He’s one of Uganda’s most popular musicians and an elected member of parliament: Bobi Wine. Now he has his sights on the country’s top job. His real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, his mission – to fight for democracy and justice, inspiring hope among many.
In the 2021 elections, Uganda’s authoritarian president Yoweri Museveni is hoping to secure an unprecedented sixth term in office. That could extend his rule to nearly four decades. But Bobi Wine has other plans – he’s bidding for the presidency himself, in the hope of bringing change to Uganda. We follow the rebel-reggae star out on the campaign trail in 2019 as he seeks to defend his seat in parliament and win support for a presidential candidacy. His message – stop corruption, violence and the abuse of power – has angered much of the political elite. The stakes are high and the campaigning marred by bitterness and intimidation. Bobi Wine uses social media and his concerts to spread his political message and has a lot of support amongst younger population. But will he succeed in his mission to bring change to Uganda?
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