This archive report was first published on 27 June 2020.
Comedian and radio presenter Felix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang'o, has announced his return to the radio airwaves just days after quitting Milele FM. He has hinted at a possible comeback to Radio Africa, the parent company of Radio Jambo, NRG Radio, Kiss FM, and Classic 105.
On June 26, Jalang'o announced in a live broadcast on his YouTube channel Bonga na Jalas that he would soon reunite with Radio Africa. He expressed his gratitude to Patrick Quarcoo, the CEO of Radio Africa, who he described as his friend, boss, and the first person to give him a contract.
"I might end up on Waiyaki Way," Jalang'o said, referring to the location of Radio Africa's headquarters. "I had an amazing meeting with Patrick Quarcoo, who is my friend, boss, and the first person who ever gave me a contract."
Jalang'o also acknowledged the role that Radio Africa played in nurturing his radio presentation skills under the tutelage of media personality Caroline Mutoko. The two used to co-host a morning breakfast show at Kiss FM (then Kiss 100) before Mutoko left to join Standard's Radio Maisha.
On June 26, Jalang'o disclosed how his former Milele FM co-host Alex Mwakideu reacted upon learning that they won't be partnering again at the Mediamax Network Limited. "Before I quit Milele FM, I tried calling Mwakideu on the previous night but I couldn't find him. At 6 a.m. on the following day, he called back and asked why I had not reported to work and I told him that I won't be hosting alongside him again," Jalang'o stated.
He also revealed that he rejected an offer to work at KBC Radio Taifa and expressed his desire to partner with award-winning anchor Jeff Koinange once more. Jalang'o stated that he wished to host alongside Koinange, but he respects what comedian Professor Hamo has built while working with Jeff.
