Meet M.C Dinda redefining Thika's entertainment industry one gig at a time.
Seasoned M.C. during our interview with her. |
Seasoned M.C. Nancy Dinda Mutuku runs Dinda Entertainment an events and entertainment company based in Thika Town.
Her
childhood experiences have moulded her into a passionate and aggressive
events entreprenuer, she has gone ahead to curve a niche as Thika’s
first ever Female Emcee she hosts several weekly Karaoke night events at
various entertainment spots within Thika commanding a huge crowd of
music lovers.
She believes in 3P’s of success that
is Passion, Prayer and Planning and goes ahead to advice the youth to
work towards pursuing the above attributes instead of complaining that
there are no employment opportunities and avoid jumping into certain
ventures for fame. She further encourages young girls to avoid being
lured into certain vices such as seeking financial help from old men
popularly referred to as sponsors.
When she is not
busy making ends meet,the bubbly Wife and Mother of one girl likes to
unwind with her family and friends while listening to music, watching
movies, enjoying a well-cooked plate of beef stew and volunteering
towards social impact causes.
1.Did you grow up in Thika?
I
was born in Machakos but was raised in Thika, it is what I regard as a
cocktail of upbringing, due to the nature of my Dad’s job as a Prison
Warden our family used to move around a lot. I began school at the
famous Thika Prisons Nursery School went to Jamhuri Primary
School-Thika, then Ngiriambu Girls High School-Kirinyaga and pursued a
Bachelor of Education Degree at Kenyatta University. I have fond
memories of growing up in Thika from practicing farming at the farms
behind Thika Prisons where Tuskys Chania is currently located,
accompanying male peers to adventures such as Hunto (hunting with stray
dogs) near Del Monte Farm across the Banks of River Chania, Dufu Mpararo
( swimming in stagnant water) escapades in stagnant water pools and
heading to Mkoa aka Kiandutu to buy mutura, and also playing Bano
(marbles) with them I was a pro in crackie no payie that just sums how I
grew up in Thika. A very humbling experience.
2. What do you like about Thika Town?
Thika
is a small town I find this quite impressive more often than not you
will find that you either went to the same school with that person
sitted next to you in a Manchester Sacco Matatu or you go to the same
church share same friends and so on it’s a blessing because the same
people will always come out to support your hustle in one way or
another. It’s safe to say we are a hospitable community.
3.How did Dinda Entertainment Ltd come to be?
After
working as an Emcee for a long time I saw the need to register Dinda
Entertainment Ltd as a company as an idea to bridge the gap that existed
between clients being given a raw deal after investing their money in
hiring Emcees and being offered poor quality services. Our major focus
is anchored around key pillars of Emceeing such as: Event Management
& Consultancy, Corporate Hosting , Schools & Holiday Programs ,
Corporate Karaoke.
We
have researched and come up with the above products and services that
are tailored to suit the client’s needs all across the board regardless
of the demographics, what I have realised is that to survive in this
industry one has to be versatile, in one week I could be hosting Karaoke
gigs, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events and advising a client on the
best way to plan for their event. We have so far worked with renowned
brands such as Thika Sports Club, Nampak, Supa Foam Kenya, Carole Kinoti
, Bamboo Lounge and we are looking forward to even more.
4.What would like to change about Thika?
For
starters the Landscape needs a complete makeover if you haven’t noticed
there those 1940’s buildings within down town they make me feel as
though am in one of those Wild Wild West films it’s about time we get
them refurbished to suit standards of an Central Kenya’s fastest growing
town. Also let potential clients promote local talent, there is so much
“importing” of talents from other towns , while we have enough talented
people within Thika.
5. As an entertainer how is it working in Thika?
I
can confidently say that the entertainment scene in Thika has shifted
gone are the days when clients would seek services such as mine from
outside Thika they are slowly beginning to invest in local talents, but a
lot needs to be done in terms of adding some professional touch in
what they do.
6.What three things would you say to sell Thika as a place is worth visiting?
First
stop should be Delmonte (K) to tour the vast pineapple farms and
perhaps entice their taste buds with the juicy fruits, then head on to
Bamboo Lounge and Thika Sports Club for a night of fun and laughter
where Dinda’s Karaoke takes place, because we have an amazing night
life and finally interact with Thika people we are known to be the most
hospitable lot in Kenya.
To Connect With M.C Dinda
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