Angel Wanjiru Ngugi (born 2003) is a Kenyan musician, born with a congenital disorder called hydrocephalus.[1] On 16 December 2019, she received the Founders Award at MTM Choice Awards in the United Kingdom.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Biography

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Wanjiru was born in 2003, with a congenital disorder called hydrocephalus. Her mother is Anne Ngugi, a Kenyan BBC presenter. As a result of her condition, she has a bigger head than other people. Her condition exposes her to a lot of bullying, ridicule and health problems. However, she released her first song called Nataka Jua, (meaning, I want to know) in 2016 and produced her first album at the age of 14.[1][4][5][6][7]

Discography

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  • Nataka Jua (2016)
  • Story of My Life ( 2019)

Collaborative songs

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  • Niko sawa with Audrey
  • Moyo Safi with Anne Ngugi and Denno
  • Typu Yako Mungu Hakuna with Anne Ngugi

Awards

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  • 2019 - She won the Against All Odds Category of the Voice Achievers Award[8][9]
  • 2019 - She received the Founders Award at MTM Choice Awards in the United Kingdom[3][10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Accept yourself just as you are". BBC News. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  2. ^ Nyota, Caren (17 December 2019). "Anne Ngugi's daughter wins prestigious award in UK". The Star. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  3. ^ a b Nderitu, Wangeci (2019-12-17). "BBC presenter Anne Ngugi's daughter wins big during MTM choice awards". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  4. ^ a b Muli, Davis. "Anne Ngugi's daughter in new collabo, featured in 'Niko sawa'". Standard Digital News. Archived from the original on 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  5. ^ a b "TV anchor's daughter wows internet with BBC interview". Business Today Kenya. 2018-10-17. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  6. ^ a b "'Never Give up': Young Girl's Faith with Rare Condition Inspires Others". LightWorkers. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  7. ^ a b "ANGEL WANJIRU-The Budding Songstress". Ability Africa. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  8. ^ "Ex-KTN Anchor Ann Ngugi's Daughter Moves Audience With Powerful Speech". Kenyans. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  9. ^ "PRESS RELEASE: The Voice Achievers Award Releases names of Awardees for 2019". The Voice. 16 June 2019. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  10. ^ Reporter, K. S. N. (2019-12-16). "See God! BBC presenter Anne Ngugi's daughter wins prestigious award in UK". Kenya Satellite News Network. Retrieved 2019-12-21.