As the Kenyan entertainment landscape is witnessing a major shift of more celebrities looking beyond the stage to secure their financial futures, musician and entrepreneur Akothee has urged fellow musicians to follow gospel star Guardian Angel’sfootsteps in farming.
Guardian Angel recently showcased a massive onion harvest from his Waingo Farm. The farm is situated in Machakos County.
The Sh19 Million Onion Harvest
Guardian Angel posted that his latest onion harvest is more than 350 tonnes of bulb onions. Market analysts estimate the total value of this produce at over 19.3 million Kenyan shillings (KES), assuming a wholesale market rate of KES 55 per kilogram.
A Warning Against "Living a Lie"
The agricultural success story caught the attention of prominent singer and businesswoman Akothee. She urged them to stop focusing on outward appearances and focus on real-world investments.
She warned that superficial lifestyles destroy careers. According to Akothee, financial desperation leads to poor career choices.
“I am very proud of Guardian Angel. More artists should follow suit—build something real, invest in yourself and secure your future beyond the stage.”
Branding, Value and Strategy
While Akothee acknowledged that Kenya has plenty of talent, she identified major gaps in how artists manage their careers. "The problem is packaging, management, investment and understanding our value."
Building a lasting brand requires a professional approach. She stated: "Building and managing a successful brand requires money, discipline and strategy."
She believes that the industry will change the day Kenyan artists truly understand their value.
Akothee assured fellow creatives that stepping away from the spotlight to build businesses will not harm their careers. She reminded them: "You will still be celebrated if the art is there."
She summarised her financial advice with a blunt, memorable warning. It has since been dubbed "Akothee's Proverb": "THERE IS NO GLORY IN BEING FLASHY WITH AN EMPTY POCKET."
