In the spirit of Throwback Thursdays netizens have taken it upon themselves to take us down memory lane by celebrating the living legends in the media industry.
The media industry in Kenya has undergone massive transformation since its early days when KBC monopolized the industry.
Today there are over twenty television stations and hundreds of shows and media personalities. While the change which has coincided with the times is welcomed, the past carries with it undeniable beauty.
Today, the personalities have been recognized and appreciated as legends. From Mzee Ojwang to Kajairo the comedian, they have all been honoured.
Check out the trending posts below:
#LivingLegendsKE
When Radio was Radio KbC, taifa all news were lit 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/RWxJXriBJO— Sen Moturi™🇰🇪 #NoHumanIsLimited #Eliud159 (@SenMoturi) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE We first saw her on @KBCChannel1 news in the ‘90s. At that time, she was known as Beatrice Turkwen. She joined @KTNKenya as a news presenter soon after leaving KBC. pic.twitter.com/uq13H948WP
— RICHARD STORNCHATT (@RICHIESTORN) October 17, 2019
I'm the only one who grew up thinking The late Mzee Ojwang was Mama Kayai's husband???. 😂😂 #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/3yHx52rrQH
— MaryAnne Wangui (@MaryAnnWanguiKE) October 17, 2019
A little TBT @BettyMKyallo pale campus 😂😂
A few years later, she's a living legend in the media industry, Keep Glowing.🌟🌟#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/IVaJKDsTiw— JN (@ThisIsJNShine) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE We first saw her on @KBCChannel1 news in the ‘90s. At that time, she was known as Beatrice Turkwen. She joined @KTNKenya as a news presenter soon after leaving KBC. pic.twitter.com/uq13H948WP
— RICHARD STORNCHATT (@RICHIESTORN) October 17, 2019
Lenny Juma is another Legend who featured in Hollywood’s Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life. Juma plays the Turkana elder who Lara, played by Angelina Jolie, approaches seeking information about the Cradle of Life. He also features in Indiana Johnes chronicles#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/x3HMUP7gpH
— CAPTAiN Josh (@_mmJosh) October 17, 2019
Do you really miss the Reduyklass by the legends @WALTERMONGARE aka Baba Moi and @KiarieJohn with @tonynjuguna #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/UgaiJOPIuA
— Kawangware Finest™️ (@cbs_ke) October 17, 2019
This used to be the greatest show on TV. 😂😂#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/4dtWiqZTFc
— MaryAnne Wangui (@MaryAnnWanguiKE) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE From the old days when there was only one state broadcaster then known as Voice of Kenya (VoK) that was largely used as a government mouthpiece. Who do your remember as the Radio presenter that time? pic.twitter.com/NZ97EkBJw9
— Kao Chic™ 🇰🇪 (@Emmah017) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE Caroline Mutoko is the queen of Kenyan radio and is renown for her ability to handle tough issues and penetrate the minds of her ever-increasing listeners. pic.twitter.com/BSyeID7Iz0
— Benah (@BenahShantoz) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE Fareed Khimani is another legendary Radio and TV personality who ruled the Kenyan airwaves. He is remembered by many as the presenter who caused a lot of controversy during his time on radio. pic.twitter.com/RsTrDsQl4I
— ReAfrique (@AfriqueRe) October 17, 2019
Gone are the days when black was beauty. Very sidika in her early 60's #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/WL0ZDlwBa6
— perfect augustine (@perfect_theblog) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE I loved Kathleen Openda energy and skill on KTN’s Breakfast Show. With her no-nonsense yet warm delivery, she captured the minds of viewers with her talent. . pic.twitter.com/CrP1JnKWE6
— Kao Chic🇰🇪 (@ItsEmmah02) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE Do you remember tuning on @KTNKenya and see the face of Jacqueline Misiko Andere, known to us as Misiko, who was the host of the popular show Art Scene, a magazine show about the local art industry that aired on KTN. pic.twitter.com/233ivC5UzH
— THOMAS (@MiregwaThomas) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE David Rudisha is the current Olympic and world record holder in the 800 meters, as well as the current Olympic Champion at the distance. Rudisha was the first person to run under 1:41.00 for the Olympic. pic.twitter.com/xwDBjeZxbL
— RICHARD STORNCHATT (@RICHIESTORN) October 17, 2019
If you never watched Tausi i dont know you!
KEN AMBANI(@ambanikenneth) has been in the acting industry for over 20 years! Show me a better Kenyan actor.@Livinglegendske#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/i9MgFU67vt— CAPTAiN Josh (@_mmJosh) October 17, 2019
I used to enjoy Red corner comedy. Akina Kajairo were the real deal. Good old days those ones#LivingLegendsKE
— Finny Laurah (@finnylaurah) October 17, 2019
#LivingLegendsKE @LarryMadowo before hitting the wave of the kenya and global media industry! Watu utoka mbali. pic.twitter.com/QeWbzdDlLc
— RICHARD STORNCHATT (@RICHIESTORN) October 17, 2019
Some Kenyans have taken this opportunity to show more throwback things that Kenyans can relate to. Check them out below:
#livinglegendsKe https://t.co/6Qhf22jhgE
— Fullmetal_Kush (@Fullmetal_Kush) October 5, 2017
Kama hukuwai enda kwa neiba kuwatch Wrestling hakuna kitu unaeza niambia hapa. #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/Dw1FnYU1YE
— Sen Moturi™🇰🇪 #NoHumanIsLimited #Eliud159 (@SenMoturi) October 17, 2019
Speaking of Legends 😅😢👇👇#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/Zg95y0xID1
— JacksonKE ™🇰🇪 (@ItsJacksonKE) October 17, 2019
Who remembers this Radio set? #LivingLegendsKE what does it tell you? pic.twitter.com/qHiNYjEhe6
— Kawangware Finest™️ (@cbs_ke) October 17, 2019
Boeing ya KQ, The Pride Of Africa Then,
We are proud 🙌.#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/7mgvHQV5sJ— Kawangware Finest™️ (@cbs_ke) October 17, 2019
If you used this and you are not paying school fees,see a witch doctor akutoe mapepo #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/aa4UaXJSB0
— Ronald Ngari Official🐥🇰🇪 (@Ronaldngari) October 17, 2019
Them days ukitolewa picha bila hii negative lazima ungerudisha cos how could you retrieve you picture incase ipotee ana imwagikiwe ka chai#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/joXJpuPc7M
— Finny Laurah (@finnylaurah) October 17, 2019
Don't hate someone ,might backfire badly on you 😂😂😂#LivingLegendsKE#KOTLoyalsNiSisi pic.twitter.com/O1sAbErbTI
— Uptown Models Africa (@uptown_models) October 17, 2019
Catherine Kasavuli, Katherine Openda, Zein Verjee, Mercy Oburu, Christine Nguku, Njoroge Mwaura #LivingLegendsKE
— Thuva🇰🇪 (@MuangeThuva) October 17, 2019
Only legends used this. #LivinglegendsKe pic.twitter.com/16m2AhajLI
— Livinglegends (@Livinglegendske) October 7, 2019
We used to drink this thing and it used to cure diabetes, heartache,headache,relieve stress,add life was there anything tree top couldn't fix? 🤷🏽♂️ #LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/8kqicvpXGV
— ping pong official 🇰🇪 (@pauliddiali) October 17, 2019
RT if you grew up thinking Kane and The Undertaker were Brothers 😂😂😂#LivingLegendsKE pic.twitter.com/VkEd7zEbiw
— MaryAnne Wangui (@MaryAnnWanguiKE) October 17, 2019