Vincent Kigosi

Vincent Kigosi
Born
Vincent Kigosi

(1980-05-16) May 16, 1980[1]
Other nameRay the Greatest
OccupationsActor, producer, director
SpouseChuchu Hans
Children1
Awardssee below

Vincent Kigosi (born 16 May 1980), also known as Ray, is a Tanzanian actor, producer and director.[2] Kigosi is based in Dar-es-Salaam.[3]

Career

Kigosi, also known as Ray, started his career 2000 in television soap operas and series, and then started to appear in movies.

He has a film production company with fellow actor Blandina Chagula.[4]

Filmography

  • Sikitiko Langu (with Steven Kanumba, Nuru Nasoro, Blandina Chagula)
  • Dangerous Desire (with Steven Kanumba, Nuru Nasoro and Blandina Chagula)
  • Johari (Steven Kanumba, Blandina Chagula)
  • Peace of Mind (with Irene Uwoya, Jacob Steven, Blandina Chagula)
  • Wicked Love (with Aunty Ezekiel and Blandina Chagula)
  • Waves of Sorrow (with Rose Ndauka, Yobnesh Yusuph and Slim Omary)
  • Oprah (with Steven Kanumba, Irene Uwoya)
  • Off Side (with Steven Kanumba, Jacob Steven and Irene Uwoya)
  • Woman of Principles (with Elizabeth Michael and Nargis Mohamed)
  • Family Disaster (with Elizabeth Michael and Diana Kimaro)
  • My Dreams (with Irene Uwoya, Rose Ndauka, Mahsein Awadh, Shamsa Ford and Elizabeth Michael)
  • Sobbing Sound (with Irene Uwoya, Haji Adam)
  • Unpredictable (with Irene Paul)
  • Handsome Wa Kijiji (with Irene Paul, Flora Mvungi)
  • Danger Zone (with Aunty Ezekiel, Mahsein Awadh, Elizabeth Gupta, Blandina Chagula)
  • I Hate My Birthday (with Aunty Ezekiel and Irene Paul)
  • Fair Decision
  • Surprise
  • V.I.P
  • Chickens Head
  • Too Much
  • Twisted
  • Second Wife
  • The Glory of Ramadhani
  • Hard Price
  • Shell
  • Shakira
  • One Blood
  • The Image
  • Behind the Scene
  • Revenge
  • Fake Pastors
  • Hot Friday
  • Full Moon
  • Divorce
  • From China With True Love
  • Fan's Death
  • Pretty Girls
  • Yellow Banana
  • Bad Luck

Awards and nominations

Tanzania People's Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Himself Favourite Actor Nominated
2015 Himself Favourite Movie Director Won

Steps Entertainment Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Woman of Principles Best Director Won
Rj Company Best Film Company Won
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 Himself Tanzania Most Influential Movie Icon Won

Action and Cut Viewers Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Himself Lifetime Achievement Won
Twisted Best Director Nominated

Filamu Central Website Awards (Best of 2010)

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 Best Director Won
Danger Zone Best movie cover Won
Rj Company Best Film Company Won

Proin Promotions Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Himself Best Director Won

References

  1. ↑ "Vincent Kigosi- English biography". bongocinema.com. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Vincent Kigosi - Actor, Director, Film Editor, Film Writer, Producer, — Bongo Movies - Buy Tanzania Movies and DVD's Online". www.bongocinema.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Home". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Tz's film stars receive grand reception". The New Times. 16 December 2010. Retrieved 9 February 2026.