The event was a grand spectacle, attended by over 10,000 guests, including dignitaries, royalty, and local leaders. The streets of Kampala were lined with millions of well-wishers, showcasing the love and admiration that the people of Buganda hold for their king and queen.
Today, the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, and Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda celebrate 25 years of marriage. The couple's historic wedding took place on August 27, 1999, at St. Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe in Kampala.
Bobi Wine and Barbie Itungo are celebrating 13 years in marriage while the Buganda Royals celebrate their silver Jubille
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Newlyweds: Kabaka Mutebi and Queen Nagginda after their wedding
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The wedding was a milestone not just for the royal family but also for the Buganda Kingdom, which had just been revived by the government.
This marked the first time in fifty years that a reigning Kabaka married publicly.
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The Roya Couple after the wedding
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Archbishop Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo officiated the ceremony, declaring the couple husband and wife amid cheers and celebrations.
Over the years, Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda has been an influential figure, actively participating in various charitable and cultural initiatives.
Kabaka Muwenda Mutebi and Nnabakereka cutting cake
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Her work through the Nnabagereka Development Foundation has focused on promoting education, health, and the empowerment of women and children in Uganda.
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Her marriage to Kabaka Mutebi has been described as both a partnership and a commitment to advancing the welfare of their people, making their 25th wedding anniversary a significant occasion for the Buganda Kingdom
Kabaka Mutebi and his bride after the wedding
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Bobi Wine and Barbie
Meanwhile, another high-profile couple is also marking their anniversary today.
Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Itungo exchanged marriage vows on this day, 13 years ago.
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The wedding was presided over by the late Cyprian Kizito Lwanga
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Presided over by the late Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwaga, the church wedding attracted high-ranking leaders including the Nnabagereka herself. The wedding drew widespread attention and brought Kampala to a standstill as fans and well-wishers celebrated the union.
The two have become one of Uganda’s most admired and influential power couples.
It's done: The couple in a warm embrace
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The couple met when Bobi Wine was a student at Makerere University, and Barbie was in secondary school. Over the years, they have not only built a strong family together but also a shared vision for social change, especially since Bobi Wine's entry into politics as the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP).
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Bobi Wine with Jose Chameleone
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Barbie has often spoken of the unwavering support and love Bobi Wine has shown her, describing their years together as filled with “self-realization, utmost growth, and total bliss.”
Bobi Wine, in turn, has expressed his deep admiration and commitment to Barbie, considering their union a testament to their shared values and enduring partnership. Together, they have four children and continue to inspire many with their dedication to each other and their efforts towards societal improvement in Uganda.
The couple's children Shadrack and Shalom
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On social media platforms today, many shared congratulatory messages with the two couples praising them for leading exemplary lives.
