YouTube channel with tens of millions of views.

He has held various concerts and performances in addition to brand endorsements all that bring income to him.

He owns a commercial production studio in Kamwokya known as FireBase records.

2019

In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2021 Ugandan presidential election.

He participated in the 2021 election, in which, according to official results, he lost to incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, although he claims this result was fraudulent.

On 14 December 2021, he was placed under house arrest by the Government of Uganda.

He has continued to protest his arrest.

He was eventually allowed to go abroad where he publicised through a documentary the corruption involved in 2021 election.

Upon his return to Uganda on 5 October 2023, he was arrested once again.

Kyagulanyi was born in Nkozi Hospital, where his mother worked as a midwife.

He grew up in the Kamwokya slum in the northeastern part of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.