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Elsa Majimbo reveals why she dropped out college
Elsa Majimbo reveals why she dropped out of college
Popular Kenyan Comedienne Elsa Majimbo, has recently revealed the exact reason she dropped out of college.
Elsa Majimbo is a Kenyan Comedienne who gained massive recognition in early 2021 during the covid-19 quarantine period. Earlier, Elsa Majimbo had been a student of Strathmore University, Nairobi.
However, during the quarantine period, Elsa started making funny home-based quarantine videos.
In her comic videos, she posits herself as a satirical individual who does monologues on common African and global attitudes and misconceptions.
In her videos, she crunches potato crisps and this further gives more fun and sarcasm to her videos.
Why Elsa Majimbo dropped out of college
Here is why Elsa Majimbo dropped out of college
According to Elsa Majimbo, in the âShe believeâ Summit, she said: “I dropped out of college when my video hit a hundred thousand views”. Earlier, she had been a student of Strathmore University, Nairobi.
Elsa revealed that a lot of people think she dropped out of college when she had her first hundred thousand followers on Instagram.
She explained that that was not so; that she dropped out of college when she hit her first hundred thousand views on a video.
Speaking on dropping out of college, Elsa Majimbo stated that after she dropped out of college, one of her lecturers- who didnât really like her, emailed her and said:
âHey Elsa, I know that you are really popular now. But I need you to know that these things donât last. I think that you should stay in school and focus on your grades.
To her lecturerâs email, Elsa replied back:
âThank you for your concern, but I am a star nowâ
Elsa Majimbo also stated that she dropped out of college even though she just had one hundred thousand views on a video because she was so confident in herself and walked around âwith no fear and the assumption that everything is possibleâ
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About Elsa Majimbo
Like we said, Elsa Majimbo is one of the best comedians there is.
Her comedic style is unique and not marked by stereotypical clichés and obvious catchphrases. She sets a trend for herself and allows her viewers into the special world of her comedy.
You can never get tired of watching Elsaâs comedic videos on Instagram or YouTube.
Apart from this, Elsa prides herself in being a Chess Champion.
Although she is not rated by FIDE. She has had some wins as a Chess Champion even though she has not embarked on a professional chess career.
She has participated in Chess tournaments like the 2017 Kenya National Youth Championship. Elsa Majimbo got to the finals of the competition and came fourth.
Elsa also participated in the 2017 Alliance High Open Chess Tournament- where she came second.
Rise to Fame
Elsa Majimbo, after dropping out of college to focus on her career, has had such an amazing rise to fame.
After dropping out of college and garnering more views and followers across social media, especially on Instagram, Elsa landed herself an endorsement deal with Rihannaâs Fenty Skin care line.
It was one of the biggest highlights of her career. After she bagged the ambassadorial deal, she showcased the brandâs glasses in every shade.
Consequently, after she dropped out of college, Elsa Majimbo bagged another ambassadorial deal with famous Cosmetic company- MAC Cosmetics.
Recognition
Elsa has been applauded for her creativity and sense of comedy. She has received recognition from Rihanna, Lupita Nyongâo, Snoop Dogg, Miss Universe, and Joan Smalls. She has also been featured on Steve Harveyâs Steve on Watch- a Facebook web talk show
At the 2022 Steamy Awards, Elsa Majimbo was presented a âCreator Honor Awardâ by YouTuber Lilly Singh. She also won the peopleâs choice for Favorite African Star in 2020.
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