Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has disclosed that she once appeared as a video vixen in the popular Dem Wangu Amemnoki DJ music video by musician Andrew Mbogo, popularly known as Andre.
Speaking during an interview on Kameme TV, Orwoba said she featured in the hit song’s video years before becoming a mother and entering public life.
“By the way, I used to be a video vixen. Back in the days of Dem Wangu Amemnoki DJ, I was one of the video vixens in that music video. That was before I had my baby girl. Go check it out and see if you can spot me,” she said.
Looking for opportunities
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During the interview, Orwoba reflected on her younger years, describing herself as someone who actively sought out new experiences and opportunities.
She said she and her friends frequently attended social events to observe different lifestyles and broaden their horizons.
“I was always someone looking for opportunities and experiences,” she said.
According to Orwoba, curiosity and a desire to learn shaped many of her decisions at the time.
“We would hear about parties, go check them out, see how parties in Runda looked, then return to our ghetto,” she stated.
Beyond music videos
Orwoba said her activities extended beyond appearing in music videos. She revealed that she worked in experiential marketing, taking part in roadshows and promotional campaigns.
She also spent time at the Kenya National Theatre, where she participated in school play productions and set-book performances.
“I also did experiential marketing, riding on roadshows. I went to the Kenya National Theatre and was part of the cast performing school plays and set books. I always had skills and couldn’t just sit at home. I did so many different things,” she said.
Earlier media ambitions
In the same interview series, Orwoba also spoke about her interest in broadcasting before entering politics.
She recalled approaching veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka, whom she described as her uncle, to seek guidance on becoming a radio presenter.
“I looked for my uncle, Fred Obachi Machoka, and told him, ‘Honestly, Uncle, what’s up? Please connect me. I think I can be a radio presenter,” she said.
Her remarks offered a glimpse into the varied experiences she pursued before her rise to national prominence in public service and politics.
