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How it went down at Eric Omondi’s studio and office launch event (Video)

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Gloria Katunge

Eric Omondi continues to expand his brand further after officially launching his studios ‘Big Tym Entertainment’ yesterday in an exclusive event.

Tuesday, November 17, close friends and a select few of top Kenyan personalities graced the private event, down in Lavington.

Also read: “He jumped ship” Jacque Maribe opens up about her pregnancy and baby daddy, Eric Omondi

For Eric, he had tirelessly worked a good 2 years to finally see yesterday come to fruition.

“…but this is just a tip of the iceberg,” he admits. Because in as much as he lived to build his brand and showcase his craft, his main desire was to create a space for creatives.

Also read: Revealed! How Eric Omondi robbed Jalang’o his only chance at Kiss FM

The event

Following its launch, Eric Omondi studios look to host a diverse group of creatives be it artists, comedians, actors or musicians, he believes he has ample capacity to provide every creative with the setup they seek for their productions.

“We have purchased Six Vintage classic cars and an aircraft for our Artists to Use in video shoots. These are situated at the MAMA KAYAI PARK named after our Mum Mama Kayai who was Present to launch it herself,” he attests.

“We have a large Video Studio named after our Legendary Founding Fore Father MZEE OJWANG!!!” Eric further revealed.

And for the comedy creatives, the award-winning comedian left it under his mentor and Godfather of comedy, Mwalimu Churchill.

“We have an Audio Studio Named after our FATHER and MENTOR Baba Yao himself @mwalimuchurchill. Wasanii wasisumbuke kuenda sijui Nigeria ama South Africa. We have all it takes here!!!”

Officially unveiling his studios, Eric announced;

“Now the BIGGEST PRODUCTION COMPANY IN EAST AFRICA!!! WELCOME TO BIG TYME ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY and ERIC OMONDI Studios.”

Have a look;

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHuF1blAkOW/

Here are more photos from the event;

“Ati mimi ndio nakula pesa yake” Mama Kayai narrates how playing Mzee Ojwang’s wife on Vitumbi got her into trouble with the real wife! (Video)

Posted on September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Pauline Syombua

Aisha Khavere Matindo popularly known as Mama Kayai from TV series Vitimbi recently had a candid interview with Jalang’o. Judging from the reaction in the comment section; it appears that many had indeed been waiting for this moment.

Speaking on Jalang’o TV the veteran actress opened up about her experience in the acting world; and how she landed her role as the popular the mama Kayai.

According to Aisha, her role on the show was to be a customer at Ojwang cafe; but after the original cast landed another role as ‘Vioja Mahakamani’s judge’ Aisha was the randomly picked out to play the role of Mama Kayai.

TV couple: Mama Kayai with the late Mzee Ojwang

Also read: The lord works in mysterious ways! YY narrates how Abel Mutua discovered DJ Shiti at the burial of Mzee Ojwang

Challenges of being mama Kayai

Although playing mama Kayai was as fun as it appeared on TV; Aisha Khavera says that it also came with its challenges.

According to the lady, her biggest challenge was with the real Mama Kayai married to the late Mzee Ojwang. Apparently when Vitimbi started airing on TV, the lady concluded that Aisha was now the other woman to her husband.