Eddie Butita
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Edwin Butita, popularly known by his stage name Eddie Butita (born 16 November 1992), is a Kenyan-born comedian, actor, script writer, theatre director, emcee, theatre producer, and businessman.
Born and raised in Kariobangi, Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi, Kenya, Butita mastered his comedy and entertaining skills while still in high school. He then began his stage career, appearing in several TV shows in Kenya, with his comedic style of parodying the ghetto life in Africa. His professional stand-up act started in 2010, during the Churchill live season. Many were surprised that a new act could keep critical crowds amused. Butita has performed at Kenya's most popular shows: Laugh Festival, Churchill Show, Churchill Raw, Night of a Thousand Laughs, Kenya's Biggest Laughs, The Hot Seat, Kenya Kona Comedy, Crazy Monday Comedy Night, Nescafe Red Sensation Party, 3D Comedy, and Kids Festival, among others.
Butita has been in the Showbiz gallery as an entertainer, and is CEO in his own company, Stage Presence Media. He studied graphic design at university. He is also a featured guest on Kenya's NTV (Kenya) weekly evening show "The Trend" where he is a comedy relief.