Finding Life in the US Unbearable, Comedian 'David the Student' Returns to Kenya
Kenyan comedian 'David The Student', whose real name is David Kangogo, has reportedly returned to Kenya after life in the United States proved hard.
The entertainer had moved to the US with hopes of finding greener pastures but life in the 'land of opportunities' turned unbearable after his comedy career hit a snag.
Last month, Student faced accusations of conning Kenyans in the US by borrowing cash and failing to pay back.
‘’Red alert my diaspora people. I want to notify you of a con man who has given some of us a head time here in the diaspora…comedian ‘David the Student’’ from Churchill show is a real con man," one Kenyan living in the US said on social media.
He also allegedly solicited cash from Kenyans in the diaspora to help his father whom he claimed had been diagnosed with cancer.
Responding to the accusations days later, the former Churchill Show comedian confessed to to borrowing cash from Kenyans in the US and apologized for not refunding it.
“Hello, I have spent time reading this, and some of it is true(the borrowing of Money) But I have never told anyone my Dad has cancer. Coming here(America) made me realize life here ain't what we see and think there’s a dollar tree falling and people catch…being here for a couple of months had made me appreciate the hard work most of you guys (Kenyans in America) work so Hard to take care of your families and to live the American Dream. I apologies to anybody and everyone those I borrowed and those who lent me and I’ve not refunded. I take full responsibility and I am ashamed,” he comedian said.
“.... I am taking full responsibility of some of the accusations.. and from the bottom of my heart I am sorry” added David.
Speculation has it that Kangogo returned to Kenya two weeks ago and has since maintained a low profile.
“Naambiwa amesharudi Kenya na beste yake mmoja wa karibu sana but ameamua kucheza tu chini, lakini ni kama jamaa yuko area amejichimbia place tu fulani,” a comedian who spoke on condition of anonymity told a local news website.