Papa Shirandula Awinja, formerly known as Jacky Vike, rose from obscurity to stardom as a TV drama actor.
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The 33-year-old first appeared on Papa Shirandula in 2009, portraying a housekeeper with a thick Kiswahili accent.
The actress’s life and career have undergone a number of transformations.
This single mother’s throwback photo from a few years ago has her adoring fans in a tizzy.
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Even if she doesn’t look anything like the Awinja we know today, she was just as stunning then as she is now.
The once-lazy farm girl is now a trendsetter. The famous actress is doing everything she can to prevent her son and newborn from becoming addicted to social media.
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Awinjo’s paternity remained a mystery for a long time, but it was recently uncovered that Awinjo’s father is none other than Alfred Ngachi, a creative director who keeps a low profile.
When he was Ogopa Deejay’s animator and editor, he was responsible for some of their most popular videos.
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Awinja betrayed him by revealing the information in a well-meaning birthday letter.
Awinjab wished her Instagram followers, including Babayooo, “many more za kukusumbua” (many more years of happiness).
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View some of Awinja’s most recent pictures that show off her stunning good looks;