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Popular actor reveals what led him to quitting Ksh 200,000 paying job at Citizen TV

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Abel Mutua was popularly known for his role as Freddie on TV Tahidi High back in the day. Thanks to his witty jokes and bubbly behavior; the actor managed to win a huge fan base amongst the young people.

Apart from acting, Abel Mutua was also responsible for writing the script; and luckily for him, his skills that saw him land a role on TV series Mother in Law. And just like Tahidi high, Abel did what he knew best and that is catch the attention of his viewers through his well played role!

By this time Abel Mutua says he would make Ksh 20,000 per episode and when everything is totaled up; then he would receive a whopping Ksh 200,000 which was definitely a lot for a new comer like him. The money changed him to becoming a workaholic who not refused to take sometime off.

Abel Mutua with buddy, Njugush

Where it all changed

Unluckily for him, the fatigue caught up to him and his body shut down without alerting him. Abel went on to narrate his story saying he passed in the washroom; and luckily he did not hit anything when landing down.

  “It got to a point where I was working so hard, I collapsed in the bathroom,”

After regaining his conscious he was taken to a certain facility where he not only received medical attention; but the best advice that helped save his life and career.

Abel Mutua says for the first he realized that the world would go on without him here.

And for that reason he now made a decision he later regretted but is grateful to have made that call.

Actor, Abel Mutua

In my head, I was so sure without me there is no Citizen TV, the show can’t go on. The shock on me! I collapsed in the bathroom and after one week’s bed rest, I resigned the following week,”

Itumbi intervenes

Resigning meant that he would no longer be receiving any of the Ksh 200,000 cheques; and after receiving his last payment Abel now started worrying about his tomorrow.

His breakthrough however came 2 months after quitting his job. Abel says he received a call from Dennis Itumbi who asked whether he would mind working for the Presidential campaign team.

“I got a call from Dennis Itumbi, he told me that his friend was putting together a presidential campaign team and whether I wanted to join. I was shocked to find out that his friend was President Uhuru Kenyatta,”

And of course this is how Abel Mutua disappeared from our TV screens until just recently when he launched a new cop TV series!

Abel Mutua reveals why he had to stop releasing songs 

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Comedian and producer Alfred Mutua has revealed how he joined the music industry early in his career.

Mutua was ushered into the music industry after releasing his song ‘Moyo Wangu’, having been featured by Zeze Maestro.

Speaking in an interview with Word Is, Mutua said it all started as a joke after he was dared.

“It started as a joke. I went to the studio to do other things but Dr Eddie dared me to rap, so I did it,” he said. 

Stopped

Mutua however confessed that the reason why he hasn’t been releasing music is that he knows he doesn’t have the talent so he’s not focusing on it full time.

“You cannot do music 50-50, you have to dedicate your full time to it,” he said.

“If you see anything that I’m involved in musically, it’s just a joke. I don’t think I have the talent to invest time like that.”

Who are your friends and who are their friends? Abel Mutua shares how he ended working for president Uhuru

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Popular Kenyan Actor and script writer Abel Mutua has revealed how he was included in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s first presidential campaign.

According to Mutua who had just resigned from Citizen TV, Secretary of Innovation, Digital and Diaspora Communication in the Office of the President Dennis Itumbi approached him after he left the job.

Referral

Speaking in an interview on Radio Jambo, Mutua shared that during the 2012-2013 General election, he was handed the mandate of being the Brand Ambassador of Uwezo fund, set up to help youth across the country.

“So 2012 October, nikakutana na my friend Dennis Itumbi, akanishow naskia ulitoka Citizen, so hauko Jobo, so niko na beshte yangu anataka kuran for president. Ni kamuuliza Getau juu mimi najua mabeshet yake kadhaa. Akanishow Uhuru, I was surprised juu nikamshow unaweza ongea tu ivo casually juu ya Uhuru, Minister of Energy? Akaniambia anataka kuran for Presidencey ana amempick yeye kuwa kwa Campaign team yake, na kuna kitu inaitwa team Uhuru pale, Foundation Fulani tutaimia kuhelp wasee na pia kaa campaign tool. So nikasema twende sana. So after Uhuru ameingia, watu wakarudi kazi mimi huyo sina kazi. So itakibidii niambie kamwana (Uhuru) juu tulikuwa tuna meet once in a while, so ikabidii nijitetee na juu IEBC ilikuwa imeset aside 16 Billion in case of a run-off, but si watu wakapiga 51plus one , so ikawaa hiyo 16 Billion haina Kazi. Wakasema waunde Fund ya Vijana na kwa sababu sikuwa na Kazi , si mimi huyo nikapewa kuwa Ambassador. So Kazi yangu ilikuwa publicist” said Abel Mutua.

Abel Mutua: I collapsed in the bathroom and the housegirl had to call for help since my wife was at work

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Abel Mutua is among those who have transformed the Kenyan television scene, but the popular actor/content developer nearly died all because of his job.

Abel is an actor and content developer who creates and script shows. He co-owns Phil-lit Productions with Philip Karanja (Catherine Kamau’s husband).

Talk of Tahidi High, Real Househelps of Kawangware, Hapa Kule News, Mother-in-Law, Sue na Jonnie… Abel was involved in the creation of all those local shows.

Chose health over work

Abel recounted his near death experience during a recent interview with Massawe Japanni on Radio Jambo. He narrated an incident in 2012 which made him quit writing scripts.

Abel Mutua and Massawe Japanni
Abel Mutua and Massawe Japanni

The celebrated content developer was pushing himself too hard, he denied himself sleep to write scripts for Tahidi High and Mother-in-Law shows.

Abel however nearly lost his life because of fatigue, he collapsed in the bathroom sometimes in August 2012 and after surviving the incident he had to choose his health over his job.

“I was script writing for two shows non-stop and had to create content for Tahidi High and Mother in Law shows which used to run every Tuesday and Sunday, respectively. So since I was pushing myself too hard, one afternoon in August, 2012 after a 46-hour writing stint, I locked my laptop after sending my script and I was to take a quick shower before resting. I collapsed in the shower for forty minutes and the house girl had to call for help since my wife was at work.

“I was hospitalised for two days due to fatigue. Before I was discharged the nurse gave me a wake up call. She told me Abel, I know in your mind you think your colleagues won’t go on without you. The truth is you will collapse and die and after you are gone, the show will still go on and what will happen, people will just post their condolence messages and that’s it,” Abel Mutua narrated.

 

 

 

“There are good people out here, Ofweneke is one of them” Abel Mutua narrates how Dr Ofweneke saved his wedding

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Abel Mutua and his sweetheart Judy Nyawira exchanged vows sometimes in November 2015 in a colorful wedding. What many people didn’t know is that Dr Ofweneke played a big role in making that wedding a success.

Abel reveals that his wife and him planned their wedding in less than a month, they didn’t have a committee to help them with the planning or even to raise money.

Abel Mutua with his wife and daughter
Abel Mutua with his wife and daughter

“#RandomPeopleAppreciationWeek This week I’m taking time off to appreciate individuals who’ve come through for me at one point or the other and I’m starting with this gentleman! The eagle himself.  In 2015 My baby and I planned our wedding in less than a month. No committee, no nothing. It was heavy. 3 days to the event after we’ve run out of cash it hits us that we forgot to get an MC,” wrote Abel Mutua in part.

He did it for free

Abel reveals that he called Dr Ofweneke and explained his predicament and the comedian agreed to be the MC at his wedding without charging him a single cent.

Dr Ofweneke
Dr Ofweneke

“I pick up the phone and call this gentleman right here. Mind you we had only met less than 3 times before this day. I tell him my story and without thinking twice, he tells me, ‘Bro! Arusi lazima ifanyike. Nitumie details zote, kitu ipigwe!’ He agreed to do it free of charge. I couldn’t believe it. There are good people out here. @drofweneke is definitely one of them. I can only pray for you Sir. Hiyo stage ya BET lazima utakanyaga. Shukran Babaa. I appreciate you,” wrote Abel.

 

Abel Mutua buys multi-million German machine(photo)

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Creative Abel Mutua has been in the industry for almost a decade now and he has a lot to thank God for.

Refereed to many as the king of content, Mutua is best known for his creative work on Real Househelps of Kawangware and Hapa Kule News. His very first gig  was on Tahidi High which has seen him get many other shows.

It’s seems the hard works is finally paying off and the producer has now bought himself a brand new Mercedes Benz E250 that cost is in the Kshs 3.5 million.

Hard work

Bahati was recently in the news for also buying a similar car which is now becoming a favorite among entertainment industry crowd. The ride comes packing a Panoramic Sunroof, faux leather interior and is also not a weakling under the hood pumping a neat 201 horsepowers to the wheels.

Previously, Mutua confessed how working hard almost killed him.

“In total, between 2010 and 2012, I earned approximately Sh200,000 a month because I was also acting and doing camera work.  After four years of constant writing and acting, I collapsed in the bathroom one evening from sheer exhaustion and I knew it was time to take a break. I’d overexerted myself. I felt I had nothing left to give so I quit my job, which some thought was very stupid and some thought was very brave.” he said. 

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Njuguna splashes Kes 114,000 to spoil his friend Abel Mutua on his birthday (Photos)

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Celebrated comedian Timothy Kimani popularly known as Njugush/Njuguna dug deep into his pockets to ensure his friend and mentor Abel Mutua had a pleasant birthday.

Abel Mutua plays a vital role in Njuguna’s acting career, the two are so close that Njugush even quit Real House Helps of Kawangware and Hapa Kule News when Abel quit.

Abel turned a year older on August 28th and Njuguna decided to buy him an expensive gift –  iPhone X Smartphone which is retaining at Kes 114,000.

I’m willing to carry your second born

Abel revealed Njuguna bought him iPhone X a week after his birthday. He took to social media to thank Njugush for the pricey gift and joked that he was even will be a sitter for their second born just to show his appreciation.

“This family that is the Kimanis. @blessednjugush and @celestinendinda. I don’t know what it is that you want from me. At this point, I’m willing to carry your second born. You have been such a blessing to me. The birthday gift you sent me last week rendered me speechless for a whole week. Words can’t explain. You are God sent. Hii iPhone X ndio tutapiga baraka Zenu Picha nayo. Mbali ndio tunaenda wadau. Tuzidi sana,” wrote Abel Mutua in part.

Njuguna also recently bought his wife a Kes 85,000 smartphone on her birthday.

Also read: Njugush surprises wife with new phone worth 85K before her birthday 

 

 

 

 

“Ulitravel ndio nisisikie pressure, thank you babe” Abel Mutua in high spirits as wife relieves him of Valentine’s Day expenses

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Abel Mutua is among lucky boy child who have been relieved of Valentine’s Day expenses. The popular actor is in a cheerful mood because his wife is away on Valentine’s Day.

Abel’s wife Judy Nyawira traveled to Kapenguria leaving her husband in Nairobi. The former Tahidi High actor thanked his wife for being away on Valentine’s Day.

“Honestly babe, I don’t even know where to begin. Wanaume Hapa nje wanauza matv ndio wapeleke warembo wao Valentines. Wewe umehurumia boychild ukapack suitcase ukaenda Kapenguria ndio nisisikie pressure. If this is not love I don’t know what is. You’re the only one I’ll be thinking about as I binge watch ‘I (Almost) got away with it’ on IDx,” wrote Abel Mutua in part.

Abel Mutua and his wife Judy Nyawira
Valentines money will go to good use

Abel promises his wife he won’t feel bad because she is away. He further says he will use the money he would have spent on Valentine’s Day to pimp his car.

“As I’m kulaing my ugali mala, I’m also kulaing strategy On how to handle the food insecurity plaguing our country. So also on your birthday/anniversary (They’re only one day apart) feel free to go to work because this country needs you. (She works on an agricultural documentary in case anyone’s wondering). I promise babe sitasikia vibaya. I love you so much babe. The money I have saved today will go into good use. It will buy our demio the big exhaust pipe and rims because that is what our baby Stephanie wants. ?. You’re the best. @judynyawira,” wrote Abel.

 

Former Tahidi actor ‘Freddy’ celebrates his wife’s birthday as she turns 30 years 

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Former Tahidi High actor Abel Mutua popularly known as “Freddy”, is happy to mark his wife’s 30th birthday. Through his Instagram page the fella shared a loving message celebrating the mother of his child in the best possible way.

In his post Abel Mutua does not shy away from revealing how much his wife means to him. He goes on to make fun of her now that she has hit the big 3-0 which scares many. He wrote saying:

Also read: New photo of Comedian Njugush’s wife rocking her huge baby bump

Abel Mutua’s wife

Aaawww!!! Look at this pretty little grandma!! Remove those dentures and come kiss me you old piece of chocolate!! You’ve hit the big 3-0 in style boo. I’m sure your age mates akina Kinjekitile Ngwale are so proud of you. Happy birthday love. Wishing you the very best and may you achieve all our life’s desires. ?? @judynyawira

Abel Mutua’s wedding

It has since been 2 years since Abel Mutua tied the knot with his long term girlfriend, Judy Nyawira. Just like most celebrities the two held a private ceremony in Nairobi that saw close friends attend the ceremony.
The couple also has a child together and from the look of things they might add another one now that the lady hit 30 years.

Abel Mutua: Uhuru Kenyatta paid me well to be his brand ambassador

Posted on by Martin Oduor

Abel Mutua has opened up about the ups and downs in TV production. The popular actor also shed light on the lucrative deal with president Uhuru Kenyatta.

2010-2012 was the most successful period in Abel Mutua’s career. The popular actor-cum-script writer was earning approximately 200,000 a month from his job.

“We were paid Kes 20,000 per episode and wrote four episodes a month, which came to Sh80,000. I wrote on both Tahidi High and Mother-In-Law. In total, between 2010 and 2012, I earned approximately Sh200,000 a month because I was also acting and doing camera work,” Abel told SDE.

Abel collapses in the bathroom

The former Tahadi High actor says he was forced to take a sabbatical after he collapsed in the bathroom. Apparently his work got the better of him and he had no option but to take a break.

“After four years of constant writing and acting, I collapsed in the bathroom one evening from sheer exhaustion and I knew it was time to take a break. I’d overexerted myself. I felt I had nothing left to give so I quit my job, which some thought was very stupid and some thought was very brave.”

Abel Mutua, DP William Ruto and president Uhuru Kenyatta in a past event

Abel landed a lucrative while he was on a break from work. The popular actor was appointed president Uhuru’s brand ambassador. He says he was well paid for the job.

“I landed on my feet as I got a role as brand ambassador for a politician who was running for president. It paid well, but after a year being out of the creative scene, I was itching to get back.”

 

 

 

Abel Mutua: The girl I met two months before I left college ended up being my wife

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Former Tahidi High actor Abel Mutua has opened up about his relationship and campus life. Abel narrated how the only woman he dated in campus ended up being his wife.

For starters Abel Mutua has married a certain Judy Nyawira and they blessed with a girl whom they got before they exchanged vows in November 2014.

Abel Mutua with his daughter

Abel has dated Nyawira, the Production Assistant of set at Mediae Company, for years before finally decided to walk down the aisle.

In a recent interview with Standard, Abel revealed that he didn’t date in campus until his final year when he met Nyawira and hooked up.

Abel Mutua and his wife Judy Nyawira

“I never dated in college until the last semester of my final year. And guess what, that girl I met two months before I left college ended up being my wife,” Abel Mutua revealed.

Abel also recounted campus life at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication where he pursued a film production course majoring in camera techniques.
“My best campus experience was definitely the drama festivals. I was best performing artist nationwide in second year and best actor nationwide in my third year. Making extra cash in campus meant shooting funerals for people. It was the easiest way to make a quick buck. I met my best friend Phil Karanja who also happens to be my business partner in campus.”