Madina Nalwanga

Madina Nalwanga's debut in Queen of Katwe brought her immediate recognition. She became the first Ugandan actress to win an Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor. Her performance also earned her an NAACP Image Award and a Women Film Critics Circle Award, making her one of the most celebrated newcomers in African cinema.Her journey from the Katwe slum to international acclaim is a rare and inspiring story. She has become a role model for young actors across the continent.