This article is part of our series on quotes by personalities and leaders of Luhya descent. Here is the late Kenyan Tv icon Omwami Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula on success.
Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula (July 10, 1962 – July 18, 2020) was a Kenyan actor, comedian and director whose show Papa Shirandula was for over a decade (2007-2020), at least once a week, part of the evening routine for Kenyan families.
Many, including Kenyan graffiti artist bankslaveone – who recently did a street art mural on Charles Bukeko in his commemoration, consider Charles Bukeko a Kenyan legend. By his bootstraps he rose to the pinnacle of the Kenyan Tv, movie and theater scene. On his way up, he lifted others thus contributing immensely to the growth of the industry. Papa, as we fondly called him, died from what appeared to be COVID-19 complications.
The quote: Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula on success
In this quote: The ingredients for success and what to do with success.
“It all comes down to patience, consistency and being persistent. They should always remember that Life isn’t about how much money you have but the difference you make in someone’s life,“
— Charles Bukeko aka Papa Shirandula on success
About the quote
This quote appeared in a 2016 interview of Charles Bukeko by Standard Media. The sit down was conducted by Caroline Nyanga, its content carried in an article titled MCM: Papa Shirandula – My wife has been the pillar of my life.
Context
Charles Bukeko’s career is iconic as his journey to the top served as a reference point to struggling young creatives in a budding industry. His was a simple message. First, one could make a living from their art. Second, bring along others on your climb up the ladder of success.
As a result, Charles Bukeko will be remembered for helping bring to fruition the careers of a stellar cast of Kenyan Tv, comedy and entertainment stars. They include: Jalang’o (Phelix Odiwuor), Otoyo, Wilbroda (Jackie Nyaminde) and Njoro; just to mention a few. By way of this example of a life mantra worth emulating, needless then it is to add, Charles Bukeko lived by his word.
