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Daniel Wambua Ndambuki famously known as Churchill (born 30 October 1977) is a Kenyan comedian who hosts the comedy television show Churchill Show on TV47 Kenya Kenya on Sundays (formerly on NTV [1]). [2] Churchill was born in Kitui town, but moved to Machakos. He has worked in the comedy industry since 1996 and has now become a household name in Kenya. He launched the Churchill Live Comedy Show in September 2008 but was renamed Churchill Show during its third season in 2012. The show has given a platform to hundreds of comedians in the country, the most successful ones being Eric Omondi, Teacher Wanjiku, Professor Hammo, MCA Tricky, Jemutai, Magazine (DJ Shitii) and Dr. Kingori. [3]
Early life
Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill is one of the few Kenyans to be on Who Is Who List. [4] The Machakos County-born comedian studied at Mumbuni High School. Among the films he has featured in include: The First Grader (2010) and (2007). [5]
Churchill, together with KJ, Kajairo, Mudomo Baggy, and Nyambane, created “ Red Kona”, a comedy show on TV, which increased their fan base. Churchill went to co-present with Maina Kageni on Classic 105 FM (Which he still does today) doubling up as “the Tea Lady-... Philigona” and as Mwalimu King’angi [ clarification needed].[ by whom?]
He is[ when?] rated number 7 among Kenya’s 100 most influential people with the current president topping the list. [6]
He has nurtured and brand stand-up comedy. [7] Churchill has cracked many Kenyan ribs with his "clean", family friendly shows. CNN recently classified him as one of Africa's funniest comedians. [8]
Number One Show
Churchill has brought a new and fresh style of comedy to the Kenyan airwaves and mainstream media since the early 2000s, that has garnered him hundreds of thousands to millions fans on radio, television and the Internet. Churchill is now a Kenyan household name.
His wide recognition as a comedian started heightening in the all-time hit comedy show “Redykyulass” in which he acted alongside Walter Mongare(Nyambane), Peter Kaimenyi (Kajairo), Maurice Otieno (Mdomo Baggy), John Kiarie (KJ), and Anthony Njuguna. He currently boasts a successive Live TV, the Churchill Live.
His hit show Churchill Live has increasingly become East Africa’s most popular and hilarious TV Show in addition to gaining momentous international interest from comedy enthusiasts in the US, the UK, India, Germany, and the rest of the world.
He hosts a weekly NTV show "Churchill Show” with live recordings on Thursdays at the Carnivore Restaurant which has become “a must attend” event, Churchill's show is in its sixth edition and currently [9] the number one show in East and Central Africa with a viewership of 11,000,000 Kenyans across the country, according to ratings. [10] [11] [12]
Top Facebook
Churchill became the first Kenyan to hit 1,000,000 likes on Facebook. [13] By now he has garnered over 2,000,000 fan base in the social network, Facebook — the highest of any individual celebrity in Kenya. [14] [15] He is also the CEO of his company, Laugh Industry Kenya. [16]
Kids Festival
He has managed to win the hearts of Kenyan children and families by hosting a weekly segment on Churchill show dubbed “Toto’s corner” and also the hosting of Kids Festival which always sees a turnout of 55,000 plus kids and families.
Churchill Show
Churchill Show Comedy TV program has featured influential personalities, politicians, big entertainment personalities and other remarkable people across the socio-economic continuum “Interviews with Kenyan big names combined with a touch of Churchill's brand of comedy doused in comic brilliance on production makes it a programme on par with none. All the while not forgetting the lighter note in "Toto's corner"
Churchill Academy
Churchill as a mentor and pioneer in the industry of the genre, has managed to grow the comedy Industry in East Africa by scouting and nurturing talent. Initially with a talent search program dubbed ‘Top Comic’ that has put forward leading comedy brands, now there are two weekly shows that air on TV i.e. #ChurchillShow & #ChurchillRaw…this offer a platform that acts as a spring board for the new talents and brands.
Working with a creative team of 20 mentors. The academy has managed to create 73 new comedians and counting, that have so far entered the market and are becoming household names with thousands others still in training and more signing up everyday!
Awards and honors
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The Churchill Comedy Brand has grown by leaps and bounds and garnered loads of awards and honours including but not limited to:
- 2015 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards)- Overall Personality of The Year
- 2015 Bingwa Music Awards (BMA) – Showbiz Personality Of The Year
- 2014 PRISK Award – for being a founding director
- 2014 Sanaa Theatre Awards – Best Production Of TV Comedy Recorded Before A Live Audience
- 2014 Cheka Awards – Best TV Stand-up Comedy Show
- 2014 Cheka Awards – Male TV Stand-up Comedian
- 2014 Kalasha Awards – Best TV Comedy
- 2014 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards)- overall personality of the year
- 2014 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards) –Most influential Media Personality
- 2014 Transform Kenya Awards -Winner in the Arts & Culture Category
- 2013 Cheka Awards -Winner Best TV Stand Up Comedy
- 2013 Cheka Awards -Comedy Mentor Award
- 2013 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards) - Winner Facebook Fan page Of the Year
- 2013 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards) - Overall Social Media Personality Of The Year
- 2013 Olx SOMA (Social Media Awards) - Television Show Of The Year
- 2013 Sanaa Theatre Awards - Best Comedy Kenyan Pig Cat And Dogs - Heartstrings Kenya
- 2012 Marketing Society Of Kenya Awards - Winner Best Personal Branding Effort
- 2012 Kalasha Awards - Best TV Entertainment Churchill Live – Cinematic Solutions/ Laugh Industry
- 2012 UK Kenya Achievers Award For Excellence In Comedy
- 2011 State Commendation Award -Order Of The Grand Warrior (OGW)
- 2011 Marketing Society Of Kenya Awards -Best Personal Branding Award
- 2010 CHAT (Chaguo La Teeniez Awards) Winner Teeniez’ TV Comedy Or Reality Show
- 2010 CHAT (Chaguo La Teeniez Awards) Winner Teeniez’ Role Model
- 2009 Kalasha Awards Winner -Best Comedy Program
- 2009 Kalasha Awards Winner - Best TV Program Overall
- 2007 Word Of Life Winner Theatre Person Of Year
- 1999 Mavuno Awards Winner Best Narrator
References
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth. "Churchill moves his comedy show from NTV". The Star. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Just for laughs". The Standard (Kenya). 23 June 2011. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
- ^ "Churchill TV Show - Everything You Must Know". Answers Africa. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Daniel Ndambuki | Who's Who in Kenya". whoswho.co.ke. Archived from the original on 14 May 2012.
- ^ "Churchill live Daniel Ndambuki - wife, wedding, family and bio facts". 6 March 2018.
- ^ "Kenyan Online » Top 100 Most Influential People in Kenya". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Kenya's Top 15 Most Bankable Celebrities | Mwakilishi.com". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ Lauren Said-Moorhouse; Florence Obondo; Allyssia Alleyne. "Comedy Gold: Who are the funniest people in Africa?". CNN. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ Yhubby (7 June 2021). "Biography of Churchill & Net Worth 2021". KEscholars. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "10 Most-Watched TV Shows In Kenya In 2014". Moguldom. 29 October 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "10 most watched tv shows in kenya 2014 - Location254.com". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ Elliott, Roxana. "Citizen TV Dominates Kenya Viewership and The Churchill Show Brings in Millions for NTV". Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "TheNET.ng - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "10 Celebrities Who Command a Massive Following on Facebook. Churchill Tops the List While Citizen TV's Beauties Scooped Two Spots | Ghafla!Kenya". Archived from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ Socialbakers. "Which Celebrities Facebook pages like fans in Kenya". Socialbakers.com. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Facebook Post". Facebook. Retrieved 31 March 2023. [ user-generated source]
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