Here are some Kenyan emcees who will smile to the bank this festive season

During an ordinary wedding event, most local MCs earn about Sh150,000 to do what they are best known for; keeping the event together and flowing with no hitches. Besides the MC, the other entertainer to watch is usually a DJ, someone to keep the music going on during the interludes. With the Christmas and end of the year festivities now on, these entertainers are in high demand with most going for the highest bidder since they are spoilt for choice.
A week ago, the seasoned Nyambane was lost for choice after he got calls from five leading corporate firms, each wanting him to host their end-of-year party. According to Nyambane whose real name is Walter Mong'are, the reason the corporates want him to host their end of year parties is because he can blend the corporate and entertainment image thanks to a wide range of experience. Besides his undisputable skills, Nyambane says the other reason corporates like him hosting their events is because he comes with a complete package with a full live band, a DJ, sound and entertainment unit. "Being an MC is a skill. One must know his audience very well and determine the best communication skills to employ while exercising the art. It is not just about that joke, a little comic act here and there. No, it is the heart of the party. As an events' organiser, whether you are doing this as a public relations firm or otherwise, this is the one thing you can't gamble with," Nyambane told Pulse.

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Asked to disclose the amount he was quoting to the corporates seeking his services, Nyambane declined to comment saying that he deals with that from a "very corporate and business understanding". Nyambane is not the only person making hay while the sun shines this season. Other top event hosts such as Churchill, Shaffie, Jalas and Eric Omondi are also enjoying this windfall:

Churchill It is almost impossible to think of hosting a successful event without thinking of Churchill, Kenya's father of showbiz comedy. With an experience spanning many years, Churchill has held the spot as Kenya's most sought-after MC. He seems to have taken this art to a whole new level after he was offered to emcee for a presidential function during the Mashujaa Day held in Machakos in October. Like fine wine, Churchill is getting better with age. Every corporate lists Churchill and Nyambane top when it comes to festivity events. Then...Jalas and Big Ted follow.

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Amina She has lately been hosting some of the coolest entertainment events in the city proving that her communication skills do not just end on radio and TV where she has been doing a lovely job.

Both the young and the elderly like her. Amina is simply a people's person. She is one person you can trust to host your event without worrying about some of the sort of vulgar and tasteless annoying language some comedians use during events. She is hot, presentable and eloquent.

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MC Jesse He has coined himself a name as the father of the new generation of hosts and comedians. Jesse's ability to crack a joke out of anything and using his trademark anecdotes about the shenanigans revolving a woman from Kiambu and a landlord besides keeping the crowd roaring with laughing all the time distinguishes him from the rest. His well-choreographed performance always blends well with the theme of the function.

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Eric Omondi:

If you want your event to be full of comedy and sheer laughter, just tap one Eric Omondi. He is one person who is known to follow Churchill's footsteps by making sure that his name is not only a big brand but has equally managed to balance both corporate and stand-up comedy hence appealing not only to the common mwanachi but to the elite as well.  Eric has had a lot of business coming his way this year. He has appeared in many commercials besides hosting many successful events and with this kind of hype, he is one MC you expect to be on demand this season.

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Chipukeezy Having positioned himself as a regional entertainer with diverse appeal to both old and young, Chipukeezy, who is arguably the fastest rising comedian across the region, is a face that will be seen in most parties this season.  The difference between 'Chipo' and most of his fellow comedians is that he has a very sober business mind and he knows how to gauge his audience well.