Angel Wainaina
Kenyan actress (1983–2009)
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Angela "Angel" Wainaina (1983 – 28 January 2009) was a Kenyan actress, radio presenter and rapper.
Angela Wainaina | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 |
| Died | 28 January 2009 (aged 25–26) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Other names | Angel Wainaina |
| Occupation | Actress |
Life
Wainaina was born 1983 in Kawangware, a slum of Nairobi, Kenya.[1] She joined a drama club at Kambui High School. She was a runner up at the Miss Kenya competition in 2005. She was a poet and underground rapper. She played Sergeant Maria in the popular television show "Cobra Squad".[2]
On 15 January 2007, she began working for Ghetto Radio, as Kenya's first female MC.[3] Her show "Chanuka Dada" was very popular,[citation needed] and she was well known for her energetic social advocacy. She was awarded the Young Women African Summit's media award.[citation needed]
Death
Wainaina died on 28 January 2009 in the Nakumatt supermarket fire. Her funeral was held at the Holy Family Cathedral in Nairobi.[4]
