Terence Creative Opens Up About His Journey In The Industry and Wash Wash New Season
12.01.2023 - By Jeff Kuria
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Terence Creative, whose real name is Lawrence Macharia, was born in Nairobi County in the Mlango Kubwa slum.
Tragically, at the age of 9, Macharia lost both of his parents and ended up living as a street urchin, where he did whatever he could to survive, even resorting to sniffing glue. Fortunately, with the help of his brother, he was eventually rescued and found a new home at Mully Children Family. It was here that his passion for the arts began to bloom, setting the stage for his future in comedy.
He later joined Churchill Show as a creative, where he frequently collaborated with his wife Chebby on various projects. Initially, he played diverse roles in set book plays at the Kenya National Theatre before becoming a prominent member of the Churchill Show.
Within the show, he worked alongside several other comedians, including Terence, who was known for writing comedic material for some of the industry's most prominent figures.
In one interview, he recalled the experience of accompanying fellow comedians to interviews, where they often failed to acknowledge his significant contributions.
As he continued his journey, he transitioned from working behind the scenes to creating his own comedy skits. Notably, he introduced the Kamami character, which quickly gained widespread popularity.
His creativity extended beyond the character, as he incorporated his wife's dera as a central prop in his content. Terence had a unique ability to create content that resonated strongly with Kenyan audiences, particularly with women. In addition, he skillfully portrayed the character of a caretaker, drawing inspiration from a former caretaker of their rental house.
Terence's creativity didn't stop there. He went on to create the character of Papa Freddy, which quickly became a trending sensation, further elevating his brand's popularity. Terence continued to produce content for his channel and served as the creative director for a widely recognized platform.