People most often than not usually consider Nairobi’s ‘eastlands’ area as a no-go zone area and many negative stereotypes about the place are actually turning into clichés.
What you might not know is that most influential people you admire today were either born and raised in Eastlands or spent most of their time there once and here are the top ten respected people you know today that hailed from Jericho Lumumba.
Check out the list below, your favorite personality might be there.
UNikk Dance Crew.
According to their Facebook page, this is how they described themselves.
“We are a christian dance group brought together by the passion of dance and the willingness to spread the Gospel. Based at Jericho area, Nairobi, UNikk Dance Crew aims to make an impact in the world with dances that will captivate your soul hoping that you will move closer to God while we still entertain you.
When we dance, we intend to bring out and complete the message that gospel music puts across. We reveal all mysteries that the music has.
We dance at church functions, weddings, conferences,roadshows, parties, school functions, and any places that allow us to paint the world JESUS!
#UNikkDanceCrew#”
They are currently preparing to leave to Las Vegas for the WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP in August 3rd – 15th.
Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulei
He is the former Harambee stars head coach and with that title, he did wonders as a coach and currently he co-hosts a show on radio Jambo with Joseph Ogidi(Gidi Gidi) and a commentator at Supersport.
Paul Ogola
Actor Paul OGOLA who played played ‘Jena’ in the Netflix series Sense 8 and also appeared in ‘Nairobi Half Life‘ an award-winning film also hails from Jericho Lumumba.
The actor first started performing in a church-based group called Galaxy players. On turning professional Paul had many roles in the Kenyan National Theatre including “Heart Strings Kenya”.
Stephen Obingo
Known by his stage name MAJENGO on the popular TV show ‘BEBA BEBA’ he played the part of the guy who was selling roasted maize by the roadside.
Anthony Ndungu
Actor in wash and set, Siri, and makutano junction
Dennis Ochieng
According to his Heartstrings Entertainment profile:
Dennis is popularly known as “Ndeng’a” is an assistant Artistic Director, Scriptwriter and a Music DJ.
During his stint in Heartstrings Entertainment, he has acted in several stages plays including How dearly I hate you.
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Other than being the assistant Director at Heartstrings, he has also made appearances in TV series Tahidi High, TRHK, Papa Shirandula.
He has featured in movies including Run from Africa and Nairobi Half Life.
Edwin Owino
The Jericho Lumumba native is known for the played role of city council askari on the popular TV show ‘MACHACHARI’
Edward Shimoli
Legendary and most feared thug I know(probably you know or you might have heard about him) hailed from Jericho Lumumba and I honestly hope and pray that no one wants to be like him when they grow up.
Zj Heno
Popular Reggae DJ Zj Heno of Empire sounds entertainment actually lives in Jericho Lumumba and he recently produced a song featuring Kayvo KForce, Khaligraph Jones and Lon Jon.
For those who might not know who Zj Heno is, he is a legend in the reggae realm and well respected in its circle, I mean the humble guy even has a direct line Jamaican singer, Chronixx(probably they WhatsApp too).
He’s a music producer as well having released numerous acclaimed riddims with big names in the reggae industry and to top all that up, he is a radio presenter and currently working on a project with rappers Lon Jon, Khaligraph Jones and Kayvo KForce.
How many things can one man be! I wonder.
He currently stays in Jericho Lumumba.
Maluda
Currently known as Lumumba’s finest or Mr. Number 10. Maluda is Kenyan ’50 cent’ when it comes to gospel rap and he is so talented in his craft that he won the coveted Safaricom Groove award for his song ‘easy’ with Juliani and still remains humbled.
He is a true epitome of original music, original content, original hip hop, and rap.
Currently, he is the face of Jericho Lumumba popularly known as Number 10.
