Papa Shirandula and Lizz Njagah Reveal Their Big Break. These is How They Made Their Millions

Kenya’s film industry pays handsomely, the era when acting was considered a “joke” is long gone. Actors and actresses are cashing in heavily from their careers.

Last night, Citizen TV’s Terryanne Chebet hosted Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula and Lizz Njagah on her show to discuss the prospects of Kenya’s film industry. One thing that was made crystal clear during the show was: resilience pays.

The Kenyan film industry has come a long way to be what it is today, though it is not where many expect it to be, actors and actresses acknowledge the industry has changed. Back then, artists used to be paid peanuts from the various acting roles they played, today, however, they earn “good” money to comfortably sustain them.

Papa Shirandula revealed his big break came with the Coca Cola’s “brrr” commercial, the advertisement became a global phenomenon and Papa was ultimately paid well in US dollars. Though he refused to say how much he earned, he acknowledges his role in the commercial was a BIG boast to his life.

On the other hand, Lizz Njagah confirmed Tinsel was her biggest break, though she admitted other casts like Makutano Junction, Lux commercial etc played a significant role in her career, she confirmed it Nigerian soap opera Tinsel is the one that propelled her to greater heights.

Check out the Business Center’s interview on the film industry here:

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