This archive report was first published on 26 August 2019.
On August 26, 2019, comedian Mwasia Mutua, popularly known as Chipukeezy, quit Ebru TV after declining to meet certain demands from the media house.
Chipukeezy, who hosts the Chipukeezy Show on Mondays on Ebru TV, was asked to terminate his collaboration with Nick Chege alias Kartelo.
According to Chipukeezy, the station wanted Kartelo out of the show because it had become 'a bit Ghetto'.
They say they are a bit concerned that the show has become a bit Ghetto because of the many Youths (Upcoming Musicians and Comedians) on the show, Chipukeezy explained.
However, an adamant Chipukeezy refused to yield to these demands, saying he would not continue with the show without Kartelo.
He stated, 'I am not willing or planning under any circumstances to stop supporting Kartelo and any other young person in this industry and since Ebru seems to have made up their minds on terminating Kartelo’s appearance on my show. I am sadly left with no option but to terminate my contract as well.'
Despite this, Chipukeezy assured his fans that The Chipukeezy Show would continue with Kartelo and many more on a different platform.
