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10 Kenyan online comedians who cracked our ribs in 2020

Posted on by David Kingsley

One of the things that kept Kenyans entertained during the self-isolation period were the skits that were made by online comedians.

Also read: Kenyan online comedians and the significant role they have played during the pandemic

As such, we decided to make a list of Kenyan online comedians who cracked our ribs this year and left us asking for more.

Here they are:

1. Crazy Kennar – If you’re an avid social media user I am sure you know Kennedy Odhiambo, alias Crazy Kennar. He is so funny. I spoke to him some time back and he told me that he is the content cartel and to be honest, he is.

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

2. Flaqo Raz – I recently discovered this guy’s real name is Erastus Ayieko Otieno because he looks like a Kevin or a Brian. Anyway, he also makes some dope skits that will definitely leave you on the floor.

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

3. Cartoon Comedian – Some of you might know this lass because she often appeared on Churchill Raw, some of you might have no clue who she is but you should definitely check out her content if you want to have a good laugh.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9i_H9bB-A3/

4. Mark Mwas – He does skits about high school or college experiences that I am sure many of you can relate with. You’ll even wonder if ever high school or college is exactly the same.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEgRg6TBtnX/

5. Seth Gor – This lad has been making comic skits for sometime alongside Sharon Mwangi and George Kimani and the truth is that they are absolutely hilarious.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEGzgdGh3mj/

6. Blessed Tugi – He is so funny. If you thought Njugush is bonkers then you should meet his son. You know that common saying that an apple does not fall far from the tree, I have never found a place to apply it better than here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1n3UwjHk8/

7. Mammito – She is without a doubt the funniest female comedian in Kenya. She is just naturally funny. I always on her Instagram page because I want to be among the first people to see her content.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQ9Nosh4su/

8. YY – This guy who was once a regular on Churchill Show also makes some short skits which are so hilarious. You start watching one of his videos and you just can’t stop.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJwIS5nHP1/

9. Brendah Jons – this lady is popularly known as Mama Kingston is also very funny. Her skits always put a smile on my face.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAFdwrQlHLI/

10. Eric Omondi – Of course this would not be complete without naming the president of comedy in Africa, would it? This guy has always been funny and will always be.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEpKZHEA35y/

 

Honorable mentions: DJ Shiti, Njugush, Mulamwah, Alex Mathenge, Shiru Filliper, Victor Naman, Sammie Kioko, Shigwan Shiqo, Henry Desagu, Terrence Creative, Natalie Githinji, Alpha Mwana Mtule and Chebet Ronoh.

Kenyan online comedians and the significant role they have played during the pandemic

Posted on by Ozymandias

Everyone needs a good laugh, especially at a time like now when there is a lot of uncertainty because of the pandemic and I can tell you for sure that Kenyan online comedians have really kept us entertained.

Also read: Crazy Kennar opens up about his comedy journey and dating life

The truth is that very few people think highly of Kenyan comics. Most people claim that they are overrated and often lambaste them for making tribal jokes but believe you me, the ones who exist online are a different breed.

Crazy Kennar

I’m sure everyone who is reading this has that one online comedian whose video they just can not pass as they scroll through their social media timelines. You literally have to stop whatever you are doing to watch their videos.

There are a number of gifted online comedians including; Crazy Kennar, Flaqo 411, Mulamwah, Mammito, Shigwan Shiqo, Seth Gor and his crew, Eddie Butita, just to name a few.

I feel we should laud them for not only entertaining us but also to keep us sane at a time when the world seems to be ending right in front of our eyes.

Kenyan comedy has really come a long way and if you’re keen I’m sure you’ve noticed that the new crop of funny men and women are totally different from those who preceded them. They have really set themselves apart.

Mammito and Eddie Butita

We live in a fast-paced world and the penetration of the internet has played a big role in the growth of local comedy, especially now that the government has imposed strict measures to restrict unnecessary movement.

This means that people have been forced to find different ways of entertaining themselves wherever they are and for many of us, the skits that are posted by our local comedians have proven to be a good solution.

I can only hope that they will not slow down or dilute their content after the pandemic goes away, if it ever does. That is all.