Steve Harvey’s upcoming visit to Kenya: Key details after meeting Ruto – Watch
Renowned American TV host Steve Harvey has been rooting for Kenya, this time promising to visit the country in September 2024.
During a meeting with President William Ruto at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on May 21, Harvey announced his plans to visit Kenya in September to coincide with his holiday.
Harvey will also return to Kenya in December for an official celebration. He mentioned that this visit will precede the filming of his game show ‘Family Feud’ in Johannesburg, South Africa.
“When I met my brother (President Ruto), he invited me to Kenya. It just so happens that September is when I go on holiday. I will be shooting Family Feud again in Johannesburg but this time for Botswana. So I’ll be on that side of the world before I go to see my brother (Ruto) and we’ll hang out in Kenya. It is a dream come true,” said Harvey.
During a four-day visit to the United States, Kenyan President William Ruto has been meeting with various film industry stakeholders to explore potential partnerships aimed at strengthening Kenya’s local film sector.
Mr Harvey hosted him on behalf of Tyler Perry, who was away.
In a statement, Perry explained why he could not make it to welcome President Ruto.
“Unfortunately my schedule was booked and I’m heartbroken that I couldn’t move things around in time to be there to greet President Ruto of Kenya as he and his family and delegation toured Tyler Perry studios. The good news is that means I will have to make my way to Kenya very soon! I am honoured, humbled, and thankful that you stopped by President Ruto.”
President Ruto expressed optimism that such collaborations would have a significant impact on the future of Kenya’s creative industry, potentially boosting its growth and development.
“I now understand why about eight years ago my daughter, and she’s around, asked me ‘You know I want to film’. I looked at her and what did you say? I have to apologise to her today. She was right and I was wrong.
Because today, while we were walking around, she said to me, “Do you see what I told you? And it’s totally different,” Ruto said.
The visit is part of a wider effort to forge international partnerships that can bring new opportunities and resources to Kenya’s burgeoning film industry.
Who is Steve Harvey?
Harvey is an American television host, producer, actor and comedian.
He is the host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, the legal comedy Judge Steve Harvey, and a former host of the Miss Universe pageant.
In 2022, he promised to adopt Kenyan comedian Elsa Majimbo as his niece.
The renowned host hosted Elsa on his Steve on Watch show, where the 20-year-old shared how her comedy journey began.
“This is what I’m going to do with you… I’m going to adopt you as my niece, I’m going to give you my phone number… I don’t care what you need, I’m going to give you what you need. You need a place to go…you need help…you need advice…you need someone to talk to…you call me. I mean it and I don’t want anything to happen to you,” he said.
“One of my main goals was to bridge the gap between Africa and African-Americans. Elsa, you have an uncle in the United States… anytime you need anything, I got you,” he said.