THE LIST: 5 Celebrities Who Got Fat After They Became Famous

In Kenya, it isn’t hard to find celebrities that are walking ‘fatastrophes’. When they step on the ground, you’d think a Nepal-like earthquake is about to hit the 254 – which isn’t a bad thing really.

In our African society, growing fat when you were initially skinny is a symbol of success. A fat body is equivalent to a fat bank account. Hakuna mambo ya health risk hapa. Whoever said more money more weight didn’t lie. Maina Kageni should tell us why he’s an exception to this rule. Here are some Kenyan celebs who added kilos after they dived into the warm sea of fame and guap

Nonini

Watch the ‘Manzi Wa Nairobi’ video and you’ll understand what I’m talking about. Twelve years ago, Nonini was just a skinny controversial rapper who was giving clergymen and parents headaches. Nowadays he’s a family man, and big poppa who is at risk of heart aches. I saw him play basketball recently so maybe he’s trying to fight his calories. Keep it up Nonini

Mejja

The Kansoul member has definitely gotten a little rounder around the edges in the past few years, but he still looks like a force to reckon with. While before he had the appearance of a badass Majengo guy who could take you down if you played with him, now he looks like someone who can send someone to take you down. isorait.

Gabu

Gabu has been putting on the pounds ever since he became a popular rapper. The P-Unit rapper must have really expanded his palate over the years. Some say he looks like a guy who eats Nyama Choma and smokies for breakfast. I tend to agree. Don’t you? Weka weka hiyo chakula kwa sahani

Churchill

Who could forget the godfather of Kenyan comedy? Churchill isn’t really fat fat. Let’s just say he’s fatter than he was during those Red Korna days when he used to live in a bedsitter somewhere in Nairobi. (his confession). Of course when you have a string of comedians depending on you for a paycheck you have to put up the appearance of a sushi loving mob boss .

Dj Hassan

Homeboyz Radio’s Dj Hassan definitely doesn’t joke with his meals. I bet he spins chapattis the same way he spins on the decks. Dj Hassan’s current plump frame has become his signature look. And he’s proud to embrace it.