Ugandan musician Dax Vibez has praised Bobi Wine for teaching him and his brothers to think independently, make their own decisions and stand on their own rather than rely on the singer-turned-politician for direction.
Speaking about their relationship, Dax described Bobi Wine as an older brother and mentor who encourages independent thinking while remaining available whenever advice is needed.
According to Dax, the lessons he received from Bobi Wine continue to guide him and his brothers, even after the National Unity Platform (NUP) president left Uganda for the United States.
“He lets you think for yourself, but if you want advice, he’s there,” Dax Vibez said.
The singer’s remarks offer a glimpse into the mentoring relationship he says he shares with Bobi Wine. Rather than making decisions for those around him, Dax suggested that Bobi Wine allows them the freedom to develop their own judgment and take responsibility for their choices.
The comments also come amid wider discussions about the relationship between music and politics in Uganda, particularly as some musicians call for artists to keep the two separate.
Dax disagreed with the idea that music should be detached from political engagement. He argued that Uganda’s entertainment industry should appreciate the fact that it produced a musician who went on to become a prominent political figure.
Bobi Wine, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, built his public profile through music before becoming a leading opposition politician and founding the National Unity Platform.
His political career has also become a subject of debate within Uganda’s entertainment industry, where questions about artists’ political expression and the consequences of taking public positions continue to arise.
Dax suggested that Bobi Wine’s political activities have had implications for the wider music sector, claiming that some people have attempted to undermine the industry because of the opposition leader’s outspoken views.
“But that comes at a cost. They will try to attack the industry to portray him (Bobi Wine) as the bad one for speaking the truth,” Dax added.
The singer did not identify the people he was referring to or provide specific examples in the supplied remarks, leaving his allegation about attempts to target the industry unsubstantiated by the available material.
Dax’s comments ultimately connect two aspects of Bobi Wine’s influence: the personal mentorship he says helped him develop independence and the political role that has shaped conversations about Uganda’s music industry.
For Dax, the relationship goes beyond music. He credits Bobi Wine with teaching him to think for himself while arguing that the musician’s move into politics should not be separated from the broader story of Uganda’s entertainment industry.