About Angel Wainaina
Lived 1983 – 2009 (aged 25–26). Angel Wainaina was a Kenyan journalist and actor.
Angela "Angel" Wainaina (1983 – 28 January 2009) was a Kenyan actress, radio presenter and rapper.
Life Wainaina was born 1983 in Kawangware, a slum of Nairobi, Kenya. 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".
On 15 January 2007, she began working for Ghetto Radio, as Kenya's first female MC. 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.
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Who was Angel Wainaina?
Kenyan actress (1983-2009)
When was Angel Wainaina born?
Angel Wainaina was born in 1983 in Nairobi.
When did Angel Wainaina die?
Angel Wainaina died on 28 January 2009.
What was Angel Wainaina's occupation?
Angel Wainaina was a journalist and actor.
What nationality was Angel Wainaina?
Angel Wainaina was Kenyan.
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