‘Wisdom over wealth’: Bobi Wine pens heartfelt letter to son Solomon Kampala on 21st birthday

What the report says

Ugandan opposition leader and musician Bobi Wine marked his eldest son Solomon Kampala Sekayi Kyagulanyi Galyenkanawa’s 21st birthday on August 8, 2026, with a public letter shared on X, according to Sqoop Uganda. The message focused on fatherhood, faith and advice for adulthood, with Bobi Wine saying he had prayed for wisdom for his son from the start and named him Solomon with that hope in mind.

In the letter, Bobi Wine urged Solomon to live humbly, show mercy, pursue what is right and respect others while fearing God rather than people. He also framed wisdom, character and courage as more valuable than wealth or fame. The tribute drew on biblical language, including a reference to Micah 6:8, and ended with his familiar rallying phrase.

Sqoop Uganda reported that Solomon’s mother, Barbie Kyagulanyi, also celebrated the milestone by describing him as a blessing, while Solomon replied with appreciation and said he would work to make his parents proud. The birthday post prompted warm reactions from supporters. More broadly, public birthday messages from political and entertainment figures in Uganda often attract attention because they blend family milestones with personal values and public identity, though that wider context is general background rather than part of the specific report.