Actor OJ had already established a name for himself back in the day when he was featured as the main star on TV show, Tahidi High. Back then, the fella was untouchable and thanks to his acting career; he managed to make his first million!
However speaking on his latest episode on YouTube, OJ went on to reveal how the world taught him the hard way; right after letting the idea of being a celebrity take over his head.
According to the fella, most his money was squandered on alcohol and smoking. With a million shillings at such a young age, this made it possible for the actor to enjoy life on the fast lane; something he still regrets till date.
I learnt alcoholism and smoking. I started smoking in Form 2 and in Form 3, I started taking alcohol. From chang’aa to anything I would get along. The habit has affected me years down the line. I’m turning 35 years but I have been hiding from the mess. I made my first million, but what did I do with it? Nothing,”
Regrets after the fall
According to OJ at the time he was making this money; he had no idea what to do with it – a silly decision he continues to regret till date.
Do you ever look at your friends and get jealous of their growth, especially when you look at where you are and how focused they were back then?
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His former Tahidi High co stars i.e Abel Mutua have however invested wisely and currently run a production company with Phil the director.
I didn’t invest well because of bad habits, which till today hit me. I got to a point I fell into depression. I could cover it with alcohol, humour and cigarettes.
He went on to add;
The celebrity mentality got into my head. I was a big name and the fame left as fast as it came. After the show ended, I started to wonder why the people who were calling me for jobs were not looking for me anymore,
And lastly…right after making some good money; the former actor says he decided to settle down but unfortunately his marriage did not last for long. This is because his wife walked out on him after realizing that he had a problem with alcoholism.
Speaking about his family, OJ said;
I got a son during that time but later separated with my wife due to my alcohol problem.
