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Five famous people you probably didn’t know are from Uganda

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 8:00am October 09, 2019,
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Florence Kasumba

Born in 1976 in Kampala, Uganda, Florence Kasumba is a Ugandan-German actress and voice actress who usually acts in German and Dutch Films. Spending her childhood in Germany, she attended elementary and high school in Essen.

It was in school that she became inspired to become a performer. Following her passion, she earned her degree in acting, singing and dancing.

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Florence Kasumba_Photo: Hellogiggles

She is notable for her role in Ayo in Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. She also played Senator Acantha in Wonder Woman and the Wicked Witch of the East in the NBC television series Emerald City.

Florence is fluent in three languages: German, English, and Dutch. She resides in Berlin, Germany.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: October 9, 2019

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