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Formed on October 9th, 1962, the Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa.

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The Kaleidoscope Cultural Preservation Museum is a project in which we will create a website that helps to preserve a country’s culture. Due to Uganda's development as a nation in the 21st century, its culture has started to slowly be homogenized into a more western culture. This is why we, Patrick Michael and Jyun Lin, are both contributing 30 entries each of Uganda’s unique culture to preserve its culture and promote cultural diversity around the world.

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The Kaleidoscope cultural preservation museum is a project to assist in the preservation of a developing country’s culture through an online exhibition. As a contributor to the Kaleidoscope project, My goal will be to document Uganda's minority cultures that are in the risk of fading over the period of development through the 21st century in hopes to preserve the diminishing Ugandan culture due to other world dominating cultures influences. Many minority cultures in Uganda are threatened by factors such as economic development, urbanization, and cultural homogenization. The Batwa community, for instance, has experienced disruption and displacement following the decrease of Batwa lands for agriculture, resources, industrial work or urbanization. Such factors have not only affected their day to day lives but also their ability to pass down traditional knowledge and practices to younger generations. Over time, we fear these endangered cultures and traditions might be at risk of disappearing, and by creating the Kaleidoscope project, we will focus on engaging local communities to document their histories and cultural practices through a digital program.

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A national holiday to commemorate the 26 martyrs put to death by the king at the time, Mwanga II. The 26 young men who were killed by him had refused to renounce their faith in Christ, and so they were cut to pieces and burned alive. among other execution methods

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Luganda, also known as Oluganda, is a Bantu language predominantly spoken in Uganda, particularly in the central region known as Buganda. It is the mother tongue of the Baganda people, who make up as the largest ethnic group in Uganda, representing about 20% of the country's population. With over 5.5 million native speakers and approximately 5.4 million additional speakers using it as a second language, Luganda is one of the most widely spoken languages in Uganda, following English and preceding Swahili in terms of usage as a second language

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Ekizino, also known as Kizino, is a traditional social dance originating from the Bakiga people in Kigezi, located in the south western part of Uganda. It originated from people who lived in the hills and plains, where farmers would jump and dance to warm up and stretch their muscles after a day of work

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The Majority of people in Uganda are Catholics. Catholicism was brought to Uganda by the first missionaries in 1872, after John Speke discovered it in 1682.

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The Embaga dance and Nansaka dance are traditional dances from the Buganda Kingdom in Central Uganda, primarily performed during big social events such as weddings and introductions. Both dances emphasize intricate hip movements and intentional gestures

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A traditional Ugandan ritual in which people dance around you while you get circumcised in public. This ritual is performed by the Bamsaba people of Uganda, and happens in the Mutoto cultural site in east Uganda.

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A savory plantain found in Uganda that can be made into a porridges, cakes, stews, and even chips. Notable dishes using Matoke include: Mashed Plantain, Matoke With Beans, and Matoke Curry/Stew. Visit this slideshow to see how to make a Matoke Stew:

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Larakaraka is a traditional courtship dance that comes from the Acholi of Uganda. This dance, along with 50+ Acholi dances, The Larakaraka's importance and is typically performed on special occasions, particularly during weddings, where Young men would dance in a circle and in colorful attire to demonstrate their physical prowess and agility in hopes of attracting a partner

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Nsenene, known as the long-horned grasshopper (scientifically classified as Ruspolia differens), which are known for their cone shaped heads is a popular delicacy in Uganda, especially during the rainy seasons of May and November. This insect is not only a traditional snack but also a significant source of protein for many Ugandans, especially those in urban areas like Kampala. Traditionally, Nesenene was collected by women and children only to exchange with working men for clothing, particularly a Gomasi, a traditional Ugandan dress. Though women usually collected Nsenene, they were forbidden to eat them due to the belief that they would bear children with deformed heads like the grasshopper.

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(“Kanzu: The Arab Dress That Became Ugandan - New Vision Official”)

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Kanzu is a traditional garment worn by men in Uganda, particularly associated with the Baganda ethnic group.

The kanzu is said to be first introduced to Buganda Kingdom by Arab traders in the early 19th century. It is believed that Kabaka Ssuuna, who is said to have reigned between 1832 and 1856, was the first Kabaka (Ruler of the Bugandan kingdom) to wear the Kanzu, It initially remained exclusive for the rich and upper class in society due to its rarity in Uganda, but eventually local producers started making Kanzu's and since then, it is more. It is an ankle-length tunic typically made of white or cream fabric, and paired with a cup shaped hat, it has become a symbol of cultural identity across various countries in central and east Uganda, including but not limited to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the DRC. Its treated like how you would treat a suit, worn to meetings, weddings, introductions and more. A formal but common wear across the Kingdom of Buganda

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The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) is the governing body for football in Uganda, and oversees all affiliated events concerning the Ugandan national team: "The Ugandan Cranes", who were established in 1924. It became affiliated with FIFA in 1960 and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in 1961, later joining the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) in 1973. FUFA's headquarters are located at FUFA House in Kampala. Ugandan Football can be traced back to the times during the British colonization over Uganda, where the game was brought over from Europe.

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Uganda's Independence Day is celebrated with a day off schools and work, annually on October 9, marking the country's independence from British rule in 1962. This date commemorates the conclusion of the Ugandan Constitutional Conference held in London, which allowed Uganda's transition to self-governance. During Independence day, the government organizes and promotes some events such as bazaars, parades, and fireworks

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The Gomesi, also known as busuuti or bodingi, is a traditional floor-length dress that holds significant cultural importance in Uganda, particularly among the Baganda people. This garment is best described by its square neckline, puffed sleeves, and a belt that cinches at the waist. The Gomesi is a symbol of respect and dignity for women, for special occasions and times of wear, its similar to the Kanzu, treated as a formal wear across east and central Africa

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English is one of the national languages of Uganda; it was adopted in 1962.

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The Suuka is a women's traditional wear of the Kitooro tribe. Like many other Ugandan traditional dresses. It consists of three pieces; the material which is wrapped around the shoulders usually around two metres long, the dress which is usually to knee length, most commonly made of a soft, thin material such as silk, and the kitambi, a part of the suuka resembling a long skirt is wrapped around the waist and runs down to the feet over the dress. The suuka is mostly worn on occasions like weddings, introduction and giveaway ceremonies, and baptism or as a church attire similar to the Gomasi.

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Along with multiple other African countries, Swahili is a national language of Uganda, alongside Luganda and English. Despite it only becoming became an official language of Uganda in 2022, Swahili as a language has existed for more than 2 millennia, being an evolution of Arabic.

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Oluwombo or Luwombo is a traditional dish from Uganda. Consisting of eggs, broiled meat and cooked plantain in a stew like manner and served in a bowl of banana leaves. It is both a classic dish of royal dinners and a dish popular throughout Uganda, especially during holidays and festivals. Oluwombo dates to 1887 when, during the rule of Kabaka Mwanga, the dish was introduced by his private cook, named Kawunta. The cooking method has been common across tropical Africa for centuries and is also much used wherever plantains are grown. It can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as beef, goat, chicken and pork

More can be accessed in this document:

https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/uganda/steamed-perfection-luwombo-healthy-dish-touch-home/

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Steamed to Perfection, Luwombo is a Healthy Dish with a Touch of Home

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Luwombo, a traditional Ugandan dish, has long been prepared at home for special occasions. Today, Ugandans are turning to restaurants to avoid the hours-long preparation, but the dish is as popular as ever.

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A traditional dance of Uganda in which you make circular waist movements while on your tiptoes. The rate in which you make said movements is based on the tempo and rhythm of the song.

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The Lango people of central northern Uganda hold a male-child purification ritual, which is a therapeutic practice performed for a male child who is believed to have lost his masculinity. During the performance of this ritual, the mother and the male child stay in the house for three days and feed on unsweetened millet porridge. The child is considered an infant during this period and treated as so regardless of age. On the third day, the candidates come out of the house and sit at the doorstep, accompanied by a male relative, usually the closest cousin. The child's hair is cut and some of the hair is twisted into strands that are mixed with the softened ficus bark and shea butter and tied around the child's neck, wrists, and waist. The remaining strands are rolled together into a ball and thrown thrice to the mother, cousin, and child. The three are then smeared with shea butter and served pea paste, millet bread, and a millet-yeast brew. After this, the family would celebrate the return of the childs masculinity with a feast, dances and music

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The burial site of four kabakas (the king of the Ugandan royal family) and other members of the royal family. The tombs are also a Unesco Heritage Site, as it was almost fully burned down in 2010.

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A local children's hame that is similar to dodgeball. 2 people stand on either side of a roughly 1 by 2 meter court and try hit a person who runs inside of the court.

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Mandazi is a form of fried dough similar to a ball of doughnut that originated on the Swahili coast. It is also known as Bofrot or puff puff in Western African countries such as Ghana, Niger and Nigeria. Whilst it does have its variants in west Africa, it is also a common staple food the Buganda people who inhabit the Coastal Region of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The dish is popular in the region, as it is convenient to make, and the ingredients are grown in commodity. Mandazi can be eaten with almost any food or dips such as coconut milk, nuts, and cinnamon or just as a snack by itself.

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The Kwanjula is a traditional Buganda wedding ritual where the groom visits the bride's family with relatives for the first time officiallly, he would bring all possible relatives except his parents. Communication must be in Luganda, and if the groom is not fluent, he must bring a spokesperson. Upon arrival, he seeks the Senga (aunt) and the bride, who confirms their acquaintance. The groom's family introduces themselves, they share their family tree to five generations, in a segment called Tambula nga omuganda. Following the introductions, the groom's family requests acceptance into the bride's family which the ceremony culminates with coffee berries symbolizing unity and gift exchanges, which would represent the acceptance of the groom to the bride's family.

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The traditional wedding process begins with a man's proposal to a woman, often done by the "western" gesture of kneeling, which could have been passed down by the Europeans during the colonial period, and being a prime example of culture amalgamation. After acceptance from the bride, the woman informs her Senga (aunt) before her parents, as the Senga is responsible for hosting future communications between the man and the woman's family. The Senga conducts background checks on the man, ensuring his family does not belong to any taboo groups, such as night dancers, nightwatch men, illegal groups or witches. Once approved, she informs the parents about their daughters partner, and organizes a Kukyala, an introductory visit where the man meets the Senga in a relaxed setting without parental presence. Following this meeting, the Senga reports back to the parents to set a date for the Kwanjula, the formal wedding ceremony, and discuss bride price arrangements.

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A public holiday dedicated to the then archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda. Although officials say he was killed in a car accident shortly after he was arrested by the president at the time, Idi Amin, it is generally accepted that he was killed while in captivity.

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A kebab like dish from Uganda consisting of only beef cubes, onion slices, and various other spices. Learn how to make it in the video above.

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EASY WAY TO MAKE NYAMA KYOMA// BEEF  MUCHOMO// GRILLED STEAK AT HOME

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The payment of dowry or bride price is a common practice in many Ugandan cultures. It typically takes place after the Kwanjula (An official introduction between the two family's of the bride and groom), and represents a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the groom's family to the bride's family for the occasion. Typically, a dowry payment would have been a ox or cow, a goat or sheep, but due to to the advancements of the 21st century and shared world cultural norms, it has become less standard to deliver livestock, and has been largely replaced with land or currency.

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(Entebbe Airport Express  “Matatu Taxi: An Irritating Mode of Transport in Kampala.”)

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Matatus, which are shared minivan taxis in Uganda, play a significant role in the country's urban culture and transportation system. They are not just a means of transport but also a vibrant expression of local culture. Each matatu often features colorful artwork, slogans, and music that reflects the identity and creativity of its driver and passengers. Matutu's have been widespread across eastern Africa, especially in countries like Kenya or Tanzania. Popularized in the 1950s+ You can find matutu's typically as a white van with blue squares lined up in the center above a large T, but most matutu's are custom to the driver, with portraits, names, and artworks across the windows, seats and hood of the van, on the back, you can commonly find quotes, most commonly from the bible or from a political figure, representing the large catholic population across uganda and the different parties running for government

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Boda bodas, or motorcycle taxi's are the most popular means of transport across Uganda and many other east african countries. Today, boda bodas are a vital part of urban transport in many cities, providing affordable and flexible transportation options, as the price of a transportation can be bargined due to the majority of the drivers being undocumented freelance workers. They have become synonymous with informal transport across the Buganda region, adapting to various needs from daily commuting to emergency medical transport. The term Boda Boda has gained recognition beyond its local context, being included in dictionaries like the Oxford English Dictionary. The term: "Boda Boda" can be originated from the English term: "Border to border", implying their use of cross area transportation, and which was adopted and translated to an african accent, as the -er of "Border" was abbreviated to fit african speak. Boda's have been stereotyped by the general population to be indestructible and strong, most likley influenced by the large scale transportation, use in militia forces, and their reliability. certain idioms such as "Strong as a boda boda" or "Balanced like a container on a boda" can be traced to the stereotype aswell

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A type of music form Uganda which consists of Ennanga Harps, Etongoli Lyres, drums, and Budongo Lamellophones. Baganda music uses a very similar scale to that of the pentatonic scale, and is divided into 5 intervals of about 240 cents.

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Because the majority of Uganda's population if Catholic, the bible is without a doubt an extremely important piece of literature to the people and the culture of the country.

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In the northern tribes of Acholi, Atesot and Langi, pottery is predominantly practiced by male figures. Typically the men gather clay and soil, which are extracted from pits dug in the swamps of Uganda. It is then transferred to the workshops and turned into products like handmade cooking pots, water pots, community drinking pots among others and used in ritual ceremonies like libation. Other crafts that come with pots include dolls, toys, jars, alcohol containers and other clay products. To make the clay products attractive, they are decorated with peculiar designs, and later kilned and burnt into the clay to make them strong and durable. These pots have been used traditionally not only for their practical uses, but trade and peace offerings across tribes

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This traditional Ugandan folklore follows the only man in Uganda at the time, Kintu. There was a kingdom in the sky whose king was called Ggulu, and he had beautiful and handsome daughters and sons, with one of the daughters being Nambi. A hobby that Ggulu's children would indugle in was looking at rainbows, and one day they decided to travel to the foot of the rainbow, which was in Uganda. Here, Nami met Kintu for the first time, and promised to marry him one day so that he would never have to be lonely again.

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Weaving in North eastern Uganda: okuluka engoye

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Weaving in North eastern Uganda: okuluka engoye

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Weaving in Uganda is dominated by the women. It is commonly practiced among the Northeastern tribes of Lugbara, Nubian, Ganda, and Ankole. Due to east Africa's grass and foliage being longer, tribes across Uganda have found it well to produce products, such as mats, curtains, containers such as baskets, and hats sewn out of materials such as sisal, palm leaves, lemon grass, papyrus and elephant grass. This skill is traditionally taught to girls at an early age so that they grow up perfect and carry on this tradition. Unlike the women, who create more art based and symbolic products, Men on the other hand weave more technical things like food baskets and fishing baskets in which they decorated by the women with clay, chalk, paint, and animal blood.

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One of the largest places in Africa as a whole for christian pilgrimage. This shrine was dedicated to the 24 Ugandan martyrs who were executed in 1887 by the Kabaka (king) at the time, Mwanga of Buganda.

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The Empaako ritual is a unique naming system that is practiced in the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda, and Banyabindi tribes of Uganda. The rituals purpose is to find a fitting name towards a newborn baby of a tribe, Introduced when the Bitto people conquered the empire of Kitara, this system is not only found in Uganda, but various other East african countries. The name: "Empaako" Translates to a meaning of "pet names" or "praise names" and is used to show affection or respect and bond for a person. The ritual begins when a newborn is awarded a Empaako during a ceremony by the clan chief in the newborn's home. The choice of name is based on the analysis of the child's traits and physical resemblance to other members of the family.

After the ceremony, millet and smoked beef is typically eaten as celebration of the name, and a tree is planted in the name of the newborn.

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Henry Lutalo Lumu was a abstract Ugandan Artist born in the Ankole district of Uganda, a section in Southern Uganda. He has created such works as Glasses, and Abtract Composition. To view more of of pieces, visit this link for a brief photographic gallery:

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National Heroes Day of Uganda takes place on June 9 to commemorate the people who lost their lives during the Ugandan Bush War that took happened between 1981 and 1986. It is estimated that around 100,000 - 500,000 civilians and combatants, died across Uganda as a result of the conflict. The war affected several villages and changed many lives in such effect that the current government is still in the process to reconstruct the affected economy and infrastructure.

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Because of Uganda's predominantly Catholic population, Christmas is a national holiday that the country celebrates. Just like in any other country that celebrates Christmas, families in Uganda get together for a family meal and exchange gifts which are kept under a tree that is generally decorated with various ornaments.

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Similar to wetsern-style wrestling, Ekigo Ekigada consists of two opponents facing each other in a ring, in which they try to make their opponent fall onto their back in the least amount of time as possible.

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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as “Bobi Wine”, was born on February 12, 1982, in Nkozi, Uganda. He grew up in the Kamwokya slums of Kampala, where he was raised by a nurse and a farmer. Later in his life, Bobi Wine attended Kitante Hill Senior Secondary School and later graduated from Makerere University in 2003 with a degree in music, dance, and drama.

Music Career

Bobi Wine began his music career in the early 2000s, gaining popularity with musical products that blended reggae, dancehall, and Afropop. His music often carried strong social and political messages, a style he describes as "edutainment," which combines education and entertainment. His first major hit was "Akagoma" in 2002. Over the years, he has released over 70 songs, including notable tracks like "Bada," "Funtula," and "Kiwaanyi," which was featured in Disney's Queen of Katwe.

Political Involvement

Bobi Wine's political career took off in 2017 when he successfully ran for the Member of Parliament for Kyadondo East constituency. His victory marked the beginning of his active opposition to President Yoweri Museveni's party. During 2019, he declared his candidacy for the presidency in the 2021 elections under the National Unity Platform, a party he founded. Though losing to Museveni due to allegations of rigging, fraud and voter suppression, Bobi Wine has remained a important and popular figure in Ugandan politics.

Challenges and Activism

Throughout his political journey, Bobi Wine has faced opposition from the ugandan government. He has been involved in multiple arrests, house arrest, and alleged torture. His activism is deeply connected with his music; as he uses his platform to advocate for human rights and social justice in Uganda though music and art. In December 2021, he was placed under house arrest following the elections but has continued to speak out against government via online platforms and his social media.

If needed, more information about bobi wine can be accessed through Britanica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bobi-Wine

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Bobi Wine (born February 12, 1982, Nkozi, Mpigi district, Uganda) is a Ugandan politician, performer, and activist who first garnered acclaim for his popular hits and socially conscious songs he called "edutainment"-the fusion of education and entertainment. He later became known for being a vocal critic of Ugandan Pres. Yoweri Museveni (1986- ) and his administration. Wine ran against Museveni in the 2021 presidential election, whose results were disputed. In addition, he served as the MP for Kyadondo East constituency (2017-21). Wine is the founder and leader of the People Power movement and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party. Since 2017 he has been subjected to house arrest, detained, tortured, and arrested on criminal charges, which he, his supporters, and human rights groups have maintained are politically motivated.

Early life, family, and education

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is one of several children of Margaret Nalunkuuma and Jackson Wellington Ssentamu. Kyagulanyi's family has a history of political involvement: his grandfather was a rebel who fought on the same side as Museveni during that leader's rebel days, and his father was a politician in the foremost opposition party. The latter was sentenced to death during the regime of Pres. Milton Obote and had to go into exile, leaving Kyagulanyi's mother to raise him and several of his siblings in Kamwokya, an impoverished area in Kampala, Uganda's capital. He was a strong student but attended several different primary and secondary schools to, as he later explained, avoid paying school fees that his family could not afford. Kyagulanyi entered Makerere University in Kampala, initially to study for a social science degree, but he soon switched programs, and in 2003 he graduated with a diploma in music, dance, and drama. He returned to school in 2016, this time to study law. Kyagulanyi first enrolled at the International University of East Africa and later transferred to Cavendish University Uganda, both in Kampala. He graduated from the latter institution with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2024.

Kyagulanyi met Barbara (Barbie) Itungo while he was still enrolled at Makerere University, when they were working on a play together. They later started dating, and they married in 2011. They have four children.

Finding a career as a musician and an actor

Kyagulanyi's career as a performer took off in the early 2000s. He adopted the name Bobi Wine-Bobi after his musical idol, Bob Marley, and Wine in reference to his belief that, like wine, he was getting better with age. His music has been described as reggae, Afropop, dancehall, and kidandali (a musical genre that uses Ugandan sounds and samples), as well as other genres. Wine initially wrote and sang about such topics as love, women, partying, and feuding with other music stars. His first big hit was "Akagoma," released in 2002. Wine often sang with other Ugandan musicians and formed groups-first the Fire Base Crew and then the Ghetto Republic of Uganja, the latter name being a nod to the prevalent use of ganja ( marijuana) in his circle. By 2007 he had begun calling himself the Ghetto President, and the name caught on. About this time he began transitioning into "edutainment"-writing songs with socially conscious lyrics, tackling such topics as hygiene, sanitation, and domestic violence. He later took on more politically sensitive topics, such as criticizing the government and fighting injustice, as in "Ghetto," which bemoans the government's disrespect for, and the harming of, the country's lowest-income earners, and "Time Bomb," which addresses corruption and the high cost of living.

In the 2010s Wine and his music gained increased international attention. His song "Kiwani" was used on the soundtrack for the Disney film Queen of Katwe (2016). He also drew negative attention: some of Wine's earlier lyrics contained homophobic sentiments-which he has since apologized for and renounced. Certain lyrics were reportedly the reason he was denied a visa in 2014 to go to the United Kingdom, where he had planned to perform.

When leaders become misleaders,

and mentors become tormentors,

opposition becomes our position.

-Bobi Wine, "Situka" (2016)

Wine has also worked as an actor. He starred in the independent film Divizionz (2007), for which he also shared a screenwriting credit. He later starred in Yogera (2010) and Situka (2015). Wine also was the lead in The Ghetto President Reality TV Show (also called Da Ghetto President; 2013-14) series on YouTube.

In the months prior to Uganda's February 2016 presidential election, Wine was a notable holdout among other popular musicians for not accepting money from President Museveni to sing a song, "Tubonga Nawe," in praise of him. Instead, Wine released "Dembe," which urged Ugandans to refrain from election-related violence. Museveni won reelection, but the February poll was criticized for having had widespread irregularities in the voting process and for having taken place in a climate of fear and intimidation. The next month, Wine released the song " Situka," which was a call for Ugandans to take a stand and work for justice.

Political debut

After the 2016 elections, Wine felt compelled to do more than sing about the injustices he saw in Uganda. He made his entry into formal politics when he decide to stand as an independent candidate for MP of the Kyadondo East constituency in a by-election, held in June 2017. His young age, popularity, and message of change resonated in a country where about 80 percent of the population was under the age of 30, many of whom were frustrated by the status quo. He won by a landslide and was seated in Parliament on July 11.

In September, he and other opposition MPs were involved in a raucous debate about a proposal to amend the constitution. Among the changes would be the removal of the presidential age limit, thus allowing an aging Museveni-who had been in office since 1986-to run for president again. Wine was among the leaders of the Togikwatako (Luganda: "Do Not Touch") campaign against the proposed constitutional changes. He was also one of some two dozen MPs who were suspended by the speaker of Parliament for disorderly conduct and, when they refused to leave the Parliament chambers, were forcibly removed and arrested. He released his song " Freedom" in 2017 as a critique of Museveni during the age limit constitutional debate drama; the song was banned from Ugandan radio and television stations. When the constitutional amendment bill came up for a vote in December 2017, Wine and other MPs not allied with Museveni's ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM), were among those in the minority who voted against it. Wine was also a vocal critic of a tax on social media that was proposed in 2018; in spite of protests against it, it was implemented in July.

To help support and work with like-mined individuals, Wine created the People Power movement, a political pressure group working to improving democratic and social conditions in Uganda. The movement emerged in 2018, and Wine and other movement members began wearing a red beret as a symbol of the group's resistance. The red berets became so prevalent that in 2019 the government deemed them to be military attire only and banned civilians from wearing them. In order for more candidates to stand under the People Power movement umbrella, there were attempts to register it as a political party with the country's electoral commission, but they were blocked from doing so. To circumvent this obstacle, in 2020, Wine announced he had joined a lesser-known established political party, the National Unity, Reconciliation, and Development Party, which was already registered. The party's name was changed to the National Unity Platform (NUP), Wine was chosen as its new leader, and the NUP now serves as the political arm of the People Power movement.

As Wine's political profile rose, his livelihood from being an entertainer was curtailed by the Ugandan government, which began to restrict his ability to perform in late 2017. In spite of a parliamentary ruling in late 2018 stating that the ban on his performances was unconstitutional, and a ruling from the High Court in 2020 that nullified police orders that restricted Wine from performing, Wine's concerts continued to be banned or disrupted by the police.

More alarmingly, since entering in politics, Wine has repeatedly been detained or subjected to house arrest or arrested and charged with crimes. According to Wine, on some occasions, he has been beaten and tortured. Perhaps the most extreme example of such actions occurred while he was campaigning in Arua municipality on August 13, 2018, in support of a candidate contesting a local by-election. Museveni was also in the area, to support a different candidate, and, while he was there, protesters reportedly threw stones at his car, and NUP and NRM supporters tussled. That night Ugandan security forces shot and killed Wine's driver, Yasin Kawuma, who had been sitting in one of Wine's cars. Wine himself was later arrested and beaten, as were many other NUP supporters. On August 16 he appeared in a military court, where, his lawyers reported, he was clearly injured and in pain. There he was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Those charges were dropped on August 23, though he was immediately rearrested and charged with treason in a civilian court. Wine was released on bail, and at month's end he took a flight to the United States for medical treatment. His treason trial has been postponed repeatedly.

2021 election

On July 24, 2019, Wine announced his candidacy for the 2021 presidential election. The official campaign period began in November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and there were many reports of authorities using the pretense of COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings to suppress activities of Wine and the NUP, sometimes by violent means, while NRM rallies were allowed to proceed. Wine was arrested several times for allegedly having violated COVID lockdown measures while campaigning. Most notable was one such arrest in November 2020, which was met by protests from his supporters. In response, security forces killed more than 50 people and injured many others as they dispersed the crowd. Furthermore, government forces restricted journalists from covering Wine and his campaign, sometimes by violent means, and there were troubling reports of Wine's supporters being detained and abducted.

The election was held on January 14, 2021, and the results were released two days later. According to the Electoral Commission, Museveni had won the election, having received more than 58 percent of the vote, while Wine was said to have received about 35 percent. However, Wine and the NUP alleged that there had been instances of fraud and intimidation. By law, challenges to the results were to take place within a limited period of time after they were announced, but Wine had been kept under house arrest after he cast his vote on election day, which affected his ability to meet with his party and establish a court challenge to the results. The High Court ordered his release on January 25, and, within a week, Wine had filed a petition with the Supreme Court to have the election results overturned. He cited the harassment of his supporters and alleged that there was overwhelming evidence of fraud. On February 22, however, he withdrew his challenge, contending that the court was biased and noting that the court had rejected his attempts to provide additional evidence to support his claims of fraudulent activity. In the parliamentary elections that had also been held in January, the NUP had won enough seats to become the largest opposition party in the legislative body when it was seated in May.

Documentary

Bobi Wine and Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi were profiled in the 2022 film Bobi Wine: The People's President. It details their experiences during his 2021 presidential campaign. In 2024 it was nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary feature film.

Awards and honors

Wine has won several awards for his music, including the Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Award for best artist in 2006 and several HiPipo Music Awards (HMA) over the years, including HiPipo's super artist medal in 2012 and song of the year for " Kyarenga" in 2019. He has also been recognized for his humanitarian efforts, receiving the Rainbow PUSH International Humanitarian Award in 2019, in recognition of his advocacy for civil and human rights in Uganda, and the Africa Freedom Prize by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, also in 2019.

Amy McKenna

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Bobi Wine | Biography, Image, Family, Arua, People's President, Ghetto President, Film, & Facts | Britannica

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Bobi Wine (Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu) is a Ugandan politician and performer who first garnered acclaim for his popular hits and socially conscious songs he called 'edutainment'-the fusion of education and entertainment. He later became known for being a vocal critic of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (1986- ).

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Duulu is a traditional game from Uganda that consists of a shallow hole, and 2 marbles. a marble is placed near the hole, and another is given to the player who's turn it is. Whoever hits the stationary marble into the hole wins the game. Duulu is over 400 years old.

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Wood curving and carpentry is a practice the traditional crafts men across Uganda all share, due to wood being a surplus resource across the tropical and savanna like environment of Uganda. Wood would be used for curving products like canoes, motor and pestles, shields, arrow body, hiking sticks, shepard staffs, spears, clubs among others. Wood is also used for making furniture like stools, chairs, tables, shelves and thrones. Due to woodworking being a prized talent, furniture was only assessable commonly to the wealthy or royalty. Sculptures would be carved out of wood as idols and representations of myths, ancestors and gods to worship in their religions. Certain warrior tribes like the Karamojong tribe created wood masks which they would decorate with colored beads, blood and animal feathers as a war attire and festive attire.

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Iron curving and smithing is an important activity in the traditional crafts and the industry of Uganda. As early as the 16th century, Ugandans discovered how to harvest iron ore to make iron products, these smithing skills were common during Bunyoro and the Luo Babito dynasty, though the uses and practicality has changed, many pieces of iron works are still being practiced today. Originally, smithers would be employed to create: spears, swords, arrow heads, plates, and utensils. Other minerals other than iron ore were also harvested such as gold which the Karamojong people used for making jewelry and commercial trade. During this time, the access of metals also allowed mints and currencies such as coins to become adopted throughout the Buganda kingdom.

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The Obibi is a mythical creature from Ugandan folklore, particularly within the Acholi culture. Its described as having big buttocks, multiple eyes, a large belly, and small legs. The Obibi serves as a moral monster, teaching children in the tribe about the right and wrong through its stories, which are to Ugandan tradition and education.

This creature symbolizes the moral lessons that many cultures have through folklore, embodying the consequences. Such stories can be observed in the video below:

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p07n0ww0/the-creature-behind-uganda-s-moral-monster

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African Mythology: The Ugandan god Ruhanga

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Ruhanga, a ugandan traditional myth is a Bantu cultured myth, recognized among the Rutara people, and all the people in the group of Banyakitara. Ruhanga is known as the creator, founder of the Batembuzi and the god of the sky. Ruhanga claimed to not only had create the first men and women: Kairu, Kakama, Kahima, and Nyamata, with clay, but the sun, moon and stars

More can be acsessed through this audio podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28k-yv7zbuI

More can also be accessed through this text document containing more indepth details: https://www.folklore.earth/culture/banyoro/

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African Mythology: The Ugandan god Ruhanga

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Cassava, introduced to Uganda between 1862 and 1875, cassava has become one of the country's most vital staple food crops. Its second to bananas in terms of area cultivated, production, and consumption. Around 3.5 million tonnes of cassava are produced from around 0.4 million hectares of land. The crop is particularly significant for food security, with over 74% of farming households throughout Uganda engaged in its cultivation. Typically, cassava can be found fried in oil or grilled across an open flame, and seasoned with salt or sugar.

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Joshua Cheptegei, born on September 23, 1996, in Kapchorwa, Uganda, is one of the world’s leading long-distance runners. Known in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events, Cheptegei has cemented his legacy as a Ugandan figure in athletics and the Olympics

Early Life and Education

Growing up in the high-altitude region of Kapchorwa, He attended Kapchorwa Secondary School, where his athletic talent began to shine. He later pursued higher education at Makerere University.

Performances

Cheptegei made his first mark on the international stage during the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, where he finished 4th in the 10,000 meters. His breakthrough came in 2019, when he won the World Championships gold medal in the 10,000 meters in Doha, becoming the first Ugandan to achieve such feat

World Records

In 2020, Cheptegei set a world record in the 5000 meters, running a time of 12:35.36 at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. Later that year, he beat the 10,000 meters world record, clocking a time of 26:11.00 in Spain.

Below includes a link to a interview of Joshua if further interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21ruzRcCzQ8

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Joshua Cheptegei reflects on his most MEMORABLE race, BREAKING world records & Car accident

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Cotton weaving is practiced in all Ugandan tribes, due to the easy cultivating of the plant in the east African climate, such could be the Karamojong people, who weave cotton to make clothes,  Such clothes are in most cases handmade and more durable and authentic compared to the one made in modern textile industries. Other items include bangles, table cloths, headgear, and wrappers. These cloths and cotton works are also typically found in different patterns with vibrant colors, especially in warm colors such as red, orange, green and yellow

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If interested, the link below will provide a slideshow which will include clarification of weaving, pottery and woodworks and images that will give you a look into their appearance

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1V5Q2chYk_tQlQZVZwF_vYE7JrSbsLATbtr6dZbc0Dec/edit?usp=sharing

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Below includes a link that will show you the physical appearance and ingredients on some of the traditional foods of Uganda, such as Nesenene, Oluwombo, Cassava or Mandazi

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Zo9DfSQoE8Z9SmPFcPfIZH1OMGNZL9CFET2iycJmQm4/edit?usp=sharing

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Red = Jyun Lin

Blue = Patrick Micheal

Yellow = Information

Green = Topics

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A combination of a vegetable filled Chapati and an Omelette , this traditional Ugandan dish can be eaten at any time of day. Learn how to make one here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofXBvKxRmBo

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🇺🇬 Ugandan Rolex Recipe | How to Make Chapati Rolex | Ugandan Street Food | Infoods

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Kikalayi is a traditional ugandan stew. this can be enjoyed as a main dish, and even a potluck. Here is the recipie:

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Oduk the conquerer is a traditional ugandan myths which tells the story of one Oduk, a political leader, and his wife, Among'in, who had magical ablities. Read more about the myth here: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/oduk-the-story-of-the-iteso-conqueror/JQICN_PZag-0LQ

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Oduk: The Story of the Iteso Conqueror - Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world’s treasures online.

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Archbishop Janai Luwum (born 1922, died 1977) was the leader of the church of Uganda from 1974 to 1977.

EARLY LIFE

Janai Luwum was born in the Kitgum district of Uganda, to Acholi parents (an ethnic group from northern Uganda and South Sudan.). He became a teacher and taught at a primary school, however, he converted to Christianity in 1948 and went to Bulawasi Theological College in 1949.

CAREER

In 1950, while he was attached to the St. Phillip's Church in Gulu, a city in northern Uganda, he was ordained into a deacon, and later a priest. He then went to serve in the Upper Nile Diocese of Uganda, and then the Diocese of Mbale. in 1969, he was also consecrated as the bishop of the Diocese of Northern Uganda. After 5 years in 1974, he was apointed as the archbishop of the Metropolitan Province of Uganda, Rwanda, Brundi, and Boga.

DEATH

As Janai Luwum was very critical of the military dictator of Uganda at the time, Idi Amin, he was arrested by the government and died shortly after. Although officials say that he was killed in a car accident, The general consensus was that he was executed. He is now recognized as a martyr and has a statue outside of Westminister abbey in London.

TO read more, go to this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janani_Luwum

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This dance is performed by the Alur people of north-western Uganda, and is performed during social gatherings. The dance uses linear and circular wrist and waist movements, and is further emphasised when you wear bells around your wrists and waists.

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This dance is generally performed by the Baganda people of central Uganda, and is supposed to mimic the movements of a drunken king. It used to be a dance performed exclusively in royal courts, but since then the exclusivity had died out and everyone now does the dance.

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The Omushanana is a type of dress worn by western ugandan women, which consists of the 3 layers of clothing: a vest under a skirt, with a shawl tied from the shoulders. You can see a photo gallery of this dress here:

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This dress is worn by women, specifically the women of Banyakole, Bahima and Batooro. It's similar to the Omushanana and the Gomesi, but is different in that it is not meant to touch the ground at all

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This traditional dance is meant to be performed when a new king was corinated. This dance was created by the uncle of the King Gunju, as to prevent him from crying as he is enthroned. This dance is only also performed by the Obutiko clan of Uganda.

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How to play Ugandan Dodgeball (interview)

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How to play Ugandan Dodgeball (interview)

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766K views · 6.2K reactions | Ugandan dodgeball | This is Uganda's version of dodgeball. It's a simple game, right Malcolm? | By Al Jazeera English | Facebook

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This is Uganda's version of dodgeball. It's a simple game, right Malcolm?

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Similar to Nsenene, Nswaa is composed of fried termites mixed with various spices. For additional reading visit this site: https://afrogistmedia.com/the-secret-to-preparing-a-tasty-nswaa-ugandan-cuisine

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The Secret to Preparing a Tasty Nswaa| Ugandan Cuisine – Afro Gist Media

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Nswaa is a tasty Ugandam snack prepared with termites. The snack is highly nutritions and a great source of proteins. Get the full recipe here

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Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa (Born 1868 – died 1903)was the 31st Ugandan king.

LIFE AND REIGN

Rising to the throne at 16, Mwanga II thought that Christianity was a threat to his rule. His father had played them against each other, but Mwanga II himself decided to take a more aggressive approach. Mwanga II decided to execute about 50 Chirstians between 1885 and 1887. This all happened during the European "scramble for Africa"; when various European nations colonised and annexed various African nations.

The executions of the Christians caught the attention of the British, and along with Mwanga II's half brother overthrew Mwanga II

FINAL YEARS

Mwanga II was forced to give up his powers in 1893, and was later exciled to the frech colony of seychelles, where he eventually passed away.

to read more, visit this link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mwanga_II_of_Buganda

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Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa (1868 – 8 May 1903)[1] was the 31st Kabaka of Buganda who ruled from 1884 until 1888[2] and from 1889 until 1897.[3]