Uganda’s celebrated comedienne Anne Kansiime has been nominated in top UK awards.
The pint-sized funny woman has received a nod in the BEFFTA(Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television Arts Sports And Leadership) awards. She is nominated in the category of the best female comedian.
With palpable joy, Kansiime broke the news on social media saying; “I have been nominated BEFFTA 2016 Best Female Comedian. This is my 3rd nomination in the same category in a row. We scooped the award on our first nomination in 2013.”
Voting will be being on Thursday, 15th September and close on Sunday, 16th October 2016. The winners will be crowned at a grand award ceremony slated for 28th October in London.
Meanwhile, Ugandan singers Eddy Kenzo, Kalifah Aganaga and Angela Kalule are also nominated in BEFFTA awards. Eddy Kenzo and Kalifah Aganaga are vying for Best International Male African Act while Angela Kalule is nominated in the Best International Female African Act category.
BEFFTA awards, now in their 8th edition, is Europe’s biggest award ceremony celebrating black and ethnic personalities in entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts.
Staff Writer
