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Kansiime Anne
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Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne
13 April 1986 Mparo, Rukiga, Uganda
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| Education | Kabale Primary School Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School |
| 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 |
Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne, born on April 13, 1986, is a famous Ugandan entertainer, comedian, and actress. Many people call her "Africa's Queen of Comedy" because of her amazing talent.
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About Anne Kansiime
Early Life and Schooling
Anne Kansiime was born in a place called Mparo. This area is now part of the Rukiga District in the Western Region of Uganda. When she was born, Mparo was part of Kabale District. Her father was a banker who had retired, and her mother was a housewife.
Anne went to Kabale Primary School for her early education. For her high school studies, she attended Bweranyangi Girls' Senior Secondary School in Bushenyi. Later, she went to Makerere University. There, she earned a degree called a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science.
Her Journey in Comedy
Anne Kansiime started her career in 2007. She was still a student at Makerere University at the time. She joined a theater group called Theatre Factory. They performed funny plays at the Uganda National Theatre in Kampala.
When Theatre Factory stopped performing, Anne joined a new group called Fun Factory. This group performs every Thursday evening. Their best skits were shown on NTV Uganda in a TV show called Barbed Wire, which later became U-Turn. Anne also worked with Brian Mulondo on a series called MiniBuzz. She played a taxi interviewer, making funny videos about everyday topics.
Anne started putting her comedy skits on YouTube in 2014. People loved them and gave her lots of positive feedback. This encouraged her to share more videos. Her big break came when Citizen TV in Kenya offered her a chance. They wanted her to create and star in her own weekly comedy show. This is how her popular show, Don't Mess With Kansiime, began.
By November 2014, her YouTube channel had over 15 million views. Her videos continue to get thousands of views. She has even been featured on BBC Focus on Africa. Anne has performed for huge crowds in many cities around the world. These include Blantyre, Gaborone, Kigali, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Lilongwe, London, Lusaka, and Harare.
Other Interests
Even with all her acting, Anne Kansiime still performs as a stand-up comedian. Her comedy often talks about her own life experiences. She believes that talking about real-life situations makes her comedy unique and original.
Anne was married to Gerald Ojok. Their marriage ended in November 2017. She was also working on an album of children's songs. She planned to release these songs later in 2015.
Anne Kansiime's Work
TV Shows and Films
Anne Kansiime has appeared in several TV shows and films.
| Year | Show/Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Girl From Mparo | Anne Kansiime | A sitcom (funny TV show) |
| 2014 | Don't Mess With Kansiime | Kansiime – Main Character | |
| 2022 | Kanseeme | A reality show | |
| 2024 | Juniors Drama Club | Ka Glucose | A sitcom |
Awards and Recognition
Anne Kansiime has won many awards for her comedy and entertainment.
- Honorary recognition by the SIIKETV Rising Star Academy Awards, the "Queen of Comedy" 2018
- Comedy YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Award 2016
- Outstanding Female Comedian 2016
- Teeniez Funniest Comedian 2016
- African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Comedian's Award 2015
- Rising Star – Comedian of the Year 2015
- African Oscar Award for favorite comedian 2015
- Nollywood & African People's Choice Award for favorite comedian 2015
- YouTube silver play button 2015
- AIRTEL Women of Substance Awards 2014
- BEFFTA 2013 (Best Comedian) Winner
- Lagos International Festival 2013 (Best Actress) Winner
- Social Media Awards (Favorite Celebrity) winner
- African Social Awards Malaysia (ASAM) – 2013
Helping Others
Anne Kansiime has a charity organization called The Kansiime Foundation. This foundation helps children who need support but are very smart. It helps them stay in school. She currently supports over 35 children in both primary and secondary schools.
Her Business Ventures
Anne Kansiime also runs a business in the tourism industry. She owns Kansiime Backpackers. This place is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District, Uganda. It offers a great view of the lake.
