Entertainment

Kenya’s Top Comedian Njugush, real name Timothy Kimani Ndegwa, is not only a comedian but also a content creator, an influencer, MC and mentor.

From an early age, Njugush developed a passion for acting. After completing high school, he auditioned at the Kenya National Theatre, and this was the first step in the comedian's acting career.

While at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, he hosted a reggae show, ENC.

In 2013, Abel Mutua, a screenwriter, cast him in the show Hapa Kule that attracted a lot of attention further adding to Njugush's popularity.

Manjeru is an award winning gospel musician.

At 13 years old, she is currently the youngest AFRIMA awards winner.

This had previously been held by fellow Kenyan songstress, Nikita Kering, who won the award at 17.

Nikita is one of the youngest Kenyan musical artists who have shaken up the music industry.

She spent a lot of time working on her music while still in school and making a name for herself.

Eddie Butita is a comedian, actor, scriptwriter, theatre director, MC, theatre producer and businessman.

His passion for comedy began while he was still in high school at Butere High School.

Hassan is a Kenyan actress who has starred in films such as Just in time that debuted on Netflix.

Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan film director, producer, and author.

The sensational vocalist and guitarist is part of the afro-pop band Sauti Sol, with members Savara Mudigi, Willis Chimano and Polycarp Otieno-fancy fingers.

He studied Journalism at the United States International University.

Crazy Kennar, real name Kennedy Odhiambo, is a content creator who doubles as an Actuarial Science student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

He runs Tales of Crazy Kennar show.

While in University, he established The Crazy Kennar Company with him being the Chief Executive Officer.

Azziad Nasenya is a 19-year-old online content creator who became an internet sensation in 2020. 

She is currently a second-year college student at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, where she is pursuing a course in Mass Media.

Esther Akoth, aka Akothee, is a singer and a businesswoman who is famous for her afro-beat songs.

The 37-year-old musician has used her Akothee Foundation to improve the livelihoods of the disadvantaged in the society after the Covid-19 pandemic struck the country.