This archive report was first published on 23 November 2021.
Published on November 23, 2021, comedian Eric Omondi has been a polarizing figure in the entertainment industry, with some artists questioning his approach to promoting Kenyan content.
Eric Omondi's Unconventional Methods ¶
Eric Omondi has been accused of using unconventional methods to promote his agenda, including orchestrating fake pregnancy reveals and other stunts to gain attention.
One such stunt involved Miss P, a musician, who was revealed to have faked her pregnancy. Eric Omondi defended his actions, stating that clout chasing is part of his work as an entertainer.
"I want to demystify the assumption that Eric Omondi and most of East African artists, including Diamond, they're relying on kiki. I want to inform the entertainment industry, that the most talked about artists in East Africa, Diamond and Eric Omondi that kiki is part of entertainment. Because entertainment sio tu mziki na kuchekesha… So, it's not clout, it's entertainment." — Eric Omondi, in an interview with Willis Raburu
Eric Omondi's comments have sparked debate, with some fans defending his right to push the envelope and entertain his audience, while others question the ethics of his methods.
