While some are still trying their luck, there are those that are already making it big; living lavish lifestyles, driving good cars all thanks to comedy.
Check out some of the comedians in Kenya who are making it big just by cracking our ribs:
1. Churchill
2. Eric Omondi
He is one of the best comedians in the country and he goes to great lengths to be funny even if it means thinking outside the box.
Eric Omondi is largely popular from his appearance on Churchill show, although he is now doing his own comedy based on doing renditions for songs and everyday life events.
He is clearly not shy to show that he enjoys the best the things life has to offer.
3. Jalango
The comedian whose real name is Felix Oduor, seems to be eating life with a golden spoon.
He came into the limelight after acting in a local program “Papa Shirandula” on citizen TV. His star has shone brighter with each day and he is a jack of all trades as he has many titles to his name.
4. Mc Jessy
The witty down to earth comedian hosts Churchill Raw on NTV. Known by many for his funny dance moves while on stage, this comedian has created a name for himself and thanks to his wit, he is now living large and is among the top earning comedians in Kenya.
5. David The Student
He is the famous Churchill show comedian famed for his Kalenjin accent jokes. Away from comedy, he is a model and an MC.
Thanks to his comic side, he is able to enjoy the best life has to offer. He owns a Subaru and a range rover sport. Pesa Otas!!
He recently came under public attack after being accused by people of conning them using his ‘celebrity’ status as a camouflage.
6. Chipukeezy
He is a witty comedian known for his Kamba accent, where he tells tales from his Kamba relatives when he joined the Churchill show family. His comical nature did not go unnoticed as he is now doing his own shows on you tube.
He now runs a show on Ebru TV alongside being Director of NACADA.
7. Oga Obinna
Obinna is a local comedian largely known for his Nigerian accent. He has been on Churchill Show but is currently running his own show on Ebru Tv. He is among the best comedians in Kenya who are raking it big.
8. Wilbroda
Famously known as Shirandula’s wife, Wilbroda is arguably the only female comedian and actress standing today as the most successful in this industry.
She has been in the show Papa Shirandula for years now, where she plays a crucial role.