Bernard Safari was thrust into the limelight when Governor Alfred Mutua premiered his TV show Beba Beba.
Jobu, as he was popularly known, became a household name through his character which portrayed a spoiled mama's boy with ambitions of becoming a rapper.
Years after Jobu left the show Kenyans.co.ke tracked him down to find out what he has been up to.
"I have been working in the film industry but I went behind the scenes. The show was paying very well and it was hard to get other producers who would match our value," he spoke.
Jobu also landed roles in award-winning Nairobi Half Life and also starred in The Captain of Nakara.
He explained that working behind the scenes exposed him to a lot of film experts who came into the country to shoot movies and documentaries.
"I have worked with many producers some whom I cannot mention because of the non-disclosure agreements we signed," he stated.
"I have been an assitant director and I help scout for locations like the Chalbi desert where I was recently," the thespian added.
Speaking on whether he would like to make a return to the screen, he stated that he would like the opportunity to nurture young talents in the film industry.
"I have a lot of respect for actors who have been through the Kenya National Theatre because that's where you hone the craft. KNT helps you build discipline and resilince," he spoke.
Jobu also spoke about how he was able to avoid getting swallowed into the celebrity lifestyle by being grounded to his principles.
"Celebrities should live within their means to avoid feeling dejected and depressed. We made a lot of money in Beba Beba but I still used matatus while my friends bought cars.
"I was able to sustain myself and progress throughout my career. Nowadays I can live off my efforts and one job can sustain me for a year," he intimated.
Just like Jobu, Abel Mutua is another actor who left the screens to focus on film production.
