Kenyan Teen Comedian Elsa Majimbo Receives Icy Park Collection from Beyoncé

Celebrated Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo has received an Icy Park package from American superstar Beyonce, Adidas, and Ivy Park.

An elated Majimbo took to social media on Monday to thank Beyonce and her team for the special gift. 

"THANK YOU @Beyonce @adidas @WeAreIvyPark!!!! JUST RECEIVED THE ICY PARK !!!!," she tweeted.

The 19-year-old entertainer joins the likes of Ciara, Zendaya, Kerry Washington, Cardi B, Janelle Monae, among others who have received the latest collection from Beyoncé. She is the only Kenyan to receive the package.

Icy Park line is the third collaboration between Adidas and Beyonce's fashion label, Ivy Park.

The development comes days after Majimbo was featured in Teen Vogue magazine and signed a partnership with Valentino, a leading Italian fashion house.

The teenager has received lots of recognition both locally and internationally since she launched her career in comedy early last year.

She rose to fame in March 2020 after her comical videos went viral on social media following a nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

She has since been featured by international media platforms such as The Guardian, New York Times, CNN, BBC, Forbes, among others.

In November 2020, she won the prestigious E! People’s Choice Awards in the African Social Star category. She also become a Fenty beauty ambassador, partnered with MAC, appeared on Comedy Central, and has been nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award.