Script writer and director Eddie Butita has added another feather to his cap after Nexflix roped him in with a lucrative contract as the first Swahili comedy writer and director on the internet-based entertainment platform.
This latest achievement places the comedian on a global platform, and comes a decade after he made his debut in TV standup comedy.
Tell us about yourself...
Take us through your career journey
What was your dream career?
Tell us about Upshaws . When was it started and who are the brains behind it? Upshaws is a sitcom created by Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps. It is about a working class African-American family struggling to make it work and make it right. The show premiered on Netflix in May 2021 and is currently available in Swahili. Upshaws is the first ever Swahili comedy show on Netflix.
How did you get to Netflix?
What does this step mean to you and the rest of the creative industry in Kenya? What other productions have you been involved in? 4 Hours in Kariobangi, Not Fine to Be Fine, and Adapt or Die . I also host one of the biggest campus tours in Kenya dubbed “Eddie Butita Campus Tour”, created and hosted by Dubai Summer Laughs and Pwani Laughs.
What challenges have you encountered during your journey, and how did you overcome them?
Tell us about your experience during the Covid-19 pandemic as a creative...
How do you ensure you remain relevant?
What do you plan to do after you retire?
What is your advice to those who are trying to get to the next level?
