Jalang’o’s Biography
Phelix Odiwuor Khodhe, more popularly known as Jalang’o / Jalas or Heavy J Baba is a Kenyan TV personality, now Politician- Current member of parliament for Langata Constituency which he won on an Orange Democratic Movement ( ODM) Party ticket against his predecessor Hon. Nixon Kiprotich Korir.
Jalang’o was born in Homabay, Kenya, on April 27, 1983.
He completed his primary schooling at Homabay Lake Primary School. He used to travel barefoot to and from school, occasionally going without food. He had the opportunity to enrol in Maseno National School for his secondary school, but he was unable to do so due to financial difficulties at home. After that, he continued his secondary education at a nearby institution.
Jalang’o’s Nationality
Jalang’o is a Kenyan comedian, actor, brand strategist, director, TV host, radio presenter and entrepreneur. making significant contribution to entertainment in Kenya.
Jalang’o’s Net worth
Confirmed reports from some verifiable sources claim Jalang’o is worth Kshs. 250 million. Obviously, that puts him in a league of his own. He also makes over Kshs. 2.5 million per month from his craft.
Where is Jalang’o from ?
Jalang’o was born in Homabay, Kenya, on April 27, 1983.
How Old is Jalang’o ?
Jalang’o was born on 27th April, 1983. He is 40 as of 2023.
Jalang’o’s Career Genre
TV, Politics
Jalang’o’s Location
Nairobi
Jalang’o’s Social Media
Jalang’o’s Height and Weight
There is currently no information on Jalang’o’s weight and height.
Jalang’o’s Career
He became well-known for playing Jalang’o in the Citizen TV drama Papa Shiradula. Currently, Jalang’o serves as CEO of Arena Media, a company that plans events.
Jalang’o originally entered the radio industry in early 2004 when he started working as a host at Kiss FM. He moved to Radio Maisha in 2012 and continued to work as a radio host.
In 2017 and 2018, he moved to Hot 96 FM and then to Radio Milele, respectively. Online rumours circulated that Jalang’o lost his job and that businesses cancelled their contracts with him as a result of the “Boys’ Club Scandal.” This, however, was not demonstrated.
Currently he is a member of parliament for Langata Constituency which he won on an Orange Democratic Movement ( ODM) Party ticket against his predecessor Hon.Nixon Kiprotich Korir.
Jalang’o’s Marital Status
Jalang’o is married to Amina Chao. They have a son together. The duo married in 2019 probably after dating for some time. His former wife was Cheptoek Boyo, a media personality. After some period of living together, things did not work out well for them, and they got separated. The two are now co-parenting their only daughter.
Check out photos of Jalang’o and his wife below;
Jalang’o’s Family & Siblings
He has two brothers and three sisters. He was not very old when his father passed away. Jalang’o is a native of the Luo community along the Kenyan Lake. The birthday of Jalang’o, who is currently 35 years old, falls on April 27 every year.
Why is Jalang’o famous ?
He became famous for his role as Jalang’o in the Citizen television drama Papa Shiradula. Currently, Jalang’o serves as CEO of the event-planning company Arena Media.
Jalang’o’s Children
Jalang’o and Amina Chao have a son together.
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