Eric Omondi has made good his much-anticipated September 1, 2022 promise – launching his posterity project.
The self-proclaimed President of Comedy in Africa has been teasing the date over the last one week.
However, Eric has been vague about the exact project he was intending to work on, only dropping a few hints on his Instagram page.
Additionally, in the lead up to the anticipated surprise, the controversial comedian released a corrupted version of ‘Wimbo wa Historia’ where he sang of his reverence for pioneering Kenyan comedians and also heaped praise and hope on the current crop of comedians who took over from the likes of Mama Kayai, Ojwang, Othorong’ong’o and Likobe.
Nonetheless, Omondi’s big surprise turned out to be the unveiling of his latest project which is a club he now owns.
While announcing his achievements, Eric revealed that he is now the proud owner of Maxy’s Lounge, along Isiolo Road.
According to Eric, the club is still under renovation and will be completed in 35 days.
Furthermore, Eric Omondi spoke of the need for Kenyan artists to invest in their future and not squander their earnings in their prime.
“We’ve seen Kenyan artists who used to be big back in the day and now they’re back to poverty. Some even have unveiled Paybill numbers seeking public donations. Kenyan artists should learn to invest their monies for their latter days. I’ve been in the industry for the last 14 years, and as I turn 40, I am proud of the far that I have come and all that I have accomplished,” Eric Omondi stated.
While speaking about Maxy’s Lounge, the comedian said he acquired the property from the previous owner and that he was intending to spend at least Ksh.40 million into the club’s renovation.
Likewise, Eric stated that the sound system will cost Ksh.4.5 million, the furniture will gobble upto Ksh.3.8 million, the disco lighting will cost him at least Ksh.2.7 million, the kitchen upgrade another Ksh.3.9 million and the VIP Sports Bar will see the comedian part with a solid Ksh.2.2 million.
“I want to use this facility to grow talent. I will allow upcoming artists to shoot their videos here, I’ll be hosting talent nights every Tuesday and basically use this space to grow Kenyan talent. Nameless, Redsan, Nonini, all these legends were discovered at F2 Club. This is the new F2 for all Kenyan artists,” he added.
Nevertheless, Eric Omondi has of late, been at loggerheads with Kenyan artists whom he has repeatedly dubbed as ‘boring’ and not interested in redefining their brand.