By: Natasha Archary
Ugandan content creator, model, actress and human rights advocate, Angella Summer Namubiru has won the People’s Choice Award for African Social Star.
This after the personality was voted for in the category by fans worldwide from the 26 October to 09 November.
The announcement was made by E! on Wednesday, 23 November, with Angella winning the title as Africa’s biggest social media star and influencer.
In response to her big win, Angella, said, “I am truly honoured and humbled to win the African Social Star at the People’s Choice Award.
Thank you to NBC and E!
As the first woman from Uganda to win this award, I am truly humbled and send my thanks to all those that believed in and supported me. This is a significant acknowledgement of my efforts.
I dedicate this to all girls around the world, especially those that come from disadvantaged backgrounds – believe in your dream. It doesn’t matter what you look like or the current circumstances, don’t stop dreaming.”
Angella Summer Nambiru on her People’s Choice Award
Other nominees in the category this year included:
- From South Africa: actress Ama Qamata, businesswoman, philanthropist and television personality Dr. Shauwn Mkhize, and actress, musician and television presenter Khanyi Mbau,
- From Nigeria: celebrity fashion stylist, Swanky Jerry
- From Angola: actress and digital influencer, Juddy da Conceição
Angella Summer Namubiru is also co-founder of Blacare, an organisation that is both a physical and virtual village that works with children and women on social issues.
Her vision is to use social media to change the perspective of how people view Africa and inspire one female at a time to accept and be proud of who they are.
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