comedians-from-kenya

"Chance favors the prepared mind, and opportunity favors the bold. Because I have this opportunity and so many people would say it's luck, but I believe there is a very thin line between luck and opportunity. I feel like there’s also quite a number of people who say, Oh you know, I'm famous now, I'm untouchable. You always need to know where your head is at and I feel like you also need to carry yourself with some type of humility. Being in such a space should humble you — strangers go out of their way to support you, so you should be so incredibly grateful"

"It's big money, but I know that bigger opportunities are on the way and I'd rather wait than jump on what's coming in right now. So I'm thinking about the long term. It definitely requires patience and hard work, and being consistent and believing in yourself"

"The fact that people told me I couldn't do it — I think that's what drives me so much. Maybe it’s because I'm dark-skinned or I'm African, they say that I can't achieve certain things, and I'm like, okay, we're gonna see about that — and I just go for everything headstrong"

"I don’t ever compromise myself, so every win feels that much more enjoyable"

"You need to be your number one fan! You can’t depend on anyone else to lift you or carry you to your dreams"

"Chess is a game of strategy that involves planning and anticipating your opponent’s moves. That’s how I approach my career"

"You always have to see the bigger picture. I stayed focused because it’s innate in me; it’s how I am, why I love chess, how I grew my social platform and why I’m in it for the long run"

"My manager and team approach my career strategy in the same way, so I’ve surrounded myself with like-minded people who think ahead and put my brand equity first"

"I have moments now and again when it sinks in. I value those, but I know there’s so much work to do and I’m only getting started"

"It’s almost like a dream, but I try not to live in that feeling as I have to work very hard to keep winning."

"It meant a lot to me to see that many people embrace me for who I am. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t embraced and loved myself."

"People always laugh at the fact that I comment on my own videos, but I couldn’t say it more clearly: I’M MY BIGGEST FAN"

"They finally see the magnitude of what my career has become and where it’s going. Having them on board means a lot to me – even though they don’t think I’m funny"

"I initially made my videos to bring joy to myself. I would make them and I'd think, I am so funny! I would watch the videos and just laugh!"

"I wouldn't care if other people found them funny or not. Turns out, the videos have also brought other people joy, and I'm so happy they did"

"I definitely tend to always go with my gut and trust my intuition"

"When you're playing chess, it's all about the long game. And if your opponent is equally as clever as you, you have to be really clever in everything you do. Even if the brand or company approaching you makes it seem like it's something you need or something you want — that's when the end game comes in"

"It is okay to start again. No shame in it."

"I Have Been Loved And Hated!We move on Regardless!!"