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Zziwa Kennedy Katebalirwe | |
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| Born | May 19, 1987 |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | Hair Stylist |
| Website | hairbyzziwa.com |
Zziwa Kennedy Katebalirwe is a professional Ugandan celebrity hair stylist and dresser[1] He is the CEO of Hair by Zziwa, a hair clinic in Uganda[2].
Early Life.
[edit]Zziwa Kennedy was born on 19th May, 1987 in Ibanda, Wakiso district. Zziwa attended Kampala Nursery School(1991-1993), Buganda Road P/S(1994-2000), and later joined Lubiri S.S. He went on to enroll at the prestigious Makerere University, where he attained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science(2007-2011).[3]
Career.
[edit]In 1998, Zziwa started out acting with the Ebonies drama actors. He featured in many of the popular group’s TV series including Diamond ring, Bibawo, That’s Life Mwatu, Kitobero Alacat, and so many others.[4]
His journey in the hair dressing industry started in 2010, when he enroleed at the Tina school of beauty in Kampala[5]. After a short stint at the school, he went on to open his first saloon a makeshift structure, in Gayaza. This was opened using a little savings money from his college days.[6]
In October 2015, Zziwa decided to start up the Hair by Zziwa studio, a hair and nail clinic based at Krisna Mart mall, Kampala.[7][8]
In Uganda, he has worked with major celebrities and public figures, including Winnie Byanyima[9], Iryn Namubiru, Judith Heard, Jose Chameleone, Bebecool, Leila Kayondo, Brian Ahumuza, Kim Swagga, South African Designer David Tlale, Ghana’s Deborah Vanessa, Miss Vimbai, and Juliana Kanyomozi.[10]
Others include Vera Sidika, Deedan Rema Namakula, Princess Nassolo of Buganda, Nance and Seanice Kacungira.
He also recently launched his Zziwa human hair extensions and hair growth accelerator products.
Recognitions.
[edit]Zziwa has received numerous recognitions and awards both here in Uganda and abroad. He has also graced the pages of the Beijing Kids magazine. His award wins include the following: Best Urban hairstylist in Beijing(2015), Best African Hairstylist(2013), Hairstylist of the year(ASFAS 2016)[11]
References.
[edit]- ^ "The stylists behind our celebs' fashion – Sqoop – Its deep". Retrieved 2017-01-21.
{{cite news}}: no-break space character in|title=at position 13 (help) - ^ "Inside Hair By Zziwa opening party". fashion256. 2016-05-24. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ Urban TV Uganda (2016-03-08), Fashionista: Hair Styling with Zziwa, retrieved 2017-01-21
- ^ Eupal, Felix (2016-05-23). "Uganda: Hair By Zziwa Salon Launches". The Observer (Kampala). Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ Wini, Aya Princy (2016-05-05). "Q&A with Hair Guru ZZIWA!". MemoirsofaPrincess. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ Urban TV Uganda (2016-05-27), Backstage Pass: Hair by Zziwa, retrieved 2017-01-21
- ^ "Zziwa Hair Studio takes Kampala by a storm". www.showbizuganda.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "FABULOUS STYLE AND ELEGANCE AT THE HAIR BY ZZIWA STUDIO LAUNCH". missamarachi.blogspot.ug. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Winnie Byanyima can't stop gushing about Hair by Zziwa on twitter". Pearl Vibe. 2017-01-05. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Zziwa Hair Saloon Launch". Crystal Models Africa. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Official list of the winners at the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2016 - Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards". Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards. 2016-12-10. Retrieved 2017-01-21.