Comedy in kenya today has taken a totally different new approach.
Since the times of the late legendary mzee ojwang , mama kayai, mwala to todays
churchil. Comedy industry has evolved, grown and matured to some awesome
heights which has seen many presumed young talented men and women venture into
it as a full time job.today kenya has a great number of stand up
comedians who are currently making it big in the big mainstream creative laugh
industry. Thanks to churchills inspiration. Churchill is regarded as the father
of comedy in kenya.
Mulika entertainment writer caught up with
a promising fast uprising standup comedian turned radio presenter known
by his stage name as 'maasai' for an exclusive interview.
Maasai takes us down through his personal
life, to hustle and the plans he has for his future.
We feature him in our todays special
pullout. This is how we start our 2016. Read and enjoy.
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| Maasai during the interview |
Mulika ent: Well to start off, thank you
for your time and accepting our invite for this interview.
Maasai: Ua welcome Sir the Fleasure is mine.
Mulika ent: Ours too. So tell us about
yourself. Who is Julius maasai?
Maasai: Aaaah who is Julius Masaai ok.. Am
two in One, Am Julius n Masaai julius hana job bt Masaai ako job sasa Masaai
akifanya Job Julius Anakula pesa ya Masaai. What I mean is Am a standup
comedian, Actor n also a Radio presenter at ATG Radio 91.0 fm... N am saved and
I love Jesus coz he is the Reason I made it this FAR
Mulika ent: Maasai as you are popularly
known is a jack of all trades, first you are a standup comedian. Tell us about
this and how you got into comedy.
Maasai: My mum always tells me that I was
with Funny characters when I was young natumwa sufuria Naleta Kijiko, even in
School I was clever but stupid, when I came to Nairobi there was A competition
at Gbs Tv which I Won,. I started like that now here I am Government comedian.
Mulika ent: When was this?
Maasai: 2011
Mulika ent: Since then you've been able to
do a couple of shows, what are some of these shows?
Maasai: I have done many shows in School, in church I have mced
many weddings but the one that I did Big I was the Mc of River wood Awards 2015
Mulika ent: While in comedy, What is that
one thing that you would consider as your biggest breakthrough? Or what was
your biggest breakthrough over the years?
Maasai: My biggest brake through is Breakthrough
is Getting a job at Kbc n being a Radio presenter
Mulika ent: Yes about your job at KBC
actually vioja mahakamani, how was it and how has it been?
Maasai: I was in Citizen Tv Mashtaka but I
went Kbc for Comedy competition called last Laugh we were 300 comedians but I
managed to reach final but Corruption came in but I thank God through that am
at Vioja mahakamani replace of Olexender
Mulika ent: Radio. What motivated you to
join radio? Which radio are you working for?
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| Maasai on atg radio |
Maasai: I use to hear people talked in
Radio and I thought I must make people Laugh On Radio. Then I joined am On ATG Radio 91.0
fm
Mulika ent: Well, that's now the maasai we
know. Let's get back to where we started. There is this Julius we don't really
know. So briefly tell us about this Julius, his family background and education
as well.
Maasai: Julius is Very Simple n cool guy
hananga mambo sana
Mulika ent: {laughter} maasai stop being
mean bruh. Jibu swali langu.. Its 3 in 1 lol
Maasai: Family am first born in family of
five two boys n three girls. School nimesomea Luhya land n I was not that
clever
Mulika ent: Every profession comes with
its own challenges, what can you say has been your biggest obstacle or
challenge this far?
Maasai: Mmmmmmh challenges are many I have
went for more than 500 Auditions n 20 pilotes okay bfor people know u can do it
u must walk
Mulika ent: What are some of your
achievements so far?
Maasai: I have Achieved a lot being in
Radio and On Tv its not easy I Thank God for that,
Mulika ent: Are you married?
Mulika ent: Anything on your ring finger?
Maasai: Yes am Married with Ten kids bt
they are not mine walikuja na Mama yao kitu yenye wanafanya ni kuniita baba mm
na sema Yesu Ni bwana
Mulika ent: Now that we are almost closing
2015, what is resolution do 2016?
Maasai: 2016 I will be Star, best comedian
in Kenya and whole world, and I want to build a house for my mum
Mulika ent: Any word of encouragement for
those the upcoming comedians and those who want to join this industry?
Maasai: I will say that its a Jorney of
hope n Faith, unakutanga Artist anakam leo anataka achukuliwe leo kesho ako Kwa
Tv, No just do ua best respect each other, humble yourself be Prayerful and the
Rest shall follow, the bible says Knock and the doors shall be open Ask and you
shall be given Nothing is IMPOSIBLE TO GOD
Mulika ent: Your parting shot.
Maasai: My parting Shot, Is I want to thank God for this
far he changed my life And also thank My Mum who supports me Siz n bro wamekua
wakinizaidia saaana, na MY Fans I tell you hao ndio wamenimake hadi saa hii
hapa nimefika Mungu Awabariki saaana
Mulika ent: Thank you for your time. We
are glad. Again may God bless you and the work of your hands
Maasai: Amen n Amen God Bless You too
Maasai: Sasa naesa tuma salamu
Mulika ent: Yeah.. Uneza tuma salamu kwa
watu tano
Maasai: Natuma salamu hapa kajiado kwa wa
ng'ombe na Sister yangu wa ng'ombe uchumbe asn nikuamba tare Moja inakaribia
ng'ombe ni ng'ombe
Mulika ent: And by the way what are your
real names??
Maasai: My real Names is Julius kwangu
Machenesi Masaai
As mulika entertainment family we wish
maasai all the very best in his endeavors
NOTE. To our readers , maasai's statements were not edited , they were published as they are, from him.
