Churchill came under scathing attacks from some people following the death of comedian Ben Maurice Omondi popularly known as Othuol Othuol.
Othuol died in penury and some people blamed Churchill for not helping him when he was fighting for his dear life (the late comedian had been sick for a long time before he succumbed to his illness.)
Churchill however absolved himself from any blame while speaking during the burial of the late comedian.
The comedy king said he only provides a platform for thespians to showcase their talents to the bigger Kenyan audience, but could not take care of comedians’ every need since he doesn’t have that means.
“I’m not the government. I’m not funded by the government. I’m just a person who had a small dream and whose ambition was to change the lives of as many Kenyans as I could and make them realize their dreams.
Let me ask you, most of you have performed high school drama festival, primary schools to the national level and it ends up in State House, have you asked yourself what happens to those talents? That is how most of the dreams die,” said Churchill.
Churchill also used to opportunity to advise comedians on how to make good money, he advised thespians to use social media to build their personal brands instead of broadcasting their personal lives.
“My word to comedians and all creatives is to stop calling your fans family. Stop waking up every morning and telling them what you are eating, what you are wearing, and know that you have a life and your family is your mum, your sibling, and relatives.
Stop calling people family because the moment you stop cracking jokes, they stop following you and stop being your family. Blogs are earning through your stories.
Grow your fans and money will follow you. And when you make your brand, grow it, be disciplined enough,” said Churchill.
The veteran comedian further told thespians that it takes discipline and consistency for one to be a successful comedian, he revealed that despite his success in the industry he still wakes up at 4 am to go to work at Classic 105 FM where he is a co-presenter.
“Becoming a brand calls for discipline and consistency, just like the way you can be in Alliance but that does not mean you will get an A,” said Churchill.
