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    Femi Kuti, Brian Eno And 86 Others Sign Letter Supporting Ugandan Opposition Leader

    Following the arrest of Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine, an extensive list of artists, politicians and activists have called for his release.
    by Andrew Flanagan Aug 22, 2018 2 minutes
    A supporter holds a poster of musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, in a suburb of Kampala on June 29, 2017. Wine was imprisoned and allegedly tortured following a demonstration against Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, prompting prominent artists to issue an open letter calling for his release.

    Two days ago, on Monday, police in Uganda fired upon protesters who were demonstrating against the detention of Robert Kyagulanyi — a lawmaker better known as the musician Bobi Wine — and others.

    On Thursday, Bobi Wine is scheduled to stand trial on charges of he led against President Yoweri Museveni on Aug. 13.

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