Eric Omondi

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Eric Omondi
Born (1987-03-09) March 9, 1987 (age 37)
Kisumu County
NationalityKenyan
Alma materDaystar University
Years active2006 - Present
Notable works and rolesSaratina

Eric Omondi (born 9 March 1987) is a Kenyan Comedian and actor.[1] He made his comedy debut in Churchill Show, a comedy show that airs on NTV (Kenyan TV channel) in 2008.[2] He has since won three African Entertainment Awards USA for 'Best Comedian' in 2018, 2019 and 2020.[3]

Early Life and education

Eric is the second-born in a family of four in Kisumu County. He attended Kondele primary school then Kisumu Boys High School.[4] He later joined Daystar University and pursued a course in Mass Communication and Journalism.

Career

Eric started his career with a brief stint as a news reporter for NTV Kenya before meeting Daniel Ndambuki in 2006. He broke into the limelight in 2008 after he made an appearance on NTV's Churchill Show.[5] In 2015, he left the show, to host his own show called Hawayuni,[6] which aired on KTN but was short-lived. He also did ‘Somewhere in Africa’ and ‘Untamed’. [7]

In March 2017, Eric became the first Kenyan ever to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[8]

In 2020, he introduced a controversial show dubbed 'Wife Material' with its first season coming to an end with a wedding with Band Beca's Carol.[9] The second season featured women from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda which saw him arrested. The show was later suspended by the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB).[10]

Awards

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2018 African Entertainment Awards USA Best Comedian
  • Eric Omondi
    • Chipukeezy Vinnie
    • Salvado
    • BasketMouth
Won [11]
2019 2019 African Entertainment Awards USA Best Comedian
  • Eric Omondi
    • Kontigo
    • Calado Show
    • Loyiso Gola
    • Igosave
    • Wanjiku the Teacher
    • Maraji
    • Nasra Yusuf
    • Helen Paul
    • Mark Angel
    • Dr Ofweneke
Won [12]
2020 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA Best Comedian
  • Eric Omondi
    • Mammito Eunice
    • Bovi
    • Eddie Kadi
    • Patrick Salvado
    • Daliso Chaponda
    • Loyiso Gola
    • Anne Kansiime
    • Gilmario Vemba
    • Calado Show
Won [13]

References

  1. Milimo, Dennis (2021-03-15). "Biography: Comedian Eric Omondi". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  2. Jared, Too. "Eric Omondi opens up about his mentor Churchill, and making millions". Eric Omondi opens up about his mentor Churchill, and making millions. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  3. Nyasio, Venessa (2020-12-22). "Eric Omondi crowned best African comedian for the 3rd time in a row". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  4. "Eric Omondi Biography - Eric Omondi Bio, Career, Baby Mama, Net Worth". Jambo Daily. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  5. "Eric Omondi | Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  6. Syombua, Pauline (2018-12-06). "Comedian Eric Omondi re-launches flopped show that aired on KTN just for days before he returned to Churchill". Ghafla! Kenya. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  7. Chweya, Edward (2015-02-18). "Eric Omondi Finally Reveals Why He Left Churchill Show". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2022-01-16.
  8. Nyanga, Caroline. "Comedian Eric Omondi makes history in New York City as he's featured in popular Jimmy Fallon comedy show". Comedian Eric Omondi makes history in New York City as he’s featured in popular Jimmy Fallon comedy show. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  9. Milimo, Dennis (2021-01-11). "Wife Material was a Scripted Entertainment show- Eric Omondi reveals". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  10. "Kenya Film Board officially suspend comedian Eric Omondi's "Wife Material"". The Citizen. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  11. Reporter, Standard. "Eric Omondi wins best comedian in Africa Award". The Standard. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
  12. "Uganda Online - Eric Omondi, Diamond Platnumz and Eddy Kenzo win AEAUSA awards". www.ugandaonline.net. Retrieved 2022-02-06.
  13. "Eric Omondi named Best Africa comedian for 3rd time in a row". Retrieved 2022-02-07.

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