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Psst! “Have you heard what Fred Kageni said this morning?” Such a question would easily be ignored by most Kenyans. But revise it to “Have you heard what Maina Kageni said this morning?” and you are certain to get numerous answers.

STAGE NAME

Well, in the age of glitz, glamour, and dazzling personas, there’s something undeniably intriguing about lifting the veil of stardom and discovering the real names behind our adored celebrities.

It’s like uncovering a hidden treasure chest in the world of fame, where the jewels aren’t just diamonds and gold but the very essence of identity that lies beneath the spotlight.

Join us on a journey where the stage names fade, and the authentic personalities emerge – it’s a backstage pass to the captivating world of celebrity real names.

For instance, we now know Maina Kageni is called Fred Kageni while Hezekiah Njuguna of TV show Real House Helps of Kawangare, popularly known by his stage name Njugush, was among the TV actors to reveal his real name as he asked for a can.

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Below is a list of Kenyan celebs and their real names:

Stage name                                          Real name

1. OJ                                                     Dennis Mugo
2. Maina Kageni                              Fred Kageni
3. Omosh                                            Peter Kinuthia
4. Njugush                                         Hezekiah Njuguna
5. Miss Morgan                                Angel Waruinge
6. Juliani                                             Julius Owino
7. Shiro wa GP                                  Mary Wanjiru
8. Octopizzo                                      Henry Ohanga
9. Nonini                                            Hurbert Kavaluku Nakitare
10. Jua Cali                                           Paul Julius Nunda
11. Calvo Mistari                                Calvin Kirimba
12. Naliaka (Papa Shirandula)       Daisy Odeko
13. Kriss Darling                                 Chris Odhiambo
14. Frasha                                             Francis Hamisi
15. Kaligraph                                       Khaligraph Jones
16. Jay A                                                Juma Ali
17. Size 8                                              Linet Munyali
18. Jaguar                                             Charles Njagua
19. Nyota Ndogo                               Mwanaisha Abdalla
20. Chikuzee                                        Suleiman Chikuku Abdalla
21. Tiera Gee                                       Stephanie Khatiera
22. DJ Soxxy                                         Jackson Kamau
23. DJ Krowbar                                   Fredrick Karumba
24. DJ Kalonje                                     George Waweru
25. DJ Mo                                             Sammy Muraya
26. Kawiira                                           Joy Karambu
27. Teacher Wanjiku                        Caroline Wanjiku
28. Awinja                                            Jacky Vike
29. Mwamba                                       Peter Muriithi Maina
30. Selina                                              Catherine Kamau
31. Olive                                               Idah Wanyoike
32. Mr Seed                                         Moses Tarus Omondi
33. MC Jessy                                        Jasper Mwangi
34. DJ Nruff                                          Rodney Afande
35. DJ Joe Mfalme                             Joseph Mwenda Munoru
36. DJ Protogee                                  Yoram Mwangi
37. Shix Kapienga                              Wanjiku Karanja
38. Govi                                                 Malik Lemuel
39. Baha                                                Kamau Mbaya
40. Socialite Shaniqua                     Kelvin Mwangi

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