This archive report was first published on 14 October 2019.
Comedian Henry Desagu, whose real name is Ithagu Kibicho, has come a long way since his early days of performing in church. In a recent interview, he revealed that his parents were initially against his decision to pursue a career in comedy.
Desagu's parents wanted him to have a 'good' job, but they eventually changed their minds when he started making a name for himself in the industry. 'They realised I was doing well and I had started changing their lifestyles. That is when they appreciated what I was doing,' he said.
Desagu's journey to comedy stardom began when he joined Kenyatta University to pursue a Bachelor of Economics degree. He registered a comedy theatre group that propelled him into the comedy world, but he faced numerous challenges, including failing auditions and being chased due to his body size.
Despite these setbacks, Desagu persevered and eventually started acting in theatre shows. However, he soon realised that he was not making any progress, so he decided to come up with his own content and started vlogging. One of his popular comedy pieces was the Team Mafisi one, which he created as a resistance unit to serve as a voice for the common boy child.
Today, Desagu is a successful comedian, but he faces a new challenge - being perceived to be doing well in the industry while not actually thriving financially. 'Everyone, including your friends, knows you have money and they expect you to give them money,' he said.
Despite the haters and trolls, Desagu remains positive and appreciates that people are watching his content. He believes that his fans are also his haters, and he is fine with that.
