This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Comedian Zainabu Zeddy has sparked controversy with allegations that Victor Ber, the creative director of Churchill Show, is responsible for frustrating comedians to the point of depression.
According to Zeddy, Ber's tough words during auditions have made him a 'depression maker' among comedians.
She pointed an accusing finger at Ber for the death of two popular comedians who are believed to have suffered from depression during their last days.
“Ber, how many times did Njenga cry to you before his death? How many times did he call you? After I posted I’m looking for Kasee you all looked for him and lied to him that he will be performing during the show and he came for rehearsals but you told him he was going to perform during the Machakos show. When he came you denied him an opportunity,” Zeddy claimed.
However, Ber has dismissed Zeddy's accusations, stating that he is not responsible for anyone's depression.
“I am not the reason behind anyone’s depression, I understand where Zeddy is coming from and it is okay for her to speak her mind. She is grieving and we are all grieving. We have done our best to ensure that every Churchill Show member is doing just fine,” he said.
On July 2, 2020, barely a week after the death of Churchill show comedian Joseph Musyoki Kivindu popularly known as Kasee, Zeddy made the accusations through her Instagram account.
