Many people only understand that hilarious Eric is an international comedian failing to trace the success story of Eric Omondi. We get to know him on Churchill and Jimmy Fallon in the US.
Today, we are telling the inspiring story of Eric Omondi from his limelight, straggles, and steps that made him the top comedian in Africa.
As of January 2022, the epic Eric got ranked in the top 10 best comedians in Africa. Check the list from BBC;
- Trevor Noah (South Africa)
- Basketmouth (Nigeria)
- Michael Blackson (Ghana)
- Riaad Moosa (South Africa)
- Klint The Drunk (Nigeria)
- David Kau (South Africa)
- Daliso Chaponda (Malawi)
- I Go Dye (Nigeria)
- Eric Omondi (Kenya)
- Eddie Kadi (Congo)
List of Awards Eric Omondi has won
- Africa Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) (2018, 2019, 2020)
- And many more(will be updated soon)
Eric Omondi’s success story starts way back on Churchill Show. He was one of the first comedians to act on the Show that today is the home of Kenyan comedy.
Churchill Show has mentored and produced excellent comedians in Kenya, and even it is true that more than 85% of Kenyan comedians trace their success story from the Show.
As a result, we will trace Eric Omondi’s success story way back to when he met with Ndambuki (alias Churchill) towards the activist life of the Great International Eric Omondi.
Eric Omondi net worth
Eric Omondi’s net worth is approximated to be over $1 million ($1m). His money comes from;
- Content creation on YouTube
- Products endorsements
- Booked performance
- Other business
How Eric Omondi met Daniel Ndambuki (Churchill)
Eric Omondi first met Ndambuki way back in 2006 during Campus career week. Then, Eric was a second-year student at Daystar University (Nairobi) and the most loved MC on the entire campus.
He says that he showed extra work in mind that Churchill was a famous TV host. The gentleman did his usual poem and narrative, and the crowd wouldn’t control the projected emotions.
Consequently, Churchill grabbed the young playful Eric, where he gave out his phone number to Churchill, although intentionally, it was vice versa to Eric.
At the moment, the talented young man knew he would get featured in the famous NTV Shows in the next few months.
Unbelievably Eric got the much-awaited call barely after two and half years later. Then, he met Churchill, optimistic for chances to show up his comedy.
He got introduced to the series only to stream the episodes from episode one to episode 12. The humble man wouldn’t go against the provision but wait for the 13th episode. Eventually, the comic comedian made their first live appearance at the beginning of episode 13.
Eric Omondi first time on stage
“Did you know Eric would have used the name Obongita if Churchill didn’t decline it?”
Churchill Show is generally the house of most upcoming comedians countrywide. The comedian finds ample time to sell themselves to the already big crowd attending the Show.
Eric was amongst the few comedians to build the now-famous Churchill Show. As with everyone, you have many expectations and how you will hook that day. But, what really happens once the chance you’ve granted?
It’s unbelievably true that first appearance comes with much-uncontrolled emotional hype, that many people even confuse everything only to get back and grab a seat.
That did not excuse Eric. He recalled that while on stage to crack his jokes (2008), he couldn’t manage his converging focus. And as a result, his jokes immediately volatilized. Though he later gasped some strength and made the jokes.
How Eric’s mother intercepted the story, he wanted to become a comedian.
Passion and talent get faced with more challenges hence suffocating every light. Everyone agrees education is tremendous and plays an essential role in shaping children’s future.
However, amongst people, it shapes one to get a good grade and land a good job, and finally drive huge dollars home.
“My son some work hard in high school, attain good grade in University, find a good job and help us back home.”
After Eric attended Daystar University, her mother wanted him to find a job and stay away from his mad joke (joining comedy). She actually saw his son joking about his future, having studied for the last seven years.
Because Eric was up-country, he quickly headed in his best direction (comedy). After seeing his son’s tremendous success, she appreciates his efforts and is proud of his hard work.
Consequently, Eric’s depiction of the tuff situation that her mother enforced on him, Eric today pledges with parents to allow children to work on their passion once they manage their level of education.
Eric Omondi worst Show
One may wonder about the epic comedian having the worst Show. But it is true that people grow from their downsides day by day and develop to the best version of themselves.
Eric admits his worst Show in a video with Daniel Ndambuki (a times Churchill). He opens up and clears the cloud; it empowers upcoming individuals never to be overwhelmed with emotions when things turn blue.
His worst Show was in Nyayo Stadium (Nairobi) when he got invited to perform the comics. As with many famous comedians, Eric wouldn’t make a mere step onto the stage.
He deepens thoughts and decides on a legendary appearance on stage from the roof. A style that will make the crowd go high and uncontrollable before landing on the stage.
Immediately he was up, oops. The hell broke loose, the rope stuck, and the Show went standstill.
Organizers took everything to themselves to get him down before getting tired and hitting the ground. Imagine becoming the much-awaited comedian than thing takes diverse dimensions.
The hanging King of comedy rescue came to bear fruit barely 15 minutes later. Although the happening, once on stage, the celebrated comedian wouldn’t spare ribs of the crowd.
Unbelievably, Eric stressed that it was one of his worst moments, although fans did not grasp the clear picture of the whole drama and took it as part of comedy.
Eric Omondi best Show– success story
A hilarious comedian said his best Shot happened when Barrack Obama won the election and took over as the 45th President of the United States Of America.
In the act, the talented gentleman imitated how President Barrack interception of his unanimously elected news. In the clip, he featured Obama and his kids.
Eric Omondi is the best clip that gets him up.
This section will share some of the first parodies that actually get him a step on his career.
Eric often used more songs from Tanzania’s international Artist- Diamond Platinum. The clip that gets Eric up was;
“Nabeba Maji”
Diamond offered him a job to host the ‘White Party’ in Dar es Salaam upon doing the parody.
Eric Omondi success Story- work career
Despite coming out as the tool comedian in Africa, work security has seemed an absolute deficiency since his first move to the world.
Eric first got a job at NTV as a reporter, only to be kicked out 14 days later. NTV – the top television station in Kenya- claimed he was not good enough for a quality job.
After the vein trial at NTV, he went back to Churchill Show to enrich his skills.
A year later, KTN came knocking and hosted the ‘Hawayu’ Show. However, the shaping Show that ushered him to the world was again dead in a few months. It got canceled based on poor ratings.
Eric Omondi as a professional comedian
He started comedy professionally under Daniel Ndambuki in the famous Churchill Show. The Show that brings local comedians countrywide.
He spent the better part of his comedy life on the Show until he felt well equipped with skills to do comedy single-handed.
He admitted that the Show had many upcoming comedians, including his brother, in the camp. And he steps out to fetch and sell for himself.
Fortunately, out the Show (2015). Eric has emerged as the King of comedy in Kenya and Africa. He often booked for stand-up comedy worldwide, and he grew the brand using social media.
Eric on “Late Night Show hosted with Jimmy Fallon.
The legendary fled to US for a business trip to perform on the 3rd and 4th of March 2017 in Las Vegas. Then he made a grand appearance in the top US Show ‘The Tonight Show, hosted by Jimmy Fallon. He became the first Kenyan to be featured in the golden Show following the build.
Eric Omondi success story- Eric Omondi top viral series
Since he moved out of Churchill Show, he has worked to build his brand tirelessly. Let’s have a look at the top viral series.
- Wife Material
Wife Material featured African women participating in the Show where the winner marries the hot Eric Omondi.
- How to be Celebrities
It was the most streamed series on YouTube. Eric showed how to be different celebrities in Kenya and East Africa.
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Activist lives of Eric Omondi.
Eric Omondi is a generously Great man of Kenya who is actively championing the future of Kenyan local content.
The experienced comedian has devoted his strength to endorsing local content aired on Kenyan television and radio stations.
In the middle of 2020, he took an immediate investigation to understand why foreign content outweighed local content after local content was on death row.
He admitted that other countries imposed a strict rule that gave space for their content. Eric argued Nigeria and Tanzania all align to the famous 80% local content.
The talented comedian saw it to be such deficiency behind the lagging Kenyan contents. He said that Kenyans are talented and portray exceptional abilities as other colleagues from other countries, only that they lack a chance on stage to showcase such skills.
Therefore, Eric explained himself to Members Of Parliament and challenged them to present a bill to effect the famous 75% local content law.
For the self-proclaimed President of Comedy Africa, the process to enhance 75% hasn’t been a walk in the park. He often finds himself in police custody in the organized crowd of 75% oriented individuals.
As of February 2022, his move has gained momentum, with top MPs supporting and comprehensively presenting the Bill on the floor of Parliament.
The biggest worry is that top artists tend not to empower the Bill. These top Artists are damn silent and never open up on their view on their counterparts’ motion on the floor.
Share with us, do you refute the title Eric given to himself {The President Of Africa Comedy}?
