Teacher Wanjiku reveals lessons she learnt after her show on Citizen TV flopped terribly 

Sometimes in 2014, Teacher Wanjiku quit Churchill Show to start her own comedy show on Citizen TV. But unfortunately her show wasn’t a success, it was probably the biggest flop in the history of Kenyan television.

Citizen TV cancelled Teacher Wanjiku’s show just after the pilot episode because of poor ratings. The comedian was out in the cold for a long time before she finally made a major comeback on Churchill Show.

Teacher Wanjiku talked about her absence from comedy during a recent interview with Massawe Japanni on Radio Jambo.

“Being away for some time has helped me maintain my brand as a comedian. Understanding my brand and what I am telling my audience helps,” said Teacher Wanjiku.

Adding that;

“You have to keep pushing yourself in the industry. I am original and I work very hard for my content before I get into the studio. I sometimes leave my audience to control me. Always allow people to criticize you. If not, you will not manage.”

Misconception

Teacher Wanjiku also opened up about the challenges she and other female comedians face in comedy industry;

“Most people do not believe that a woman is able to make people laugh. You have to prove to them that you are better than even the men. There are fewer females in the comedy industry.”