Robert Mugabe Jr. Explained
Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr (born 2 April 1992) is a Zimbabwean basketball player, fashion label owner, political campaigner, and the son of Robert Mugabe and Grace Mugabe.
Early life and education
Mugabe was born on 2 April 1992 as Robert Tinotenda Mugabe Jr[2] to Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe and First Lady Grace Mugabe.[3]
He studied in the United Arab Emirates.[4]
Career and politics
At the age of 25, Mugabe played for the Zimbabwe men's national basketball team. He was previously part of the nation's under-18 team.
Robert Mugabe, with his brother Chatunga, launched the xGx clothing label in Johannesburg, in December 2017.[5] The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company. Mugabe is also a brand ambassador for SVG fashion brand.[6]
In 2022, Mugabe was a member of Emmerson Mnangagwa's political campaign team.[7] He is a member of ZANU-PF political party.[8]
Personal life
In May 2022, Mugabe was admitted to a Singapore hospital after a lung collapse from pneumothorax. In September the same year, he was injured after crashing his Range Rover vehicle in the Eastern Highlands.[9] In February 2023, Mugabe was arrested, facing allegations of property damage and assault of a police officer.[10] The prosecution was paused soon after a court appearance in Harare.[11]
Mugabe is noted for his lavish lifestyle.[12] At times, he has lived in South Africa.[13] [14]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Tinotenda Mugabe basketball player profile . eurobasket.com . 5 September 2023.
- Web site: Chabvuta . Tendai . 2022-04-02 . The Rise of the UNDERTAKER – Robert Mugabe Jnr. strays onto the political stage . 2023-03-05 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
- Web site: Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report . 2023-03-05 . . en-US.
- Web site: 2015-08-25 . Robert Mugabe Jr à l'Afrobasket 2015 . 2023-03-05 . BBC News Afrique . fr.
- Web site: 2018-01-10 . Mugabe sons unveil clothing brand . 2023-03-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180110100557/https://www.newzimbabwe.com/showbiz-40535-Mugabe+sons+unveil+clothing+brand/showbiz.aspx . 2018-01-10 .
- Web site: Mavhimira . Bridget Wadzanai . SVG plots fashion scene takeover . 2023-03-05 . . en.
- Web site: Ndoro . Nyashadzashe . 2022-05-16 . Robert Mugabe Jnr admitted at Singapore hospital over lung collapse . 2023-03-05 . Nehanda Radio . en-US.
- Web site: 24 March 2022 . I am a son of Zanu PF: Robert Mugabe Jnr . 2023-03-05 . The Herald . en-GB.
- Web site: Robert Mugabe junior in accident . 2023-03-05 . Bulawayo24 News.
- News: 2023-02-20 . Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-03-05.
- Web site: Prosecutors hold off charging Mugabe Jr over damage to property eNCA . 2023-03-05 . . en.
- News: Chingono . Nyasha . Burke . Jason . 2023-02-20 . Robert Mugabe's son charged in Zimbabwe for damaging cars at party . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-03-05 . 0261-3077.
- News: McGoogan . Cara . 2018-07-13 . Who are Robert Mugabe's indulged children? . en-GB . The Telegraph . 2023-03-05 . 0307-1235.
- News: Kehidupan mewah anak-anak Mugabe, mobil dan jam-jam mahal, di tengah kemiskinan rakyat Zimbabwe . id . BBC News Indonesia . 2023-03-05.