Kenyan content creator Kennedy Odhiambo, popularly known as Crazy Kennar shared a light-hearted moment with Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali.
Kennar, who was given an opportunity to speak at the forum, used the moment to ask the president for a selfie.
He first introduced himself and shared an observation from researching on how Rwandans relate to their president.
During his research, Crazy Kennar said he spoke to people while walking around Kigali and found out that some viewed the head of state as a father figure.
“I thought that was a joke until today I witnessed you solving a case here and asking, ‘What did he say?’ So, Mr. President, your people really love you,” Kennar told the president.
The interaction then took a playful turn when he introduced himself as Crazy Kennar, prompting president Kagame to joke, “I am as crazy as you are.”
But Kennar had one final request, a selfie with the president as proof of how far his content creation career had taken him, just as his father had told him it could.
“Lastly, Mr. President, you know my father usually believed that content can take people places. For me, I just request a selfie to go and show him that I met the president of Rwanda,” he said.
The president responded with another light-hearted remark, offering Kennar more than he had asked for. “I’ll give you two.”
Crazy Kennar’s Journey as a Content Creator
Crazy Kennar is a Kenyan content creator, writer and director known mainly for his short skits on social media.
His comedy is largely built around situations that audiences can recognize from everyday life.
Rather than focusing purely on entertainment, Kennar uses characters and humorous situations to reflect on societal issues and experiences.
His content touches on areas such as governance and day-to-day life, allowing him to turn familiar social experiences into comedy while encouraging audiences to think about the issues behind the humour.
Mental health advocacy is also an important part of Kennar’s public work. He has used his platform to speak against depression and promote mental health awareness, often using the hashtag #StandAgainstDepression.
His work therefore sits at the intersection of entertainment and social commentary using comedy as a way of reflecting what happens in society.
From Social Media Skits to Film
Beyond skits, Kennar has expanded his creative work into film, producing two movies so far.
My Name Is Omosh
Released on February 14, 2025, My Name Is Omosh is a 1-hour, 37-minute film based on a true story.
The film explores the struggles of an ambitious creative trying to find stable employment. Kennar served as both the writer and lead actor.
Iscariot
Kennar’s other film project, Iscariot, is a dark comedy and thriller that premiered on his YouTube channel.
The story follows a deputy principal whose life begins to unravel when his car gains sentience and starts blackmailing him.
Kennar took on several roles in the project, serving as the writer, director and producer, while also voicing the car.
Africa Mindset Reset Forum
The Africa Mindset Reset Forum is a gathering hosted by the African School of Governance (ASG) in Kigali, Rwanda.
The forum brings together people interested in Africa’s leadership, governance and development, with discussions focused on how African leaders and institutions can approach the continent’s challenges and opportunities with an African perspective.
The 2026 forum is taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre on August 25–26.
