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How I landed ‘Papa Shirandula’ role- Jacky ‘Awinja’ Vike speaks

Jacky Vike alias Awinja.

‘Papa Shirandula’ actress Jacky Vike known by her stage name Awinja has become a household name, owing to her relatable, hilarious character in the local TV series.

However, what many don’t know is that before she landed her job as ‘mboch’ she had no prior experience in ‘accent acting’.

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