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Zimbabwean fashion designer
Robert Mugabe Jr
Born (1992-04-02) 2 April 1992 (age 32)
NationalityZimbabwean
Occupations
  • Basketball player
  • fashion label owner
  • political campaigner
Political partyZANU-PF
Parents
RelativesBona Mugabe (sister)

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 to Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe and First Lady Grace Mugabe.

He studied in the United Arab Emirates.

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. The brothers had previously launched Trip Life music-entertainment company. Mugabe is also a brand ambassador for SVG fashion brand.

In 2022, Mugabe was a member of Emmerson Mnangagwa's political campaign team. He is a member of ZANU-PF political party.

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. In February 2023, Mugabe was arrested, facing allegations of property damage and assault of a police officer. The prosecution was paused soon after a court appearance in Harare.

Mugabe is noted for his lavish lifestyle. At times, he has lived in South Africa.

See also

References

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  2. Chabvuta, Tendai (2022-04-02). "The Rise of the UNDERTAKER – Robert Mugabe Jnr. strays onto the political stage". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  3. ^ "Mugabe's fashion designer son Robert jnr says his mom Grace inspires him - report". News24. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  4. ^ "Robert Mugabe Jr à l'Afrobasket 2015". BBC News Afrique (in French). 2015-08-25. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  5. ^ "Mugabe sons unveil clothing brand". 2018-01-10. Archived from the original on 2018-01-10. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  6. Mavhimira, Bridget Wadzanai. "SVG plots fashion scene takeover". The Zimbabwe Independent. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  7. ^ Ndoro, Nyashadzashe (2022-05-16). "Robert Mugabe Jnr admitted at Singapore hospital over lung collapse". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  8. "I am a son of Zanu PF: Robert Mugabe Jnr". The Herald. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  9. "Robert Mugabe junior in accident". Bulawayo24 News. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  10. "Robert Mugabe's son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at Harare party". BBC News. 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  11. "Prosecutors hold off charging Mugabe Jr over damage to property | eNCA". ENCA. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  12. 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.
  13. McGoogan, Cara (2018-07-13). "Who are Robert Mugabe's indulged children?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  14. "Kehidupan mewah anak-anak Mugabe, mobil dan jam-jam mahal, di tengah kemiskinan rakyat Zimbabwe". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-05.
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