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.
Robert Mugabe Jr | |
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Born | [1] | 2 April 1992
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
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Political party | ZANU-PF |
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Relatives | Bona Mugabe (sister) |
Early life and education
editMugabe 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
editAt the age of 25, Mugabe played for the Zimbabwe men's national basketball team.[4] He was previously part of the nation's under-18 team.[4]
Robert Mugabe, with his brother Chatunga, launched the xGx clothing label in Johannesburg, in December 2017.[3][5] The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company.[5] 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
editIn May 2022, Mugabe was admitted to a Singapore hospital after a lung collapse from pneumothorax.[7] 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Tinotenda Mugabe basketball player profile". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ Chabvuta, Tendai (2022-04-02). "The Rise of the UNDERTAKER – Robert Mugabe Jnr. strays onto the political stage". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b "Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report". News24. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b c "Robert Mugabe Jr à l'Afrobasket 2015". BBC News Afrique (in French). 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b "Mugabe sons unveil clothing brand". 2018-01-10. Archived from the original on 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "SVG plots fashion scene takeover". The Zimbabwe Independent. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b Ndoro, Nyashadzashe (2022-05-16). "Robert Mugabe Jnr admitted at Singapore hospital over lung collapse". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "I am a son of Zanu PF: Robert Mugabe Jnr". The Herald. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "Robert Mugabe junior in accident". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "Prosecutors hold off charging Mugabe Jr over damage to property | eNCA". ENCA. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ Chingono, Nyasha; Burke, Jason (2023-02-20). "Robert Mugabe's son charged in Zimbabwe for damaging cars at party". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ McGoogan, Cara (2018-07-13). "Who are Robert Mugabe's indulged children?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
- ^ "Kehidupan mewah anak-anak Mugabe, mobil dan jam-jam mahal, di tengah kemiskinan rakyat Zimbabwe". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-05.