Ugandan musician, activist and Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has been named among the Top 100 most influential young Africans by the Africa Youth Awards.

The prestigious list released annually was launched in 2016 and features young politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, digital influencers, philanthropists and  athletes across 10 distinct categories who are blazing various trails and promoting the positive image of Africa across the globe.

The 2018 list that was compiled by in partnership with Avance Media, mynaijanaira.com & Made Marketing Group presents an opportunity for young Africans to stay committed to their individual causes and continue to blaze trails across their various fields according to Prince Akpah, founding President of Africa Youth Awards.

At number 78, Bobi Wine appears on the list alongside other 2018 honorees like Singer Alikiba from Tanzania, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, Nigerian singer Davido, Senegal’s Sadio Mane and South African hiphop artist Cassper Nyovest.

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