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Nicholas Munene Mutuma is a talented Kenyan actor, producer, and TV/radio host. He has been working in the entertainment industry since 2008.

Nick Mutuma was born in Meru, Kenya. He spent his early years growing up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. There, he finished his primary school education. Later, he moved to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend Braeside School for his high school studies.

His first big chance on TV came when he was chosen for the Citizen TV show "Tabasamu." He played a character named Luka. His role in the drama series Shuga, where he acted alongside the famous Lupita Nyong'o, helped him become very well-known. In 2015, Mutuma also appeared in a popular online series called This Is It. This show was a huge success, getting over one million views in its first five months.

About Nick Mutuma's Early Life

Nick Mutuma was born in Meru, Kenya. He spent his childhood in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. He went to the International School of Tanganyika for his primary education. During these early years, he found his passion for performing. He often took part in school plays. After primary school, he moved to Nairobi and attended Braeside School. He completed his high school education there.

In 2005, he started studying at the United States International University Africa. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in International Business Administration.

Nick Mutuma's Career Journey

Acting Roles and Success

Nick Mutuma started his acting career on Kenyan television in 2008. His first role was as Luka in a TV show. Luka was a young college student facing challenges. This role got a lot of attention from the public.

In the same year, he also appeared in Changes, a drama series from M-Net. He played Richard, a young man who discovers he was kidnapped as a baby. His story was about growing up and finding out who he was. Mutuma continued playing Richard for three seasons of the show.

His breakthrough role came in 2008 in the drama series Shuga. This show was about the lives of young people in Nairobi. Shuga helped launch the careers of many new Kenyan actors. One of these was Lupita Nyong'o, who later won an Oscar. The fourth season of Shuga came out in September 2015. The fifth season, MTV Shuga: Down South, started in March 2017. Nick Mutuma played the character Leo in this season. He is the only actor from the original Shuga cast who has been in all five seasons.

In 2014, Mutuma starred in the Zuku series State House. He played the president of Kenya's son, who falls in love with a staff member's daughter.

In 2016, Mutuma got the role of Tomide in the popular Nigerian online series This Is It. This show followed the first year of a young married couple, Tomide (Nick Mutuma) and Dede. This Is It started airing on YouTube in September 2016. It also aired on TV stations across Africa. Nick Mutuma received praise for his acting in this series. The second season premiered in September 2017. This Is It was nominated for a Best TV Series award in 2018.

In 2018, Mutuma starred in the Kenyan romantic comedy film Disconnect. The movie was shown in theaters across Kenya in April 2018. It did very well in cinemas. Nick Mutuma was also an associate producer for this film.

Later in 2018, Nick Mutuma joined the cast of Skinny Girl in Transit. This was for the fifth season of the popular YouTube series.

In 2019, Mutuma directed his first movie, called You Again. He also produced this movie. In 2021, he produced and directed the Kenyan romantic comedy film Sincerely Daisy. This movie was available on Netflix. In 2024, he directed and produced the Showmax original series Big Girl Small World.

Radio Work

In 2012, Mutuma started working in the events department at 1FM radio station. He was a promotions coordinator and then an events manager. During this time, he found he enjoyed radio presenting. From 2013 to 2015, he hosted a popular radio show called The Chill Spot on 91.5 Hits. He left the show to focus more on his acting career.

Television Hosting

In 2014, Mutuma became the new host of Africa Magic's lifestyle TV show Mashariki Mix. This show was very popular. He also hosted the red carpet for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice awards in 2014. He hosted the nomination night for the same awards too. Other hosting jobs include the game show Zindua Chapaa in 2015. This was a TV lottery show in Kenya.

Personal Life

In 2018, Nick Mutuma and his girlfriend, Bridget Shighadi, welcomed their baby girl, Dua Mutuma.

Music Career

In 2013, Mutuma released his first song, "254 anthem." It featured Lyra Aoko. This song celebrated good things about Kenya. In September 2014, Nick released another song called "That Life," featuring Cool Kid Taffie.

Modelling

Nick Mutuma has also worked as a model. He modeled for Alcott and for Nivea Fresh Active in 2015.