User:Kambai Akau/Malaika Uwamahoro
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Malaika Uwamahoro (formerly Angel Uwamahoro, born 1990) is a Rwandan-born actress[1], poet, singer, social justice activist.[2][3] She resides in Portland, Maine, USA.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Uwamahoro was born in Rwanda in 1990. Due to events leading to the subsequent 1994 Rwandan genocide, her mother fled with her to Uganda where she lived for seven years, then to the USA and finally in 2001, back to Rwanda.[5] She obtained a BA in Theatre Studies at Fordham University, New York City.[2][6]
Career
[edit]Film
[edit]She featured in Tomas Petkovski's 2018 film, LoveLess Generation.[7] In a television series created in the same year by Tola Olatunji titled, Yankee Hustle, also featuring Jide Kosoko, Uche Jombo, Kara Rainer and others, she plays the role of "Princess".[8]
In 2019, she was featured in the film directed by the Franco-Afghan filmmaker, Atiq Rahimi titled, Our Lady of the Nile (French: Notre-Damme du Nil).[9][10][11][12][13] She also made her debute stage play, Miracle in Rwanda again featured in the off-Broadway play by Leslie Lewis Sword and Edward Vilga titled, Miracle in Rwanda.[14][3][1] For this play, she was nominated in the Best Solo Performance category at the 2019 VIV Award.[15]
Music
[edit]She was featured in Rwandan singer Mucyo's song, Stickin' 2 You, produced by Eloi El.[16]
Poetry and others
[edit]She performed at the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda in 2017.[6] She was named as one of the performers at the 2019 DanceAfrica event.[17] In 2020, during the lockdown, she was said to have written the poem, I Don't Mind!.[2]
She was one of the speakers nominated to speak at the Forbes Woman Africa 2020 Leading Women Summit, held in Durban, South Africa.[4][18]
Filmography
[edit]Films:
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Our Lady of the Nile | Actress (Immaculée as Angel Uwamahoro) | Drama | [9] |
| 2018 | LoveLess Generation | Actress | Short film, Comedy, Drama | [7] |
| Miracle in Rwanda | Lead actress | Play | [3] |
Television:
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 - | Yankee Hustle | Actress (Princess) | TV series | [8] |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2019 | VIV | Solo Performance | Herself | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Armstrong, Linda (April 18, 2019). "'Miracle in Rwanda' shows the power of faith, love, forgiveness". New York: Amsterdam News. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ a b c Methil, Renuka (May 3, 2020). "'Our Home Became The Film Set, Blankets Became Props, Windows Became Locations'". Forbes Africa. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c Opobo, Moses (March 21, 2020). "Malaika Uwamahoro on starring in 'Miracle in Rwanda'". The New Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b Iribagiza, Glory (February 13, 2020). "Uwamahoro to speak at Forbes 2020 women summit". The New Times. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Opobo, Moses (April 12, 2017). "Kwibuka23: Uwamahoro's appeal to world leaders". The New Times. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Learn the lessons of Rwanda,' says UN chief, calling for a future of tolerance, human rights for all". UN News. April 7, 2017. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "LoveLess Generation (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Yankee Hustle (2018– )". IMDb. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Our Lady of the Nile (2019)". IMDb. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- ^ Santiago, Luiz (October 31, 2020). "CRITICISM | OUR LADY OF THE NILE". Plano Crítico. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Keizer, Mark (September 5, 2019). "Film Review: 'Our Lady of the Nile'". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (September 6, 2019). "TORONTO 2019 Contemporary World Cinema | Review: Our Lady of the Nile". Cineuropa. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ "Drive In to the Opening Night Films from Method Fest". Broadway World. August 18, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam (February 12, 2019). "Miracle in Rwanda Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Spring". Playbill. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Meyer, Dan (October 15, 2019). "The Secret Life of Bees, Much Ado About Nothing Lead 2019 AUDELCO's VIV Award Nominations MEYER". Playbill. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Kanaka, Dennis (February 19, 2020). "Kigali Creatives: The Backstory to "Stickin' 2 You"". The New Times. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ Chavan, Manali (May 23, 2019). "Weekend Art Events: May 24-26 (DanceAfrica 2019, Coney Island History Project, Memorial Day Concert & More)". Bklykner. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- ^ "Women Summit announces its speaker line-up". Media Unit. March 2, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.