Joel Masuti, popularly known to many as Joedebestt or the self-proclaimed ‘Mr. Mbwembwe’ has been hitting the entertainment waves as the current ‘Str8up’ host alongside Claudia on KTN Home.
Joedebestt is an Entertainment entrepreneur who’s currently at the Str8up show on KTN Home and has not only played his part as a host but also as an MC, Actor and has hosted big and various events countrywide among them, including Kenya’s biggest meet and greet festival not to mention, the PMVA red carpet event.
The young media personality was born and raised in one of the biggest slums in Nairobi County, Kawangware, in the Riruta area, where he says his career journey was not a bed of roses as his dad was against it being a Bishop.
Speaking to Mpasho, Joe says his dad was against what he did as he was head over heels to protect his reputation as a Bishop.
“My dad was against what I was doing because of his reputation as a Bishop,” narrated Joe.
Mr Mbwembwe, after completion of his high school studies he joined the ST. John College to pursue a Diploma in Information and Technology but however dropped out as a survival tactic which he plans on going back to clear up his course.
“I will go back to school because I am aiming to get my degree on IT,” explained Joe.
The energetic Presenter later worked in a Casino for fours year upon which he was privileged to travel to Hong Kong for work but was cut short due to Covid-19 Pandemic.
The Str8 up presenter landed his spot on the Standard media group in October 2021 where he went against many talented gurus but his exuberant self gave him the lead against everyone else.
Joe was born with the recognition as ‘the bishop’s son’ which he says has been one of the toughest phases he has had to go through in the entertainment Industry keeping in mind the trolls he has received from people.
“I will be honest with you my dad prays for people and heals the sick, so a lot of people said that all the demons that my dad casts out of people came onto me,” continued Joe, “Which hurt my feelings so much but I became so tough and knew that I haven’t seen anything yet.”
Joe has however managed to maintain his great hosting and Entrepreneurial skills as he goes by his mantra;
‘Biggest goal is to ensure clients understand the value for their money.’
