Once the roaring right-hand man to Bobi Wine, Buchaman is now singing a different tune; one of reflection, regret, and reconciliation.
Once the roaring “Ghetto Vice President” and right-hand man to Bobi Wine, veteran dancehall star Buchaman is now singing a different tune; one of reflection, regret, and reconciliation.
The artist, who helped shape the identity of the Firebase Crew, has revealed his heartfelt desire to reunite with his former boss and longtime frenemy, Bobi Wine.
Their story is one written in the rhythm of Kampala’s streets; a tale of ambition, friendship, and the bittersweet taste of independence. For over a decade, Buchaman and Bobi Wine ruled Uganda’s urban music scene, fusing dancehall, reggae, and ghetto storytelling into an unmistakable sound that spoke for the voiceless. Together, they turned Firebase from a music label into a movement.
But as fame grew, so did the cracks. Buchaman eventually parted ways with Bobi Wine to pursue a solo career, confident that his star would continue to rise. Yet, years later, he admits that journey didn’t unfold the way he envisioned.
“I have no problem with Bobi Wine, and if he calls me to join him, I can go,” Buchaman said in a recent interview. “Right now, all the people I left in Firebase are doing better than me. I’m in NRM but still suffering — so yes, I regret leaving Bobi Wine.”
The statement hit like a drumbeat across social media… raw, honest, and deeply human. Despite holding the title of Presidential Advisor on Ghetto Affairs, Buchaman says life outside Firebase has been a struggle. His voice, once a powerful symbol of ghetto resilience, now carries a tone of weariness.
While his former crewmates, Nubian Li, Mike Wine, and Banjo Man, continue to thrive under Bobi Wine’s mentorship and political revolution, Buchaman’s path has been one of isolation. The camaraderie that once defined Firebase seems to have evaporated, leaving behind a void that no government title could fill.
Still, his words carry no bitterness… only a longing to rebuild bridges.
“I called for help many times, but no one answered. Things have not been easy,” he confessed. “Maybe it’s time to make peace, for the sake of the music and the ghetto we all came from.”
In many ways, Buchaman’s reflection is more than personal — it’s symbolic of the larger story of Uganda’s ghetto youth, torn between loyalty, survival, and the pursuit of opportunity. His call for reconciliation feels like an echo of the old Firebase spirit: unity, empowerment, and authenticity.
Music insiders say a reunion between Buchaman and Bobi Wine could reignite one of Uganda’s most powerful artistic partnerships and perhaps heal a rift that has long divided the Firebase family.
Whether Bobi Wine will respond remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Buchaman’s fire still burns. It may have dimmed with time, but it has never gone out.
Enock Mugabi aka iWitness is a Journalist, Seasoned Writer and Music Analyst with a passion for sports.
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