Last year has seen some ordinary people get into stardom. Each one of these people have risen to fame for the unique personality they've brought into the industry.

Elsa Majimbo

Majimbo has been around for a minute, but it is not until this year that we saw her blow up to international standards. The comedian, who is known for making jokes as she eats her signature crisps, won the E People's Choice award as the African social star, beating bigwigs like Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Nigerian content creator Dimma Umeh, singer Sho Madjozi.

“I used to hawk omena in Kariobangi and Lucky Summer, and at some point I used to sell Khaki papers and I felt that wasn't my future, so I ventured back into comedy. Even if you tell me I'm not funny, I will insist on making you laugh.”