Anita Pendo (born February 14, 1986 in Kampala), Uganda to Syprien Mpabuka and Apophia Mukampabuka)is a Rwandan journalist,[1] actor, mc and deejay. She used to emcee different music festivals include Primus Guma Guma Super Star prepared by Bralirwa Brewery Company.
Early life and education
editPendo was born in 1986 in Mengo, Uganda, where she lived with her family.[2] In the eighth month of 1994, she and her family returned to Rwanda.[3] Pendo is the first born of seven children born to parents Syprien Mpabuka and Apophia Mukampabuka.[4] She learned to take responsibility when she lost his father when she was young; he was raised by his mother but lived with her grandmother. Pendo has two sons born to Ndanda Alphonse.[5] Those children who started learning football at the Dream team football academy led by Gimmy Mulisa, who used to play for Apr FC and the Amavubi national team.[6]
She obtained in 2014 a bachelor's degree in journalism from Mount Kenya University.[7]
Career
editShe started journalism career in 2007.[8] Pendo is now a professional reporter for RBA, who also works as an MC, as well as a dancer.[9] She got inspiration from his family to join journalism as her career. She won as Best African female radio presenter in 2024.[10][11][12][13]
References
edit- ^ Reporter, Times (2013-10-24). "I am more disciplined than most people imagine - Anita Pendo". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Kantengwa, Sharon (2016-05-05). "21 QUESTIONS: I'm not as talkative as I am on TV or radio..." The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2017-05-25). "WORD HAS IT..." The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (2022-08-11). "Who are Rwanda's most popular MCs?". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2014-10-09). "Word has it: Anita Pendo and boyfriend call it quits". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2014-06-27). "WORD HAS IT..." The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Ministry of Youth should empower real artists-Anita Pendo – UMUSEKE – News indeed". Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2014-05-28). "Celebrities eye Big Brother Africa". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Kantengwa, Sharon (2017-03-18). "Pendo on breaking into the entertainment industry". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Ntarindwa, Frank (2024-04-01). "Anitha Pendo bags 2023 African Female Radio Presenter award". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Umutesi, Doreen (2011-05-06). "Society Profile: 'My fans keep me going' - Anita Pendo". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Nsabimana, Eddie (2019-11-27). "Kigali partygoers in for good vibes at silent disco". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ Reporter, Times (2014-07-30). "Artistes gear up for 'Bye Bye Vacances' show". The New Times. Retrieved 2024-12-04.