Uganda's newest political star Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi’s transformation has been dramatic in recasting the role of music in politics. About two years ago, he won a by-election in Kyadondo East constituency to enter parliament.
His critics have been keen to draw a line between Mr Kyagulanyi the MP and Bobi Wine the musician, using police to block his music concerts, accusing him of hiding behind music to do politics. But Mr Kyagulanyi seems to be harnessing and exploiting the symbiotic relationship.
