Kenyan entertainer Okello Max, whose real name is Julius Okello, has opened up about some of the lesser-known chapters of his life, including his education, first job, first salary, and current financial situation.
The 35-year-old shared the details during an exclusive quickfire session with Mpasho, taking fans back to his childhood, school days and the humble beginnings that came before his public career.
Okello Max's favourite subject was Kiswahili
Looking back at his school days, Okello Max revealed that Kiswahili was his favourite subject.
Mathematics, however, was a different story.
The entertainer named Maths as his least favourite subject, offering a glimpse into his classroom experience before he eventually pursued a career in communication and entertainment.
He improved his KCSE grade
Okello Max's academic journey came with its share of challenges and second chances.
He revealed that he scored 274 marks and later 346 marks in primary school.
At secondary school, he initially attained a B- in KCSE. However, he later repeated at Homabay Boys, where he improved his performance and attained a B plain.
The improvement became another significant milestone in his education journey.
Okello Max pursued Linguistic, Media and Communication
After completing secondary school, Okello Max proceeded to university, where he pursued Linguistic, Media and Communication (LMC).
His choice of course provided him with an academic background in communication and media, fields that would later complement his public career.
His first job paid KSh150 per day
Long before the spotlight, Okello Max had to work his way up from humble beginnings.
His first job was at a kibanda hotel, where he earned just KSh150 per day.
The revelation offers a glimpse into the realities he experienced before establishing himself professionally.
Okello Max jokes about his M-Pesa balance
When asked about his current M-Pesa balance, Okello Max was not ready to reveal the figure.
Instead, the entertainer responded with his trademark humour, joking that he is currently a “Fuliza consumer.”
While he kept his actual balance private, the response added a light-hearted moment to the quickfire session.
From his school days in the classroom to improving his KCSE grade, pursuing Linguistic, Media and Communication, earning KSh150 a day at his first job and eventually entering the entertainment space, Okello Max's revelations provide fans with a glimpse into the journey behind the personality they know today.
His story is a reminder that behind every public figure are humble beginnings, setbacks and moments of persistence that rarely make it into the spotlight.
