Draft:Shakira Kibirige

Shakira Kibirige
Shakira Kibirige
Born	1986; Nyenga, Uganda
Citizenship	Ugandan
Occupation	Special effects makeup artist Costume designer Hair stylist
Years active	2008 – Present
Employer(s)	Freelance Collaborations with various film studios and production teams worldwide.
Known for	Special effects makeup in film and television Costume design in notable films
Notable work	Queen of Katwe (2016) The Mercy of the Jungle (2018) Freedom (2016) My Wife's Clan (2013) Stain (2021) Tembere (2022) Kafacoh (2022) Imperial Blue (2019) August (2019) Escape from Luzira (2013)
Father	Father: The late Godfrey Kibirige, a renowned actor in the 80s UTV drama Wokulira
Awards	1. Africa Movie Academy Awards (2019) 2. Best Achievement in Makeup 3. Best Achievement in Costume Design (For The Mercy of the Jungle) 4. Dallas Film Festival – Best Costume Designer for 94 Terror (2019) 5. Golden Movie Awards, Ghana – Best Makeup and Costume Design for 94 Terror (2019)

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Shakira Kibirige (born 1986, Nyenga, Uganda)^[1] is a Ugandan special effects makeup artists, costume designers, and hair stylists.^[2] with over 10 years of experience.^[3] Her work has been recognised at the local and international productions, from The Mercy of the Jungle (2019)^[4] to Disney's Queen of Katwe (2016)^[2].

Life and background

Shakira Kibirige was born in Nyenga, Uganda, in 1986. Initially, she pursued acting but later focused on special effects makeup, costume design, and hairstyling^[1] ^[3]. She began her professional career in these fields after discovering an interest in film production and design. Kibirige’s work has influences from Ugandan culture and African storytelling traditions^[3]^[1]. Her career began in the early 2000s, when she began offering her services to small local film productions.^[2]

Career

Kibirige began her professional film career in 2008 with Ensisinkano ye'bizibu^[3] after being recognized for her work on The Mercy of the Jungle (2019)^[4]^[2], a film that earned her two prestigious nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) ^[2]. She gained practical experience by working on various film sets, learning from experienced professionals in the industry ^[2]^[3].

Awards and recognition

She has earned the following accolades within the film industry ^[2].

Award/Event	Category	Film/Project	Location	Link
Pearl International Festival	Best Makeup and Costume Design	My Wife’s Clan	Uganda	^[3]
Uganda Film Festival	Best Costume Designer	Freedom	Uganda	^[3]
Dallas International Film Festival	Best Costume Designer	94 Terror	United States	^[3]
Golden Movie Awards	Best Costume Designer	94 Terror	Ghana	^[3]
Golden Movie Awards	Best Makeup	94 Terror	Ghana	^[3]
Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Makeup and Costume Design	The Mercy of the Jungle	Nigeria	^[3] ^[4]

Complete works

Shakira Kibirige's notable film contributions include:

Tembele (2022) ^[4]
Queen of Katwe (2016) ^[4]
The Mercy of the Jungle (2018) ^[4]
Freedom (2016) ^[4]
My Wife’s Clan (2013) ^[4]
Stain (2021) ^[4]
Kafa Coh (2022) ^[4]
Imperial Blue (2019) ^[4]
August (2019) ^[4]
Escape from Luzira (2013) ^[4]
The Only Son ^[3]
Bunjako (^[3]
Bala Bala Sese ^[3]
Bed of Thorns ^[3]
94 Terror ^[3]
Hanged for Love ^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Shakira Kibirige | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Ugandan makeup artist set for africas-big film do". It's deep sqoop. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q "Kibirige has branded herself a special effects make-up artist". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m "Special effects makeup artist Shakira Kibirige lands role in France horror film". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-16.

[:0-1] "Shakira Kibirige | filmportal.de". www.filmportal.de. Retrieved 2024-11-16.

[:1-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Ugandan makeup artist set for africas-big film do". It's deep sqoop. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

[:2-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m ⁿ ^o ^p ^q "Kibirige has branded herself a special effects make-up artist". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2024-11-16.

[:3-4] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m "Special effects makeup artist Shakira Kibirige lands role in France horror film". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-16.

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