-King Kalala whose real name Prudence Chekurui aka has departed from NRG Radio after years of service at the urban station
The vocal female radio presenter announced this news on her social media handles on Tuesday, October 8, with a personal message to her fans.
“After much thought, I have decided to part ways with NRG RADIO,” she said in her statement. “This decision wasn’t easy, but I believe it’s time for me to explore new directions and focus on exciting new ventures ahead.
“I’m beyond grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to grow and collaborate with such a talented group. While this chapter closes, I’m excited about the future and can’t wait to share the next steps with you.”
Ms Kalala assured her fans that ‘bigger and better’ things were on her way and urged them to remain loyal to her next home.
King Kalala shot to prominence in the Kenyan social media scene thanks to her unique voice and unfiltered nature. Her knack for delivering unpopular opinions on modern social issues including love and relationships helped her become relatable, particularly among younger audiences.
The 26-year-old doubles as a social media influencer and YouTuber, with well over 740,000 followers on Instagram, which is her most lucrative online platform. Besides radio, King Kalala has also taken her voice talents to podcasts, where she consistently makes appearances in some of the most popular podcasts in Kenya.
Kalala’s exit will come as a big blow to NRG radio, as she was arguably one of the most prized presenters at the station thanks to her huge online following. Her show, NRG Transit, had some of the highest ratings.
Her announcement came just two days after her counterpart Natalie Githinji also announced her exit. In her statement, Githinji noted that her reason for leaving the station was to pursue other opportunities and seek fresh challenges.
