Anne Kansiime facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anne Kansiime
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| Born |
Anne Kansiime Kubiryaba
13 April 1986 Mparo, Rukiga, Uganda
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| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Social Science) |
| Occupation | Entertainer, actress, comedian, writer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | entertainment-comedy and children's music |
| Title | "Africa's Queen of Comedy" |
| Spouse(s) |
Gerald Ojok
(m. 2013; div. 2017) |
| Partner(s) | Skylanta |
| Children | 1 |
Anne Kansiime, born on April 13, 1986, is a super funny entertainer, comedian, and actress from Uganda. Many people call her "Africa's Queen of Comedy" because she's so good at making people laugh! She is known for her hilarious comedy skits and for creating music for children.
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About Anne Kansiime
Early Life and School
Anne grew up in a place called Mparo, in Uganda. Her dad was a banker, and her mom took care of their home. Anne went to Kabale Primary School. For her high school education, she studied at Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School. Later, she went to Makerere University and earned a degree in Social Science.
Starting Her Comedy Journey
Anne started her career in 2007 while she was still at university. She joined a theater group called Theatre Factory. They performed funny plays at the Uganda National Theatre in Kampala. When that group changed, she joined a new one called Fun Factory. This group performs every Thursday evening.
Some of their best skits were shown on TV in a show called Barbed Wire, which later became U-Turn. Anne also worked with Brian Mulondo on a series called MiniBuzz. In this show, she pretended to be a taxi conductor and made funny videos about everyday topics that passengers talked about.
Becoming a YouTube Star
Anne started putting her comedy skits on YouTube. She got lots of positive comments, which made her want to share even more videos. Her big break came when Citizen TV in Kenya offered her a chance to create and star in her own weekly comedy show. This show became very popular and was called Don't Mess With Kansiime.
By November 2014, her YouTube channel had over 15 million views! Her videos continue to get thousands of views, and she has even been featured on BBC Focus on Africa. Anne has performed her comedy shows for huge crowds in many cities around the world, including London, Lagos, and Kigali.
Comedy Style and Music
Anne Kansiime often talks about her own life experiences in her comedy. She believes that talking about real-life situations makes her jokes fresh and original. Besides comedy, Anne has also worked on creating an album of children's songs.
Anne Kansiime's Shows
Anne has starred in several TV shows and series. Here are some of them:
| Year | Show/Series | Role |
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| 2018 | Girl From Mparo | Anne Kansiime |
| 2014 | Don't Mess With Kansiime | Kansiime – Main Character |
| 2022 | Kanseeme | Herself |
| 2024 | Juniors Drama Club | Ka Glucose |
Awards and Recognition
Anne Kansiime has won many awards for her amazing comedy and entertainment skills. Some of her awards include:
- "Queen of Comedy" by the SIIKETV Rising Star Academy Awards in 2018.
- Comedy YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Award in 2016.
- Outstanding Female Comedian in 2016.
- African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Comedian's Award in 2015.
- African Oscar Award for favorite comedian in 2015.
- YouTube silver play button in 2015.
- BEFFTA (Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) Award for Best Comedian in 2013.
- Lagos International Festival Award for Best Actress in 2013.
Helping Others and Business
Charity Work
Anne Kansiime cares about helping children. Through her charity, The Kansiime Foundation, she helps bright children who need support to stay in school. She has helped over 35 children attend both primary and secondary school.
Her Business
Anne also has a business in the tourism industry. She runs Kansiime Backpackers, a place for travelers to stay. It is located right by the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District, Uganda.
