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I was once a mjengo guy - ‘Selina’s Charlie’

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‘Charlie Mwamba’ missed University by a point

‘Mother In-Law’ actor Peter Oketch Odhiambo a.k.a Charlie Mwamba lived in a mud-walled house in Mathare, lost his dad when he was only 10, missed a chance to join university and was fired from ‘Tahidi High’ after just three episodes. His life however took a turn when he bumped into comedian Jalang’o. He spoke to ABUTA OGETO

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