Elsa Angel Majimbo is a Kenyan Comedian and Fashion Influencer. She gained recognition in early 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine period by making home-based comedy videos. It would feature her eating potato chips, leaning back on a pillow, and using a pair of tiny sunglasses as a prop. She was born on 29th June 2001. She is currently 23 years old.
Elsa Majimbo Biography
| Full Names: | Elsa Angel Majimbo |
| Known as: | Elsa Majimbo |
| Date of Birth: | 29th June 2001 |
| Age: | 23 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Profession: | Comedian, Fashion Influencer |
Elsa Majimbo Family
Elsa Majimbo is the thirdborn of four. She has two brothers and one sister.
She describes her brothers as the funniest in the family.
Elsa Majimbo Education
Elsa Majimbo did her primary and secondary education in Nairobi, Kenya.
At university, Elsa started by doing Accounting for only one semester, then changed her course to Journalism at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya.
Majimbo describes herself as super geeky as she loves reading maths and chess books.
She loves reading novels, but hates education.
Elsa Majimbo Comedy Journey
Elsa Majimbo started her comedy journey back in 2016 through the recording of short videos and posting them on her social media platforms, mostly on Instagram.
She wasn’t consistent and had to stop to focus on her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
She later resumed doing comedy in late 2019.
Majimbo gained recognition in early 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine period by making home-based comedy videos. It would feature her eating potato chips, leaning back on a pillow, and using a pair of tiny 1990s sunglasses as a prop.
Her inspiration to do videos was that she had a few friends.
One of her videos started trending in South Africa, thus leading to continental and global fame.
Majimbo has confessed her love for South Africa.
She looks up to ‘Lasizwe’, who is a comedian and television personality from South Africa.
Elsa Majimbo’s list of the funniest people includes: Kevin Hart, Trevor Noah, and Lasizwe.
Elsa Majimbo Awards
Elsa Majimbo has won various awards since 2020, including:
- 2020 E! People’s Choice Award for Favorite African Social Star.
- She was honoured by Lily Singh at the 2020 Streamy Awards with a ‘Creator Honor.’
- She won the GQ Entertainer of the Year award in 2020.
- She also won the 2021 Forbes Woman Africa Entertainer award.
Elsa Majimbo Chess Career
Elsa Majimbo, being a Chess Player, played in the Kenya National Youth Chess Championship Finals – U16 Girls and scored fourth back in 2017.
Elsa also participated in school chess tournaments such as the Alliance High Open Chess Tournament – 2017. At that tournament, there were 6 competitors in the women’s section. Majimbo finished second, jointly with four other female players.
Elsa Majimbo Endorsements
Elsa Majimbo has been endorsed by various brands, such as Maison Valentino, Mac Cosmetics, and Fenty Beauty among others.
Elsa Majimbo Features
Majimbo has been featured on multiple worldwide platforms, which include: Forbes, Netflix, Vogue, New York Times among others.
Other Info.
Elsa Majimbo doesn’t believe that she is supported enough in Kenya.
She has been compared to fellow Kenyan comedian, Chebet Ronoh.
Majimbo moved to South Africa and then relocated to Los Angeles.
She is shy and reserved around new people and places.
Majimbo’s favorite Kenyan food is Ugali and Nyama Choma.
Elsa Majimbo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Elsa Majimbo?
Elsa Angel Majimbo is a Kenyan Comedian and Fashion Influencer.
- How old is Elsa Majimbo?
Elsa Majimbo is 23 years old.
- When was Elsa Majimbo born?
Elsa Majimbo was born on 29th June 2001.
- When did Elsa Majimbo gain popularity?
Elsa Majimbo gained recognition in early 2020 during the COVID-19 quarantine period by making home-based comedy videos. It would feature her eating potato chips, leaning back on a pillow, and using a pair of tiny 1990s sunglasses as a prop.
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