Actor Joseph Omari, known by his Tahidi High stage name of Mr Tembo has disclosed how he is able to lead a good life even after the show came to an end.
Speaking in a recent interview, the thespian revealed that investing in family is the reason he cannot be found begging for financial help from members of the public.
According to the 78yearold, his family has remained the biggest component in his life even during his prime years of acting.
Tembo, who has kids living in Norway and Sweden reiterated that, as much as the acting industry went down due to the COVID19 pandemic, he remained afloat because the children took care of him.
"You see, if you went away from the family when you had money they will also do the same when you are down and need their help," he said.
Tembo indicated that, to this day, he continues to receive financial help from the children who are both abroad and in Kenya, which makes him lead a comfortable life. .
He further said that the 11year stunt at the TV show not only catapulted him into nationwide fame but also made him lose his official name.
He disclosed that he started out as a deputy principal in 2006 before being promoted to the helm of the high school drama.
"I was humbled the other day when I walked into a shop in the evening and a young lady called my name out. It felt nice given that it was dark and I had a mask as well as cap on,” he said.
Tembo, however, decried the renumeration standards of the local film industry, adding that they were household names at Tahidi High but did not make money worthy the stardom.
"Here, it is difficult to convince those with the money to invest in a film. In a place like Nigeria, it is easy to walk into a bank and get a loan with a movie script. In kenya, such an idea would sound so weird,” he noted.
