Codriver: Yusuf Babu
Car: Mitsubishi Evo9
Team: Nippon Racing Team
Pearl Rally Record:
- 2022: Retired
Mohamed Bwette: The Underdog Making Waves at the Pearl of Africa Rally 2024
If there’s one name that should be on every rally fan’s radar for the Pearl of Africa Rally 2024, it’s Mohamed “Daddyo” Bwette. You might not have heard much about him since his early retirement last year, but that’s exactly why he’s the one to watch. Bwette’s back, and he’s bringing enough firepower to light up the entire Ugandan landscape.
Partnering with the ever-cool Yusuf Babu, Bwette will be tearing up the course in a Mitsubishi Evo9 that sounds like thunder and moves like lightning. The Nippon Racing Team is known for precision and speed, and with Bwette behind the wheel, they’re about to set the rally scene ablaze. And when this duo shows up, you better believe they’re not here to play nice they’re here to cause some serious havoc.
Bwette might be an underdog on paper, but in rally racing, anything can happen. This is the guy who took home the 2022 CRC Championship, proving that when he’s in his zone, there’s no stopping him. With a year to refine his skills and a new partnership with Babu, he’s ready to flip the script and remind everyone why he’s a force to be reckoned with.
Sure, Bwette had a rough start last year, but as the Luganda saying goes, “akasajja akampi okanyomela mitala wamuga.” In English, it loosely translates to “underestimate a small man at your own risk.” And that’s exactly what Bwette’s planning to do surprise everyone who didn’t see him coming.
Expect fast cornering, daring jumps, and a whole lot of dust in the air as Bwette and Babu hit the rally course. They’re not just driving; they’re putting on a show. Whether it’s a well-timed drift or a hair-raising straightaway, this team knows how to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats.
So, if you’re heading to Jinja for the Pearl of Africa Rally 2024, make sure to keep an eye out for the Mitsubishi Evo9 with the “Nippon Racing” logo. When you hear that engine roar, you’ll know that Mohamed “Daddyo” Bwette is back in the game, and he’s got one goal: to shake up the rally and prove that the underdog can take it all.
