"I am often paid to make club appearances. So I thought, why don't I replicate that same success in my own space? It's been such a beautiful experience. My fans have really came through and supported me. It's only been open for one month but it's been great."
The singer said that he took that one-month period before officially launching The Manhattan so that he could make sure everything was perfect from the back end.
"Even during that short time period, I feel like it makes so much sense businesswise. People have been so supportive. Ilikuwa lazima ni make sure kwanza that nime pata everything right. The service delivery, food quality, and understanding stock take. But now that I've understood the back end of it all we're moving forward," he said.
He added: "I have other businesses, this is one of them. I come from poverty and I never want to go broke, that's why I work so hard. Forever we multiply."
Another popular personality, Tik Tok creator and dancer David Moya has also recently made business moves.
Moya launched a beauty spa dubbed Moya City Spa at the End of July. It was a packed event as his friends and fans showed up in large numbers to support him.
In an interview with Eve Mungai, the dancer revealed that his fans heavily inspired the solo project.
"I have many female fans; that was one of the things that inspired me. It was a good way for me to connect with my followers and friends. I've come to appreciate the time women take to make themselves look good and I wanted to support that. Pia ni hustle," he said.
Speaking about getting the right team for the spa, the Tiktoker noted that he was connected to potential employees via social media and conducted an interview process before the launch.
"It's officially open today but will start operations on Monday, August 1st. I plan to be coming by the spa often to interact with clients and ensure everything is running smoothly," Moya said.
It was a glamorous affair attended by friends in the entertainment scene, staying to true to Sidika's reputation of hosting mega parties and events.
A tour of the new Mombasa-based spa was uploaded on YouTube by a channel called Inspire to Inspire. It reveals beautiful finishing and an all-white theme.
Betty Kyalo has been open about her own journey in owning and running a beauty establishment. She opened her salon Flair By Betty in 2018, and uses her impressive social media skills to advertise and market the brand.
The YouTube page Inspire to Inspire showcased the beauty parlour, which is decorated in detail. It features an area exclusively for manicures and another for pedicures, and even a children's area.
"I want it to be that when the kids come, si ati wanalia. I want them to enjoy the experience," Kyalo said on the tour, elatedly describing how young ones will also be part of a fun activities like palm painting.
She spoke to Jalang'o ahead of the tour and discussed why she recently relocated the establishment. It was previously located in Kilimani.
"Growth is inevitable. We needed to grow from the old place, which was beautiful, but it was time," she said.
"I felt that I needed to give my clients more space, more options and variety."
And speaking of the media personality Jalang'o, he too has explored his entrepreneurial side, owning an eatery that serves traditional food and African cuisine, Wapek restaurant.
He opened the Nairobi-based establishment earlier this year after hosting a grand opening.
"I hope you already know about the new restaurant in town, and it's called Wapek. Wapek means 'we are heavy'," Jalang'o said on a YouTube clip on his channel, adding that the restaurant has two locations.
The jolly funny man took viewers on a virtual tour of the sleek restaurant, showcasing pretty African art that can be spotted all over, showing off the spacious, well-lit set up