Kampala, Uganda – Bukedde TV presenter Simo Omunene found himself at the center of social media chatter following an awkward encounter with musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine during A Pass’s concert on January 31, 2025. As Bobi Wine made his entrance at the event held at Serena Hotel, Simo extended his fist for a bump, but Bobi appeared to ignore the gesture, opting instead to wave goodbye.
The moment was captured on video and quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions from netizens. While many users took the opportunity to troll Simo for what they perceived as a snub, others expressed sympathy, suggesting that Bobi may not have noticed the gesture.
In response to the incident, Simo addressed the situation during Bukedde TV’s Saturday show, #EkyenkyaKyaWiikendi, dismissing rumors of any animosity between him and Bobi Wine. He stated, “Bad people are using the video to create tension between me and Principal, but I’m not fazed. I’m happy I’m trending.” The light-hearted approach taken by Simo reflects his intent to downplay the awkward moment.