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President of the National Unity Platform (NUP)
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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine (born 12 February 1982), is the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), the main opposition party in Uganda. A famous musician turned politician, he challenged President Museveni in the 2021 elections. He calls himself the "Ghetto President" and has become a global symbol of youth resistance against authoritarianism in Africa.
President of the NUP (Leading Opposition Party in Uganda)
Galvanized the Ugandan youth vote against the 38-year rule of Museveni
Award-winning musician and documentary subject ('Bobi Wine: The People's President')
Repeated arrests and alleged torture by state security forces
House arrest during the 2021 election
Accused by the government of being a western agent
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