Blessing Lung'aho
Blessing Lung'aho | |
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| Born | Blessing Lung'aho 24 April 1988 Uasin Gishu County, Kenya |
| Citizenship | Kenyan |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a Major in Accounting |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Eastern Africa |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012 - present |
| Children | 2 |
Blessing Lung'aho (born on June 5, 1988) is a Kenyan actor, content creator, TV commercial model and storyteller.[1] He is known for playing different roles in Mo-Faya[2] on Netflix and a local TV series, Mother-in-Law.[3] Lung'aho has also appeared in films such as An Instant Dad, Just in Time and Ayaanle. He has featured in commercials for brands like Carlo Rossi and Zuku.[4][5]
Early life
Blessing was born on June 5, 1988 in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya in a family of four. His mother is a literature professor and his late father was an accountant. He started acting by making stage appearances at the age of 8. In 2014, he got cast for a commercial which led to his appearances in several commercials in Kenya and internationally, including Coca-Cola.[4]
Education
He completed his secondary school education at Kakamega High School and then joined university at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) for his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting.[6]
Career
He made his debut on TV in 2012 in a drama series PREM, which aired on KTN in December 2012.[7] He appeared on the television series Mother-in-Law. Lung'aho also appears on the series Pendo, as Raphael on Mama Digital, Sweet Taboo on StarTimes, Makavazi on KBC and Torture on Africa Magic.
In 2019, Blessing played Meja[8] in a supporting role to the TV series Maria[9] on Citizen TV. The show's last episode aired on March 18, 2021 which was replaced with Zora on March 22, 2021 with Lung'aho as one of the leading characters named Madiba.[10] He was nominated for the Best Lead Actor in the 2021 Kalasha Awards for his role in Zora.[11] He also played Antony in Just in Time.
In 2022, Lung'aho featured in several TV projects. He played Ken in a short film, Loop, then got a role as Agent John in Ayaanle, He also starred in the Showmax series Igiza, playing the role of Dominic.[12] He started playing the role of Maxwell (Max) in a Netflix drama series called Country Queen[13][14] and two other film roles in Village Vendetta and Mercy.
In 2023, Lung'aho appeared as Kingston in three episodes of the Netflix series Volume,[15] Ricky in An Instant Dad[16] and in 2024 he was in Untying Kantai[17] as Rob.[18]
In 2025, Lung'aho starred in TV drama Bwana Chairman[19] on Maisha Magic Plus and Adam to Eve[20] on Showmax.
Personal life
In 2021, Lung’aho began dating his Zora co-star Jackie Matubia.[21] The couple got engaged in April 2022, the same year they welcomed their first child together.[22] Lung’aho also has another child from a previous relationship.[23]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PREM | Cast, KTN drama series | |
| Mother-in-Law | Supporting role, Citizen TV series | ||
| 2014 - 2016 | Mama Digital | Raphael | Cast |
| 2014 - 2016 | Pendo | Cast, TV series | |
| 2015 | Monsoons Over The Moon | Policeman 2 | Cast, Short film |
| Sweet Taboo | Cast, StarTimes TV show | ||
| 2018 | This is Life | Martin Kamau | Cast, TV series (1 episode) |
| 2019 | Relationship Goals | Adrian | Cast, Short film |
| 2019 - 2021 | Maria | Meja | Supporting role, Citizen TV series[24] |
| 2019 | Janjaruka (Wisen Up) | Pato | Cast, TV series |
| 2020 | The Yard | Mustapha | Cast, TV series (3 episodes) |
| 2021 | Just in Time | Anthony | Cast[25] |
| 2021 - 2022 | Zora | Madiba | Cast, Citizen TV series[26] |
| 2022 | Loop | Ken | Cast, Short film |
| 2022 | Ayaanle | Agent John | Cast |
| 2022 | Village Vendetta | Cast | |
| 2022 | Igiza | Dominic | Cast, TV series (6 episodes)[27] |
| 2022 | Arabuko | Cast | |
| 2022 | Country Queen | Maxwell (Max) | Cast, TV series[28] |
| 2022 | Mercy | Father | Cast, Short film |
| 2023 | Un-Adult-erated | Cast | |
| 2023 | An Instant Dad | Ricky | Cast[29] |
| 2023 | Volume | Kingston | Cast, TV series (3 episodes)[30] |
| 2024 | Untying Kantai | Rob | Cast, TV series[31] |
| 2025 | Adam to Eve | Adam/Makori/Eve | Cast, TV series |
Nominations and awards
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama | Zora | Nominated | [32][33] |
| 2022 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Support Actor in a TV Drama | Country Queen | Nominated | [34][35] |
| 2024 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama | Igiza | Nominated | [36][37] |
References
- ^ Nyanchama, Venic (2022-12-01). "Who is Blessing Lung'aho? Career, wife, children, and family - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Alex Mwakideu, Blessing Lung'aho featured in new Netflix series 'Mo-Faya'". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian (2020-07-30). "Mother-in-Law full cast: real names and photos - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ a b A, Edwin (2021-03-27). "Blessing Lung'aho: Madiba Of Zora 10 Unknown Facts And Photos". Kenyan Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Blessing Lung'aho: My friends protect me from online bullies". Daily Nation. 2024-06-12. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Olambo, Nicholas (2025-04-10). "All About Blessing Lung'aho – His Career, Wife, Children, and Family". Nyakundi Report. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Ghafla, Baba (2013-01-02). "Introducing PREM: A new TV series set to top 'Changing Times' and 'Shuga'". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Vindu vihot! Meet fierce Maria actor Meja who keeps workers at Luwi's house on their toes". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Meet Maria; 19-Year-Old Citizen TV Drama Queen - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Mutsoli, Vivian (2022-01-13). "Citizen TV Zora: full story, cast names, photos and profiles - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Kalasha 2021: Njoro wa Uba, Mission to Rescue, Crime and Justice to battle for top awards". Citizen Digital. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Ochieng', Jennifer (2022-06-14). "From Telenovelas to 'Igiza', Blessing Lung'aho Is Ready for His Comedy Debut". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Kimeu, Caroline (2022-07-15). "Country Queen: first Netflix series to be produced in Kenya hits the screen". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "The making of 'Country Queen', Kenya's first ever series on Netflix". Daily Nation. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ Njugi, Frank (2023-12-20). "Volume: Latest Kenyan Offering on Netflix Asks a Question". WAKILISHA. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Instant Dad: Captivating drama on fatherhood and grief - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Untying Kantai". stories.showmax.com. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Untying Kantai | Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)". kfcb.go.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Comedy series Bwana Chairman premieres on Maisha Magic Plus". Hapa Kenya. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Adam to Eve Premieres November 26 on Showmax: Blessing Lungaho Leads Gender-Swap Dramedy". Khusoko. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ^ "Despite accepting Blessing Lungáho's proposal, Jackie Matubia says she never wanted to marry him". Nairobi News. 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Jackie Matubia and Blessing Lung'aho welcome first child". Citizen Digital. 2022-06-06. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Blessing Lungaho News Archives". Ghafla! Kenya. 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ^ "Maria's Mejja: Actor Whose Career Was Started by Stranger in Nairobi Streets - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Opondo, Agnes (2021-02-16). "Sarah Hassan's Movie Collaboration With Lowla Dee 'Just In Time' Set Air On Netflix". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Zora Star Madiba Lands New Show Alongside Selina - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2022-11-29. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Zora actor Blessing Lung'aho is ready for his comedy debut". The Star. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ Awuor, Amol (2023-01-13). "'Country Queen' and Kenya's Endless Battle Against Corporate Greed - The Elephant". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "From Dud to Dad: Story of 'An Instant Dad'". SanaaPost News. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Blessing Lung'aho – Buzz Central". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Untying Kantai – Buzz Central". Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Kalasha 2021: Njoro wa Uba, Mission to Rescue, Crime and Justice to battle for top awards". Citizen Digital. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Kalasha award nominees unveiled". Nairobi News. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Full Kalasha nominees Awards list". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "FULL NOMINEES LIST: KALASHA AWARDS ADD 9 NEW CATEGORIES FOR 2022 – Buzz Central". 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Late Charles Ouda, Blessing Lung'aho nominated for Kalasha Awards". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-09-09.
- ^ "Kalasha Awards". MaishaMagicPlus - Kalasha Awards. Retrieved 2025-09-09.