Chipukeezy quits Ebru TV after his show is termed ‘ghetto’

 Chipukeezy and Kartelo. Photo: Courtesy.

Comedian Chipukeezy has exited Ebru TV after he was requested to drop his co-host and fellow comedian, Kartelo from the Chipukeezy Show.

Through his Instagram page, the founder of Chipukeezy Youth Empowerment Foundation (CYEF) explained that he had received an email from the station asking him to terminate his collaboration with Kartelo stating that because of his input, the show has become a bit ‘ghetto’.

“Hey guys... A quick one. So I received an email from Ebru TV asking me to terminate my agreement and Collaboration with Kartelo on my show. They say they are a bit concerned that the show has become a bit Ghetto because of the many Youths (Upcoming Musicians and Comedians) on the show.

“They requested that we try and change the format a little bit. Maybe interview more politicians and a few Corporate Executives. For as much as I respect their request or rather decision, I would like to categorically state that I feel my calling and mission could just be the exact opposite,” he wrote.

Politicians don’t need TV airtime

The NACADA director went on to explain that he was saddened by their request stating that his show and career is meant to uplift the youth, adding that politicians don’t need TV time.  

 “My passion, desire and vision is to lift the youth of this country. I feel like God has offered me an opportunity to create a platform for these Young people who are mostly from the slams and majorly disadvantaged. Our politicians are good, they are more than good. Our Executives are actually living their dreams. On the other hand, I feel like most talented youths are without hope and opportunity and unless someone holds their hands their Future is mostly uncertain,” he continued.

Consequently, the former Churchil Show comedian stated that he will not drop Kartelo as the station expects him to, however, he would continue working with Kartelo on Chipukeezy Show only now a different platform.

 Chipukeezy. Photo: Courtesy.

“I am not willing or planning under any circumstances to stop supporting Kartelo and any other young person in this industry and since Ebru seems to have made up their minds on Terminating Kartelo appearance on my show I am sadly left with no option but to terminate my Contract as well. The Chipukeezy show will however continue with Kartelo and many more on a different platform,” Chipukeezy concluded.

‘Abraham’ Chipukeezy

Chipukeezy’s undeniable passion to encourage and help the youth has been seen in the different youth projects the comedian has undertaken.

In a recent tweet, a social media user who goes by the name Hon38140349 named Chipukeezy Abraham the father of Nations for his efforts in raising young talent.

“Am really touched by the way Chipukeezy is raising young talent and solving issues. I name you Abraham the father of Nations. May God bless you 1000 times,” he wrote.