Showbiz supremacy egos fueling the Uganda political campaigns

Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine (Photo/Damien Grenon)

While all eyes are on dancehall star Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine as he seeks to wrestle power from Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa’s longest serving presidents, two other musicians are emerging as key players in Uganda’s succession battle. While Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone is cheering Wine in his bid for the presidency, Moses Ssali popularly known as Bebe Cool is singing Museveni’s anthem for a sixth term.

The bigger scheme in both rival camps in the presidential campaigns is largely a battle for the youth vote. It is that also a murky battlefield for the three Ugandan stars who want to settle their supremacy wars. Wine and Chameleone have a rivalry spanning over a decade. From the entertainment arena to their family setups, their wars, physical and verbal, have been heated. The three enjoy a near fanatic following in Uganda especially among the youth who for years have let them dominate the showbiz industry.