Putting a smile on people's faces is not as easy as it seems.
It becomes an even more challenging task when someone not only achieves this but also succeeds in cultivating a devoted following and establishing a sustainable brand.
Njugush has remarkably accomplished this, placing him in the exclusive league of Kenyans who have dared to defy this year.
Eddie Butita is a Kenyan comedian, content creator, and film producer whose humour and comic nature have made him a household name in the entertainment industry.
After first establishing himself as an act in The Churchill Show, Butita has grown from strength to strength.
He eventually ventured out on his own and is now a bonafide star standing out for his content creation, emceeing as well as both act and stand-up comedy.
Thandiwe Muriu is a photographer who fell in love with art at the young age of 14.
When learning the craft, she was driven by the burning desire to be the best in her field and as such, she took every online class, immersed herself in every book she could find, and studied tutorials extensively.
Fast forward, her work has been recognised globally and covered by international media outlets such as Vogue.
Popularly known by his self-styled title Mkurugenzi, Abel Mutua is a filmmaker, scriptwriter, actor and content creator.
He first rose to national prominence for his starring role in Citizen TV’s Tahidi High where he was casted as Freddie, a mischievous character.
Philip Karanja is a Kenyan film producer, director, and actor.
He started off his profession by featuring Melvin in the popular television show Tahidi High, a feat which served as his breakthrough in the Kenyan film industry.
In his decade-long film career, Karanja has bagged several film credits.
Brian Ouko Omollo alias Khaligraph Jones is an award winning Kenyan rapper and songwriter.
He is best known for his hit songs “Mazishi” and “Yego” and has two albums to his name; Testimony 1990 and Invisible Currency.
In 2023, Khaligraph was one of the 2 artists chosen to represent Kenya in Coke Studio Africa alongside RnB singer Nikita Kering’. Together, they recorded a mashup of Nikita’s hit song "Ex."
Catherine Kamau Karanja popularly known by her stage name, Kate Actress is an award-winning actor and brand ambassador.
Kate has starred in a number of local and international TV shows and films.
Within Kenyan shores, she is mostly known for playing the roles Selina in Citizen TV’s Mother in Law and Sue in Maisha Magic’s Sue na Johnnie.
Sarah Hassan is an actress who gained popularity among Kenyans owing to her starring role in Citizen TV’s drama Tahidi High.
Besides acting, she is also a polished TV host who has become a fan favourite for presenting popular shows including The Wedding Show.
In 2023, she was one of the standout actresses and landed a couple of starring roles in both local and international productions.
Muthoni Ndonga alias Muthoni the Drummer Queen, is a musician and one of the most successful event organisers in Kenya.
She has had a successful career in the Kenyan music industry where she has released countless hits spanning various genres including Nai ni Ya Who, Suzie Noma, Power, African Fever and Vile Inafaa.
Eric Omondi, is a comedian and event emcee.
He gained prominence in 2008 as one of the featured comedians on the Churchill Live TV show.
His comedic talent has earned him awards, including being crowned Best Comedian in Africa and the African King of Comedy at the Africa Entertainment Awards in New York.
In 2023, Omondi started becoming more vocal about political leadership, gaining recognition for his advocacy on the high cost of living.