Lillian Muli can be described in many terms: Beautiful is one, talented is another, has a wonderful drawl that works well for anchoring. All these things fit this woman to a tee. We see her on our screens weekly and she always amazes us with her consistency and diligence in how she conducts herself.
But did you know that before she became such a big-shot she was just like you and me? She had always aspired to become a journalist, spending hours practicing in front of the mirror as if reading to a T.V screen. Then her big break came when Farida Karoney chose her after her second screen test at KTN.
Thus she penned such a heartrending message about what she went through before she became such a big Kahoona. This is her tribute to Farida:
“Once upon a time I used to spend hours before a mirror talking to myself Pretending to read the news or posing as a reporter on location. I wanted so bad to be a journalist…I saw a newspaper ad and sent a video demo to Farida Karoney at NTV to be honest I didn’t think anyone would watch it but she did ( I’m sure she doesn’t remember) I was called for a screen test I was only 19; I was pre-selected together with others I didn’t make the final three though…a couple of years later i met Farida again at KTN as an intern…this time i made it after the screen test. I look back and I’m so grateful to every one who believed in me…so many people held my hand and I will never forget. I’m still dreaming I have so much more to achieve IJN…Your dream is never too big or ambitious. #Blessed#grateful #humbledheart”
Haya basi, mambo ndiyo hayo.
