Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne (born 13 April 1986) and popularly known as Anne Kansiime, is a Ugandan entertainer, comedian, and actress. She has been referred to as "Africa's Queen of Comedy" by some African media outlets.[1][2][3]
Kansiime Anne | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne 13 April 1986 Mparo, Rukiga, Uganda |
| Education | Kabale Primary School Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Social Science) |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | entertainment-comedy and children's music |
| Title | "Africa's Queen of Comedy" |
| Spouse | Gerald Ojok
(m. 2013; div. 2017) |
| Partner | Skylanta |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards |
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| Website | www |
Background and education edit
She was born in Mparo in present-day Rukiga District, in the Western Region of Uganda. At the time of her birth, Mparo was part of Kabale District. Her father is a retired banker, and her mother is a housewife. Kansiime attended Kabale Primary School. For her O-Level and A-Level education, she studied at Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School in Bushenyi. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Makerere University.[1][4]
Career edit
Beginning in 2007, while still an undergraduate at Makerere University, Kansiime began to participate in drama skits acted by the theatre group Theatre Factory, who played at the Uganda National Theatre in Kampala's central business district. When Theatre Factory disintegrated, she joined Fun Factory, that replaced it. The group plays every Thursday evening. The best skits were broadcast on NTV Uganda in the Barbed Wire TV show that later became U-Turn. She partnered with Brian Mulondo as a Taxi interview conductor in the MiniBuzz series and provided comic video dramatizations of topical issues that random passengers discussed.[4]
According to recorded interviews that she gave in 2014, Anne began posting some of her sketch comedy skits on YouTube. She received positive feedback and that encouraged her to post more videos. Her screen breakthrough came when Citizen TV from neighboring Kenya offered her a slot to produce, star and present a comedy show once a week. That is how she came up with the Don't Mess With Kansiime comedy show.[5] As of November 2014, her YouTube channel had amassed more than 15 million views. Her YouTube videos receive thousands of views and she has appeared on BBC Focus on Africa. She has played to packed houses in Blantyre, Gaborone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Lilongwe, London, Lusaka and Harare.[3]
Other considerations 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 to Gerald Ojok, a native Acholi. In Nov 2017, there were rumours that she divorced her husband. They have no children, as of February 2015. At that time, she was in the process of compiling an album of Children's songs, which she intends to release later in 2015.[3]
Filmography edit
| Year | Movie/Film/TV Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Girl From Mparo[6] | Anne Kansiime | Sitcom |
| 2014 | Don't Mess With Kansiime | Kansiime – Protagonist |
Awards edit
- Honorary recognition by the SIIKETV Rising Star Academy Awards, the "Queen of Comedy" 2018[7]
- Comedy YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Award 2016[8]
- Outstanding Female Comedian 2016[9]
- Teeniez Funniest Comedian 2016[10]
- African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Comedian's Award 2015[11]
- Rising Star – Comedian of the Year 2015[12]
- African Oscar Award for favorite comedian 2015[13]
- Nollywood & African People's Choice Award for favorite comedian 2015[14]
- YouTube silver play button 2015[15]
- AIRTEL Women of Substance Awards 2014[16]
- BEFFTA 2013 (Best Comedian) Winner[17]
- Lagos International Festival 2013 (Best Actress) Winner[18]
- Social Media Awards (Favorite Celebrity) winner[19]
- African Social Awards Malaysia (ASAM) – 2013[20]
Charity edit
Anne Kansiime through her charity organisation, The Kansiime Foundation, supports needy but bright children by keeping them in school. She now supports over 35 children both in Primary and Secondary school.
Business edit
Anne Kansiime is also into leisure business. She runs Kansiime Backpackers and it is located on the shores of lake Bunyonyi, conveniently overseeing the lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District, Uganda.
References edit
- ^ a b Umutesi, Doreen (4 July 2013). "Rwanda: Queen of Comedy Anne Kansiime Speaks About Her Journey to Stardom". New Times (Rwanda) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ Rubagumya, Ikilezi (31 May 2013). "Kansiime Anne: Uganda's Queen of Comedy". Cimamag.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ a b c Mubangizi, Odomaro (4 December 2014). "Uganda: Anne Kansiime – A Philosophical Inquiry into The Political Economy of Humour". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ a b Wanjala, Christine W. (16 February 2013). "Ann Kansiime: The Story of A Funny Lucky Girl". Daily Monitor (Kampala). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ Muli, Lilian (10 May 2014). "Lillian Muli's Interview With Anne Kansiime on Citizen TV One on One (2-Part Video)". Naibuzz.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Anne Kansiime Debuts New TV Show 'Girl From Mparo". Chimplyfe. Retrieved 13 October 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "SIIke TV Crowns Anne Kansiime, the "Queen of Comedy"". SIIKETV Rising Star Academy Awards. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Google Launches YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Awards". Face2Face Africa. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Nail It Like Anne Kansiime: Career Lessons We Can Learn From The African Queen of Comedy – Accelerate Your Ambition". 22 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Buzz Teeniez Awards 2016: Full List of Winners". 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Anne Kansiime Scoops African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Comedian's Award". 10 November 2015. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Rising Star Awards 2015 successful [Full list of winners]". 25 October 2015. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Kansiime wins 'African Oscar' for favorite comedian – Daily Nation]". 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Anne Kansiime Wins The Nollywood & African People's Choice Award For Favorite Comedian". 4 August 2015. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "YouTube Rewards Anne Kansiime with a Silver Play Button". 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Top Women receive Airtel Women of Substance Awards". 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Uganda's Anne Kansiime and Dr. Jose Chameleone Win BEFFTA Awards". 26 October 2013. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Anne Kansiime, the winner of The Lagos International Film Festival Best Actress". 20 September 2013. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Awards honour social media enthusiasts". 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Kansiime To Scoop Award in Malaysia". 26 November 2013. Archived from the original on 29 January 2018. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
External links edit
- Official Website Archived 31 July 2021 at the Wayback Machine
- Anne Kansiime on YouTube
- Kansiime Backpackers Archived 16 December 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- The Kansiime Foundation Archived 9 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine
- Keeping Up with Kansiime
- Kansiime’s Three Habits for Success Archived 19 July 2017 at the Wayback Machine
- Kansiime Anne’s London interview on The Sporah Show (VIDEO) Archived 13 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine