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About Shakira
SHAKIRA KIBIRIGE IS A DISTINGUISHED UGANDAN FILM MAKEUP ARTIST, COSTUME DESIGNER AND HAIRSTYLIST, ACCREDITED WITH NUMEROUS AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS. HER EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AFRICAN FILM INDUSTRY HAVE BEEN HIGHLY COMMENDED, INCLUDING HER MOST RECENT HONOR AT THE ESTEEMED AFRICAN MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS (AMAAS).
WITH A CAREER SPANNING OVER FIFTEEN YEARS, SHAKIRA HAS EXHIBITED HER EXCEPTIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY AND HAIRSTYLING SKILLS IN A NUMBER OF ACCLAIMED PRODUCTIONS, INCLUDING THE RECENT BLOCKBUSTERS “QUEEN OF KATWE” AND “THE MERCY OF THE JUNGLE.” HER REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENTS HAVE CERTAINLY ESTABLISHED HER AS THE FIRST UGANDAN MAKEUP ARTIST TO BE HONORED AT THE AMAAS, A FEAT WHICH HAS BROUGHT GREAT PRIDE TO HER COUNTRY AND THE ENTIRE CONTINENT.
IT IS A FACT WORTHY OF MENTIONING THAT SHAKIRA’S INFLUENTIAL REPUTATION AND EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD HAS ATTRACTED INTEREST FROM INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS, WHO ARE KEEN TO BENEFIT FROM HER UNMATCHED ARTISTRY AND KNOWLEDGE.
"Mastering the Art of Transformation: Shakira's Journey as a Leading Makeup Artist
With a primary focus on the performing arts, Kibirige specializes in makeup, including special effects, Costume designing and hair styling for film, television commercials, and stage productions. As a leader in her industry, Kibirige has been featured in numerous publications and has even served as a judge for various makeup competitions. Her extensive portfolio boasts collaborations with renowned projects such as “Tembele, Art of a hit” “Rebecca,” “Beneath Beauty,” and “Boda Boda Thieves,” among others. Noteworthy accolades punctuate Kibirige’s illustrious career, including multiple awards for Best Makeup Artist and Costume designer from esteemed platforms such as the Pearl International Film Festival, the African Academy Awards, the Golden Award Ghana, the New Vision Award, the Hair and Beauty Expo, and the iKON Academy Award. Dedicated to fostering emerging talent, Kibirige continues to serve as a mentor while leaving an indelible mark on the global stage of makeup artistry and hairstyling. Her passion for her craft is evident in every project she takes on, and her attention to detail has earned her a well-deserved reputation as one of the top makeup artists in the industry.
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IN ADDITION TO HER
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS, KIBIRIGE
HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A
MENTOR, LENDING HER
EXPERTISE TO ASPIRING
FILMMAKERS AT THE
EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
MASTERCLASS 2022 IN
ZIMBABWE.
FURTHERMORE, SHE TOOK
ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
INTRODUCING MAKEUP
FOR FILM AT LIBERTE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
IN BAMAKO, MALI, AS PART
OF THE AFRICAMERA FILM
FESTIVAL IN 2023.
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