Human rights advocate Angella Summer Namubiru has been voted by the African public as African Social Star at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards.
The Ugandan-born Namubiru is a female social media content creator, model, actress, musician, and human rights advocate.
Digital creator Sphokuhle and actress, musician and entrepreneur, Liquorose, placed second and third respectively.
Other nominees announced in the category on the 27th of October 2022, were Ama Qamata, Dr. Shauwn Mkhize, Khanyi Mbau, Swanky Jerry and Juddy da Conceição.
On receiving her award, Angella Summer Namubiru said: “I am truly honoured and humbled to win the African Social Star at the People’s Choice Award. Thank you to NBC and E!. As the first woman from Uganda to win this award, I am truly humbled and send my thanks to all those that believed in and supported me. This is a significant acknowledgement of my efforts. I dedicate this to all girls around the world, especially those that come from disadvantaged backgrounds – believe in your dream. It doesn’t matter what you look like or the current circumstances, don’t stop dreaming.”
Now in its fourth year, African Social Star is the People’s Choice Awards category dedicated to Africa’s biggest social media stars and influencers.
The 2022 People’s Choice Awards will be broadcast live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Tuesday, 6 December.
