Anne Kansiime Explained

Kansiime Anne
Birth Name:Kansiime Kubiryaba Anne
Birth Date:1986 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Mparo, Rukiga, Uganda
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
"Africa's Queen of Comedy"
Partner:Skylanta
Children:1

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]

Background and education

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 was a retired banker, and her mother was 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]

Career

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

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 was married to Gerald Ojok, a native Acholi. In Nov 2017, they went through with a divorce. They had no children from the marriage. At that time, she was in the process of compiling an album of Children's songs, which she intended to release later in 2015.[3]

Filmography

YearMovie/Film/TV SeriesRoleNotes
2018Girl From Mparo[6] Anne KansiimeSitcom
2014Don't Mess With KansiimeKansiime – Protagonist
2022KanseemeReality show
2024Juniors Drama ClubKa Glucosesitcom

Awards

Charity

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

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 4 July 2013. Doreen. Umutesi. 26 February 2015. Rwanda: Queen of Comedy Anne Kansiime Speaks About Her Journey to Stardom. New Times (Rwanda) via AllAfrica.com.
  2. Web site: Kansiime Anne: Uganda's Queen of Comedy. 26 February 2015. 31 May 2013. Ikilezi. Rubagumya. Cimamag.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20150204083110/http://www.cimamag.com/kansiime-anne-ugandas-queen-of-comedy/. 4 February 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Uganda: Anne Kansiime – A Philosophical Inquiry into The Political Economy of Humour. Mubangizi. Odomaro. 4 December 2014. 26 February 2015. AllAfrica.com.
  4. Web site: Ann Kansiime: The Story of A Funny Lucky Girl. Wanjala. 26 February 2015. 16 February 2013. Christine W.. Daily Monitor (Kampala). 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222718/http://www.monitor.co.ug/Magazines/Full-Woman/Ann-Kansiime--The-story-of-a-funny-lucky-girl/-/689842/1694010/-/item/0/-/1np61lz/-/index.html. dead.
  5. Web site: Lillian Muli's Interview With Anne Kansiime on Citizen TV One on One (2-Part Video). 26 February 2015. Lilian. Muli. 10 May 2014. Naibuzz.com. 19 February 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150219073057/http://naibuzz.com/2014/05/10/lillian-mulis-interview-with-anne-kansiime-on-citizen-tv-one-on-one/. dead.
  6. News: Anne Kansiime Debuts New TV Show 'Girl From Mparo . 13 October 2018 . Chimplyfe .
  7. News: SIIke TV Crowns Anne Kansiime, the "Queen of Comedy". 14 June 2018. SIIKETV Rising Star Academy Awards. 2018-06-14. en-US.
  8. News: Google Launches YouTube Sub-Saharan Africa Creator Awards. 15 November 2016. Face2Face Africa. 2017-11-10. en-US.
  9. Web site: Nail It Like Anne Kansiime: Career Lessons We Can Learn From The African Queen of Comedy – Accelerate Your Ambition. 22 March 2017. 10 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171111042436/http://www.accelerateyourambition.org/nail-like-anne-kansiime-career-lessons-can-learn-african-queen-comedy/. 11 November 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: Buzz Teeniez Awards 2016: Full List of Winners. 14 May 2016. 28 January 2018. 6 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606041859/http://chimpreports.com/entertainment/buzz-teeniez-awards-2016-full-list-of-winners/. dead.
  11. Web site: Anne Kansiime Scoops African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Comedian's Award. 10 November 2015. 28 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129004337/https://solangitube.com/watch/x3d89yk/anne-kansiime-scoops-african-entertainment-awards-usa-best-c.php. 29 January 2018. dead.
  12. Web site: Rising Star Awards 2015 successful [Full list of winners]]. 25 October 2015. 28 January 2018. 29 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129140511/http://bigeye.ug/rising-star-awards-2015-successful-full-list-of-winners/. dead.
  13. Web site: Kansiime wins 'African Oscar' for favorite comedian – Daily Nation]. 5 August 2015.
  14. Web site: Anne Kansiime Wins The Nollywood & African People's Choice Award For Favorite Comedian. 4 August 2015. 28 January 2018. 29 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029140230/https://chano8.com/anne-kansiime-wins-the-nollywood-african-peoples-choice-award-for-favorite-comedian/. dead.
  15. Web site: YouTube Rewards Anne Kansiime with a Silver Play Button. 9 April 2015.
  16. Web site: Top Women receive Airtel Women of Substance Awards. 14 March 2014. 28 January 2018. 29 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029135518/https://bigeye.ug/top-women-receive-airtel-women-of-substance-awards/. dead.
  17. Web site: Uganda's Anne Kansiime and Dr. Jose Chameleone Win BEFFTA Awards. 26 October 2013. 28 January 2018. 1 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211101171155/https://bigeye.ug/ugandas-anne-kansiime-and-dr-jose-chameleone-win-beffta-2013-awards-in-london/. dead.
  18. Web site: Anne Kansiime, the winner of The Lagos International Film Festival Best Actress. 20 September 2013. 28 January 2018. 29 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129140522/http://kansiimeanne.ug/meeee-winner-of-the-lagos-international-film-festival-best-actress-2013-award/. dead.
  19. Web site: Awards honour social media enthusiasts. 17 November 2013.
  20. Web site: Kansiime To Scoop Award in Malaysia. 26 November 2013. 28 January 2018. 29 January 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180129004902/http://m.howwe.biz/256/kansiime-to-scoop-award-in-malaysia.html. dead.

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