Paul Kimani Njoroge well known as MCA Tricky has moved from churchill show to be a radio presenter at Radio Maisha on the breakfast show.
this morning he lit up the how through the variou diutions thatrocked the airwave and got people talking about.
Team Maisha asubuhi welcome to another new week with the biggest breakfast show in the whole of Kenya with @BillyMiya @mbarukmwalimu & @McaTricky from 6-10am. Tuambie ni wapi una tegea #MaishaAsubuhi hii. @radiomaisha pic.twitter.com/NrZPd114pG
— Radio Maisha (@radiomaisha) October 22, 2018
Lets do this! #MaishaAsubuhi 1st hour ndio imeanza New week, new vibes @BillyMiya, @mbarukmwalimu & @McaTricky @radiomaisha pic.twitter.com/zgTyijJnzh
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) October 22, 2018
Through a previous interview of his life journey that we got to see how he mentored his talent, and grew to the outtaanding comedian he is today. Below is another brief journey of how he entered churchill show into his current job at Radio Maisha.
How did you make your way to Churchill Show?
Some friends and members of the group persuaded me and I decided to try my luck. I went for an audition at Carnivore grounds and the moment I got in I met Prof Hammo who, apart from being my role model, was very friendly to me. He encouraged me to follow my heart’s yearnings and I took his advice.
What was the audience’s first reaction upon being called on stage?
For a moment, I wasn’t sure what to expect from them since mine was a different style of comedy that revolved around my life story. For the first few minutes, they took pity on me judging by their reactions, but with time I could hear them roaring in laughter. I knew this was the beginning of good things to come.
Do you write your own routines?
My routines are spontaneous – based on things that I have been through in life, including life observations among the less privileged where I was part of. I use that character so people can stop overlooking the less fortunate and change their perception of street kids. Besides, no one wakes up and decides to be a chokara. You just sink into it like a bad habit; it can happen to anyone.
What happens if the audience don’t laugh?
Everyone has sets that don’t go well. The first few times, it feels really bad. But despite this I have learnt to live with it, being the hard-core type.
Have you encountered mean-spirited hecklers during your shows and, if so, how do you deal with them?
Most people come to a comedy show to enjoy rather than destroy it from the inside. More often than not, if someone is yelling things during a show, that person is drunk and doesn’t realise how loud they are while talking to a friend or perhaps they are just vocally enjoying the show and don’t understand that their action is disruptive.
Besides, real, mean-spirited hecklers are not as common as people think. In such cases, you can usually just politely ask the offender to be a little quieter for the sake of the show.
Do you think hecklers help the show?
Not more than I would be helping my production by shouting. The person onstage generally has a pretty good idea of how the show is supposed to go. “Speak when spoken to,” is a good rule for audience members.
You make a living out of comedy?
Yes, comedy pays well and my brand demands a six figure performance fee.
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
Becoming a mentor to the less privileged, including many other aspiring comedians.
What are some of the life lessons you have learnt so far?
That life is a battlefield and not a playing ground. We are here for a short time hence the need to strive and make the best of it.
Natumahi wikendi yako imekuwa njema na umeamka salama. #MaishaAsubuhi ipo kwenye radio yako. Unategea ukiwa wapi? @McaTricky pic.twitter.com/mgXNre0xyG
— Mbaruk Mwalimu (@mbarukmwalimu) October 22, 2018