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Jackie Nyaminde (born 1983) is a Kenyan actress whose stage names are Wilbroda and Awilo.
Jackie Nyaminde | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1983 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Awilo Wilbroda |
| Occupation | Actress |
Early life edit
Nyaminde was born on 12 October 1983, and raised in Nairobi West, Langata and Rongai in Kajiado County. She was the first born into a family of six and she attended Kongoni Primary School and Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Nairobi, for secondary education she attended Koru Girls High School[1][2] in Kisumu County.
Career edit
Nyaminde studied a short course on Film production after high school.[3] Her acting started at the Kenya National Theatre more than 16 years ago.[4] She travelled to different parts of the country visiting high schools to perform set books with other Kenyan actors. She acts at a local popular show Papa Shirandula which is aired on Citizen TV.[2]
She has been a radio presenter with a number of Kenyan radio stations and currently working at Milele Fm,[5] co hosting with Alex Mwakideu on the Morning Show. She has worked at Citizen radio alongside Inspekta Mwala and Luchivya. She is also a philanthropist who formed her own charity with some of her fellow comedians. She champions many causes, among them child health and hygiene.[6]
References edit
- ^ "St. Gregory Koru Girls' High School – Strive for Excellence". Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ a b whownskenya (2020-05-25). "Wilbroda Biography, Real Name, Family, Education and Career and Personal Life | whownskenya". whownskenya.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ whownskenya (2020-05-25). "Wilbroda Biography, Real Name, Family, Education and Career and Personal Life | whownskenya". whownskenya.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Mulli, Marie. "Comedienne Wilbroda narrates her life journey in comedy". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Jalango Among 5 Celebrities Nurtured By Papa Shirandula". Diaspora Messenger News Media. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ "Jacqueline Nyaminde". WildAid. Retrieved 2021-11-17.