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Shamim Mayanja

b. 1991

Ugandan journalist and comedian

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About Shamim Mayanja

Born 1991. Shamim Mayanja is an Ugandan journalist.

Shamim Mayanja (born 1991) alias Zubedah Byantalo is a Ugandan journalist, comedian, actress and playwright who is the founder of Executive Media an online channel running on YouTube and TikTok.

Career Shamim started her actress journey in 2012 when she was studying journalism at Crane Media. "Zubedah Byantalo" is the name that identifies her role in the popular digital skits (Kitonsa) which have earned her popularity. She joined Streamline Entertainment which used to perform at Royal Theatre every Thursday the show which used to sell out however the cast had low monetary returns since money had to be re-invested. In 2018 she embarked on practising journalism which did not go well due to underpayment and disrespect by the media owners. She created her own online TV channel called Executive Media which runs on YouTube and TikTok.

Plays Featured plays

Kitonsa Zansanze

Written plays

Enkwe za Ssembuusi Entegereze Namukwakula

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Important facts

Born
1991
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist
Nationality
Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shamim Mayanja?

Ugandan journalist and comedian

When was Shamim Mayanja born?

Shamim Mayanja was born in 1991.

What is Shamim Mayanja's occupation?

Shamim Mayanja is a journalist.

What nationality is Shamim Mayanja?

Shamim Mayanja is Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shamim Mayanja

· Wikidata: Q133980867

· DBpedia: Shamim Mayanja

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