Mulamwah says he does not consider himself a celebrity
By Paulette Mboga, January 31, 2026Content creator and comedian Mulamwah has said he does not see himself as a celebrity despite his popularity online.
Speaking during an interview with Shiksha Arora on Friday, January 30, 2026, he dismissed claims that Kenya does not have celebrities and said the debate is often driven by misunderstanding.
“I don’t think I count as one,” Mulamwah said when asked about his status.
He explained that people who deny the existence of celebrities are often those who have never experienced that level of public recognition.
“Those people who say that are people who have never been privileged to be a celebrity,” he said.
Mulamwah added that recognition is what defines celebrity status in real life.
Mulamwah said celebrities exist as long as people can recognise you in public.
“As long as you can pass somewhere and people recognise you, if someone can require a selfie, that is a celebrity,” he said.
He argued that public visibility and recognition are clear signs that celebrities exist in the country.
Mulamwah explains how people view celebrity status
He further suggested that jealousy plays a role in dismissing others as celebrities.
“Ni vile wameona ndizi mbali wakasema ni kali,” Mulamwah said, explaining that people often criticise what they cannot reach.
He went on to say, “So ni wivu tu fulani,” adding that envy influences such opinions.
Mulamwah used strong language to emphasise his point, saying critics are driven by jealousy.
“Huyo mtu akufe wapime, watapata ni wivu imewamaliza,” he said.
He maintained that denying the presence of celebrities does not change the reality of public recognition.
Despite rejecting the celebrity label for himself, Mulamwah said he believes he is progressing toward higher levels in his career.
“I think I am on the road map to be there,” he said as he noted that success comes in stages and should be viewed that way.
“There are levels to everything,” Mulamwah said, explaining that recognition can differ depending on context.
He added that someone may be highly regarded in one setting but not in another.
“Maybe kwa kijiji yenu you are the best, but ukifika huku nje,” he said, pointing to the difference in exposure.