• Abel Mutua, better known as Mkurugenzi (director), owns several hats within the entertainment field. He is a stand-up comedian, part hype man, part voice actor, and the new wave in traditional African and worldwide storytelling

Abel Mutua, better known as Mkurugenzi (director), owns several hats within the entertainment field. He is a stand-up comedian, part hype man, part voice actor, and the new wave in traditional African and worldwide storytelling.

Mutua has created an impressive fanbase of Wakurugenzi (directors), spreading across Kenya, East Africa, and the larger diaspora.

Taking a few steps back, he attracted the public eye in 2007 when he joined Citizen TV’s popular drama series Tahidi High. Mutua’s acting career took an inclined motion thanks to his commitment, passion and motivation.

COVID-19 was an eye-opener to this icon, as this is the moment he acquired the realization that he could share his compelling stories with a larger audience, courtesy of his wife (Bi Mkurugenzi).

Tapping into Mutua’s YouTube Channel, one is greeted by a remarkable catalogue containing gripping, factual and detailed stories which have captured the hearts of 665,000 subscribers. Mutua has ensured his fans are always in the loop with several segments including Celebrity First Encounters, Stories of My Life, Young and Stupid, the famed Headline Hitters, and the recent Mkurugenzi Minisodes.

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The vivid and frisky storyteller has been recognized since 2020 when he won the coveted Silver Plaque YouTube Award, kickstarting his success within the platform stemming outwards. He was also named Kenya’s top YouTube influencer in 2021.

Mutua’s audience grows by the day, as he has further proved his scriptwriting and production excellence. He has created movies like The Grand Little Lie, Click Click Bang, and the anticipated Makosa ni Yangu, which will premiere on December 7, 2024, all fit for his youthful audience.

He has proven that social media, if used imaginatively, can transform one’s life in many ways. And according to him, passion pays more than any other endeavor out there.

“For us, it’s often said, if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” Mutua told the bird story agency.

Mutua simply blends the depths of history with the art of captivating storytelling. He has brought in a brand-new way of recreating history in the minds of his listeners. His model ought to be adopted in history classes within the education sector.