Over the years, Kenya's entertainment scene has produced multiple talents cutting across various disciplines, and in the course of time, a majority have endeared themselves into the hearts of their fans for being the best at what they do.
James Mungai, popularly known by his fans both locally and internationally as DJ Afro Amigos aka Kimoda, is one of the most popular and dominant names in the entertainment industry in the country.
Arguably, a majority of Kenyans from all parts of the country have come across or watched movies commentated by the gifted entertainer.
His unique talent has seen him command a huge audience from even beyond the country, including Tanzania.
DJ Afro Amigos aka Kimoda.
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DJ Afro began his craft in 2006 and has continued to entertain Kenyans by providing quality and hilarious commentary to movies.
The entertainer started off his career commentating movies in local theatres in Rongai and Kiserian.
However, his journey was at the start marred by multiple challenges, and was eventually forced to relocate after a section of people criticised his work.
"Ten years ago, we could not record a voice-over due to a lack of equipment. I had to commentate live in a video show in Kiserian and Rongai on the outskirts of Nairobi. These shows were very popular then,” he told the Daily Nation during a past interview.
DJ Afro moved to Nakuru with nothing but his talent and passion. Luckily, he met a friend who helped him out with the equipment to start commentating and recording movies.
After a year worth of savings, he managed to buy his own equipment.
During an interview on Citizen TV in 2016, DJ Afro credited his success to God, stating that before he began his journey and as he continues to make a living out of it, he always puts God first.
"If you want to succeed as an artist, put God first. It's not that I'm very hardworking, but it is because of God's favour that I am succeeding.
"Secondly, you have to very creative. You have to be more creative with each day. So you have to study the movie, and find a way to make it interesting," DJ Afro stated.
He further revealed that he owns a shop in Nakuru Town from where he sells his movies.
When questioned about the issue of copyrights, the witty entertainer stated that he is not worried about it, arguing that instead, the actors and producers of the movies should reward him for making them famous.
File image of Larry Madowo and DJ Afro
He reiterated that some actors in foreign films have become popular among Kenyans due to his commentary on movies.
"If you look at some of these movies, they are done in foreign languages and in most times, people don't even understand what is going on. This is where I come in, and make the movie interesting for everyone," he said.
In 2018, he caught the attention of the Kenya Films and Classification Board (KFCB). Then CEO, Ezekiel Mutua raised concerns with the explicit language used in some of his movies.
While the matter was being looked into, his movies were suspended with Gikuyu TV being ordered not to air them.
DJ Afro conceded to the mistake and noted that some of the movies being circulated at the time were some of his past works that have been reproduced by others. The ban was lifted after discussions with the board and his movies still air on Gikuyu TV.
In October 2021, Kenyans took to social media to call out global streaming network Netflix after the company featured a commentary in one of their promos.
Netflix launched Netflix Kenya mid this year in a bid to grow its base in the country.
Reacting to the promo, netizens ridiculed the company for hiring a wannabe DJ Afro instead of contracting DJ Afro himself.
Following the outcry, Netflix sought out the celebrated movie entertainer and has since commentated on the official trailer of the movie, Thunder Force.
