Malinga on winning African Female Actor of the Year

DELI Malinga, a celebrated actress, proudly shares her experiences as the newly crowned African Female Actor of the Year, an accolade bestowed at the Women in Media Awards.

- ANITA NKONKI

Malinga tells the Saturday Star that this honour is more than just a title; it motivates her to strive for excellence in her career.

“It put me at another level; I can't drop the ball after such a huge recognition. Imagine being given an African crown that doesn’t match the standard.”

While this is a significant milestone for the acclaimed actress, she says the path to this recognition was not without its hurdles.

Upon receiving news of her nomination in Ghana, she faced a daunting reality: funding her trip to the awards. “When she told me it was legit, but sadly, everything was on me to get there. It was very clear to me that I was not going at all,” Malinga reflected.