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During an appearance on Vybe Life UG, Bebe Cool named prominent figures such as Sudhir Ruparelia, Aga Sekalala Jr., Mike Mukula, Ham Kiggundu, and Gordon Wavamunno as his go-to advisors when he sought to enter the business world.
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In addition to knowing these affluent men, he highlighted his close relationships with several politicians and government leaders, including the president. He mentioned that these are people he can easily call to discuss various matters.
Bebe Cool explained that, at one point, he had to decide between politics, music, and business, but found politics and business to be unappealing, especially after witnessing the experiences of his father, Jaberi Bidandi Ssali, a former minister and one-time presidential candidate.
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Moses Ssali, known by his stage name Bebe Cool, revealed that he frequently sought business advice from Sudhir and Mukula. He also shared his belief that wealth is derived from people, and that he used his music career to build valuable social capital.
Who is Bebe Cool?
Bebe Cool, real name Moses Ssali, was born at Mulago Hospital on September 1, 1977, and grew up in Kanyanya, Kampala.
He went to Aga Khan Primary School, Kitante Hill School for O-Level, and for A-Level, he was at Makerere College School (S.5.) and Kololo S.S. (S.6.).
His music career kicked off after S.6, and in 1997, he left Kampala for Nairobi and was among the first artistes to work with Ogopa DJs, a production house and record label in Kenya.
His friend Jose Chameleone found him there in 1999, and they formed the East African Bashment Crew.
Bebe Cool has, over the years, performed on global platforms, won multiple awards, and remains one of the top artistes in the country.