Daniel Ndambuki of Churchill Show is a skilled humorist, theatre icon, artist, screenwriter, TV host, and radio moderator. Many know him better for his nickname Mwalimu Kingangi on Classic 105 FM. Churchill Daniel Ndambuki biography shares more intimate details about his family, career, and thespian history.
The Kenyan comedian excites admiration in the hearts of many supporters. He is particularly celebrated for mentoring successful personalities at the Carnivore Restaurant Laugh House. He is indeed a godfather of Kenyan comedy.
Churchill Daniel Ndambuki profile facts
Real name
Daniel Wambua Ndambuki
Stage name
Churchill
Nickname
Mwalimu Kingangi
Birthday
October 30, 1977
Age
47 years
Birthplace
Kitui town
Ethnicity
Kamba tribe
County
Machakos County
Spouse
Mwongeli Ndambuki
Career
Comedy, actor, writer, emcee
Net worth
Ksh. 500 million
Churchill Daniel Ndambuki biography
Who is Churchill Daniel Ndambuki? Comedian Daniel Ndambuki is the founding CEO of Laugh Industry Kenya which was populous on National Television from Carnivore Theatres.
Tales of his uprising from the bottom to the highest ranks in the industry are truly motivating.
How old is Churchill Ndambuki?
Born on October 30, 1977 at Kitui town, Daniel Ndambuki is 47 years old as of 2024.
His birthdays are particularly memorable because they attract an outpouring of love from fanatics.
Childhood and early life
The funny Churchill was way different in his childhood, a reserved curious boy preferring to speak less.
As a kid, he preferred playing football to other games. Churchill was mainly raised by his mother and grandmother who lived beyond 100 years.
Ethnicity and nationality
Churchill Ndambuki is a Kenyan national with ancestry in the Akamba tribe of the Bantu ethnic group.
He grew up in Kitui town within Machakos County, about 60 kilometers from Nairobi City County.
Churchill educational history
Daniel Ndambuki started his academic journey at Machakos Township Primary School.
While at the institution, he joined the drama club and went on to demonstrate impressive performance skills.
Good KCPE grades qualified Churchill to enroll at Mumbuni Boys High School for his secondary education.
The optimistic, determined, and hardworking Ndambuki declined a rare opportunity to pursue drama studies at the University of Chicago in the United States of America.
Instead, Daniel Ndambuki chose to take a theology program at Word of Life in Kabete, Nairobi, Kenya.
He recently graduated from Daystar University with qualifications in Mass Communication.
Comedian Churchill’s career background
In 2011, the Capital Talk Show host, Jeff Koinange, interviewed Daniel Ndambuki on K24 TV.
The comedian gave a touching life story on his uprising and early-life struggles to find a purpose in life.
1995: Starting Laugh Industry Churchill Kenya
Churchill is a director of the Laugh Industry Company which he founded in 1995.
Initial struggles did not stop Churchill from focusing on his fresh ideas in comedy.
Washing bottles in the industrial area, Nairobi
Ndambuki was initially a bottle cleaner in an Indian-owned company located within the Industrial Area estate.
He later switched to a wood workshop where he attended and organized timbers.
Ndambuki Churchill credits these menial jobs, terming them a spring of his now bold character.
2000: Churchill’s first TV role on KBC
The fresh from college Ndambuki Churchill auditioned at KBC and luckily landed a drunk Bwana Asava character on Kisulisuli.
Churchill jokingly revealed how his chang’aa drinking habit ended in blindness within a couple of episodes.
Furthermore, the Shujaa dubbed interview, confirmed how the role gave Churchill a breakthrough in his career.
Ndambuki Churchill is glad to have been part of KBC when broadcasting stations were mindful of clean content productions.
Churchill on Wahome Mutahi whispers
After Kenyan comedy founders such as Mzee Pembe and Kipang`a, came Wahome Mutahi, popularly called Whispers.
CNN Africa Voices has confirmed that the witty and funny Wahome Mutahi (1954-2003) gave Daniel Wambua Ndambuki the stage name, Churchill.
Mutahi must have been impressed by Ndambuki’s performances in the early 2000s.
Sharing the stage with Lupita Nyongo
The Kenyan-Mexican actress, Lupita Nyongo, shared the stage with Daniel Ndambuki before an opportunity of travelling to the United States came knocking.
Ndambuki recalls her as an ordinary actress with outstanding dedication and persistence in her work.
Churchill of Red Korna and Redykyulass shows
Television shows such as Redykyulass and Red Kona will go down in history as founding blocks of the success of Churchill.
Daniel Ndambuki launched his comic career alongside these 5 Red Korna entertainers;
John Kiarie
Anthony Njuguna
Peter Kaimenyi (Kajairo)
Walter Mong’are (Nyambane)
Maurice Otieno (Mdomo Baggy)
Above all, Churchill managed to build a multi-million empire within the rugged slopes of comedy.
Maina Kageni and Mwalimu Kingangi Classic 105 FM
Classic 105 FM co-presenters Mwalimu Kingangi (Churchill) and Maina Kageni enjoy good chemistry on the Breakfast Morning Show.
The dual are close friends outside Classic 105 FM studios.
Ndambuki’s parents hail from Machakos County where the star comedian was born about five decades ago.
The real names of Churchill’s parents, brothers, sisters, and close relatives remain undisclosed.
Is Churchill married? Yes, Churchill is reportedly married to the wifely Mwongeli Ndambuki. Reports indicate that the couple is blessed with two kids.
Elsewhere, Daniel Ndambuki’s wealth base is estimated at Ksh 500 million with six-figure income from brand endorsements, investments, and live shows.
Churchill Daniel Ndambuki contacts
Telephone
0726109109
Website
https://churchill.co.ke
Email
info@churchill.co.ke
Address
Carnivore Restaurant, Langata Rd, NRB
The biography of Churchill Daniel Ndambuki describes one of the funniest Kenyans you will ever meet. His must-attend Churchill Live Shows wrap it all with a rib-cracking experience.
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