Kenyans on twitter are always ready to scrutinize anything that looks suspicious; no matter your social status or popularity. And comedian Eric Omondi is now a victim. He recently displayed his girlfriend Lynn & himself via Instagram lamenting the loss of their child. According to Eric, it was a miscarriage that led to the loss of their unborn.
”Last night was one of the Longest nights in my life???????? We fought for over 5 hours to try and save our little Angel but God had other plans. We never met you but we sure felt you and will Forever Love you????????????????. Respect to all the Women, no man on earth has that kind of strength. @l.y.nn.e stay strong…It is well.”
In the video, Lynn is seen lying on the floor crying as Eric tries to comfort her.
The big question that has netizens flabbergasted is why would Eric have someone record them while they were at their lowest. Further, why would Eric post such a video on Instagram? Not everyone even seemed convinced that it was indeed a miscarriage or just one of Eric Omondi’s kiki stunts. I mean, he has done some obnoxious acts before and later confessed that it was all for clout. As a matter of fact, Eric claimed clout chasing is part of entertainment; and he has done it over and over.
Here’s how a section of Kenyans on twitter reacted to Eric’s video;
The queer community is immensely growing over the years; with more people conglomerating themselves into it with a minimum of fuss. From the likes of Makena Njeri, Michelle Ntalami, Notiflow, just to mention a few, they’ve come out to declare themselves as part of LGBTQ.
In relation to the latter, comedian Eric Omondi has seen one of his girlfriends join the queer world.
The comedian revealed in a recent interview that his University girlfriend once dumped him for another woman.
“Nilinyanganywa msichana na msichana, wueh that was painful. My friends tried warning me and I was like there’s nothing that can happen.
He continued to state how heartbroken & embarrassed he was;
Hakuna kitu inaeza fanya mwanaume aishiwe na self esteem kama hiyo, and it was known all over that my girl had been snatched by another girl,”lamented Eric.
Eric Omondi continued to claim he has been faithful in his previous relationships despite undergoing character developments. His relationship with Chantal is the only one which seemed to be an everlasting one, but the two decided to go their separate ways amicably. For now, Eric remains single, even after his popular show ‘Wife Material’ which was meant to get him a wife.
Okay I know we all have questions about Eric Omondi sexuality, now that he can’t stop slaying on social media with body hugging outfits and full face makeup.
Maybe it’s just for marketing purposes, maybe not. I mean the guy is now in his 40’s and last we checked – he publicly denied the child he was said to have fathered with Jacque Maribe…so yea – no wife, no kids…a handsome man like Eric Omondi?
Anyway although marriage is a choice and so is having kids – I’m pretty sure Eric Omondi would want what most of his agemates have and that is his own family. However with him stepping out in women’s clothing seem to be confusing everyone on social media; and seems like Crazy Kennar is the latest celebrity to weigh in on the comedian’s Cross dressing stunts.
Kennar
Funny man Crazy Kennar to Eric Omondi
Unlike others who may have bashed Omondi for his latest ‘single ladies’ video – Crazy Kennar decided to get creative with a hilarious video that has left many including the likes of Director Phil Karanja in stitches.
Judging from the clip, I can bet Crazy Kennar has heard crazy stories about prison – which he decided to put to play. From what I got from the video is that Comedian Eric Omondi would make a babe in prison…especially with how he has been carrying himself.
Kennar making fun of Eric Omondi
Again – it’s nothing personal just a skit and a creative one for that matter; and Eric Omondi also seems to agree. Alaar.
By now I’m pretty sure we understand that Eric Omondi is willing to go do anything just to remain relevant in the entertainment industry.
Well, the reason I say this is because for the past few days he has given fans a reason to think he might be a cross dresser (still in the closet) but thanks to advertising – he gets to let this side we know nothing about come out to play.
Sounds like something from a movie right? Well between the makeup and women clothing I don’t know what is pissing most people off; but what I know is that Eric Omondi can walk better in heels than most women out here. He nails it.
Eric in Bikini
If you thought he has shown us everything with his divalicious persona – wait until you see Eric Omondi in a bikini. Although he wore a two piece swimsuit, Eric Omondi didn’t show much on the lower parts of his body….and I think we know why.
Eric Omondi
However – with the bikini photos – I guess it’s only fair if Eric Omondi to accept he is a cross dresser, cause hey his secrets are starting to show!
You see everyone was surprised to see Eric Omondi come online and defend his ex girlfriend Chantal Grazioli; after she received one harsh beating from her now boyfriend, Nicola Traldi.
Like, is that what exes are doing now? Cleaning up their exes messes after they’ve moved on? Ama kila nyani na starehe zake?
Anyway the 40 year comedian not only exposed but also shared a video showing how badly his ex girl was hurt; and being a light skinned woman – clearly she bruised up like a peach – something you wouldn’t wish on anybody’s daughter.
Well as fans called out Nicola, they also demanded for justice which explains why he is now behind bars. Apart from that, they’re are those who feel that Eric Omondi helped Chantal because he still has hopes of getting her back. Wow.
Eric Omondi on wanting a relationship with Chantal
Okay, I know we all have that one ex we all feel got away and in this case – fans feel that Eric Omondi lost his gem and that is Chantal Grazioli. This is because of how he stepped in to defend her from her violent man….call it simping…but I’ll promise you that Eric won a few hearts with that stunt.
Comedian Eric Omondi with girlfriend, Chantal
And after sampling his tugirlfriends and still not settling down; netizens claim God opened a window for Omondi to win his girl back but from his interview with Milele FM’s Ankali – Eric says that is not the case;
Mimi na Chantal tunaongea sana, unajua karibu tuoane. Tulipoachana tuliachana kwa uzuri. Mimi na Chantal tumekuwa na urafiki wa ukaribu. Sio lazima ukisaidia mtu ati murudiane. Hamna! Mimi nimemove on na maisha yangu.”
According to the comedian, he only did this because Nicola was threatening to involve the ‘who and who’ running the nation; as a defense mechanism to prove nothing will happen to him.
Huyo jamaa alikuwa anam threaten, anajua the who is who. Hiyo ndiyo reason alinipigia, maanake pia yeye lazima angetafuta mtu ambaye pia ako juu. Mimi Mungu ameniweka juu. Si unona ameshikwa?
Well….let’s wait and see how the story will go after this. Don’t be surprised if Nicola wins Chantal back – leaving Eric Omondi on the sideline.
Before anything else, yes we would like to clarify that comedian Eric Omondi lied about owning a mansion in Karen; and I’m guessing by now – fans already know he cannot be trusted mostly because of his vipindi (stunts) on social media.
Although this stunts may be his art of survival on social media, many feeel that at 40 years, Eric Omondi owes himself some honestly, and I’m guessing this is why he came out clean about building a retirement home for himself.
Eric Omondi to finally build himself a home
He made this known in two social media posts where he flaunted his huge piece of land and on the caption he wrote;
That Journey of a thousand miles began today. And we are trusting God for the entire Process????????????Today is a very Great day!!! A memorable one!!! I want to officially call upon all/Any Architect/Engineers to help me come up with a Masterpiece for this House(We will shortlist and give the job to one). We are looking for a creative Masterpiece, A monument of sorts. If you are an Architect or you know one, this is your Chance. We need to launch a Presidential Palace by the beginning of 2023.
This new and legit big win for the comedian comes after years of living in expensive rentals apartments in some of Nairobi leafy areas. However with Eric Omondi already on the 4th flow, it’s probably the right time he also called it quits with Nairobi landlords.
Project Kick off
In yet another video, the comedian shows off as his foreman at work and as far we know is that they already fenced Eric’s property ahead of the main project.
Speaking about this, Eric went on to invite talented Architects looking to work with him in a post where he wrote;
Eric Omondi with foreman
Good Morning from location. We are building the official Residence of the President and we will do it together. Calling upon Architects to DM Me!!We are looking for a Creative Monumental and Presidential DESIGN. Leo tumemaliza the Initial fencing…Pole Pole mpaka tufike!!! #ProjectStateHouse
Well another job opportunity for young talents right there, but problem is – with all the scandals he has had, will Eric bag himself a trust worthy Architect?
Word making rounds on social media is that most your favorite celebrities have debts all over town and can’t seem to pay up on time. So far we’ve seen the likes of Diana Marua, Kibanja; to a notorious Tanasha Donna known to dodge all her debts – just because she is a celebrity.
Eric Omondi and Ms P
With the women well represebted, looks like a male celebrity just joined the bandwagon; and word has it that Eric Omondi doesn’t pay off his debts. Not that he hasn’t been rumored to be broke before – but this time around the person accusing him of refuting to pay his debt came with receipts!
According to one Designer Melina who is responsible for Eric Omondi’s unique outfits; she claims the fella apparently owes her around 339,900 which he is yet to settle. From the shared DM screenshots shared by Edgar, fans can see how the designer exposes Eric Omondi despite them being close. Reaching out to Edgar for help, the designer wrote;
Adding that despite having tried talking to him in private concerning the matter; Eric Omondi always found excuses to avoid paying the debt he owes.
He however was forced to pay at least Ksh 100k after they threatened to expose him – now that that things on the designers side we’re getting tricky.
Fun and games
So out of the Ksh 339900 he owes, Omondi only settled a third of it and since then the designer says he has been dodging the rest of the payments.
For instance at one point he gave an excuse of how his house was broken into and all his money stolen…okay, come on Eric; but again can you blame him for his comic ways?
Well – with this new exposè on Eric fans can’t tell whether it’s one of his social media stunts; or is genuine cry from a designer whose been robbed blind – but having him not say anything shows there some guilt somewhere!
Well, yes he did. But looks like this promise was made under pressure following his deadbeat scandal that almost cost his career – hence forcing him to agree to something he still wasn’t sure about.
Anyway, all we know is that both him and Jacque Maribe held a small ‘family’ meeting with the Kabu’s – where Eric Omondi promised to play his fatherly role in the boys life. However, judging from his recent interview with Wasafi Radio we have reason to believe that Eric backed out of his deal about Maribe’s son – or maybe….just maybe, Maribe decided to cut him off completely. Maybe.
I don’t have a wife or child
Speaking about his single status at 40 years, Eric Omondi joked about not finding a wife through his ‘wife material show’ – but this doesn’t mean he had given up on the search.
I tried to get a wife from my show ‘Wife Material’ but I failed.
His next statement is however what took many by surprise as he admitted to not having a children out here not even one. The comedian revealed this on national radio station adding;
I am turning 40 years old, sina mtu, sina mtoto, sina bibi.
Not sure whose fault it is that he is single at 40 but again, sio lazima not everyone is cut out for marriage right? No?
When it comes down to parenting or rather coparenting – trust me, it’s no walk in the park. Most of the time there is a lot of push and pull which brings us to the long of dads who have found themselves branded as serious deadbeats thanks to their ex partners.
And just in case you were wondering why they’re referred to as deadbeats, my dictionary says Deadbeat dad is a parent is ordered by the court to pay regular child support, yet fails to do so repeatedly.
Anyway below is a list of Kenyan celebrities accused of being deadbeat fathers.
DJ Shiti
DJ Shiti
The latest deadbeat dad in town happens to be DJ Shiti who was recently exposed by his baby for neglecting their 2 year old daughter. According to the baby mama, Shiti has not only been cheating but has not been taking responsibility for their child.
Profesa Hamo
Profesa Hamo
Among the popular deadbeats is Profesa Hamo who we all saw demand for a DNA for the two kids he had with Jemutai, only for the results to confirm he fathered both kids. He later went on to frustrate the lady by
demanding his rights to the kids – but as you know, this was settled off the court hence mending their relationship as parents.
Kabi wa Jesus
Kabi wa Jesus with daughter and baby mama
If there is a man who publicly denied his own blood it’s – Kabi wa Jesus. The fella for some reason openly denied fathering his cousin’s daughter simply because it would paint him wrong. Apart from all the deadbeats Kabi is clearly on his level as world making rounds is that he is yet to come to an understanding with his cousin who doubles up as his baby mama.
Bahati
Mueni Bahati is Singer Bahati’s first born daughter – but a child he refused to recognize until Diana Marua stepped in back in 2018. According to baby Mama, Yvette Obura – back then Bahati had refused to help out with the bills nor did he even visit to see his newborn. Crazy right? But oh well – things seem to have changed now and Bahati continues to support his daughter whether in good or bad terms with Mueni’s mum.
Senator Anwar
Saumu Mbuvi and lover, Senator Anwar welcome newborn baby
The last time Anwar responded to claims painting him as a deadbeat dad – the guy flipped but never denied nor admitted being one. Actually his biggest worry was that someone was using bloggers to tarnish his image and this being a political year – all he wanted was to focus on politics and not bothered with news concerning his daughter. Alaar…
Eric Omondi
Jackie Maribe with ex boyfriend, Eric Omondi
Jacque Maribe recently admitted that baby daddy Eric Omondi doesn’t support their son and the last time they checked – he didn’t even know where his son resides. However, for them it’s different since word has it that chances are that Eric might not be the biological dad. Nairobi.
Mr Seed
Swabrina shares photo of Mr Seed’s newborn
Thanks to Somali baby mama, we understand that Mr Seed has 3 sons but we only know of Gold. However late last year he was blessed with another baby boy courtesy of Somali baby mama and since then – all we hear about is that Mr Seed is a deadbeat not supporting his 3rd born son. The lady claims the gospel singer has never paid her a visit nor is he interested in their child.
Frankie Just Gym It
Frankie Just Gym it with sons
Last time we checked Maureen Waititu and Frankie Just Gym It were sorting out their issues in court; but since then – we’ve not seen Frankie with the boys – which leaves us wondering whether the court is in favor of Maureen.
Anyway, from what we understand is that Frankie stopped supporting his sons after he had baby mama kicked out of their Westlands home.
I am not really sure whether the Eric Omondi beef with the Sauti Sol brothers is real; or just another way to capture people’s attention – but one thing for sure is that, the noise they’re all making is getting heard by netizens.
Anyway on 31st, word had it that Eric Omondi and Sauti Sol had a nasty confrontation that led to the two parties exchanging words.
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Okay, according to Eric Omondi, his main aim is wake the Kenyan artists from their slumber; where else artists like Sauti Sol don’t see the need for the unnecessary noise being made by the now retired comedian. Well, for the past few weeks Bien has been the one doing the talking but after New Year’s, Savara also jumped in.
Time to pay up – Savara to Eric Omondi
Having been fed up with the online stunts Eric Omondi has been pulling the past few weeks; Savara decided to shut the comedian using unknown information concerning an unpaid debt.
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According to Savara, the so loud comedian is one to speak about Kenyan artists being inactive; where else he cannot even pay off his own debts. Addressing Mr Omondi, Savara wrote;
Lucky sikupatana na Wewe bro. I can’t have time for your theatrics until unilipe deni yangu. Don’t make me ain’t your dirty linen in public.
Not sure why the pull and push is still ongoing between the two parties, but for some reason – fans can’t help but keep up….but again, si watu wamerudi job?
Having spearheaded the move for #play 75% local content to support Kenyan musicians, comedian Eric Omondi is displeased by the treatment that Nadia Mukami & Masauti received at a recent concert in Mombasa. He has told them off for not being good enough. The duo was dispatched from their musical performance in order for Tanzanian musician Mbosso to take over.
According to Eric, it’s not peculiar for such to happen since Kenyan artists are ‘sleeping on their job’ and don’t have what it takes to compete with International artists.
On his Instagram reaction to the drama; Eric wrote;
”These Kenyan Artists wataendelea tu kuumia na Kudharauliwa mpaka SIKU ile wataniskia…Asiye skia la Mkuu Huvunjika guu…Anyway Plans are underway to BRING UP a TOTALLY NEW BREED of MUSICIANS hawa WASHATUANGUSHA.”
Eric continued to address Nadia Mukami after her response where she stated she couldn’t do anything to change the situation;
”My dear DO NOT EVER ALLOW Anyone to DISRESPECT YOU!!! You guys were SIMPLY LOOKED DOWN UPON!!! You were BE LITTLED, you were not that IMPORTANT and that has to STOP NOW!!! The way you are TREATED will REFLECT the way you are PAID. We have begun the CONVERSATION, We are PUTTING Systems in PLACE but NYINYI MME KATAA KUAMKA!!! People will only TREAT You the WAY YOU ALLOW THEM TO. Na Mkingoja tuwabembeleze mtangoja sanaa. Mezeni PIRITON, Chukueni DUVET MLALEEE KABISAAAAAAAAAA.”
Kenyan fans have since reacted in rage over the whole drama and shown bitterness to the organizers involved. However, some have sided with Eric Omondi to maintain that Kenyan artists are not giving enough of themselves.
Eric Omondi & Konshens are losing their cool following their endless online beef. The genesis of their beef was expedited by Eric’s move to try and improve the Kenyan music industry. In the brink of this, Eric Omondi found himself at loggerheads with Kenyan musicians.
Not only did he chop it up with Kenyan artists, but he also locked horns with International artists such as Konshens.
The Jamaican dancehall artist wanted an amicable talk with the comedian but things are going haywire for both of them.
Jamaican dancehall artist Konshens-Google
In their latest online rants, the duo released diss tracks against each other.
Eric Omondi wrote on his IG;
”Nimeskia ati @konshens amenitupia DISS TRACK???????????????? let me hit the Studio????????????. I am about to DROP and DELIVER a CAREER ENDING Diss TRACK…He will not RECOVER???? Its ON!!!!”
Konshens responded to and wrote;
”Wait u feel thats a diss? I thought u were a comedian. It says so ur bio. Oh no”
Eric Omondi hit back with his diss track and captioned;
”My brother @konshens why are you PANICKING??? Just sit back and wait for Me to FINISH You with ONE TRACK!!! Am already in the STUDIO. You have Strictly 45 Minutes to Apologise before I DROP the BOMB????”
Eric Omondi’s trial on reviving the performance of Kenyan music is on the verge of succeeding after passing his bill to members of Parliament. It was not an easy task for the jester as it got him in trouble last week. His comparison of Kenyan music with other countries; including neighboring Uganda and Tanzania got him in some bitter conversation with artists from these countries.
His counterpart comedian Patrick Salvado went ahead to clarify that their musicians only produce good quality music, rather than relying on a policy to protect them;
”We don’t have a policy that protects our artists… Our artists just woke up one day and decided to produce quality music, that’s their biggest protection. You are pushing the right agenda with the right intention but with a very wrong approach. But for what it’s worth, you have created conversation.”
Adding on to the sentiments, Ugandan comedian and actress reiterated over the same and wrote;
”Wooooiiiiiii we don’t have such policies here my dear. Which Uganda!? Been here jealous of your struggles and victories so far if am being honest????. I was simply heart broken that I would not be tickling my Kenyan ninjas in 3D anytime soon but I know beta now. We can only pray to have just half the balls you have to confront such policies. I get u ????”
Eric’s bill to play 75% local content is however, yet to be passed.
The bill that is set to calibrate Kenyan music industry and place it on a pedestal is about to be tabled in Parliament by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Starehe MP Charles Njagua; who gladly received it yesterday, November 23 from comedian Eric Omondi. The jester’s previous haphazard move saw him arrested for planning a demonstration outside Parliament.
Plan B Successful
After a few advices here and there, he came up with the bill to counter the ordeal he underwent a week ago. Through Babu Owino and Jaguar, Eric Omondi believes that the ‘play 75% local’ bill will be a success;
”The “PLAY 75% LOCAL” Bill will be Tabled in PARLIAMENT tomorrow by @jaguarkenya and @he.babuowino tomorrow!!! The Bill will pass with Flying colours because no MP in their right mind would refuse to vote for a bill that Promotes and Supports their own Children”
Eric Omondi with MPs Babu Owino & Jaguar-Intstagram (courtesy)
Babu Owino continued to reiterate over the success of the bill; adding that the ball is now in the court of Kenyan artists to ensure they produce hefty music to fill the 75% play;
”As a member of Parliament, and a youthful one for that matter; together with honorable Jaguar, we’ll have to compel them to ensure that we pass this bill that is proposing 75% of the airplay should be given to Kenyan artists…
And now kazi is on the artists who are Kenyans. We also expect you to produce quality music, danceable music.”
Even though Eric didn’t receive much support from Kenyan musicians; it’s imminent that they’ll now be roped in to stick by his side. The bill is meant to uplift them anyway.
Comedian Eric Omondi has had a tumultuous time pushing the play 75% Kenyan content agenda. It’s evident that majority of artists are not interested in what he’s doing; with some fearing that he’s not using the right path to air his views.
Anything For Clout
Like some other celebrities, Eric Omondi doesn’t mind to surreptitiously orchestrate his next move(s). From
Wife Material Season 1, to Miss P’s recent fake pregnancy reveal, and many more. This were among his many moves he employed to chase clout. He can’t be trusted anymore with whatever he does. The planning of Wife Material Season 1 caught all of us unaware. We have to admit it was a shrewd move.
Eric Omondi and Miss P-Google
But the jester’s move to reveal musician Miss P’s fake pregnancy didn’t flinch us a bit.
According to Eric, such subtle stunts are not peculiar to entertainers; and are a form of entertainment. Speaking in an interview with Willis Raburu, Eric divulged 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.
The work of a comedian is to push the envelope, to cross the line. We are allowed…”
Eric continued to justify his sentiments by stating that most netizens are still entertained by what he does; adding that he’s most prolific comedian.
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Okay we get it, Willy Paul and Eric Omondi are out to promote their two artists; that is Miss P and Queen P. Of course by now you already know about Miss P, the singer who accused Pozee of using; and dumping her a few months back while signed under Saldido records.
Eric Omondi and Ms P
Well, months after their (Pozee and Miss P’s) nasty fall out – Eric Omondi appears to have stepped in; and is currently helping the young singer build her own brand and music. However judging from how Pozee has been moving, it’s clear to see that he may somehow be against the idea of Eric Omondi helping the young lady.
So far Willy Pozee has not only accused Eric Omondi of being obsessed with Miss P’s ‘privates’ but also claims that the comedian likes left overs. Wow, the audacity. Of course with such accusations, what started as a harmless social media troll flipped just like that, making it a personal vendetta.
Eric Omondi calls out Willy Paul for being trashy and classless
Responding to the shade Willy Paul has been throwing his the past few days; Eric Omondi has finally issued a statement addressing the artist and boy is the drama getting out of hand.
Well, according to Eric Omondi – singer Pozee is not in a position to throw shade on who is eating left overs or whatever he said. This is because Pozee is already known for his thirsty ways that have seen him get accused by several ladies of sexual assault.
Through their Instagram pages, the two celebrities went on to troll each other saying;
Not quite sure how real the beef is, but from the way these two are moving; things might just get out of hand pretty soon.
On Tuesday 16th November, comedian Eric Omondi had his first experience in the police cells at the Central Police Station in Nairobi. The jester found himself in police custody after an unsuccessful demonstration for play 75% Kenyan content within Parliament.
Eric was joined by a few upcoming artists and youth in the demo, who later fled the scene and Eric was arrested alone. He was forcefully thrown into a police van after little resistance.
Eric would later be driven to Central Police station; where he had his first experience in the cells.
”There was a moment of panic when I realized I was actually getting arrested… When the OCS came and said, arrest him”. Nikasema, weh, kwani wananishika? What you’re seeing around the police car is a moment of anger from the police, a moment of panic from myself. There were like 7 men. They were trying to push me into the car and I knew if I go into this car, it’s over for me.
”When I’m pushed and I’m falling down, it’s God… I can’t believe I have no scratch on my body.
For the very first time I went into the police cells. Nikaingia uko ndani nikapata wakenya, they were like 10, 12, people. They thought I was in there to record… I told them nimeshikwa, they were laughing… I was inside for 3 and a half hours… The OCS and the OCPD were very nice to me. They said, kijana, next time usi fight na polisi…”
After the ordeal, Eric Omondi is not giving up on his plans just yet, his next demo is scheduled for Tuesday 23rd.
The beef between Sauti Sol’s Bien and comedian Eric Omondi remains unresolved. Bien showed resentment after Eric Omondi’s sentiment on Kenyan artists performing poorly and ‘sleeping’ on their job. Eric Omondi decided to change the narrative all by himself by heading to Parliament alone yesterday, November 16.
It was not a successful fete for the jester as he was arrested few hours after his protest to play 75% Kenyan music. It was a once in a lifetime ordeal for him since it was his first time in a police cell.
Eric’s Plan B
A few artists like KRG the Don supported him in his demonstrations; but arrived a little too late for the ‘party’. Eric is however, planning a 2nd demonstration next week on Tuesday.
KRG showed dissatisfaction with Kenyan artists for not showing up to support Eric even though he was fighting for them.
”Eric Omondi ako town ameshikwa, anapigania wasanii. Sijaona ata msanii mmoja uko… Mimi naenda town sahi, niko kwa njia naenda town kupigania Eric Omondi. In less than 2 hours, lazima akue ameachiliwa. Hakuna venye Eric anaeza kuwa amewekwa cell na wasanii wenye anapigania wanaongea tu uko kwa mtandao…”
This was however, not enough to convince artists like Bien to support him. As a matter of fact, he still thinks that Eric should have remained in his cell.
After Eric reposting a poster on Sauti Sol’s upcoming concert, Bien wrote back to him and said;
”People have been working on this for months. Don’t make it about you. Just keep on typing from your cell. Concert will be streaming live. Watch it from jail.”
Eric Omondi has been arrested while conducting his protest for a 75% play for Kenyan music. The jester’s plans have been disrupted by police; and it seemed imminent since he had revealed his plans days ago. In a video that has made rounds on social media, Eric is seen being man-handled into a police vehicle; while he tries hard to resist.
Eric Omondi was joined by a few youth in his demonstrations; with police throwing teargas at them.
The comedian’s decision to take the complaint to parliament was expedited by the poor performance of Kenyan music compared to other African countries like Tanzania and Nigeria.
”I dont even know where to Start from????♂️????♂️????♂️????♂️. Mpaka naskia nauma na Kichwa already????. If there is a GROUP of people in this COUNTRY that lack DIRECTION, INNOVATION and VISION then it has to be our COMEDIANS. ZERO EFFORT!!! The Most BORING BUNCH of Entertainers in this COUNTRY!!! In a COUNTRY of 46 MILLION People HAKUNA Comedian hata Mmoja ame go INTERNATIONAL. EVERYTHING from their JOKES to PRODUCTION is TOO LOCAL!! Doing the SAME SHIT year in, Year Out!!! AYAM TAYAAAD!!!
Kila Kitu ni Eric Omondi!!! Kujaza Stadiums Kenya na TANZANIA Eric Omondi!!! INTERNATIONAL SHOWS Eric Omondi!! ENDORSEMENTS Eric Omondi!! INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Eric Eric Omondi!!! HANDLING SOCIETAL ISSUES Eric Omondi!!! Kila kitu itakua ni Eric Tu??? AYAM TAYAD!!! If you CAN’T MATCH UP!!! If you CAN’T RAISE the FLAG????????????????????????. Then dont call yourself A COMEDIAN na MTOKE HAPA NAIROBI MURUDI USHAGO!!! How can ONE PERSON CARRY A WHOLE INDUSTRY. AYAM TAYAD, PUNDA IMECHOKA!!! We need a NEW CROP/GENERATION of COMEDIANS.”
Eric Omondi’s online spats are still ongoing and this time, he’s after his fellow jesters. The comedian started with musical artists in the country by criticizing their performance and pushing for a change; a fete which has seen him beefing with several artists; some of whom think he has crossed the line.
Some like KRG have supported his plan of marching to Parliament tomorrow to push for a change.
”@ericomondi has a point let’s just join him and fight for our Music industry irudi ile place ilikua like 20yrs back…. Our Legends deserves that much respect!!! They didn’t start this industry to be a low level one they paved ways for greatness….. plus I stand to be corrected if I’m wrong #Ushasema link pon mi bio #Bughaaa#FullKisunzi”
Eric’s Beef With Comedians
Eric’s beef with Kenyan musicians wasn’t enough. He has now written on his Instagram to scold comedians for not making it Internationally;
”I don’t even know where to Start from????♂️????♂️????♂️????♂️. Mpaka naskia nauma na Kichwa already????. If there is a GROUP of people in this COUNTRY that lack DIRECTION, INNOVATION and VISION then it has to be our COMEDIANS. ZERO EFFORT!!! The Most BORING BUNCH of Entertainers in this COUNTRY!!! In a COUNTRY of 46 MILLION People HAKUNA Comedian hata Mmoja ame go INTERNATIONAL. EVERYTHING from their JOKES to PRODUCTION is TOO LOCAL!! Doing the SAME SHIT year in, Year Out!!!
AYAM TAYAAAD!!! Kila Kitu ni Eric Omondi!!! Kujaza Stadiums Kenya na TANZANIA Eric Omondi!!! INTERNATIONAL SHOWS Eric Omondi!! ENDORSEMENTS Eric Omondi!! INNOVATION and CREATIVITY Eric Eric Omondi!!! HANDLING SOCIETAL ISSUES Eric Omondi!!! Kila kitu itakua ni Eric Tu??? AYAM TAYAD!!! If you CAN’T MATCH UP!!! If you CAN’T RAISE the FLAG????????????????????????. Then dont call yourself A COMEDIAN na MTOKE HAPA NAIROBI MURUDI USHAGO!!! How can ONE PERSON CARRY A WHOLE INDUSTRY. AYAM TAYAD, PUNDA IMECHOKA!!! We need a NEW CROP/GENERATION of COMEDIANS.”
Is this one of Eric’s subtle kiki stunts or is he trying to vindicate his necessity in the entertainment industry?
Eric Omondi is becoming a household name for musicians; who can’t resist his statement on the performance of Kenyan music. The genesis of the comedian’s sentiments on poor performance was expedited by comparison of neighbors Tanzania’s musical performance.
Hot Beef
According to Eric, Kenyan artists should match their performance and stop ‘sleeping on their job’. Eric Omondi is now locking horns with big artists such as Khaligraph, King Kaka, Femi One, Nyashinski, Bahati, among others; who have made their opinion known.
Khaligraph stated that curtain raising isn’t such a big deal as long as the artists is paid.
”Mi sijui curtain raising inamaanishanga nini. Me as long as you pay me my money and you allocate time for me to perform, it doesn’t matter if you want to put me first or you want to put me last. What matters is, the money is intact, unaona? So mambo ya curtain raising mi huanga sijawai understand. Kama umelipwa doh yako, ata ukiekwa mbele yake, it doesn’t matter… That’s all that matters according to me.”
The heated debate has not only caused resentment among artists, but has also caused commencement for a push to solve it.
Khaligraph and Eric Omondi- Google
Some like KRG the Don have agreed with Eric that a course of action should suffice.
Marching To Parliament
In order to resolve the issue, Eric Omondi has pleaded artists to join him to march to Parliament tomorrow, November 16th.
”ENOUGH is ENOUGH!!! FIX IT!!! PLAY 75% LOCAL!!! ALL Musicians and MEDIA TUPATANE PARLIAMENT TUESDAY 10AM!!
THIS IS KENYA????????????????????????????????
T.I.K✅”
It’s now a matter of hours before we observe how many artists will show up in support of Eric Omondi.
Kenya’s most followed personality Eric Omondi has heeded to the advice of one of his fans; who claimed that he should be in the frontline when it comes to pushing the local industry to higher levels internationally. The comedian has been making several negative comments on how Kenyan artists are ‘sleeping on their jobs’ and curtain raising for artists coming from abroad.
”The sooner you guys (Musicians) realise that your Industry is in a Limbo the better it will be for you. DENIAL will not take you anywhere START by accepting the facts!!! Your Industry needs to URGENTLY wake Up!!! You have become MEDIOCRE, LAZY and COMPLACENT. Leave Your COMFORT ZONES NOW!!! Huyo mwingine mwenye ameniongelesha ni LEGEND so for the sake of RESPECT sitamjibu but wewe Femi One enda Studio kabla nikutafte nikuchune maskio. Guys I mean no harm I just think we Can do better!!! WAKE UP NOW!!! It’s never too late. Twende Kazi!!!!”
Eric Omondi-Google
The comedian has now come clear to make his intentions known to Kenyans; stating that he’s ready to improve the industry. He has taken to his Instagram to promise netizens about helping the industry grow;
”One thing I PROMISE you. I will RAISE the MUSIC INDUSTRY from the DEAD!!!”
Eric has since been at loggerheads with several artists over his statement. Some have supported him over his statement; while some have rebuked him strongly, including Khaligraph Jones- who seems unhappy with Eric.
Kenyan artists are now losing their cool after comedian Eric Omondi’s latest statement that undermined the local music industry in terms of performance. The latest musicians to go into a frenzy of rage are Bien and Savara of Sauti Sol; who have scolded the comedian; stressing on his subtle clout chasing stunts that he has been employing recently.
Artists Gang Up On Eric
Bien, on his twitter wrote;
”Eric Omondi is the buttcrack of comedy. What he does in the name of entertainment and comedy is shambolic. Its not good marketing either. It is clout chasing deadbeat clowning. That is not art. Our industry is in transition. We just got our groove after a pandemic.”
In support to this, Savara of Sauti Sol reiterated Bien’s statement as he wrote;
”I wonder why we give people like Eric Omondi attention. Someone who does anything to trend in the name of comedy. Sasa ona mmempatia attention tena. Yani mpaka una dance uchi na watoto ndio ujulikane zaidi. The music scene is starting to thrive…”
Eric Omondi, in his defense reacted over the latter by writing on his Instagram;
”It is EXTREMELY SADDENING that no one is listening to my very valid point. Instead these Musicians keep defending themselves and Insulting me. Sasa @bienaimesol na @savarafrica wameona tu wanitusi????♂️????♂️????♂️…The first step to SOLVING any problem is ACCEPTING there is one and SURELY our Music Industry has not been the same. My MESSAGE is we LOST Something and my POINT is together we can FIND IT and BRING it back. @sautisol@khaligraph_jones and @bahatikenya you are our only hope but TRUTH BE TOLD tangu MUOE things have not been the same????????????…”
The perennial debate on performance of Kenyan music has seen a couple of celebrities be at loggerheads due to their different opinions. The hash tag #playke, which was pioneered by rapper Khaligraph Jones saw several artists follow suit in supporting it- seems like this isn’t enough.
Comedian Eric Omondi weighed in on the performance of Kenyan music, stating that Kenyan artists should push themselves or else the performance would be immutable. He made the sentiments while in an interview with Jalang’o on his YouTube channel.
”We need to call upon musicians to wake up. Hakuna musician ata mmoja nimetii apa Kenya. And it’s not personal…”
Reactions From Femi And Jua Cali
Rapper Femi One- Google
After his statement, Femi One and legendary musician Jua Cali delivered their tirade to Eric to show how discontented they were over the same.
Femi One wrote;
”Lol!! Tanzania siku mbili ukafundishwa sarakasi ndio inafanya uongee mbaya hivi kuhusu KE artists!… Some comedians and presenters/bloggers belittle and disrespect KE artists day in day out and some of them tried to be musicians and failed terribly at it… Heshima idumu”
Jua Cali-Google
Jua Cali supported Femi One and bashed Eric Omondi back for his words. Displeased genge musician warned Eric Omondi against trash-talking Kenyan musicians and their music, reiterating that comedians should stay in their lane.
Eric Omondi Hits Back
In response tp Femi One and Jua Cali’s reactions, adamant Eric took to his Instagram to justify his previous sentiments as he wrote;
”First of all umetoa wapi nguvu ya ku Adress PRESIDENT, Secondly when was the last time ulifanya kitu ya Maana kwa hii Industry? ngoma yako ya last nakumbuka ni Utawezana na hata ilikua ya Mejja na Azziad. The sooner you guys (Musicians) realise that your Industry is in a Limbo the better it will be for you. DENIAL will not take you anywhere START by accepting the facts!!! Your Industry needs to URGENTLY wake Up!!! You have become MEDIOCRE, LAZY and COMPLACENT. Leave Your COMFORT ZONES NOW!!! Huyo mwingine mwenye ameniongelesha ni LEGEND so for the sake of RESPECT sitamjibu but wewe Femi One enda Studio kabla nikutafte nikuchune maskio. Guys I mean no harm I just think we Can do better!!! WAKE UP NOW!!! It’s never too late. Twende Kazi!!!!”
Social media never forgets- and the fact that Eric Omondi already spilled the beans on siring of his 7 year old son with Jacque Maribe, there’s no turning back. Even though he publicly apologized and showed remorse, there’s definitely no hiding from the fact that we now know what went down 7 years ago.
Eric Omondi, Jacque Maribe and son
Clout Stunt That Went Completely Wrong
Eric Omondi’s kiki stunt with Miss P got him in all this trouble. This has been what artists have been doing before releasing a song. And after Miss P alongside Eric Omondi, decided to follow suit. This was a gain on Miss P’s side; but not much of a gain on Eric Omondi’s.
After Eric’s statement Jacque Maribe has since remained oblivious after the issue went haywire and Eric demanded for a DNA test.
However, after a recent interview, Eric decided that he would take care of the 7 year old regardless of the DNA test outcome.
”Jacque alimess… For her to wake up and put it in public was very irresponsible. Hakufkiria mbele. What’s going on I’m not happy about it. I regret it. I’ve decided I’ll take care of that child officially, regardless of the outcome.”
Eric Omondi’s Career-Saving Post
Eric Omondi has divulged why he made the comeback post to counter Maribe’s allegations of referring to him as a deadbeat. One of the most important reasons was because he was losing clients. And his protégé Jimmy Wanjigi was among those who were unhappy with him. Eric however, claims that the post he made opened people’s eyes and immensely reduced judgement on him.
Eric Omondi has shown deep remorse for his recent revelation of secret information that no one knew before about Jacque Maribe and himself. From what we’ve learnt so far is that Eric has admitted that his initial post with Miss P was all a kiki stunt- The truth was portrayed in black and white when they released a song dubbed ‘Baby shower’.
Most of us had correctly predicted there was a song coming- even though Eric was prevaricating his statements in his previous interview on Mungai Eve’s channel.
Eric Omondi and Ms P
Baby Mama Drama
It turned out that kiki wasn’t the best idea since Eric Omondi found himself being exposed as a deadbeat by Maribe in his post with Miss P. The issue turned out to be paramount and got celebrities roasting each other in support or ridicule Eric Omondi- which further compelled Eric to demand for a DNA test to be conducted to find out who the real father is.
After spilling the beans on having a one night stand with Maribe, Eric has now stated that he deeply regrets his actions- considering that a 7 year old boy is now in the midst of all the drama.
Eric Omondi with ex, Jacque Maribe and son
While in an interview on Mseto East Africa, the comedian said that he would now take care of the kid; regardless of the outcome of the DNA test; which he promised to put in public if Maribe agrees to take the test.
”Jacque alimess… For her to wake up and put it in public was very irresponsible. Hakufkiria mbele. What’s going on I’m not happy about it. I regret it. I’ve decided I’ll take care of that child officially, regardless of the outcome.”
