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Bobi Wine Net Worth, Salary, and Businesses Revealed
Hon. Ssentamu Kyagulanyi Robert, aka Bobi Wine, is many things rolled in one. He is an award winning artist and a firebrand politician who is shaking the status quo in Uganda.
Bobi is fast taking Uganda opposition leader Warren Kizza Besigye Kifefe place as the face of resistance against the country’s President Y.K Museveni rule. He has been hailed in Africa, the US and Europe for his steadfastness in pursuit for a just Uganda. He is set to run for presidency in 2021 under his National Unity Platform.
Early Life and Education
On 12th February, 1982, Bobi was born in Nkozi Hospital in Gomba District of Uganda. His late mother worked in the same hospital where he was born lived in Kamwokya slum, Kampala city. Bobi’s baptismal name is Robert Kyagulanyi and is a staunch Catholic faithful.
Upon exiting high school, the award winning artist joined Makerere University where he majored in drama, music and dance and eventually acquiring bachelors degree in Arts. Robert has since enrolled to further his education at Harvard Kennedy School of Government where he studies “Leadership in the 21st Century”
Music Career
It was not until 1999 when Robert took a plunge in music industry during which time he adopted his current stage name-Bobi Wine. His first single debut; Sunda, Funtula and Akagoma, all featuring Ziggy D unveiled Bobi on East Africa music scene with considerable success. His musical lyrics intertwine reggae, Afro-beat and dance-hall styles that often carry messages touching on social conscience.
He led Fire Base Crew band that was later disbanded. Bobi went on to start a new band which he named Ghetto Republic of Uganja and with it, produced a record 70+ songs in a span of 15 years. In the year 2016, his debut “Kiwani” featured in the Disney’s Queen of Katwe movie soundtrack.
Film career
In 2010 Bobi starred in a local movie called Binayuganda and later in the same year was cast in Cleopatra’s drama movie “Yogera” In 2015 Bobi played a key role in the movie “Situka’ that was supported by Twaweza besides working on several other films such as “Divizionz.”
Politics
Seemingly, everything Bobi touches turns to Gold. Come 2017, the musician declared his interest to vie for parliamentary seat in Kyaddondo East Constituency. What touched many was his door-to-door style of campaign that saw him romp home with a huge win margin over his two opponents.
In 2018, Bobi’s popularity rose exponentially. Most of the candidates whom he campaigned against, including a number from the ruling party saw them vanquished into political limbo.
Humanitarian work
Most of Bobi’s lyrics advocate for the poor in the slums in Uganda. Many a times Bobi Wines supports projects that are geared towards improving the living standard of the poor. In 2012, Bobi led a mass campaign to promote garbage management, sanitation, and sensitizing people on hand washing as a way of preventing diseases. He has also donated funds to construct pit latrines and drainage system in Kisenyi II slum within the capital city, Kampala.
The ghetto president met the love of his life; Barbara Itungo when he was a student at Makerere University. They wedded in August 2011 and have since been blessed with four children. After being featured as a role model parent on Ghetto Resident Reality TV, Twaweza nominated Bobi as a parenting ambassador in 2013. He brings up his children in his home village; Magere where he keeps them off from the glare of the media.
Current Salary
The 38 year MP takes home about UGX 30 million per month as salary.
Enock Mugabi aka Eye Witness is a Journalist, Seasoned Writer and Music Analyst with a passion for sports.
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Zari reveals her boyfriend Shakib Cham’s age
Zari finally reveals her boyfriend Shakib Cham’s age…
Classy socialite, Zari Hassan has come out to defend herself after facing heavy criticism, banter and trolls for making out with ‘younger boys’.
About a month ago, Zari left Netizens in wonderland after she was smoked out in a nightclub, grinding a young guy. It later came to light that she and Chap are not just friends but partners in passion.
She took to her Instagram page and confirmed their entanglement and told critics off!
“…I am free to do whatever I feel like. Life is too short. I gotta enjoy it as I’m supposed to,” the self-styled Boss Lady barks. Prior to this, she had just had a fling, GK Choppa, which ended as soon as the holy month Ramathan started.
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Our investigative Bazzinyi laid a strategy, specifically to uncover the identity of this lucky dude, drilling the tried and tested Zari’s honeypot.
Trust the dedicated Bazzinyi team! Within a short period of time, they had already gathered enough info about the chap.
Shakib Cham is the name of the guy, a Ugandan by Nationality, who was raised in the Kawempe slums. Apparently, Shakib’s work is to look good, smell nice, kwetega and smash loaded mamas. Numerous sources tip us that he is in his mid-20s.
However, Zari claims that Shakib is actually older than what is peddled on the social media streets. In a latest interview with a local media house, the mother-of-five trashed all the allegations that she’s molesting Shakib. She says he is a grown able-bodied chap, who is equipped with all the Zzina skills.
“Why are people mad tho? Shakib is 30. He just looks good…lol. I hear 18 year, 20 year old…molesting. Do they even know the meaning of molestation? Smh,” Zari blasted and vowed to continue making merry with her man.
Watch the two lovebirds making merry below:
Enock Mugabi aka Eye Witness is a Journalist, Seasoned Writer and Music Analyst with a passion for sports.
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He is an old man that looks good
Zari Hassan has revealed her new lover, Shakib Cham’s age following online slurs from critics claiming that she is molesting a teenager.
For about a month now, Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan has been back in the headlines following footage that went viral of her making out with a one Shakib Cham.
Shakib, a Ugandan city boy, is not the most popular and in efforts to know more about him, a few critics have revealed that he is a young boy raised in the Kawempe slums.
Other netizens on social media claim he is barely 20-years-old and that Zari has made it a habit of sleeping around with young boys.
Also Read: Friends Again – Zari Hassan Accepts Etania’s Apology
The South Africa-based socialite and businesswoman, however, trashes the growing allegations that claim she is molesting an 18-year-old.
While speaking to MBU, Zari Hassan made it clear that Shakib is a grown man who just takes care of himself and looks good.
She questioned if those that claim that she is molesting a 30-year-old even know the meaning of the words they use.
“Why are people mad tho? Shakib is 30 he just looks good…lol. I hear 18 year, 20 year old…molesting. Do they even know the meaning of molestation? Smh,” Zari revealed in a conversation with MBU.
Zari is not bothered by what is said by her haters and maintains that she will always love what her heart wants regardless of public opinion.
Well, if he is above 18, she has the right and they look good together, don’t they? We wish them all the best!
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Swangz Avenue launches Creative Academy
By Our Reporter
Swangz Avenue, an audio-visual production company has launched a creative academy.
The Academy will offer courses in audio production, cinematography, digital video editing, live broadcast, script writing, and film production, among others.
With over 14 years of experience in producing audio and visual content, Swangz Avenue will skill young creative minds with an intent to build a bridge between basic school education and the creative industry professional world through a curriculum, which is both innovative and modular, under the tutelage of industry professionals to join the immense opportunities the creative industry has to offer.
“The sector is heavily unskilled yet the demand for quality audio and visual production is at an all-time high. We believe this skilling initiative will make a significant leap at improving the quality of productions but most importantly create jobs,” says Julius Kyazze, the Head of Business at Swangz Avenue.
All courses will employ an 80% hands-on teaching technique with the rest being theoretical assessments.
The Swangz Creative Academy has started registration for the June entry with focus on the first two courses; Audio Production & Broadcast Production.
The Academy is certified by the Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT) under the Ministry of Education and Sports.
You can register here.
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