We take a minute or two this week to interview one of Kenya's latest stars. The ladies love him, and yes, so do the little ones. He is the one and only MaDVD, from the hit show, Machachari. Born and raised in the heart of Nairobi's Madiwa estate, MaDVD is known officially as Brian Odembwala, and simply Brayo, to all in his neighbourhood. Here, he is known as the man of the people. A role model, and the boy next door, who spends hours at the local gym, working on his physique. The actor and fitness enthusiast, is a graduate of the Kenya institute of mass communication, with a diploma in TV production, and as you can imagine, acting was not in his plans.
"Nilikuwa naona wasee wana-act ni wasee wa-weird. Msee ana-act ka king na msee amesota. Saa hizo unashindwa itakuwaje? Lakini nilishowiwa jioni moja ni-try Kiswahili kwa play fulani hapo. Alafu nikaiwai, ndio ikakuwa fiti."
The thespian plays a hilarious hustler MaDVD on Machachari, a role he thouroughly enjoys. Week in, week out, MaDVD works alongside his colleagues like Baha and Almasi. And together they've become fast-rising stars on the Kenyan entertainment scene.
But star or no star, MaDVD stays true to who he is, and loves to live like an ordinary Kenyan doing ordinary things, like buying groceries and having a good laugh with the boys. And perhaps that's what everyone loves about him.
Courtesy: Shiko Kaitani
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