Angel Wainaina

Angela "Angel" Wainaina (1983 – 28 January 2009) was a Kenyan actress, radio presenter and rapper.

Angela Wainaina
Born1983
Nairobi, Kenya
Died28 January 2009
Nairobi, Kenya
Other namesAngel Wainaina
OccupationActress

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, and she was well known for her energetic social advocacy. She was awarded the Young Women African Summit's media award.

Death

Wainaina died on 28 January 2009 in the Nakumatt supermarket fire. Her funeral was held at the Holy Family Cathedral in Nairobi.[4]

References
  1. Trouw.nl, 9 February 2009: Angel Wainaina 1983–2009 (in Dutch)
  2. Daily Nation, 30 January 2009: Cobra Squad star feared dead in blaze
  3. AllAfrica.com, Nairobi's 'Glass House' Experience and Post-Election IDPs
  4. The Standard, 27 February 2009: Angela Wainaina: Gone too soon


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