User:Akansiime
| Anne Kansiime | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1987 Kabale, Uganda. |
| Medium | Comedy, television, comedy |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | [1] |
Anne Kansiime (born April 13, 1987) is a Ugandan actor and comedian.
Anne began her career performing standup comedy in Kampala City in 2007 while attending Makerere University. In addition to her acting work, Kansiime has continued to work as a standup comedian.
Early life[edit]
Anne Kansiime was born in Kabale, Uganda, to a Ugandan Anglican family from Kabale, Uganda, Uganda. She is a very proud Mukiga from Mparo, Kabale. She is also a graduate of Social Sciences from Makerere University, an old girl of Kabale primary school and Bweranyangi Girls in Bushenyi.
Career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Anne Kansiime is a talented award winning comedian, Actress and writer in fun factory. Dubbed “Africa's Queen of Comedy”, Anne is a multi-award winner and owns/hosts the 'Don't Mess with Kansiime' television show on Citizen TV in Kenya and also boasts of many awards.
She is a graduate of Social Sciences from Makerere University, an old girl of Kabale primary school and Bweranyangi Girls in Bushenyi. She is also a very proud Mukiga from Mparo, Kabale.
“One’s dream job is the kind of job you do without constant reminder that you are working.”
Awards[edit]
- AIRTEL Women of Substance Awards 2014
- BEFFTA 2013 (Best Comedian) winner.
- Lagos International Festival 2013 (Best Actress) winner.
- Social Media Awards (Favorite Celebrity) winner
- African Social Awards Malaysia (ASAM) - 2013
Stand-up comedy[edit]
Even amongst various acting commitments, Kansiime has continued performing and touring as a standup comedian. Kansiime's comedy style tends to focus on aspects of her personal life. "I like talking about things that are going on in life, because that's always going to be different and original," she says. She is married too.
External links[edit]
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