Angela Ndambuki lands top job just months after being fired from another

Former singer turned CEO Angela Ndambuki has landed yet another job months after she was fired at Kenya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) after only eight months at the job.

Ndambuki is now the Vice Chairperson to the company’s Board of Directors, a position that she will hold for a period of 3 years. She promised to fight for the good of Kenyan artistes who are members of Kamp.

“I am honoured to be appointed as vice-chairperson of KAMP. It gives me the opportunity to share my experiences and help grow the organization. I believe there are huge opportunities for the organization and I look forward to working with the Board and management team to strengthen our position in the copyright industry for the benefit of all our members,” Angela said after landing the job.

History

The former singer holds a Master of Law in Intellectual property Law from University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi.

She has won numerous awards including the prestigious CEO Global Awards, 2015 Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government in the Category of Welfare and Civil Society Organizations, Top 40 under 40 Women 2017 and listed as 100 most Reputable Africans by Reputation Poll. She also sits as a board member of the Machakos County Entertainment Centre for Film, Media, Music and the Arts

Victoria Kimani rants yet again: Angela Angwenyi hated me and I don’t get support from Kenyans at all 

It’s a song that Kenyans have become accustomed to whenever they get a chance to interact with sassy singer Victoria Kimani: fellow citizens never support her.

The singer has expressed her true emotions severally on this matter insisting that Kenyans have never really supported her art and, that she feels Nigerians are the one she should really thank for the millstones she has hit in her career so far.

Angela Angwenyi hated me

According Kiss 100, the singer was it again, ranting of how Kenyans ignored her while Nigerians gave her a chance. She posted the rant in an exclusive celebrity group saying that Angela Angwenyi was even in a position to help her once but chose not to because she hated her.

Angela Angwenyi

“I met a Nigerian DJ who used to play my music in the African clubs in Atlanta. Back then I used to beg Fully Focus to support me and play my tracks….but the Nigerian DJ is the guy who supported. He told me ‘Vee, you have a beautiful voice, do a remix to Ice Prince song Oleku…’. I did just that ….And Killed it…. He sent it to thousands of blogs and BOOM…… 8 MONTHS after that, I get a tweet from Chocolate City In Nigeria,” went her rant.

She added:

“They SAID they wanted to open a branch in Kenya…. And hired Angela Angwenyi ( who hated me from jump…..not sure why ?) Altho she was at Radio, ehhh she didnt really pump my shit…. For some reason I couldnt get gigs, ( banned from blankets…..not sure why)  even tho Mtoto, Oya, Whoa ft prezzo & AY, Prokoto ft Diamond and Ommy Dimpoz was the littest thing poppin at the time….”

 

Angela Ndambuki of the defunct Tatuu girl band appointed new CEO of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

If you were in high school or primary sometimes in 2003 then you do remember Tatuu; the all girl music band that brought us hits like ‘Tesa’, ‘Parapanda’, ‘Songea’ among other hit songs.

Tatuu comprised of Angela Ndambuki, Debbie Asila and Angela ‘Shinde’ Mwandanda; they were referred as the Ogopalets. They were the hottest girl band in Kenya back then.

Tatuu; (L-R) Angela Ndambuki, Angela ‘Shinde’ Mwandanda and Debbie Asila

Well,  Angela Ndambuki was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) a day ago.

Prior to KNCCI appointment, Ndambuki worked as the CEO of the Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK). at She also worked at the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KHRC).

The mother of two is also an advocate of the High Court. The ex Tatuu member holds a Master of Laws (LLM) Degree in Intellectual property Law from the University of Edinburgh (UK) and a bachelor of Law degree from the University of Nairobi.

Angela Ndambuki while she was still the CEO of PRISK

“Ndambuki has a passion for advocacy issues and was instrumental in amending the copyright act 2001, Laws of Kenya in line with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Beijing Treaty on Audio – Visual Performances,” KNCCI Chairman Kiprono Kittony expressed confidence in Ndambuki’s appointment.