Jackie Nyaminde (born 1983) is a Kenyan actress whose stage names are Wilbroda and Awilo.

Jackie Nyaminde
Born (1983-10-12) 12 October 1983 (age 41)
NationalityKenyan
Other namesAwilo
Wilbroda
OccupationActress

Early life

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "St. Gregory Koru Girls' High School – Strive for Excellence". Archived from the original on 2021-11-11. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. ^ a b whownskenya (2020-05-25). "Wilbroda Biography, Real Name, Family, Education and Career and Personal Life | whownskenya". whownskenya.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ whownskenya (2020-05-25). "Wilbroda Biography, Real Name, Family, Education and Career and Personal Life | whownskenya". whownskenya.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Mulli, Marie. "Comedienne Wilbroda narrates her life journey in comedy". Evewoman Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  5. ^ "Jalango Among 5 Celebrities Nurtured By Papa Shirandula". Diaspora Messenger News Media. 2020-07-18. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  6. ^ "Jacqueline Nyaminde". WildAid. Retrieved 2021-11-17.