Why South B is Kenya’s Hollywood

Might the surburban estate just outside the City Center to the south be Kenya’s own Hollywood, Malibu or Beverly Hills?

South B right now has a huge celebrity population and seems to be the go-to dwelling area for Nairobi’s showbiz personalities. Below is a list of just some of the celebrities who live in the hood.

Kenzo (singer)
Avril (singer, actor)
Marya (singer)
Size 8 (singer, actor)
Kendi (singer)
Trapee (singer)
Sarah Hassan (actor, TV host)
Smitta (writer)
Raquel Soni (TV presenter)
Amina (radio presenter)
Dela Mbaya (radio presenter)
OJ (actor)