• Off-stage, MC Gogo is the brains behind The Kingly Experience, a program that debuted in 2022 alongside DJ Daffy. He balances his nightlife appearances with church and personal development, maintaining his roundedness in spite of his success.

The night of the Kabarak University Gala was electrifying. There was no denying the excitement in the air as the lights shone brightly and the speakers pounded. Then, along with his long-time partner DJ Daffy, MC Gogo performed at Kabarak University’s Gala Night on March 22, 2025.

The energy in the room burst in a flash. He wasn’t only talking into the microphone; he was in control of the situation and using his easy charm to control the audiences’ enthusiasm.

But who is the man behind the voice that has become so popular in Kenyan entertainment?

Born on October 28, 2000, Franklin Mark Gogo began his life in the shadows. Gogo, who graduated from Kenyatta University with a degree in counselling psychology, began his career as a primary school teacher, earning a meagre KES 3,000 a month.

However, he knew in his heart that he was meant for something more when the planned host became ill at a church gathering.

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MC Gogo abruptly started his emceeing career. The audience adored his enthusiasm, and the microphone felt natural in his hands. A celebrity was born that day.

When a video of him energizing a crowd to Ckay’s Love Nwantiti went viral on TikTok in 2021, it was his big break. He gained a huge following and high-profile gig after his now-famous Statement ‘Umeachwa mara saba na hujakufa… wacha zako’ spread over the internet. He soon found himself collaborating with DJ Daffy and DJ Muge, energising events with his funny, relatable, and clever remarks.

From performing for free in the community to earning between KSh. 30,000 and KSh. 100,000 every event, MC Gogo’s career took off. He was a sought-after performer due to his distinctive approach, which combined comedy, deep voice ad-libs, and a raw Kenyan touch. By 2023, he performed worldwide, even in Dubai, for the first time.

Off-stage, MC Gogo is the brains behind The Kingly Experience, a program that debuted in 2022 alongside DJ Daffy. He balances his nightlife appearances with church and personal development, maintaining his roundedness in spite of his success.

MC Gogo’s path from a teacher to a multimillion showbiz star is evidence that skill, dedication, and a little online magic can transform a person’s life. And MC Gogo is the guy he knows he is if his trajectory is any indication.