Bobi Wine interview: What is his future in Uganda? | The Stream
Freed on bail and facing a charge of treason, Ugandan MP Bobi Wine continues to speak out against what he sees as repressive tactics from the government of President Yoweri Museveni.
Wine and around 30 other opposition figures were arrested last month following a tense by-election campaign event that involved stones being thrown at the president's motorcade. He is currently in the US receiving medical treatment for injuries he says were the result of torture at the hands of military forces during his two-week detention.
In a news conference last week in Washington, DC, Wine told reporters, "It should be noted, that I’m not presenting myself as a victim, because I’m nobody’s victim. I’m a survivor and I would rather represent resilience rather than giving up."
Bobi Wine - also known by his birth name Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu - was arrested on August 13, detained in military barracks and initially charged with illegal weapons possession. Upon his departure from military court on August 23, he was re-arrested and charged with treason.
Since his election into parliament last year, Wine has become a sharp critic of President Yoweri Museveni, who has stayed in power since 1986. As a musician, Bobi Wine's songs have called for freedom against oppression and political change. His rise from poverty to Afropop stardom helped him build a large following among youth, with fans fondly calling him the "ghetto president".
In this episode, The Stream speaks to Bobi Wine about his time in military detention and his political future.
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That was wonderful brother, I like the way you have tackled the questions, well composed with good and concrete examples.You have nailed down each and every question appropriately, don't give up brother, remember all freedom fighters are always branded terrorists, like the way they used to accuse Late Nelson Mandela and his colleagues. Thumbs up to you Honourable Kyagulanyi👍👍.You're loved by millions.
@pyatisololo2534
6 жыл бұрын
One man's freedom fighter is another man's terrorist.
@williamkawooya
6 жыл бұрын
@@pyatisololo2534 100%right 👍👍
With you Bobi, you're indeed the voice@ voiceless, change is coming soon to uganda
God, I cant believe those words are coming from a young AFRICAN man
@reneedasilva1153
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
Thanks bobi 😍 I can't thank u enough . but may Allah protect u 4 us 🙏🙏
💯true...that guy is a hero he is a freedom fighter...we ugandans ready to vote him...bobi dont loose hope
@dearbrave4183
6 жыл бұрын
what makes him a hero ? I would really like to know
Bobi i thanks 🙏 you and God protect my freedom fighter
This minister is laying I don't understand why African politicians are like this so selfish he is in power for 35years what did he what again. Bobi wine we are with u love form gambian in Italy nuf respect breda one love mi say..
Thanks H.E BOBI WINE to stand and speak for the voiceless #tukumatira Papa @PeoplePower#Quick recovery president.
Surprised by the silence from African entertainers and artists including French Montana and Akon. Trevor Noah also has a very big platform that can shed light to this situation i wish i had a way to contact them
@assanatodjalo8759
6 жыл бұрын
Steven Mamba me too
@haggieali5260
6 жыл бұрын
Steven Mamba talk about it indeed trevor noah has to host bobi on this issue.
@yakobowamala2659
6 жыл бұрын
Mr steven Mamba thanks for caring. That's a very good idea..
@johnmunga
6 жыл бұрын
French montana is from Morocco and just because it’s in the continent of Africa doesn’t mean they understand the plight of sub Saharan Africans .last I checked scores of sub Saharan Africans are slaves there. Am not dividing Africa by colour just stating the facts . Just because Mexico is in North America doesn’t mean the USA and Canada treat it as an equal
@stevenmamba2464
6 жыл бұрын
+Seketee Obviously you are not aware of the Charity work French Montana is doing in Uganda look it up. Let me also remind you Apartheid in SA was defeated by the Global Community not by Africa or South Africans alone
thank you aljazeera we just pray for his safety
@aljazeeraenglish
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. We appreciate it.
@davisadamsdawson8493
3 жыл бұрын
@@aljazeeraenglish we appreciate
@nelsonrwabyoma1718
3 жыл бұрын
Kill the fack, we Ugandans like museveni not that ganja smoker.
@ssemwangatwaibu3582
3 жыл бұрын
@@aljazeeraenglish paid hg8n7 bank
stop police brutality in Uganda
bobi wine is future. is bigger than dictator museveni yoweri kaguta.
Thanks Bobi, we support you
a leader is born not made,so if Robert Kyagulanyi is born to lead let him lead but if H.E Kaguta museveni yoweri is born to lead lets give him time to rule
People Power!!!
Yes ,Bobi wine is the second Nelson Mandela in Africa..........H.E you're most welcome
We are proud of you Bobi much love ❤️
In our country Uganda the moment you start talking the truth you become a threat to the government. Where is kawesi, abiriga, kirumira name them. Bobi wines may God guide you through this struggle. Your not only fighting for ghetto youth but for the country at large. Much 😍 😍
Wow the first comment! #Bobi 2021. Teli kuzikiza.
Minister u are explaining to educated people
I will stand with u bobi my president.
Most of the people in Power Have not more than 15 years to live Bobi Wines Idea Is Logical and they can't face the Natural Law of reality. #WEARERPOUDOF YOU BOBIWINE
That Minister is really not from Uganda if he said he did not know what is wrong with the government. Such man is very wicked than dictator.
I support bobi wine behalf of his music he is a hero but I missed his music although am not a Ugandan am somali but bobi is a hero
go on bobi.............................. we are with you no matter what
am najjibu in Uganda love you bobl
The next president of Uganda Kyagulanyi sentamu
Thanx Bobi Wine. we really appreciate for what you are doing....the only worry we have is that when you come back, your life will be at risk or a few months/2years down the road, they might cause a silly accident and you die from it because for your case they won't use a gun the world is watching. you know most of our beloved ones have been killed by guns. WE are tried of unemployement and tribalism. and old people over straying in power. Bobi go on man we also want to see a new president.
Love you BOBIIIIIIII
H. E waffe plz don't loose hope we shall stand 2geza with you Bob
@mubirumeddie2364
5 жыл бұрын
Nagamala Willy hi
people power.......just on point......... i cant be born on NRM regime and die during the same regime.......... M7 must go Bobi wine, we are with you..............
Please "work" also in South America, we need such kind of journalism there!!!!!
Thanks my president
Kenyans we are together if there anything let us know, but bobi wine need to mature too
So proud of you our president
Yeah leasing from far! Dictaters Must GO!!!
I love you Bobi Wine .Keep the fire burning!
Keep it up Bobby. Gambia is behind you. The old man Will go soon trust me
We need freedom of expression,a country that is free from intimidation and a country that upholds the constitution.Not a government that used its resouces and forces to torture and scare away Uganda from participating in political platform...
He got time by God's grace
@donmarkorignal898
6 жыл бұрын
No matter what happens to bobi he has already played his part of awakening us. It's the time we need to stand strong against the brutality and injustices imparted on us no matter what it takes we are ready to sacrifice for the generations to come #people power our powe for God n my country
Appealing to all God's people all over the world, lets pray to God Almighty to protect Bob wine from any physical and spiritual harm during this period when is going through danger. Read psalm 91, Psalm23:1-6 and Mathew 7:7 Edwin Chimfwembe from Zambia
Bobi much love dont relent pipo power is the only solution
KEEP ON BOBI!!
too much love bobi
Much love to Bobi Wine!!! The truth will eventually prevail Sebbo
The greatest Friend of the truth is time and her greatest Enemy is ignorance and Prejudice while her constant companion is Humility.
I do not disagree with Bobi but lets start with Kyadondo East. What has Bobi honestly practically done that is new, something to give me a reason to think that he wont be like museveni when he was in the bush war. All I can see is a bobi wine that is speaking but not acting or doing something that others have not done. How sure am I that he wont end up as Museveni today. On top of that I cant be sure that he will overcome this regime because I dont see the difference between besigye's strategy and the currently mighty BOBI!?!?!
BOBI WINE you are a king...#PeoplePower #MuseveniMustGo #WeAreFightingForFreedom #RIPafendeKirumirMwoyoGwa #WeAreTiredOfMiliteryRule #FreeEddyMutwe #GetWellSoonHonZaake #WeAreFightingForFreedom
Kyagulanyi Bobi waine The only hope our country
Thats the Guy we call our next president
The government’s response to the detention and alleged torture of politician Bobi Wine was really Obnoxious
Freedom
2021 we are with u fadha
Am grateful for you Hon Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). Keep the fire burning, assured support from us.
He is a principled, brave son of the soil with a bright vision for Uganda but he hes treading on dangerous ground there .M7 is a murderous monster . My prayers goes to Bob Wine and his families !
Dear people who are with Bobi, it is true that this is not only about Bobi Wine, are losing potential Ugandans with blood flow in our home Uganda here day and night just because if you just try to raise your voice of telling the truth or weakness of the government.
You are protected by the power of the Almighty
Bless
Gadafi vol.2...... Museveni is on notice !!!
@kirumiraazhar9001
6 жыл бұрын
after watching this mr.m7 should be really scared
@Eva4Africa
6 жыл бұрын
No invasion please. Ugandans are innocent and the country is a safe heaven for refugees. Libya is a poor example of regme change. Kenya is a better example if only M7 could be persuaded to act like Kenyatta.
people power our power,....we need change for reality
Let's be honest, bobi wine had the so called guns found in his hotel room, and got close to a presidential convey and used a stone. Hell is awaiting the Ugandan police 😂😂😂😂😂
@pyatisololo2534
6 жыл бұрын
According to experts from the Presidential protection outfit called the Special Forces Command (SFC), both guns jammed, that's why Bobi Wine threw stones at the President's convoy as a last resort! 🤣
@higenyi12
6 жыл бұрын
@@pyatisololo2534 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Politics in Uganda is not for wimps.
The acting minister is mad, cruel, arrogant, evil clueless etc, like his master. For bobi never look back I wish if our country has brave leader like u.if a bird stays long on the same branch it will be inviting for a stone. Cry my Zimbabwe like bob
I admire this guy he is a true hero...
Wow president 2 be
naye museveni nolyoka oggambanti hon zzaakee anonye nyezebwa naye mbwaggwe museveni byokoola Uganda tuulibeegenddeleza naye singa teetwalibeegendeeleza Uganda singa muliro musayi
Stay strong brother may god stay with you and guide you through this battle
power power -people power. love you Bobi Wine. ( Love from Zimbabwe)
Eeeh Ono naye atagala butagazi...buli Nyumba mwali... Anyway good job BOBI
Those ministers are like flowers in uganda..Balyomunsi works on someone's orders.how can he promise safety for someone when himself is not safe?
also in Europe
Sorry but God will do that best
We just request you all with u selfish interest to stay out of Uganda’s politics, we can manage our own issues. And Bobi can apply for asylum & stay with or came back and start behaving like a leader not a thug
@kasomashafik3689
6 жыл бұрын
U stupid fellor leav our president
Minister talk about how you practice vote rigging!
Am here to watch the comedian @Bobiwine 😂 Bobiwine you can lie hoho! Now you're move player, acomedian!, but why you betray your motherland its really pity 😢😢
UNTIL THE "FINAL VICTORY" OF THE "SACRED TRUTH", "THE UNIVERSAL JUSTICE" AND "THE UNIVERSAL LOVE"; NO REDEMPTION FOR THE "SACRED FIGHT" AND "FIGHTERS" OF THE "LORD" . "J-CHRIST.C"
I've just realized that M7 and his ministers are much confused and cowardly expressing their inadequate experience of being the leaders of our country.
@kirumiraazhar9001
6 жыл бұрын
imagine a grandfather as he claims delibarately switching off power scared of whom he claims is an indiscplined boy.....its a shame
#peoplepowerourpower
Parents have to be careful with the way how they name their children, luk at this minister Baryomunsi!!! He actually a psychological traitor.
@plutostar2295
4 жыл бұрын
Baryomiunsi means - "all sorts are in the world". This one is a dishonest sort.
M7's fear is the world community rising up against the dictator. Keep the spotlight on his crimes to Ugandans.
Igafe
He does not know da way
Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert aka bobi wine is the defacto duly elected President of the Republic of Uganda
thats easy ,, none whats so ever
Love is the only Religion
It is waste of time asking the Minister a question. You know he will defend the undefendable.
Bobi is a promising leader but the main problem is still ahead of him especially on the election day just want to know will the world be involved during the election to make sure that fair elections took place?
Watching intelligent people with debe fool
Uganda is so corrupt ,so much angry People there . I pray for them
Uganda Knuckles?
That pregnant women is called night eyotaru I hat m7 this time we shall show him by voting
define the word "wind screen" it is a screen that can be blown by the wind when broken ie the president's wind screen which was hit by a stone got broken and disappeared by the wind
President Museveni has sent out a team of his party cadres to distribute cash to the youth in all slums of the capital Kampala, preaching to them to withdrawal their support from Bobi Wine and join the ruling party where cash resides!
please baryomonsi stop the lies
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The min!ster is afraid of being unveiled as dictators and has to defend yoweri tooth and neck
aluuta contua
Just know M7 is a serial killer up-to-date he has never stop and now he has become worse
with that hat he looks like a fascist super mario