Among these TikTokers was Winnie wa Mummy, the Dance Influencer of the Year in the Pulse Uganda Influencer Awards 2024.
Here are some internet personalities who have been recognised by globally renowned celebrities:
Winnie wa Mummy
With 1.8 million followers on TikTok, Winnie wa Mummy is one of Uganda's most-followed content creators. Her content largely revolves around dancing, and she has recently ventured into singing.
Winnie wa Mummy
Zayra Baby
Like Winnie wa Mummy, Zayra Baby is also a dancer who has recently started working as a video vixen in the music industry. She sparked conversations among her fans when Derulo commented on one of her TikTok videos.
Zayra Baby
Zayra has 1.1 million followers on the platform.
Coco Must Shine
Constance Kemigisha, known as Coco Must Shine, is the daughter of Amooti Omubalanguzi. She also received a repost from Jason Derulo.
Coco Must Shine
With 535.7K followers on TikTok, she is a makeup artist, model, and actress in addition to her content creation.
Gold Viv
Gold Viv, also an actress, has received several endorsements from celebrities. Notably, she spent time with Nigerian producer Don Jazzy, sharing playful moments. She has 4.1 million followers on TikTok.
Gold Viv
Zari Hassan
Zari, who has dated and befriended numerous celebrities, shocked many when Rick Ross endorsed her All-White Party in 2022. Her largest following is on Instagram, where she has 12.2 million followers.
Zari Hassan
Simon Kaggwa Njala
Simon Kaggwa Njala, a seasoned journalist, has recently gained recognition from various international celebrities, including Andrew Tate, who admires his interview style.
Simon Kaggwa Njala
Tenge Tenge
Tenge Tenge has garnered endorsements from several global entertainment icons, but one of the most notable was when Tiwa Savage invited him to her son’s birthday party in London.
Rango Tenge Tenge
He has 8.5 million followers on TikTok.
Soosi
Ugandan content creator Source Garland, also known as Soosi, managed to collaborate with Nigerian internet sensation Sabinus to create content together.
Sabinus (L) with Source Garland, also known as Soosi.