Former Tahidi High actor Dennis Mugo, popularly known as OJ, recently shared the story of how he squandered the money he earned from the show. OJ revealed these details during an episode of his YouTube channel.
He confessed that he didn’t invest the salary he earned from Tahidi High and the various well-paying jobs that came his way due to his fame. He would often get lucrative hosting gigs and advertisements from prominent brands.
OJ candidly admitted to making his first million but failed to make wise financial decisions, eventually leading to squandering it all.
He regretted not achieving his life goals, attributing his downfall to bad habits, particularly alcohol consumption, and a lack of savings.
The allure of celebrity status had a negative impact on him, and he watched his fame dwindle as quickly as it had come.
After the show ended, he realized that the job opportunities that once came easily were no longer available.
His descent into alcoholism took a toll on his finances, and it even led to the dissolution of his marriage.
The consequences of his situation also took a toll on his mental health, causing him to experience depression.
OJ also opened up about his troubled upbringing, revealing that he was a troubled teen raised by a single mother. His history of substance abuse began in his early years.
In a previous interview, OJ shared that after leaving Tahidi High, he transitioned into the advertising industry, working as a creative director for different advertisements. He was associated with companies such as Take 2 Communications and Triple Edge Media.
