Uganda
From Bobi Wine to Alien Skin, Kampala's lively music scene is ever more political

Ugandan politician, singer and actor Bobi Wine, 1 September 2022.
Ugandan politician, singer and actor Bobi Wine, 1 September 2022. © Tiziana Fabi/AFP
Alien Skin's growing popularity has made him a coveted player on Uganda's political stage, where musicians play a leading role in the battle between the ruling party and the opposition. Bobi Wine, the self-proclaimed ghetto president and the regime's leading opponent, is foremost among them. [...]
Published on 21.06.2023 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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