Nick Mutuma

Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a Kenyan Actor, Producer, Television/Radio host, and Corporate Emcee.[1] He has been working professionally since 2008.

Nick Mutuma
Born
Nicholas Munene Mutuma

Meru, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
Occupation
  • Actor
  • TV/Radio personality
  • Producer
Years active2008
Notable work
MTV Shuga, Nivea Fresh Active TVC , This Is It series , Disconnect (2018), Skinny Girl In transit (Sn 5) 2018.
Height6.0

Early life

Born in Meru, Kenya, Nick Mutuma grew up in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, where he completed his primary school education at The International School of Tanganyika. It was during his early years that he discovered his love for performance arts, and would often participate in school plays. He joined Braeside School (Nairobi), where he completed his high-school education (O-level).

In 2005, he joined The United States International University (Nairobi), graduating in 2010 with a Bsc. International Business Administration.

Career

Acting

His first big break on Kenyan television came in 2008 when he was cast as "Luka", a young naïve college student living in poverty, who gets involved with an older woman, a "sugar mummy". The controversial role received mixed reviews from the general public.

In 2008, Nick Mutuma has also cast in MNETs first Pan-African drama series Changes, directed by Tosh Gitonga, for the role of Richard, a young man who learns that he was kidnapped from the hospital after being born. His is a journey of coming of age and seeking identity. Mutuma retained the role for three seasons.[2]

His break-out role came in 2008 when he was cast for the drama series MTV Shuga (2008); directed by Teboho Mahallesi, the show revolved around the fast lives of Nairobi youth and their risky sexual behavior. The hit show launched the careers of a new crop of Kenyan actors, including Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o. Mutuma is the only cast member to have reprised his role for all four seasons (Kenya/Nigeria) of the show. The fourth season premiered in September 2015 and was directed by award-winning director Biyi Bandele.[3] The fifth season MTV Shuga down south premiered March 2017 with the character Leo acted by him still present. He is the only MTV Shuga cast that has been present in all five seasons

In 2014, Mutuma starred in Zuku series State House, where he played the spoiled and stubborn son of the president of Kenya, who falls in love with the daughter of one of the staff. The show was directed by Wanuri Kahiu.[4][5]

In 2016, Mutuma landed the role of Tomide in the hit Nigerian online series 'This Is It' Created, Written and Directed by LowlaDee (Dolapo Adeleke). The room/com follows the first year journey of the young, clueless newlyweds, Tomide (Nick Mutuma) and Dede (Chiagoziem Nwakanma). This Is It began airing 13 September 2016 on LowlaDeeTV's YouTube Channel and airs across African broadcast stations. Nick Mutuma is widely praised for his performance in the critically acclaimed ongoing series.[6] The second season premiered on 26 September 2017. This Is It received an AMVCA Nomination 2018 for Best TV Series.

In 2018, Mutuma starred in Kenyan RomCom 'Disconnect' [7] [8]Directed by Tosh Gitonga. The movie premiered across theatres nationwide on 21 April 2018. The movie did exceptionally well in cinemas and is available online on Koko. Nick Mutuma was also credited as associate producer on the film.

In 2018, Nick joins the cast of Skinny Girl in Transit for the fifth season of the popular YouTube series.[9][10]

In 2019, Nick directs his first movie called You Again.[11] This movie which he also produces, was shot by the Giraffe Africa Films

He is currently shooting a Kenyan teen movie called Sincerely Daisy

Radio

In 2012, Mutuma was recruited in 1FMs events department, where he worked briefly as the station's promotions coordinator before being promoted to events manager. It was during this time that he explored other areas in radio and discovered his love for radio presenting. He hosted popular radio show The Chill Spot on 91.5 Hits from 2013 to 2015,[12] when he decided to leave the show to concentrate on acting.

Television

In 2014, Mutuma became the new host of Africa Magic's premier Lifestyle TV show Mashariki Mix.[13] The show was ranked third on Africaranking.com most-watched African TVs shows in 2015.[14] He has also hosted the Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards red carpet (2014) and the AMVCA nomination night (2014). Other hosting jobs include popular game show Zindua Chapaa (2015),[15] a TV lottery show where winners win millions of Ksh weekly and a grand prize of Ksh 50'000'000.

Personal Life

In 2018, Nick welcomed a baby girl (Dua Mutuma) with on and off girlfriend Bridget Shighadi.

Music

In 2013, Mutuma released his first single, "254 anthem", featuring Lyra Aoko.[16][17] It was a Rap/Kapuka-infused song that celebrated all things good about Kenya. The track received mixed reviews from fans and critiques alike. In September 2014, Nick released a follow-up single, "That Life", featuring Cool Kid Taffie.[18]

Modelling

Alcott[19]

Nivea Fresh Active (2015)[20]

Additional information

Mutuma was ranked on Actors.co.ke as the second among the "top ten sexy actors in Kenya",[21] the second on the "Top ten Kenyan male actors" by mwakilishi.com[22] and sexiest Kenyan man by homeboyzradio website.[23] In 2013 he was the highest-paid actor in Kenya.[24]

References
  1. "Biography and filmography of Nick MUTUMA, Actor (Kenya) - VOD AfricaFilms.tv". africafilms.tv. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  2. "CHANGES - M-Net Corporate". M-Net Corporate. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  3. "MTV Shuga". mtvshuga.com. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  4. "Zuku announces intriguing local political drama series - Capital Lifestyle". Capital Lifestyle. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  5. "Meet Nick Mutuma on State House". YouTube. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SerBRGJYOY
  7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptj58b7zhHc&t=61s
  8. https://www.nation.co.ke/lifestyle/weekend/Kenyan-film-Disconnect-out-to-break-new-ground/1220-4534664-125vei9z/index.html
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBYN7uU9mpE
  10. http://www.zumi.ng/entertainment/everything-about-skinny-girl-in-transit/
  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyNcdSPmkSo
  12. Grace Kerongo (5 September 2012). "Kenya: Shuga Actor Starts Radio Career". The Star. AllAfrica.
  13. Nusu-Nusu (6 August 2015), Mashariki Mix: Zanzibar Seafood Cook Off, retrieved 21 February 2016
  14. "Top 10 Most Popular African Television Shows 2015". Ranking Interesting Facts About Africa. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  15. Zindua Chapaa (12 August 2015), Zindua Chapaa Show 10th August, retrieved 21 February 2016
  16. "Another Harsh Review For Nick Mutuma's Music Video 254 Anthem". Nairobi Wire. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  17. Bottomline Kenya (27 May 2013). "Nick Mutuma ft. Lyra Aoko - 254 Anthem -Bottom Line Kenya". Bottom Line Kenya.
  18. "Actor Nick Mutuma releases a new track", My Herald Magazine.
  19. Secrets, Hot (18 June 2011). "Hot Secrets: SPORTS WEAR LABEL APPOINTS TV PERSONALITIES AS BRAND AMBASSADOR". Hot Secrets. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  20. NIVEA East Africa (18 March 2015), NIVEA Men Fresh Active, retrieved 21 February 2016
  21. "Actors.co.ke ® - TOP 10 SEXY KENYAN ACTORS". actors.co.ke. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
  22. "Top 10 Kenyan Male Actors", Mwakilishi.com.
  23. "Top 5 Sexiest Kenyan Men". Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  24. "Kenya's Highest Paid Actor-Nick Mutuma'". Diaspora Messenger News Media. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
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