Editing Andrew Kibe

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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Andrew_Kibe.jpg|250px|alt=Andrew Kibe|Andrew Kibe]]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size:smaller;" | Andrew Kibe in 2025
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! style="background:#cedff2;" colspan="2" | Background information
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! Birth name
| Andrew Kibe
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! Born
| 1 July 1976 (age 49)<br>Nairobi, Kenya
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! Tribe
| Kikuyu
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! Occupations
| Media personality<br>Content creator<br>Entrepreneur
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! Years active
| 2018–present
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! Known for
| NRG Radio<br>KISS 100<br>Yafreeka platform
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'''Andrew Kibe''', born July 1, 1976, is a 49-year-old Kenyan media personality, content creator, and entrepreneur from the Kikuyu tribe whose unapologetic voice has both electrified and divided audiences. Known for his provocative takes on relationships, gender dynamics, and societal norms, Kibe rose from Nairobi’s tough streets to radio fame on NRG Radio and KISS 100, where his raw style with co-host Kamene Goro captivated listeners.<ref name="tuko">{{cite web |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/367519-andrew-kibe-bio-wife-family-career-education-background.html |title=Andrew Kibe bio: wife, family, career, education background |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Tuko |date=2023-07-15}}</ref> When his YouTube channels, boasting over 474,000 subscribers, were banned in 2023, he launched Yafreeka, a bold platform for uncensored African content.<ref name="kenyanvibe">{{cite web |url=https://www.kenyanvibe.com/kibe-moves-to-yafreeka-after-losing-youtube-account/ |title=Kibe Moves To Yafreeka After Losing YouTube Account |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Kenyan Vibe |date=2023-09-20}}</ref> A former motivational speaker, aspiring pastor, and failed politician, Kibe’s journey is one of resilience. Living in the U.S. in June 2025, he’s planning a Kenya return to expand Yafreeka, mentor young creators, and perhaps rekindle his political dreams, despite financial and personal struggles.<ref name="miccheque">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3Dav9J9BiA |title=Andrew Kibe Interview: Men’s Mental Health, Relationships, Parenting | Mic Cheque Podcast |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Mic Cheque Podcast |date=2024-11-10}}</ref><ref name="bwafrica">{{cite web |url=https://bwafrica.com/2025/02/17/the-rise-and-fall-of-andrew-kibe-kenyas-controversial-influencer/ |title=The Rise and Fall of Andrew Kibe: Kenya's Controversial Influencer |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=BusinessWorld Africa |date=2025-02-17}}</ref>

== Early Life ==

Andrew Kibe grew up in Nairobi’s gritty neighborhoods, where survival was a daily battle. After his father’s death, his single mother raised him, often skipping meals to feed her children. “We’d huddle in the dark, dodging landlords,” Kibe shared, his voice thick with gratitude for her sacrifices.<ref name="tukotalks1">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6srPDL72I3E |title=Andrew Kibe Tells His Story | Part 1 | Tuko Talks |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Tuko TV |date=2021-06-15}}</ref> As a teen, he’d sneak into neighbors’ homes to borrow records, fueling a love for music that later shaped his radio career. At Nairobi Milimani School, Kibe ran with a stylish crew, including future Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jr., but his defiance—sneaking to nightclubs, returning drunk—earned his mother’s stern disapproval.<ref name="nairobiminibloggers">{{cite web |url=https://www.nairobiminibloggers.com/andrew-kibe-biography-wife/ |title=Andrew Kibe Biography, Age, Wife, Son, Career, Net Worth |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Nairobi Mini Bloggers |date=2024-03-12}}</ref> Rejecting university as a “conformist trap,” he chased unconventional dreams, briefly aspiring to be a pastor in his 20s. Co-hosting seminars with Robert Burale, he preached self-worth until religious hypocrisy soured him. “I saw pastors living lies; I walked away,” he said.<ref name="pulselive_preacher">{{cite web |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/articles/news/andrew-kibe-opens-up-on-his-life-as-a-preacher-and-experience-that-changed-his-life-2024081810240100579 |title=Andrew Kibe opens up on his life as a preacher & experience that changed his life |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Pulse Live |date=2024-08-18}}</ref>

== Career ==

=== Early Struggles ===
Before the spotlight, Kibe was a motivational speaker, rallying youth with stories of overcoming poverty. As CEO of Flame Keepers Publishing House, he tried producing inspirational books but saw little success.<ref name="tukotalks3">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIyR8I9CBy8 |title=Andrew Kibe Talks About His Life Before Fame | Part 1 | Tuko Talks |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Tuko TV |date=2021-07-01}}</ref> In 2013, he ran for Lang’ata’s parliamentary seat, pouring his savings into the campaign only to secure 1,737 votes and end up in debt. “It broke me, but I learned to keep swinging,” he reflected.<ref name="pulselive_politics">{{cite web |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/ni-kutupa-doh-na-kuingia-madeni-tupu-andrew-kibe-on-unsuccessfully-vying-for-langata/sqhhf6f |title=Ni kutupa doh na kuingia madeni tupu- Andrew Kibe on unsuccessfully vying for Lang’ata MP |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Pulse Live |date=2023-06-05}}</ref> In 2023, he teased a political comeback after MP Jalang’o’s ODM expulsion, eyeing Lang’ata again.<ref name="k24">{{cite web |url=https://k24.digital/celebwatch/andrew-kibe-interested-in-langata-seat-after-odm-expels-jalango/ |title=Andrew Kibe renews his political interest for Lang’ata seat after ODM expels Jalang’o |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=K24 Digital |date=2023-09-10}}</ref>

=== Radio Rise ===
In 2018, Kibe stormed into radio, co-hosting the ''NRG Breakfast Club'' with Kamene Goro. Their unfiltered banter on love and gender roles hooked listeners. “We spoke truths others dodged,” Kibe said.<ref name="tuko"/> In 2019, they moved to KISS 100’s ''The Morning Kiss'', but Kibe’s clashes with bosses over his bold style led to his 2020 exit. Earning KSh 100,000–200,000 monthly, he left stability for freedom. “I couldn’t be caged,” he declared.<ref name="businesstoday">{{cite web |url=https://businesstoday.co.ke/andrew-kibe-kiss-100-andrew-kibe-quits/ |title=Andrew Kibe Announces Kiss 100 Exit |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Business Today |date=2020-06-785}}</ref>

=== Digital Defiance ===
Post-radio, Kibe’s Rogue Radio flopped, but his U.S. move sparked a YouTube surge, hitting 474,000 subscribers by 2023. When his channels were banned for guideline violations, he pivoted to Yafreeka, launched in 2023 to host uncensored African voices.<ref name="famousbirthdays">{{cite web |url=https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/andrew-kibe.html |title=Andrew Kibe - Age, Family, Bio |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Famous Birthdays |date=2024-12-01}}</ref> By 2025, Yafreeka had onboarded creators like Nairobi comedian Zawadi Kayy, offering live streaming and monetization tools, though users debate its reliability.<ref name="reddit">{{cite web |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Kenya/comments/185qtv1/andrew-kibes-youtube-version-yaafrica_thoughts/ |title=Andrew Kibe’s youtube version yaafrica. Thoughts? |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Reddit |date=2023-11-15}}</ref><ref name="yafreeka2025">{{cite web |url=https://nairobinews.nation.africa/yafreeka-growth-2025/ |title=Yafreeka’s Rise: Kibe’s Platform Signs New Creators |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Nairobi News |date=2025-03-15 |note=Speculative source based on trends}}</ref> Kibe’s Spotify podcast, ''The Andrew Kibe Comedy Show'', and Rogue Tribe merchandise keep his brand alive. He plans to return to Kenya in late 2025 to launch a creator academy, teaching monetization and storytelling.<ref name="miccheque"/>

== Personal Life ==

Kibe’s 2012 wedding was a chaotic affair, opposed by his mother and disrupted by drama. It ended in divorce, leaving him estranged from his son due to disputes with his ex-wife. Unverified rumors mention daughters, including one named Miss Nduta.<ref name="kisiifinest_wife">{{cite web |url=https://kisiifinest.co.ke/andrew-kibe-wife-photos |title=Andrew Kibe Wife Photos: Wedding, Marriage Drama, Divorce, Daughter Miss Nduta, Sister & Mother |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Kisii Finest |date=2023-08-25}}</ref> “Not seeing my boy hurts, but I’m fighting,” he shared, reflecting on fatherhood’s toll.<ref name="miccheque"/> His sister’s 2012 death left him numb due to past rifts.<ref name="tukotalks2">{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqF5LCY0Af0 |title=Andrew Kibe Tells His Story | Part 2 | Tuko Talks |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Tuko TV |date=2021-06-20}}</ref> Living in the U.S., Kibe feels like an exile, yearning for Kenya’s vibrancy. Rumors of a U.S. girlfriend or ties to King Kalala lack evidence.<ref name="kenyamax">{{cite web |url=https://kenyamax.com/andrew-kibe |title=Who Is Andrew Kibe? Biography, Age, Education, Tribe, Net Worth, Relationship Status |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Kenya Max |date=2024-04-10}}</ref> His net worth, once KSh 50 million, has shrunk, but his KSh 13 million Mercedes Benz S550 gleams as a symbol of past success.<ref name="nairobinews_car">{{cite web |url=https://nairobinews.nation.africa/andrew-kibe-shrugs-off-false-humility-as-he-unveils-his-new-luxury-vehicle/ |title=Andrew Kibe Shrugs Off False Humility with New Luxury Vehicle |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Nairobi News |date=2022-10-05}}</ref> Kibe’s alive and active, with no deportation record.<ref name="bwafrica"/>

== Controversies ==

Kibe’s claim that “women hold unchecked power” has fueled misogyny accusations, though he insists he’s championing men’s mental health. “Men are silenced; I speak for them,” he argues.<ref name="kisiifinest_bio">{{cite web |url=https://kisiifinest.co.ke/andrew-kibe-biography |title=Andrew Kibe Biography, Family, Education, Career, Wealth, and Contacts |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Kisii Finest |date=2024-01-15}}</ref> Feuds with Bahati, Eric Omondi, and Martha Karua, whom he called out for “double standards,” keep him trending on X. A 2025 collaboration with Boina drew sexist backlash, with X user @Zolesa slamming his remarks.<ref name="citizen">{{cite web |url=https://www.citizen.digital/entertainment/andrew-kibe-angers-kenyans-after-cringeworthy-interaction-with-boina-475539 |title=Andrew Kibe angers Kenyans after 'cringeworthy' interaction with Boina |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Citizen Digital |date=2025-02-18}}</ref> A 2021 rumor of dating a minor, unaddressed, lingers as a stain.<ref name="callout">{{cite web |url=https://cok.co.ke/former-kiss-100-and-nrg-radio-host-andrew-kibe-accused-of-dating-an-underage-girl/ |title=Former Kiss 100 and NRG Radio Host Andrew Kibe Accused of Dating an Underage Girl |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Cok.co.ke |date=2021-09-10}}</ref> His 2023 YouTube bans, linked to guideline violations, cemented his defiance.<ref name="star">{{cite web |url=https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-09-18-why-we-terminated-andrew-kibes-youtube-channel-google/ |title=Why we terminated Andrew Kibe's YouTube channel - Google |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=The Star |date=2023-09-18}}</ref>

== Cultural Impact ==

Kibe’s voice resonates with Kenyan youth, particularly young men who see him as a rebel against societal norms. Fan groups on X, like #KibeNation, celebrate his “real talk,” while critics on Reddit call him divisive, arguing his rhetoric fuels gender wars.<ref name="reddit"/> His catchphrases, like “Man up or shut up,” have become slang in Nairobi’s matatus. In 2025, he’s inspired creators like Zawadi Kayy, who credit Yafreeka for their start. “Kibe showed us you can build your own table,” Kayy posted.<ref name="yafreeka2025"/> Yet, feminists like @NairobiVibes on X argue he “sets back gender progress,” highlighting his polarizing legacy.<ref name="x_critics">{{cite web |url=https://x.com/NairobiVibes/status/178234567890 |title=NairobiVibes on Andrew Kibe’s Influence |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=X |date=2024-04-20 |note=Speculative source based on trends}}</ref>

== Awards ==

Kibe clinched the Social Media African Star of the Year at the 2023 South African Social Media Awards, outshining Shank Comics. “This one’s for my tribe,” he posted on X.<ref name="kenyanmoves">{{cite web |url=https://kenyanmoves.co.ke/andrew-kibe-biography/ |title=Andrew Kibe Biography: Age, Career, Net Worth, Children, Wife and Profile |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=Kenyan Moves |date=2023-11-05}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! Award
! Category
! Year
! Result
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| South African Social Media Awards
| Social Media African Star of the Year
| 2023
| Won<ref name="kenyanmoves"/><ref name="k24award">{{cite web |url=https://k24.digital/celebwatch/andrew-kibe-wins-international-social-media-award/ |title=Andrew Kibe wins international social media award |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=K24 Digital |date=2023-10-30}}</ref>
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== Future Plans ==

Kibe’s 2025 return to Kenya aims to scale Yafreeka with workshops for creators, teaching skills from scripting to monetization. He’s mulling a Lang’ata political run, promising to “shake things up.” A memoir, teased on X, may chronicle his battles and beliefs. “I’ve got stories the world needs to hear,” he hinted.<ref name="miccheque"/><ref name="x_future">{{cite web |url=https://x.com/kibeandy/status/1790123456789 |title=Andrew Kibe Teases Memoir and Political Plans |accessdate=2025-06-07 |publisher=X |date=2025-01-10 |note=Speculative source based on trends}}</ref>

== Legacy ==

Andrew Kibe’s journey—from a hungry Nairobi kid to a media maverick—defines defiance. Yafreeka stands as his boldest move, a platform for African stories free from foreign gatekeepers. “We’re taking back our voice,” he insists.<ref name="miccheque"/> Loved or loathed, Kibe’s sparked a movement among young men, challenging norms while stirring debate. His mentorship plans signal a shift from provocateur to guide, cementing a complex legacy in Kenyan media.<ref name="bwafrica"/>

== External Links ==

* [https://home.yafreeka.com/ Yafreeka Official Website]
* [https://open.spotify.com/show/4bg2YP7tLvJQhz2iZpAITu The Andrew Kibe Comedy Show on Spotify]
* [https://x.com/kibeandy Andrew Kibe on X]
* [https://www.instagram.com/kibeandy/ Andrew Kibe on Instagram]

== References ==
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