Kenyans have once again taken to the comment sections to voice their thoughts on Embarambamba’s latest antics.
This past weekend, Kisii artist Embarambamba performed in Meru and, as is his custom, took his performance to new heights—literally. He clambered up tents and jumped around, all in an effort to captivate his audience’s attention.
Embarambamba is renowned for his audacious stunts at outdoor events. He often entertains by rolling in mud, climbing trees, or, as seen recently, scaling tents. In numerous interviews, he has explained that he employs these unconventional moves to keep his performances fresh and engaging. He believes that by breaking from the norm, he can better connect with his audience and enhance their experience, which has become his trademark.
As Embarambamba himself put it, “Lazima nikiimba niweke comedy, ndani ndio mafans wasikie vizuri na wafurahie,” meaning, “When I perform, I must include comedy so that my fans can enjoy and appreciate it.”
Public reactions to his latest stunts have been varied:
- nebulazzkenya: “Embarambamba seems like he’s starting his own cult.”
- Ranium: “Embarambamba’s skits perfectly mirror my mental and emotional state this Monday morning.”
- ny.amburaaaaa: “I’m more frightened by the people who paid to see him.”
- 2mbili: “Maybe he was trying to avoid the anger of the Meru people he upset.”
- tash kidy: “Now we want to jump over taxes like he jumps over tents.”
- b.eckam: “Government, please take action in Kisii County!”
- shednadsavage: “Doesn’t he realize that Kenya has serious issues? Is he trying to hurt people with his tent stunts?”
- baha thee plug: “While people climb trees, he climbs tents.”
