- Eric Omondi said the entertainment industry is full of comedians trying to living beyond their means
- To him, most comedians and celebrities feel like they need to prove a point and maintain an expensive lifestyle
- Seeing their fellow stars ride in expensive vehicles make some of the public figures feel like they are missing out on the good life
- Eric too was a victim of that mentality and nearly blew all his earnings on an expensive vehicle
- The comedian wanted to spend his first million on a Mercedes instead of choosing to save it
Just days after the sudden demise of beloved comedian Njenga Mswahili, there has been a cry over the growing number of depression cases in the entertainment industry.
Eric Omondi is surely no stranger to all that because the beginning of his career was characterised by naivete and constant stress.
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Speaking to Citizen TV regarding the depression menace, the father of one admitted lack of knowledge by entertainers has exposed them to despair.
According to Eric, when he was still a young, budding comedian, he nearly made the grave mistake of blowing away his hard-earned money.
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The moment he hit his first million mark, the then Churchill Show comedian wanted to purchase a fuel guzzler instead of saving his earnings.
Luckily, Churchill was there to rescue him and give him guidance.
"I am glad I had Churchill to mentor me. I made my first million after doing an Airtel advert and I wanted to buy myself a Mercedes. But Churchill asked me to get a manager and learn how to save," he said.Eric admitted a few things cause entertainers to wallow in depression: the urge to belong, comparison and a rush to make it quick in the industry.
"Many comedians want to make it quick in the industry and are in a rush to climb to the top within a short time," he added.The chap who was crowned the funniest man in Africa said he had to learn the hardest way that patience pays.
His moment of weakness nearly dragged him back to poverty just because he wanted to fit the description of a true celebrity.
Njenga, a comedian who struggled before losing his life, was found dead on railway tracks on Thursday, November 7, at Ndonyo Market.
It was alleged the man who was believed to be depressed and going through a hard time decided to take his life.
Ever since the entertainer died, scores of celebrities have spoken up on the need to reach out and counter the menace of depression.
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