Njugush: What Dave Chappelle not meeting Ruto might mean for Kenya

• In contrast, the American comedian met Rwandan president Paul Kagame when he did his show there.

Blessed Njugush
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Famous Kenyan comedian has given his thoughts about the recent visit by American comedian Dave Chappelle who performed at the Louis Leakey Auditorium in Nairobi.

The show which cost Sh7k per ticket took place on short notice and without much hype but left many fans mesmerized and in awe. 

During a recent interview with Nairobi News, the former Real Housewives of Kawangware gave his opinion on why the show had such limited tickets and marketing.

“With every establishment comes the right to host. The right to admit always comes with whoever is planning an event. If I decide that you are not going to be at TTNT, you are not going to be admitted.

When Chappelle says he only wants a certain number of people, it means they are doing something right. That is why they were chosen over everyone else,” the father of two explained.

Njugush also went on to warn the Kenyan creative industry on the possible reason Chappelle's visit was kept low-key and what that might portend for future investment.

Let's not forget that Dave didn't interact with the Kenyan government in contrast to what he did in Rwanda where he met with the president.

“My main issue is how we do things as a country because if you look at what happened in Rwanda, Chappelle went there and he met the president and they talked. In Kenya, even his arrival was not announced.

That tells you something about us as a country. Let alone content creation. There are times when people want to invest here but they are not allowed.

They end up running away and investing in another country. My main concern is how we as a country deal with potential investments."

Dave Chappelle is a renowned American comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary.

He gained widespread fame with his groundbreaking television show, "Chappelle's Show," which aired from 2003 to 2006.

The show was acclaimed for its bold and often controversial sketches addressing race, culture, and politics. Chappelle's humour often tackles complex issues with a unique blend of satire and insight.

After taking a hiatus from the spotlight, he returned to stand-up comedy and continued to produce acclaimed specials, solidifying his status as one of the most influential comedians of his generation.

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