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Reason Behind Joel Lwaga’s Absence at Churchill Crossover Event

Posted on by Ozymandias

The event faced numerous challenges, resulting in several artists, including Joel Lwaga, being unable to perform as scheduled.

Management Explains the Situation
In a January 2 statement from Ospo Music Group, Lwaga’s management clarified the circumstances surrounding his absence. Despite arriving on time, they encountered disorganization that fell short of professional and contractual standards.

“Although our team arrived as planned, significant issues with the event’s organization and unmet contractual obligations made it unsuitable for Joel Lwaga to perform,” the statement read.

Efforts were made to resolve the concerns through discussions with the organizers, but an agreement could not be reached.

Apology to Fans
Lwaga’s team expressed heartfelt apologies to fans who had eagerly anticipated his performance.

“We deeply regret that circumstances beyond our control prevented Joel from ministering through his music. Your unwavering support means everything to us, and we share in your disappointment,” the statement added.

The management assured fans of their commitment to creating better opportunities for future performances. They emphasized their dedication to providing safe and respectful environments where their artists can connect meaningfully with audiences.

“We remain steadfast in upholding the values and professionalism our artists represent and will continue advocating for high standards in performance settings,” they concluded.

Butita addresses the poisoning of the Churchill Show

Posted on by Ozymandias

Renowned comedian Butita has opened up about the toxicity he encountered within the Churchill Show environment.

In a candid conversation with fellow comedian Oga Obinna, Butita disclosed his struggles with growth and acceptance within the comedy industry.

Expressing his belief that he could have achieved more given the opportunity to thrive, Butita lamented the barriers he faced from certain team leaders who, he alleges, hindered his progress.

“Although I was embraced in standup comedy, I found myself at odds with the system,” Butita shared.

“Churchill is my friend, but there were times when I sought his support at my gigs, only to find him unavailable due to his busy schedule.”

The comedian expressed forgiveness for past grievances but remained steadfast in his disapproval of the gatekeeping culture that pervaded the comedy space.

He spoke of feeling stifled and marginalized due to his talent and creativity, suggesting that some individuals within the industry felt threatened by his skillset.

“The stage became my only avenue for retaliation,” Butita stated.

“I was featured on Churchill Raw for a year, where I showcased my talent and gained recognition. However, I was denied the opportunity to join the main Churchill Show lineup, despite having quality content.”

Butita underscored the impact of the toxic environment on his professional growth, noting instances of belittlement.

He recounted an incident where his acquisition of a new car was met with unwarranted criticism, prompting him to distance himself from the Churchill Show space.

“There were some petty things happening there. I got a new car and brought it to Carnivore. It was actually on loan and someone said, ‘some of you have bought cars now you want to come here how you want.’ That was the last day I stepped into that space. It was not a safe space for me as I was growing, and some of them did not like it.”

Addressing the question of toxicity within the Churchill Show space, Butita acknowledged its existence, particularly for those deemed proficient in their field.

He cited examples such as YY’s involvement in Churchill Raw, implying that talent was often overlooked within the show’s hierarchy.

“Partially, it was toxic, especially if you were an expert in something. Do we have a reason why YY was doing Churchill Raw? He is a pro. At some point, I was given a job, but someone took it away from me,” he said.

Churchill Show moving to TV 47 has doomed it

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Remember back when Churchill show was one of the biggest local televised show in Kenya? For once we had something we all took pride in that is – original content from comedians who delivered jokes we could all relate with….but for some reason we no longer hear anything about the show like we used to.

Okay – we can blame that on growth or maybe cable TV since everybody seems to have moved to the netflix and chill….but again we also blame Daniel Ndambuka for terminating his contract with Nation Media and moving on to TV47….a TV network that is slowly growing with a lot of potential.

Churchill show

Churchill losing audience

However – as much as the TV station is showing potential, there are many who feel that Churchill made a bad move by relocating his show to network that many haven’t yet discovered.

I mean, his audience – (that is from kids to grandparents) always knew what station airs the show and what time….but if you ask them now, most probably dont even know the show still airs.

Well without his old audience – I guess Churchill is now targeting people who watch local TV or rather people from mashinani….but truth is, with how everything is changing…chances are that he either adjusts to the Gen Z style or allows a younger comedian to fill in his shoes because mmmmh, time to catch up is running out.

Churchill Show comedian suddenly disappears

Posted on by Gloria Katunge

The current times have proven hard to deal with and especially for the entertainment fraternity that has watched as millions get lost due to social gatherings’ restrictions.

Popular Churchill comedian, John Macharia aka Mc Coin has left fans and family worried after he was last seen more than a month ago, without letting anyone know of his whereabouts.

Mc Coin

Also read: 10 Kenyan online comedians that we can’t get enough of

In online posts that have since gone viral, the funny man was allegedly last seen in late July by close friends and recent efforts to get through to him have proven futile.

“It’s almost been a month now since our bro (Mc Coin) went silent on all possible media. We’ve tried reaching him out for the last two weeks now in vain. Where he lives and back home is nowhere to be found. All the contacts we have, have been switched off. Its truly a sad story for us and his family. Any leads of his whereabouts lately will be highly appreciated,” one DJ Nixx Bee shared.

Mc Coin with DJ Nixx Bee at a perfomance

The Alarm

According to a local publication, the comedian had been complaining of the hard life out here, forced to move from his place at Kahawa Wendani to the village.

“We went to campus together and we’re always in touch. Around late July is the last time we talked and he told me how hard life had turned out due to tough economic times,” revealed a close ally.

Also read: How Churchill Show comedian lost whopping KSh100K after trusting a friend (Screenshots)

John Macharia aka Mc Coin goes missing

So worrisome was the situation because on reaching out to his parents, Mc Coin’s friends were told they had not laid eyes on him for a while.

“I looked for his father’s contacts and when I got a hold of him, he also told me that they had not seen him and that is how the search begun,” divulged one of his friends.

Also read: Comedian Njoro admitted to rehab (Video)

DJ Nixx Bee however assured family and friends that a search had began with news hinting on a possible success.

We managed to get some info from a credible source that we are closely following to find our brother. We are hopeful this search will yield and end soon.

Stand-up comedian, Mc Coin

Mc Coin made his debut on Churchill in August 2019, where he wowed the audience.

Governor Hassan Joho finally addresses Natalie Tewa ‘Katerina’ scandal (Video)

Posted on by Gloria Katunge

‘Katerina’ is a word that saw Kenyans put together Governor Hassan Joho and Natalie Tewa in one box, speculations rife the two were an item and Joho finally gives his side of the story.

Also read: Curvy Natalie Tewa and Hassan Joho confirm they are an item (Screenshots)

July 20, in a coincidental event, Joho was spotted jamming to the Katerina tune and a quick glance into Natalie’s Instagram timeline, showed a beautiful photo of her in a yellow dress with the caption ‘Baby Katerina’ to it.

Curvy Natalie Tewa takes an outdoor pose

This did not take long before netizens noted something conspicuously similar between the two and quickly concluded that these two were an item behind the scenes. It did not take long before their affair started going public with the pair reportedly spoiling each other to some luxuries.

Also read: Governor Hassan Joho reportedly gifts Natalie Tewa posh luxury ride (Photos)

A story that never gave the Mombasa Governor any peace, making headlines day in, day out over a purported curvy side chic he had bagged himself. Rumors that the stylish politician sought to put to rest once and for all during his recent interview with Churchill.

Governor Hassan Joho and Daniel Ndambuki have a chit-chat in County 001

Also read: Edgar Obare summoned by DCI after viral Natalie Tewa exposé

Joho comes clean

Definitely expecting that that question would pop up during his sit-down with the comedian and content creator, Joho did not seem so surprised, rather disappointed that spending some alone time to unwind could bring him such trouble.

“Hiyo kitu imeniletea shida, wacha tu,” he remarked.

Governor Ali Hassan Joho spending time unwinding

According to the Coastal native, he was just minding his own business and living his life, jamming to the song that speaks to his heart before it suddenly blew up on his face.

“Nilikuwa naimba tu, kwa raha zangu. I wanna look at you baby kidogo…baas!” Joho exclaimed.

Rumored lovers, Hassan Joho and Natalie Tewa

The Governor questioned why society was so quick to judge and condemn a public figure like him, who is human first and still has a life when he is not at work. So why couldn’t he jam to his favorite song and people take it as something normal?

The thing is, even if you are a leader, you have a life. What is wrong if I spend 2 minutes to enjoy music? Because I am still human, and I am allowed to enjoy and live life. So I don’t work 24/7. First, I do what I need to do then I also have to find time for myself.

Some Churchill Show comedians might be depressed because of living beyond their means

Posted on by Ozymandias

A lot has been said about Churchill Show over the last few weeks and if you ask me, people will keep talking until Churchill, real name Daniel Ndambuki, comes out to address the allegations.

Also read: It’s about time Churchill spoke up on the serious allegations touching on his show

If you are keen, I am sure you’ve noticed that the comics who came out to speak claimed that two things were leading them into depression.  One is the management of the show – which includes Victor Ber and Jibril Blessing – while the second aspect was poor pay.

Churchill Show’s creative director, Victor Ber

However, none or very few of them were ready to accept that their own mistakes put them in their current situation and if they had known better, they would have made better decisions.

You see, once people start referring to a person as a celebrity because he or she has appeared on TV a couple of times, that person would like his or her fans to perceive them in a certain way.

What follows is that the person who was has now acquired a celebrity status moves from his or her ‘cheap’ neighborhood to an upmarket estate. They also hire cars so that their fans can see that they are living the life.

Daniel Ndambuki better known as, Churchill

However, remember that Churchill Show doesn’t pay much so the result is that these comedians get into debt and it gets so bad to point where they cannot settle the loans nor afford the rent in these upmarket estates.

More often than not this leaves them depressed since they cannot keep up with their fake lifestyles or the party life that they had gotten used to.

I don’t disagree that Churchill Show were being frustrated, we’ve heard several accounts of that. All I am saying is that some of them could have been living beyond their means and it finally blew up in their faces.

Churchill Show comedians finally speak up on the ills of the industry a day after Kasee’s death

Posted on by Gloria Katunge

Kenya’s popular comedy show, Churchill has had its fair share of controversies with multiple comedians coming out to expose the tough circumstances in the industry.

The country has witnessed numerous cases of comedians committing suicide due to depression, others quitting and turning to odd jobs to be able to meet their daily needs and that of their families.

Unfortunately, for those who pass on, the kind of reports that emerge once they are gone – regards their poor state of well being – leaves many in shock.

Sunday, June 28, young comedian, Joseph Musyoki Kivindu popularly known as Kasee was reported dead after his body was discovered by the road side in Nginduri area, Kinoo.

Comedian Kasee

Reports had it that the budding comedian was battling depression and alcohol addiction that might have led to his untimely death.

Also read: Churchill Show’s comedian found dead!

Zainab

Speaking in regard to this, comedienne Zainab Zeddy revealed that the comedy industry had proven unwelcoming of fellow creatives.

kama huezi nisaidia nikiwa hai nikifa achana na mimi kabsa!????usiwai ni post acha Mafans wangu wanipost

Comedienne, Zainab Zeddy

Adding:

kufa ni lazima lakini hii ya “Comedians”imezidi. ni vizuri watu wajue nini hukula wasanii wakafikia kujitoa uhai. Lazima tukomeshe unyanyasaji dhidi ya Wasanii.

Also read: Update on comedian Othuol´s health status a day after being hospitalized (Photos)

Karis

Stand-up comedian Karis also came out to admit they had indeed given a blind eye to Kasee’s situation and it is now haunting them that he is no more.

WE FAILED YOU KASEE…when things started going astray WE FAILED BEING THERE FOR YOU..

Comedians Kasee and Karis

Karis however went ahead to clarify that it was not out of their own volition to ignore Kasee’s battles, rather, that they are also battling their own “demons”.

..but its not that we assumed it. But because WE WERE ALSO FIGHTING OUR OWN DEMONS we failed you kasee. THE SAME WAY WE FAILED NJENGA MSWAHILI.

Before reiterating Zainab’s sentiments that they go through a lot especially depression and drug abuse.

EVERY OUTCOME HAS A COURSE. people don’t just result into drinking or drugs from the blue there is a push a triger. And depression,confusion,rejection,and stress are the main culprits….

Eric Omondi’s puffed out chest drives ladies wild (Photos)

Posted on by juliet

The king of comedy Eric Omondi seems to have gained some weight and become buff in the last few weeks and his fans are begging to notice.

Eric, who is a father of one, rose to fame through stand-up comedy where he would make fun of his physique thus building his career from it.

Eric Omondi

The former Churchill Show comedian left his fans in awe in a video on Instagram where he was mimicking the Health CS Mutahi Kagwe. As he was speaking, one could not miss his new set of features.

Eric, who was crowned Africa’s funniest comedian at the 5th annual AEAUSA awards, looked more masculine with a broader chest and seemed to have gained a few muscles.

One could notice that he had been working out, lifting weights and had a proper diet as his tiny physique was a thing of the past.

Eric Omondi

 

Dressed in a tight burgundy turtle neck in a meeting with the Health CS Eric looked dashing leaving ladies thirsting at his new body frame.

The star who had once paid a courtesy call to President Uhuru had been asked to eat more and clearly he did heed to the advise given.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_kLyeMAXwP/

Churchill Show live recording cancelled!

Posted on by Pauline Syombua

Churchill show live recording will not go down at the South C MOW Sports Club Grounds as announced earlier.

This was announced by Ken Waudo of the laugh Industry Entertainment group! As seen on the press release, the show was cancelled after Kenya’s first coronavirus was announced earlier this morning.

Kenyan celebrated comedians, MC Jessy (left) and Churchill (right)

In a detailed post, the Churchill show team informed their audience that the show will resume as soon as possible; but for now had to adhere to the isnstructions given by the government that has banned public gatherings in the country.

Churchill Show Live Recording at South C MOW Sports Club Grounds Cancelled
We regrettably wish to inform our loyal fans, supporters and general public that the Live Recording of Churchill Show South C Edition scheduled for Saturday 14th has been cancelled.

This is in line with the government directive about public events in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic as well as consultations with Public Works ministry leadership – venue owners via the office of HE Major General (Retired) Dr. Gordon Kihalangwa at his office.

 

Churchill show comedian
Paul Ndung’u in action

Be right back!

Speaking with journalists earlier this morning, Mutahi Kagwe asked the public to avoid public gatherings including religious ones to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus.

For this reason, the Churchill fraternity went on to urge their fans to partake on the ongoing self quarantine instructions giving by the government.

Churchill show

We wish to inform our loyal customers who have purchased their tickets that the SOUTH C EDITION will still happen at a later date and your ticket remains valid AS SOON AS CONFIRMATION for resumption of public events.

 

In conclusion

For those who had purchased their tickets for tonight’s show will be able to reuse them once the show is back to its normal programming!

We would like to take this time to apologize to every one of you who was looking forward to the event as it was never our intention to disappoint all of you.

We would like to assure of the continuity of your favourite program on TV every Sunday as scheduled.
Regards
For Laugh Industry
Mr. Ken Waudo
Email; waudo@churchill.co.ke

Churchill Show’s Jasper Murume drops debut single ‘Sasa Pambana’ and it’s absolutely hilarious (Video)

Posted on by David Kingsley

Sometime back, I wrote an article explaining why Kenyan comedians should stick to making jokes and leave music to musicians.

Also read: Kenyan comedians should stay away from music!

However, in the last few days I’ve had a change of heart and to be honest, this sudden shift was caused by none other than Churchill Show’s Jasper Murume.

Jasper Murume

A few days ago, the funny man released a song titled Sasa Pambana and I have been listening to it on replay because it’s absolutely hilarious.

Basically, this song is about how people were making merry in December not knowing that January – a month that is often associated with brokeness – was just around the corner.

In the song, Jasper says that some people even changed their names to CEO, MD and whatnot because they had a lot of money and now they have to contend with being blacklisted by several lenders because they can not pay back.

I really love this song. I was smiling the whole time I was listening to it not only because it’s funny but also because I can relate to many of the things that he is singing about.

Jasper Murume

To spice up the song, which is styled after Kamba Rhumba, he threw in some Gengetone words like taniua and prrrrr kang kang. If you ask me, that is the highlight of this song.

The instrumentation on this jam is also on point. It blends well with Jasper’s voice and style and believe you me, you won’t resist the urge to get up and dance. Kisinga Sounds outdid themselves on this one.

I also loved the video. It paints a good visual picture of what Jasper is singing about and perhaps it might teach you a thing or two about saving your money when it’s in abundance.

Watch Sasa Pambana below and tell us what you think.