DJ Shiti is back in the spotlight, this time with a buzz-worthy role in a new YouTube series titled Kamum, where he plays a family pastor. The show, both written and directed by Eddy Butita, is already generating excitement, and according to DJ Shiti, it’s set to take over the airwaves.
Speaking about the project, DJ Shiti couldn’t hide his admiration for the creator behind it. He referred to Butita as one of the most talented screenwriters in the country today. His enthusiasm was clear as he described the show with the phrase, “This show ni moto sana na najuwa itasumbuwa sana,” which translates to, “This show is fire and I know it will really go viral.”
Financially, things are also looking up. Shiti affirmed that the project is well-paying, stating, “Ndiyo, inalipa. Butita anatulipa hela ndefu sana,” meaning, “Yes, it pays. Butita pays us handsomely.” He contrasted this with earlier days in the industry when creatives had to struggle just to get by. He highlighted how the entertainment scene has grown, with creators now seeing their work as a serious business rather than just passion projects. He credited teamwork and mutual support for much of that growth, echoing the familiar Kiswahili saying, “Umoja ni nguvu”—unity is strength.
Still, not everything is smooth sailing. One of the challenges he raised was the lack of professionalism among some people in the entertainment space. “Shida ni moja, watu wataki kufanya hii kazi ikue a profession which really affects us a lot,” he remarked. In essence, he feels the industry would benefit greatly if more people took their roles seriously and approached their craft as professionals.
Shiti also opened up about how he maintains his relevance in the ever-shifting entertainment landscape. For him, staying consistent comes from grounding his comedy in real life. His skits, he revealed, are often inspired by things he has either lived through or closely observed. Authenticity and research, he explained, are the bedrock of his creative process.
When asked how he handles criticism and online negativity, he responded with a mix of humor and insight. “I block any hate towards me, lakini aikuagi chuki, nlicome kurealise love ndo inakuaga mob ady wanashindwa wafanye aje,” he said. Roughly translated, this means, “I block any hate towards me, but it’s never really hate—I’ve come to realize that it’s actually love, only that it’s so much they don’t know how to express it.”
With roles like this and a strong support system of creative peers, DJ Shiti seems to be riding a new wave of success—one that’s not just rewarding creatively but financially too. And if his predictions are anything to go by, Kamum might just be the next big thing to dominate the Kenyan digital scene.
