In Kenya, being a celebrity is no easy task. It’s understandable why rapper Khaligraph Jones wrote in his song Hao about how unpleasant Kenyan fans can be.
Khaligraph says in one of the lines, “Kuwa celebrity Kenya ni kujitolea/kuapologisia watu hujakosea.”
Mulamwa, a comedian, had just burned his comedy costume on claims of cyberbullying when Khaligraph released the song.
Generally speaking, Kenyans have some unspoken expectations about their celebrities.
One of these requirements is that the celebrity be of good cheer.
Churchill Ndambuki aka Mwalimu King’ang’i. Photo/courtesy
In the same spirit, if you are a superstar, your supporters anticipate that you will act honorably and refrain from constantly chasing clout.
In the same sense, you need to have humility and be approachable.
As a result, you must never treat nagging journalists and fans with snobbery.
Sanaipei Tande. Photo/courtesy
In light of this, we have put together a list of Kenya’s most beloved celebrities.
The selection process was straightforward; we simply looked through these celebrities’ social media accounts and found they frequently got positive feedback from their followers.
Even when their followers criticize them, you can tell that they do it out of love, not out of spite.
Power couple Nameless and Wahu. Photo/courtesy
So, how crucial are social media platforms? I can assure you that it is, and one can determine how well-liked or despised an artist or celebrity is by the comments left on their posts.
Kevin Waire aka Wyre. Photo/courtesy
Here is the list, which is primarily made up of musicians, radio hosts, and content producers.
Please take note that many of the celebrities on the list are people who have made a name for themselves, are reliable, and have proven to be role models.
They are deserving role models and leaders who have sacrificed a lot in a bid to chart the way for those who come after them.
Mugithi maestro Samidoh. Photo/courtesy
We adore some of them for the simple reason that they make us laugh and inspire us when we’re at our lowest.
This list is not presented in any particular order.
1. Churchill aka Mwalimu King’ang’i
2. Nameless and Wahu
3. King Kaka
4. Mustapha (Deux Vultures)
5. Wyre
6. Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o. Photo/courtesy
7. Dr King’ori
8. Jalang’o
9. Nyashinski
10. Bien of Sauti Sol
Abel Mutua aka Mkurugenzi. Photo/courtesy
11. Jua Kali
12. Abel Mutua
13. Lynn Ngugi
Bien-Aime-Sauti-Sol. Photo/courtesy
14. Otile Brown
15. Nazizi
16. Alex Mwakideu
17. MC Jessy
18. Terence Creative
19. Khaligraph Jones
20. Nicki Bigfish
Kaligraph Jones aka The OG. Photo/courtesy
21. Eric Omondi
22. Ondiek Nyuka Kwota
23. Makokha-Vioja Mahakamani
Vioja Mahakamani duo Alphonce Makacha Makokha (l) and Ondiek Nyukakwota. Photo/courtesy
24. Mama Kayai
25. Size 8
Content creator Terence Creative. Photo/courtesy
26. Bonoko
27. Njugush
28. Rufftone
Akothee aka Sibuor Madhako. Photo/courtesy
29. Akothee
30. Juliani
Ghetto Radio presenter Bonoko with President William Ruto. Photo/courtesy
31. Mbuusi
32. Prof Hamo
33. DJ Shiti
34. Sanaipei Tande
KRG The Don. Photo/Facebook
35. KRG The Don
36. Samidoh
37. Emma Jalamo
38. Prince Indah
39. Mulamwa
40. Malik Lemuel
