Anita Pendo

"Even when it is evident that women are just as able as men, some individuals stubbornly still think women are weak. Female celebrities face hurdles in their journey just like other people. Some people think they have no emotions but they do, they have feelings too. Women can do even better if they are supported fully. We need society’s support."

"The pregnancy news is said to have put a pause on rumours that the two were ready to tie the knot. We are definitely keeping an eye on this one."

"Life is not just ice cream and candy, but there are many challenges. In life, you will face many things that discourage you, but you will be strong because when you know what you want, you get hurt, but what you want to achieve, you achieve."

"God knew the right season and I trust his timing. I am grateful for his grace, mercy, and love."

"For young girls out there, they should excel in what they do because you never know who's watching or listening. I didn't know about LIMA, but they had representatives in every country. Whenever they want contestants from eight or 10 countries, they always send representatives to identify who's eligible."

"This award isn't just for me alone. It's for all those in the media and entertainment industry who haven't received recognition yet. To them, I say, keep going, your moment will come. I dedicate this award to all of you as well."

"I still have a lot to achieve in life. In the morning, I work at the radio station from 6am to 10am, then after I go for rehearsals with the Mashirika troupe. I then go to the night club to spin discs and I finish at 3am and go home."

"Since I was the first born in my family and my father was dead, I had to wake up and look for ways to move forward. I never thought about the fact that I was just a child, but I focused on what I could do. I wanted to be independent and live on my hard earnings."

"Those who know me very well are my family and close friends. They used to fight for me every time someone abused or disrespected me. They will never believe such lies because they know me very well."

"I always try to stay disciplined. To achieve my goals, I don’t need someone behind controlling me because I know what I want."

"I do not use drugs; I have never taken beer either. I believe that drugs can prematurely end a person’s career, so I stay away. I am sure that my future gets brighter every day. I am still far from where I want to reach so I cannot put my life in danger."

"I want to be a role model so that anyone tempted to give up can get motivated by me and keep going."

"I still have very many things to do. I am at 80% - I want to be internationally known."

"I want to have my own entertainment company and focus on women with talent."

"Chances and opportunities are there, they should not slip away. We have to work very hard. We need to have discipline even when others do not know it and avoid drugs."

"We must have friends who are important to us rather than waste time gossiping about others."