Shaniqwa’s real name is Kevin Mwangi Thiong’o. He is a multitalented Kenyan comedian, TV host, and MC whose signature manner of cross-dressing has paid off venturing into entertainment in Kenya.
Let’s get to Shaniqwa know more in the texts that follow as we explore entertainment in Kenya in this report. The young Kenya celeb began his acting career on KTN portraying Karis in the television series The Real House Helps of Kawangware in 2009. He played the cousin of Njugush, a well-known celebrity in Kenyan television performances. In the play, he is a drunken villager who travels to Kawangware to live with his cousin.
Later, he joined Jameni, a KTN television programme featuring comedic short films depicting current events. He played the role of Shaniqwa, which brought him renown for his bravery and the catchphrase ‘Ntakumurder’.
Shaniqwa began his career in television hosting with the daily morning programme Life and Style and the Friday show Feel Good Friday alongside television host Mwikali Mary. He subsequently left KTN and is currently pursuing new opportunities in his career.
Shaniqua left KTN three years after co-hosting KTN’s life and style programme. Shaniqua announced the news via social media, stating that he would disclose his next destination.
People frequently inquire, “Is Shaniqwa male or female?” Shaniqwa is a man, but he has been able to flawlessly assume female roles in the majority of his performances, which has led to him becoming one of the most popular comedians in Kenya.
There have been rumours in the past that Kelvin Mwangi is either gay or transgender, but he has refuted these claims and affirmed that he is a straight actor who played Shaniqwa flawlessly. Shaniqwa has made the list of the most prominent comedians in Kenya due to her role on the popular KTN show.
What is Shaniqwa’s relationship status?
Shaniqwa was married to Naomi Jemutai but the relationship headed south after allegations of cheating rocked the marriage. In a radio broadcast, Shaniqwa claims that his relationship ended because he had financial difficulties during the Covid-19 era. The difficulties, he continues, multiplied when he became a father shortly after losing his job, necessitating the offer of a mutual friend to temporarily house his wife and child.
“A friend called me and told me he would host my family. I did not want to tell my friends and so, I could not even post anything on social media since I was so stressed. I had a friend who had an electronic shop. I organised my wife a job, and she started working.”
As his wife worked, Shaniqwa would take care of the kid the whole day as his job was not so demanding.
“Mostly I was left with the child because my work was not so demanding, I would even shoot the video outside the house. I would wake up in the morning, cook for the kid, wash the kid and stay with him daily as she went to work.”
According to him, when his wife’s job started picking, she started cheating on him. Even when she was off day, she would still leave the child with Shaniqwa and go out with her lover. In the meantime, we have no information on who he is dating.
Don’t miss out! Get your daily dose of Entertainment news and more straight to your phone. Join Ghana Street Journal Whatsapp channel now!
