As the nation races toward the 2026 elections, a wave of new political personalities has swept onto the scene—many sparked by the unexpected rise of Bobi Wine since his dramatic entry into politics in 2017. His sudden impact has shaken the political landscape and inspired several figures from the arts and creative industries to step into leadership. Towering among them is Ali Buken, better known as Nubian Li—Bobi Wine’s closest musical partner and a man whose voice has blended with his in countl