Nakuru Street Boy Gifted KSh 100k by Tileh Says He's Been Homeless for 5 Years, Mum Chased Him Away

 

A Nakuru man who went viral for dancing is now smiling after a Good Samaritan came to his rescue. Kenyan Kante narrates tough life. Photo: kenyan_kante_. Source: Instagram Kenyan Kante's breakthrough The Nakuru dancer, popularly known as Kenyan Kante on social media platforms for his resemblance to famous footballer Ngolo Kante, was gifted KSh 100,000 by famous dancer Tileh Pacbro. The choreographer was delighted to meet Kenyan Kante, whose real name is Fredrick Shikuku, and shared a video of the reunion online. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Tileh said he knew about the content creator after people tagged him on his video. "I went through the comments expecting people would be happy congratulating him, but I was surprised many were making fun of his appearance," he said. The father of one then decided to contact Kante's manager, Ayub Muigai, who travelled with him to Nairobi and hosted them. Does dancing pay? Tileh, who has been featured in several music videos and worked with several companies, said dancing pays. "People who get exploited are the ones who will always say dancing doesn't pay." Who is Kenyan Kante? In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Kante revealed he had been living in the streets of Nakuru since he left his village in Western Kenya. The excited 19-year-old street boy said he was happy after receiving the cash and lacked words to express himself. "I plan to use this cash well. I will look for a place to live and won't give up on my dancing career," he said. Muigai, who shared the viral video of the upcoming choreographer dancing, said he had been helping him, including buying him clothes. "When we met, he told me he had been in the street for five years since he arrived in Nakuru. He told me he only has a mother, and she chased him away from home when he was young," he said. Muigai said that as the manager, he would rent a bedsitter for Kante and help him nurture his talent until he was stable. He also thanked Tileh for gifting Kante cash, saying it would change his life. The content creator had earlier revealed he was single and searching, and she told TUKO.co.ke he had not found a girlfriend yet. 

by  Caren Nyota