Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part I of a three pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert" by Bobi Wine and Nubian Li.
Part I showcases a YouTube video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing their song "Corona Virus Alert".
That post also presents information about Bobi Wine and information about the song "Corona Virus Alert".
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/bobi-wine-and-nubian-li-corona-virus.html for Part II of this pancocojams series. Part II showcases the same video of Bobi Wine and Nubian Li singing "Corona Virus Alert" that was embedded in Part I of this pancocojams series. Part II also includes the lyrics to that song which are provided in captions in that video.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-global-reach-of-uganda-east-africa.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. Part III presents selected comments from the discussion thread for the "Corona Virus Alert" video that was showcased in Part I and Part II of this pancocojams series.
Part III also presents selected comments from the discussion thread for another YouTube copy of this same video. Most of these selected comments document the global reach of this Ugandan Covid-19 prevention song.
The content of this post is presented for health education, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) for his political, humanitarian, and cultural legacy. Thanks also to Nubian Li for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: #BOBI_WINE_CORONA_VIRUS
Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Official, Premiered Mar 25, 2020
BOBI WINE ft NUBIAN LEE CORONA VIRUS SONG
COVID-19
Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Statistics as of April 30, 2020 at 9:37 AM EDT
Total # of views - 272,596
Total # of likes -6.8k
Total # of dislikes -158
Total # of comments -744
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Another YouTube posting of this same video (with English and French captions) was published on YouTube by Bobi Wine on March 25, 2020. That video has 1,163,772 views, 27k likes, 565 dislikes, and 2,001 comments as of 9:41 AM EDT.
I showcased the "Corona Virus Alert" by Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira Officialthat first video because I happened upon it first.
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INFORMATION ABOUT BOBI WINE
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Kyagulanyi_Ssentamu
"Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (born 12 February 1982), known by his stage name Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan politician, activist, singer, actor, businessman and philanthropist. As of 11 July 2017, he serves as the member of parliament representing Kyadondo East constituency in Wakiso District, in Uganda's Central Region.[1]
Music career
Kyagulanyi began his music career in the early 2000s, and adapted the stage name Bobi Wine. His first singles "Akagoma", "Funtula", and "Sunda" (featuring Ziggy D) brought him success in the East African music scene.[4] His music has been characterised as reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat, often with a socially conscious message. He was the leader of the group Fire Base Crew[6] until its disbandment, after which he started a new group known as Ghetto Republic of Uganja.[7] He has released more than 70 songs over 15 years.[4]
In 2016, his song "Kiwani" was featured on the soundtrack for the Disney movie Queen of Katwe.[8]
Film career
Wine is also a film actor, mainly starring in local Ugandan movies.[4]...
Political career
In April 2017, Kyagulanyi announced his candidacy for parliament in an upcoming by-election for the Kyaddondo East Constituency. His door-to-door walking campaign attracted attention both in Uganda and abroad.[7][11] He won the contest by a wide margin, beating two seasoned candidates: Sitenda Sebalu of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and Apollo Kantinti of the main opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC).[1][12][1]
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Kyagulanyi was arrested on 15 August 2018 for possible charges of unlawful possession of firearms and incitement to violence,[16] after which he was brought in front of a military court and charged with the former the following day. The Times reported that Kyagulanyi appeared to have been beaten before appearing in court.[17] Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, a lawyer who has represented detained MPs, said that Kyagulanyi was in a worrying state of health and needed urgent medical attention.[18] The government has repeatedly denied allegations of torture. Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye called a press conference, where he demanded the MP's immediate release.[19]
With popular protests growing in Uganda demanding Kyagulanyi's release, and heated discussions in the Ugandan Parliament, the Ugandan State prosecution withdrew the charges filed during Kyagulanyi's second appearance in front of the General Court Martial in Gulu on 23 August 2018. The prosecution indicated it would further pursue possible charges in a civilian court for a possible trial of the MP.[20] Upon release, Kyagulanyi was rearrested and charged with treason in a civilian court.[21] In September 2018, Kyagulanyi was released on bail and travelled to the United States for medical treatment for injuries he allegedly received in custody.[22] The Ugandan government banned his supporters from gathering on the day of his release, and on the day of his return from the United States.[22][23] He eventually addressed his supporters in a gathering outside his home upon his return to Uganda on 20 September 2018.[24]
In August 2019, Kyagulanyi was charged with "intent to alarm, annoy or ridicule" President Museveni for his role in the Arua incident the previous year. The charges came a day after the death of Ziggy Wine, a fellow Ugandan musician and staunch critic of Museveni, who was kidnapped and tortured by unknown assailants.
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2021 presidential election
On 24 July 2019, Kyagulanyi formally announced his bid to run for President in the 2021 general election.[33]
Humanitarian work
Kyagulanyi has supported several practical projects to improve conditions for the poor.[3] In 2012, he started a campaign to promote more regular cleaning in hospitals, sanitation, garbage management, and hand washing to prevent disease.
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Controversies
Wine is often outspoken about political and social issues in Uganda, generating some controversy. Until January 2019, he had a long-standing feud with fellow Ugandan musician Bebe Cool, who has sung in support of President Museveni and the NRM, while Kyagulanyi has supported opposition interests."...
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG "CORONA VIRUS ALERT"
From https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/mar/26/sensitise-to-sanitise-bobi-wine-uses-song-to-fight-coronavirus-across-africa
'Sensitise to sanitise': Bobi Wine uses song to fight coronavirus across Africa
by Guardian staff, Thu 26 Mar 2020
Ugandan star among those taking to the airwaves with a message on how to avoid spreading Covid-19
"Bobi Wine, a Ugandan musician and rising political force, has joined the likes of footballer-turned-president George Weah in resorting to song to help stem the spread of coronavirus in Africa.
Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, worked with fellow artist Nubian Li to release a song on Wednesday laced with east Africa’s signature rhumba melodies about the importance of personal hygiene.
“The bad news is that everyone is a potential victim,” Wine sings. “But the good news is that everyone is a potential solution.”
The pair exhort people to regularly wash hands, keep a distance and look out for symptoms such as a fever and cough.
Uganda on Wednesday confirmed five more cases of Covid-19, bringing its tally to 14, four days after it recorded its first patient. President Yoweri Museveni’s government has already taken a raft of measures including sealing off borders, closing bars, and banning public gatherings to contain the outbreak.
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Uganda has a history of using music to tackle other outbreaks.
Songs about HIV/Aids by another Ugandan crooner Philly Bongoley Lutaaya helped spread awareness in the 1980s and 90s and bring down sky-high infection rates. He later died of the disease.
Joel Ssenyonyi, Bobi Wine’s spokesman, told Reuters the singer had distributed press releases on Covid-19 and handed out jerry cans and soap to improve hand washing in communities.
“One other creative way of communicating is through music,” Ssenyonyi said. “Most people love to listen to music so what better way to put across a message than through music.”
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This concludes Part I of this three part pancocojams series about the Ugandan song "Corona Virus Alert".
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