Africa's Emmanuella, Mo Salah, Nakate Win at Kids’ Choice Awards

Popular Nigerian comedy star, Emanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emanuella, took home the African Social Media Star prize at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards. She was nominated alongside Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, South African Magician, Wian Van Den Berg; Ugandan Youth Dance Group, Ghetto Kids, Kenyan social media sensation, Elsa Majimbo, and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba. In the Favourite African Star category, Egyptian footballer Salah was nominated alongside his teammate Senegal's Sadio Mane; Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, South Africa actress Thuso Mbedu, South African Springbok Rugby captain and philanthropist Siya Kolisi; and Uganda's afro-pop and dancehall singer Sheebah Karungi. Uganda's Vanessa Nakate was honoured with the Together for Good Africa Award, for her efforts in educating communities on the effects of climate change.

Emanuella Fav African Social Media Star - KCA Winner

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