Jackie Nyaminde
Kenyan actor
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Jackie Nyaminde (born 1983) is a Kenyan actress whose stage names are Wilbroda and Awilo.
Wilbroda
Jackie Nyaminde | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1983 |
| Other names | Awilo Wilbroda |
| Occupation | Actress |
Early life
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
Nyaminde took a short course on film production after high school.[3] Her acting started at the Kenya National Theatre before 2007.[4] She travelled to different parts of the country visiting high schools to perform set books with other Kenyan actors. She acts in a local popular show Papa Shirandula which is aired on Citizen TV.[2]
She has worked as a radio presenter at several Kenyan radio stations and is currently (2021) working at Milele Fm,[5] co-hosting with Alex Mwakideu on the Morning Show. She previously worked at Citizen radio alongside Inspekta Mwala and Luchivya. She is also a philanthropist and co-founded a charity with fellow comedians. She champions many causes, among them child health and hygiene.[6]
In October 2025, Jackie is set to star in the Maisha Magic Plus telenovela, Lazizi alongside Hellen Keli and Mwaniki Mageria.[7]