MC Exodus: Content Creator Narrates How Alex Mwakideu Inspired His Rise to Fame
- In an exclusive interview, MC Exodus shared that he was a loyal fan of Alex Mwakideu and Jalang’o on radio, which made him believe he could also pursue a career as a radio host
- He once visited their workplace, hoping to secure a job, but instead received honest advice from Mwakideu, feedback that inspired him to take a different path
- The comedian now has millions of followers on social media and is recognised as a prominent figure in comedy
Popular comedian and content creator MC Exodus, real name Eric Obuya, has opened up about his journey into the entertainment space that has since turned him into a household name.
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Known for his hilarious skits that have earned him millions of followers across social media, Exodus shared that his path to stardom was not as straightforward as it may seem.
How did Alex Mwakideu inspire MC Exodus?
In an exclusive interview, the comedian narrated how celebrated radio host Alex Mwakideu played a pivotal role in sparking his career.
Exodus recalled being a loyal fan of Mwakideu and Lang’ata MP Jalang’o, alias Phelix Odiwuor, back when they were an iconic duo on radio.
Their chemistry inspired him so much that he once decided to visit their studio, convinced that he too could make it as a radio presenter.
However, the encounter did not go exactly as he had imagined.
While Mwakideu appreciated his passion and ambition, he offered him an honest piece of advice.
“He told me to go and start my own thing, something that when you come with it here, it will also be easy for me to back you in front of the bosses. Right now, what can I go tell them? No one knows you here. That was the first person in my life to plant the seed of me going out to do content,” Exodus recalled.
Mwakideu further pointed out that since the COVID-19 pandemic had just hit, securing a radio job without an additional skill would be even harder.
Taking the advice to heart, Exodus embarked on content creation alongside a friend who had a camera.
By 2022, he had set up his own TikTok account, where his content quickly gained traction and recognition.
Since then, his rise has been meteoric.
He now boasts over a million followers on TikTok, 500,000 on Facebook, and 70,000 on Instagram.
Beyond fame, Exodus revealed that content creation now pays him through brand endorsements and has transformed his life significantly.
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Did MC Exodus sleep in a toilet?
MC Exodus once shared that during a tough period in his life, he lived inside a toilet at Winners Chapel Church in South B, Nairobi.
At the time, he had no place to live and found temporary shelter within the church compound as he was active in the youth fellowship, which often held regular meetings.
The toilet he stayed in was barely used during weekdays, which made it easier to remain unnoticed.
After confiding in a youth leader, he was quietly permitted to remain there for a while.
Things changed when his situation was discovered and he was told to leave.
Desperate and unsure of what to do next, Exodus turned to the church pastor for help.
The pastor intervened and directed that he should not be forced out, giving him a safe place to stay during that hard season.
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