Bebe Cool
Moses Ssali (born 1 September 1977), known professionally as Bebe Cool, is a Ugandan musician specializing in reggae, ragga, dancehall, and Afrobeats genres.[1] He launched his career in 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya, where he signed with the influential Ogopa Deejays collective, before relocating to Uganda and establishing himself as a leading figure in East African music through albums such as Maisha, Nkolera Banabange, Sente, and Go Mama.[1] Bebe Cool has earned over 20 awards, including three Artist of the Year honors at the HiPipo Music Awards and two Channel O Awards for his collaboration "Kube" with the East African Bashment Crew, alongside nominations at international events like the MOBO Awards, Kora Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and Afrimma.[1] Notable tracks include "Love You Everyday," recognized for Best Male Reggae Song at the 2015 HiPipo Awards, and "Born in Africa" remix, ranked among Africa's greatest songs.[2] His career is marked by polarizing public persona, including a longstanding feud with fellow musician and opposition politician Bobi Wine, stemming from personal betrayal during Bebe Cool's marital difficulties and exacerbated by divergent political alignments—Bebe Cool's advocacy for mindset change over regime upheaval contrasting Bobi Wine's calls for protest—which has fueled musical rivalries and fan backlash.[3][4][5] Beyond music, he engages in philanthropy, such as fundraising for children's heart treatments and tuberculosis awareness campaigns.[1]