'You inspired me that day,' Abel Mutua reveals how Jua Cali saved him

11 years later, Abel Mutua is a thankful man, thanks to Juacali’s kindness.

The actor, through a YouTube video, narrated how his first gig flopped and Juacali stepped in to save the day.

He says he got an invite to an event where Jua Cali was headlining back in 2009.

Abel says that while Jua Cali was accorded the privileges of an aeroplane, a hotel room and ample time, he was treated as a “normal guy” by the event organiser , who happened to be his classmate in high school.

“I left Nairobi very hopeful that I was going to make good money. I went by bus and when I got there, I asked about a hotel room to relax before the event started,” he said.

“They told me to just chill around because the event was about to start,” he added.

After he asked if there was something he could eat, they gave him money to buy ‘chips mwitu’ as he waited for the gig.

“While there, I met Jua Cali, who felt very sorry for me. He told me he came on a plane. He told me to relax and sleep in his room. He was so kind. Be blessed, you inspired me that day,” Mutua said.

After the event, Mutua, who was supposed to be paid Sh30,000, only got Sh1,000.

“That was 2009 and to date, they have never given me my Sh29k,” he said.