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| content creator Kennedy Odhiambo aka Crazy Kennar |
Kenyan comedian and content creator Kennedy Odhiambo aka Crazy Kennar continues to scale new heights, winning yet another prestigious award at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Nigeria.
Taking to Instagram to share his joy, Kennar wrote: “Another One. Oluwa Kenechukwu 😀 Slide 3. Nigerian Jollof is a killa 😂😂.”
The post quickly gained traction, with fans and friends pouring in their congratulations:
“Congratulations bro 🔥🔥” – @manassehknyagah
“Kennar to the world it was about time. Congrats 👏 very happy for you.” – @bne_fotografie
“Big one🔥🙌” – @hilarious_aura
“Baba represents Igbo 🙌, congrats nwanne 🔥🙌” – @agu_gerald
“Oluwa kene wetin 😂😂😂😂 Congratulations Kennar🎊🎊 I am glad you enjoyed our Jollof rice 🤝🤭” – @hrh_adeola
A humorous twist in the comments came from fans teasing Kennar’s playful demeanor in pictures: “Huyu jamaa hukuanga serious kwa picha pekee 😂😂😂,” wrote @_.caption_master21, while @vivian.adhiambo.77 joked, “Congratulations 👏 chop rice.. Chop rice. 😂”
His latest accolade at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival showcases the power of African storytelling on the world stage. As one fan aptly put it: “The sky is the limit 🔥🔥🔥🔥.” Congratulations, Crazy Kennar! 🎉
Kennar’s Journey so Far and Awards
From humble beginnings, he has leveraged his unique humor and relatable content to break barriers, gaining recognition on global platforms.
In 2022, Kennar represented Kenya at the prestigious Meta Creator Event in London. Earlier this year, he bagged the Comedy Influencer of the Year 2024 award by Pulse, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.
The Nigerian honour highlights Kennar’s growing influence beyond Kenyan borders, solidifying his role as an ambassador for African creativity.
Businesses Apart From Comedy
Kennar has ventured into various business opportunities, including his popular Juja-based restaurant, Instant Delicacies.
He also collaborates with top brands, boosting his portfolio as a trusted influencer and entrepreneur. The Comedian’s Worth Kennar’s rise has been accompanied by significant financial success.
A leaked rate card in late 2023 revealed his impressive earnings.
USD 4,000: Instagram organic video
USD 3,500: YouTube organic video
USD 30,000: Brand endorsements
His annual rates for TV commercials, billboard placements, and digital prints stand at USD 25,000
And his rate card makes a lot of sense when you consider that he has over 650K YouTube subscribers, over 1.7M TikTok followers, and over 1.6M followers on Instagram.
Simply put, Kennar’s digital footprint and mark on the entertainment world is undeniable.
by GEOFFREY MBUTHIA