Barbie Kyagulanyi

Activist

Birthday September 7, 1984

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Ntungamo, Uganda

Age 40 years old

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About

Book author and philanthropist most recognized for being the founder of the Caring Hearts Uganda initiative which focuses on children leadership empowerment, HIV/AIDS, menstrual hygiene, and education. She has also gained recognition from her 2012 book Golden Memories of a Village Belle. Due to her notoriety, she has amassed just over 1.1 million followers on her barbiekyagulanyi Instagram account. 

Before Fame

Prior to her career as a philanthropist, she attended Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. She later received her master's degree from the University of London.

Trivia

Due to her notable career as an activist, she has received over 4 different social awards. Most notably, she was given the 2020 Excellence in Leadership award by The AidChild Leadership Institute in Uganda. 

Family Life

She lives along with her husband, Bobi Wine, and their four children. She and her husband were first married in 2011. 

Associated With

She shares a September 7th birthday with Gloria Gaynor and Shannon Elizabeth.