Rigathi Gachagua Cracks Up Netizens after Disclosing He Worked as DJ: "Ni Ukweli"

• Rigathi Gachagua revealed he once ran a mobile disco called Chagua Disco, a creative play on his name, using equipment he personally invested in during the 1980s
• The former deputy president said he would charge KSh 1,500 per night to DJ and preferred doing it himself instead of hiring others
• Gachagua disclosed that he maintained his love for music, and often relaxes with his wife at their Wamunyoro home, sometimes inviting artistes to perform live for them

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, popularly known as Riggy G, recently left netizens in stitches after revealing a surprising chapter from his past.

Was Riggy G a DJ?

In a candid interview on Oga Obinna Live, hosted at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence, the politician opened up about his youthful ventures before rising to national leadership.

“I was a DJ for fun and to make some money because I’m also a businessman. Back in the 80s, I bought a disco music system for about KSh 25,000, which was a huge amount then, probably equivalent to KSh 20 million today. I would charge KSh 1,500 per night to DJ. Since the equipment was mine, I wondered why I should hire someone else," he shared.

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He added that his disco was mobile and went by the name Chagua Disco, a clever play on his surname.

Gachagua further noted that, having been a DJ back then, his passion for music has stayed with him to this day.

Now that he was ousted, he enjoys spending time at Wamunyoro listening to music with his wife, sometimes even inviting artistes to their residence to perform as they dance.

Watch the video below:

Social media reactions:

Netizens quickly took to social media, amused by this lesser-known glimpse into Rigathi Gachagua’s past, sparking a wave of jokes, memes, and admiration for his business acumen and musical flair.

Here are some of their comments:

Grace Ndegwa:

"Hiyo ni ukweli nimeshawai enda disco yake Karatina."

James Mbuthia:

"Welcome to Kenya where Rigg G was a DJ in 80s and made more than 20m."

Essy Mwas:

"It's true in early 80s I went to his disco at three in one hotel karatina town."

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Otieno Mbare:

"That time most of us had just finished school and the DJ then were "Kalongo longo DJs"! Now I can relate with Riggy G to some extent."

Thomas Tuva Kenga Mihrm

"Back when Riggy G was spinning the decks as a DJ, my secondary school fees were just Kshs. 2,800 per year. So technically, I was paying 2.8 million at least in Riggy G's terms!"

Paul Best:

"There were no DJ systems by then but large black LP disc players that brought the idea of scratching and alternative were radio cassetes. Those items were not that expensive. I remember growing up with them and doing the real needle scratching."

Jeff Kaponda Kaponda:

"God keep this man long for us to see him and learn from him."

Priscillar David:

"Yes, it’s true, I used to attend his discos back in the day."

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Gachagua previously disclosed that he keeps photos of William Ruto in his Wamunyoro home as symbols of betrayal.

According to him, Ruto was a frequent guest during the 2022 campaign period, often visiting to rally his backing.

The two posed for several pictures, which Gachagua has since kept as a reminder of the faith he had in Ruto, faith that he feels was later broken when the president backed efforts to impeach him.

He said the photos now serve as a personal lesson on the importance of being cautious with trust.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke