Eric Obuya, popularly identified within the on-line creators’ house as MC Exodus, took the content material creation house by storm after his movies went viral on TikTookay.
His relatable and humorous skits mirroring the occasions going down within the society right now have caught the eye of many Kenyans. On TikTookay, his account presently has a following of 1 million customers and over 13.5 million likes.
So far, Obuya has starred in collaborations with notable figures within the digital house, together with Willis Raburu, Mluo and Vioja Mahakamani veteran actress Mama Kayai.
MC Exodus’s leap into metropolis life
Speaking in an interview on Radio 47, Obuya recalled his first ever encounter with common presenter Alex Mwakideu in 2020 when he pleaded for assist.
At the time, Obuya had an curiosity in a journalism profession.
“You had been the primary particular person to encourage me, and right now’s success is a part of that fruit,” he recalled.
“Back in 2020, throughout the COVID interval, I advised you I had a expertise for broadcasting. You advised me I wanted to have one thing to current first, and also you additionally stood up for me.”
The TikTookay star moved to Nairobi as a younger man, hoping to pursue a profession in journalism. However, life took a troublesome flip forcing him to work as a home assist, a job he misplaced shortly after.
Life contained in the Winner’s Chapel bathrooms
With the chances stacked in opposition to him, MC Exodus turned to the church for refuge not simply to carry on to his dream of turning into a broadcaster, but in addition to search out shelter.
He ended up sleeping in one of the vital unlikely locations: the bathrooms at Winner’s Chapel in South B. Homeless and struggling, he quietly battled by way of this troublesome season.
But ultimately, he was found and requested to depart.
Despite the challenges, MC Exodus remained an lively member of the church’s youth applications throughout the day.
His perseverance paid off as he lastly introduced his dream of working within the media to life. The younger MC Exodus would later attain out to the church’s hierarchy to formally request authorization to sleep inside its premises.
“I known as the pastor and defined my state of affairs,” he stated.
“He knew me and guaranteed me I wouldn’t be disturbed.”
He was later moved to a safer spot inside the washrooms, the place he might lock the door and relaxation with out worry of hurt.
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MC Exodus’ signature comedy model
Since his breakout debut in 2016 on the Churchill Show comedy platform, Exodus has carved out a novel house within the comedy scene together with his distinctive model.
Known for his hilarious persona, his skits persistently showcase his playful refusal to heed anybody sharing the stage, amplifying the humor and fascinating audiences with each efficiency.
His means to show easy misunderstandings into comedic skits has made him stand out, creating memorable moments that resonate with followers and cement his status as a grasp of situational comedy. His consistency has seen him register quick development within the Kenyan comedy scene.
Today, MC Exodus’ TikTookay account has over 1 million followers, making him one of the vital adopted Kenyans on the video-sharing platform. Some of his skits, together with collaborations with different creators, have garnered over 1 million views as properly.
