"Kuwa Normal Ni Rare" DJ Shiti on Comedy, Life & Success | Emos O'Clock S08 EP08

Everyone knows DJ Shiti for the laughs, but this conversation reveals the man behind the comedy. We talk about life, creativity, staying sober, the entertainment industry, working with Bien and Khaligraph Jones, mental health, and the lessons that shaped his journey. 👇 Watch till the end and let us know your favourite moment. #EmosOClock #DJShiti #PodcastKE 🎙️ New Episodes this and every Thursday at 4PM on Emos O'Clock. 🎙️ Welcome to Emos O’Clock; it’s never that serious. ——————————————— 🎧SHITI EPISODE Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CRT... ——————————————— 📲 Follow Emos Njoroge: Instagram:   / emosnjoroge   TikTok:   / emosnjoroge   Twitter (X):   / emosnjoroge   Facebook:   / emosnjoroge   00:00 Coming Up 01:15 Konnect Faiba 01:50 Meet DJ Shiti 02:48 The Beginning of Shiti Entertainment 03:10 Being Normal 05:15 Why Being Normal Is Rare 07:20 Know Your Vice 08:45 Why I'm a Sober Artist 09:57 Seek Solutions, Not Excuses 11:13 Agency Pressure 12:55 The 90-Day Rule 13:27 The Mainstream Industry 15:00 CD Culture Back in the Day 16:37 Gospel Hideout 18:28 Fear of Mainstream Success 19:14 Don't Give Up 23:45 Mediocrity in Mainstream 25:20 Gatekeeping in Kenyan Comedy 25:50 TV Producers & Gatekeeping 27:12 Discovering Talent 27:55 Being a Stepping Stone 28:45 Every Moment Counts 30:44 Robbed at Gunpoint 32:30 Enjoy Every Moment 33:00 User Mentality 33:25 Good People Change 36:30 Do People Get What They Deserve? 41:15 Be Professional, No Favours 47:38 The Power of Collaboration 48:30 Nakuru's Creative Industry 49:52 Social Media's Impact 51:00 Stop Complaining, Start Focusing 51:51 Life Is About Choices 52:17 Artists Were Given Opportunities 54:05 Make Realistic Plans 57:47 Everyone Needs Someone to Talk To 58:55 Artists of 2005 59:30 How Kenya's Industry Skipped Steps 01:00:35 No Fake Love in Rural Areas 01:01:10 Othuol Othuol Memories 01:02:15 Mainstream Rushed the Industry 01:05:22 Real Househelp of Kawangware 01:05:45 Tausi Theme Song 01:05:55 Swali TV Show 01:07:37 Why Swali Disappeared 01:09:19 Real House Exodus 01:09:40 Stoopid Boy 01:11:17 People's Eyes Are Dangerous 01:12:36 Onjiri's Alcohol Analogy 01:13:16 Stay Sober, Don't Overshare 01:14:39 We Skipped Industry Steps 01:15:51 Creativity Is Key 01:16:20 Big Up Emos O'Clock 01:17:14 Shirt Ya Shiti 01:18:20 Costumes & Comedy Characters 01:19:40 DJ Shiti the Philosopher 01:24:59 What Defines a Man? 01:25:50 Be Grateful 01:26:50 DJ Shiti's Purpose 01:28:45 Why Creatives Must Be Grateful 01:29:40 "You're Not Funny" 01:31:19 Night Runner Story 01:34:44 How I Started Farming 01:41:51 Become Rare to Clients 01:42:32 The Problem with Quick Money 01:46:30 Shiti Mashinani 01:48:40 Flowers for DJ Shiti 01:50:25 Big Brother Moments 01:54:16 Reality Check at the Butchery 01:56:20 Gloria Muliro 01:57:30 Colour Blue Appreciation 01:58:16 Old School vs New School Artists 01:58:51 Failing vs Never Trying 02:00:00 Men Should Do Something 02:01:06 My Lowest Moment 02:03:30 DJ Shiti wa Kiswahili 02:04:06 Taking Kenya International 02:08:25 Working with Bien 02:09:06 Working with Khaligraph Jones 02:10:37 Flowers for DJ Shiti 02:11:33 CassyPool & the Camera 02:12:30 Back Camera Joke 02:13:00 Be Good to Upcoming Creators 02:13:54 I Forgive Mainstream 02:14:13 Let Go – Naiboi 02:15:07 CassyPool's Free Spirit 02:17:59 Mental Health 02:20:20 Every Job Has Dignity 02:21:25 Never Have I Ever 02:21:39 Being a Stepdad 02:21:53 Walking Away to Prove a Point 02:22:13 Living Beyond My Means 02:22:55 Public Apologies 02:23:28 Everything Happens for a Reason 02:25:19 Don't Judge People 02:26:20 Online Judgment 02:27:07 There's Always Another Side 02:27:59 Fake Manager Call 02:29:48 Money vs Principles 02:30:46 A Person with Conviction