Malaika Uwamahoro
Malaika Uwamahoro | |
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| Born | Malaika Uwamahoro 1990 |
| Education | Theatre Studies, Fordham University |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
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Malaika Uwamahoro (formerly Angel Uwamahoro, born 1990) is a Rwandan-born actress,[1] poet, singer,[2] and social justice activist.[3][4] She resides in Portland, Maine, United States.[5]
Early life and education
Uwamahoro was born in
Career
Film
She featured in Tomas Petkovski's 2018 film, LoveLess Generation.[8] In a television series created in the same year by Tola Olatunji[9] titled, Yankee Hustle, also featuring Jide Kosoko, Uche Jombo, Kara Rainer and others, she plays the role of "Princess".[10]
In 2019, she was featured in the film directed by the
VIV Award.[17]
Music
She was featured by Mucyo (a Rwandan singer) in a song titled Stickin' 2 You, produced by Eloi El.[18]
Poetry and others
She performed at the International Day of Reflection on the
Genocide in Rwanda in 2017.[7] She was named as one of the performers at the 2019 DanceAfrica event.[19] In 2020, during the lockdown, she was said to have written the poem, I Don't Mind!.[3]
She was one of the speakers nominated to speak at the Forbes Woman Africa 2020 Leading Women Summit, held in Durban, South Africa.[5][20]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Our Lady of the Nile | Actress (Immaculée as Angel Uwamahoro) | Drama | [11] |
| 2018 | LoveLess Generation | Actress | Short film, Comedy, Drama | [8] |
| Miracle in Rwanda | Lead actress | Play | [4] |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 – | Yankee Hustle | Actress (Princess) | TV series | [10] |
Accolades
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2019 | VIV | Solo Performance | Herself | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Armstrong, Linda (18 April 2019). "'Miracle in Rwanda' shows the power of faith, love, forgiveness". New York: Amsterdam News. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society". The New Times | Rwanda. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Forbes Africa. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b c Opobo, Moses (21 March 2020). "Malaika Uwamahoro on starring in 'Miracle in Rwanda'". The New Times. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b Iribagiza, Glory (13 February 2020). "Uwamahoro to speak at Forbes 2020 women summit". The New Times. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Opobo, Moses (12 April 2017). "Kwibuka23: Uwamahoro's appeal to world leaders". The New Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b "'Learn the lessons of Rwanda,' says UN chief, calling for a future of tolerance, human rights for all". UN News. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ a b "LoveLess Generation (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Tola Olatunji". IMDb. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Yankee Hustle (2018– )". IMDb. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Our Lady of the Nile (2019)". IMDb. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ Santiago, Luiz (31 October 2020). "CRITICISM | OUR LADY OF THE NILE". Plano Crítico. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Keizer, Mark (5 September 2019). "Film Review: 'Our Lady of the Nile'". Variety. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (6 September 2019). "TORONTO 2019 Contemporary World Cinema | Review: Our Lady of the Nile". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Drive In to the Opening Night Films from Method Fest". Broadway World. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (12 February 2019). "Miracle in Rwanda Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Spring". Playbill. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Meyer, Dan (15 October 2019). "The Secret Life of Bees, Much Ado About Nothing Lead 2019 AUDELCO's VIV Award Nominations MEYER". Playbill. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Kanaka, Dennis (19 February 2020). "Kigali Creatives: The Backstory to "Stickin' 2 You"". The New Times. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Chavan, Manali (23 May 2019). "Weekend Art Events: May 24–26 (DanceAfrica 2019, Coney Island History Project, Memorial Day Concert & More)". Bklykner. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Women Summit announces its speaker line-up". Media Unit. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.