TikToker Chicha Gets Emotional Talking About Mr KK Mwenyewe's Death: "Tunastruggle"

TikToker Chicha Gets Emotional Talking About Mr KK Mwenyewe's Death: "Tunastruggle"

  • As Kenyans continue to mourn popular content creator Zakaria Kariuki, aka Mr KK Mwenyewe's untimely death, Chicha has shared more than meets the eye
  • In a TikTok live, the TikToker talked about the hidden pain behind content creators' online success
  • He narrated how they do their best to entertain people, but no one cares about their struggles

The sudden death of content creator, Mr KK Mwenyewe, has left Kenyans in shock.

Chicha (l) poses for a photo in a cosy couch, Mr KK Mwenyewe (r) looking dapper in a green suit.
TikToker Chicha revealed that most content creators struggle to make ends meet. Photos: Chichaofficial, Mr KK Mwenyewe.
Source: UGC

The content creator, who had over 1 million followers on TikTok, died while undergoing treatment at the Kiambu Level 5 hospital.

Kenyans from all walks of life have mourned the talented content creator who was known for his comic skits mimicking Rigathi Gachagua, describing him as passionate and very creative.

Did Mr KK Mwenyewe struggle in life?

TikToker Chicha has spoken about KK Mwenyewe's life, leaving netizens emotional.

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During a TikTok live, Chicha admitted that most celebrities or popular people are suffering behind closed doors. He said, despite entertaining millions of people, they have nothing to write about home.

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He alleged that KK was struggling like many content creators.

"You can imagine the life he was living. You can see us and assume we're okay. Entertaining you, and you assume because we are very popular, we have money, but we have nothing. Tuna struggle. We are famous but broke," he emotionally said.
Mr KK Mwenyewe during his happier times.
Mr KK Mwenyewe died after a short illness. Photo: Mr KK Mwenyewe.
Source: Facebook

How did Kenyans react to Chicha's revelations about celebs struggling?

Netizens sympathised with content creators, praising them for their hard work just to put smiles on people's faces.

Cate cate:

"The graves hold unfinished dreams 💔💔."

MC JEMBE LA MAJEMBE:

"We work Soo hard for a life that can end any time...shine on your way brother 🙏Mr KK mwenyewe 🕊️🥲💔."

Yusuf Muthomi:

"Hio ni ukweli kabisa."

Ham Muziki:

"It's true 😭😭."

Winston Stefanie:

"Sometimes you don't have to share your problems with the public, some will criticise you."

Dacho Sande:

"Trying to make ends meet by creating content. Made us laugh and this was his last content, then you hear he died after short illness, no sign of depression, no sign of bad health. That's just one-half week later. Yeah, this is how cruel death is. May his soul rest in peace."

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What was KK Mwenyewe's last posts about?

The talented content creator last shared a post on July 4 and had been off social media for over 10 days, leaving fans worried about his whereabouts.

His last post was a skit of him imitating job seekers in a pretend interview. The clip resurfaced after his death, leaving netizens in tears.

In another video he shared on June 25, the content creator joked about dying during protests. He shared a video dancing and layered it with the trending Ugandan song by Dexter Rapper, performing with his father.

Another TBT video, when the comedian ate a plateful of peppers after losing a football bet, also emerged after his death.

The videos left fans of the content creator heartbroken, sympathising with his family.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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