Angel Nyigu
{{Short description|Tanzanian dancer and choreographer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2021}}
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| birth_place = Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Dancer
- Choreographer}}
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| yearsactive = 2018–present
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| genre = Afro dance, Hip hop, Dancehall
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Angel Nyigu is a Tanzanian dancer and choreographer. She has extensively worked with recording artist Diamond Platnumz appearing in his music videos and is the founder of Tanzania Dance. Her dance routines mainly consist of Afro dance, Hip hop and Dancehall.
Early life and career
Angel started dancing at an early age of 16. Before pursuing her career in dancing, she wanted to become an electrical engineer. Her passion for dancing eventually led her to getting more exposure through live performances. She later became popular by posting videos on Instagram where she displayed her dancing skills. In 2015, she joined Kinondoni Talent Search (KTS) where she was the only female in the dancing category. She then moved to a street dance crew, Best of Kino. In 2017, she started working with WCB artists, appearing in music videos.{{cite web|title=Angela Nyigu: Aspiring choreographer soaring|url= https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/magazines/the-beat/angela-nyigu-aspiring-choreographer-soaring-3464948|work=thecitizen.co.tz|access-date=8 November 2021}}{{cite web|title=It's hard working with Diamond- Popular WCB dancer Angel speaks|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/showbiz/2001391932/its-hard-working-with-diamond-popular-wcb-dancer-angel-speaks|work=standardmedia.co.ke|access-date=8 November 2021}} Later that year, she opened her own dance class in Dar Es Salaam.{{cite web|title=Dansa wa WCB Angel Nyigu afunguka: Kufanya kazi na Diamond ni ngumu sana (Video)|url=https://bongo5.com/dansa-wa-wcb-angel-nyigu-afunguka-kufanya-kazi-na-diamond-ni-ngumu-sana-video-10-2020/|work=bongo5.com|access-date=8 November 2021|language=sw}}
She has appeared in music videos of popular songs such as "Cheche" by Zuchu and "Jeje" by Diamond Platnumz.{{cite web|title=Angel Nyigu, Dansa aliyefanya balaa ndani ya Jeje, Cheche|url=https://www.mwanaspoti.co.tz/ms/burudani/angel-nyigu-dansa-aliyefanya-balaa-ndani-ya-jeje-cheche--3199296|work=mwanaspoti.co.tz|date=November 17, 2020 |access-date=8 November 2021|language=sw}} She has also featured in wasafi songs such as "Tetema" which is also a 2019 hit song by Rayvanny.{{cite web|title=Wasafi Dancer explains 'wig mishap' in 'Kainama' music video|url=https://dailyactive.info/2019/03/13/i-knew-that-my-wig-fell-off-wasafi-dancer-explains-after-kainama-music-video-setback/|work=Daily Active|date=March 13, 2019 |access-date=8 November 2021|language=sw}}
In 2021, she was nominated for Best African dancer at the 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards{{cite web|title=List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)|url= https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/list-of-nominees-for-the-2021-afrimma-awards-full-list/pvrdzs1|work=pulselive.co.ke|date= October 6, 2021|access-date=8 November 2021}} and 2021 African Entertainment Awards USA.{{cite web|title=LIST OF TANZANIANS NOMINATED IN 2021 AEAUSA AWARDS|url= https://wasafimusic.com/2021/11/01/list-of-tanzanians-nominated-in-2021-aeausa-awards/|work=wasafimusic.com|date= November 2021|access-date=8 November 2021}}
Awards and nominations
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!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
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| rowspan="2"|2021
| African Muzik Magazine Awards |Best African Dancer |
| African Entertainment Awards USA
|Best Dancer/Group |
References
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External links
- {{instagram|angelnyigu|Angel Nyigu}}
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Category:Tanzanian choreographers