Nick Odhiambo, is a veteran media personality who has earned his place in Kenya’s entertainment industry venturing into different fields in the media from acting to voice-over. The tall, dark, and handsome as he describes himself boasts a wealthy career exceeding 16 years in the media industry.
In his one-and-a-half-decade career, he has had the opportunity he has managed to work with some of the biggest media houses in Kenya including Classic 105, Radio Maisha, and Hot 96. He works at Hot 96 and co-hosts the morning show with a renowned journalist Jeff Koinange.
In our feature, we tell the story of Nick Odhiambo from working as a telemarketer to making it big in the media industry.
Nick Odhiambo Age and Place of Birth
Nick was born and raised in Nairobi City to a diplomatic family, however, his actual date of birth is still unclear at the moment.
Educational Background
The radio presenter attended Kanga High School and then later transferred to Ruiru High where he sat for his KCSE in 2004. After that, he proceeded to Graffins College and went on to do an undergraduate degree at African Virtual University.
Nick Odhiambo Career
Before venturing into the media industry, the radio presenter worked as a telemarketer at Kencall. Despite being born into a diplomat family with all the privileges his first salary was Ksh 800 which was not paid in full but in installments.
His passion for the media began when he was still young age his cousin who worked with Capital FM as a presenter was his source of inspiration.
In 2006, his journey into the media kicked off by joining Classic 105, and went on to sharpen his skills in different sectors including producing, executing radio shows, and creating. Being on the radio, an advertising agent started hunting him to do voiceovers for their ads as his voice was a fit in the commercial world.
Nick served with Classic 105 for a decade before moving to Radio Maisha in 2017 to replace Jalang’o who had left the morning show. Four years later, he left Radio Maisha to join Hot 96, a Royal Media-owned station co-hosting the morning show alongside Jeff Koinange.
Other than, being on the Radio, Nick has also worked with a Cooperative bank in some of their famous adverts including “Niko nikiulizo advert.”
Nick Odhiambo Marriage and Scandals
Nick recently married his long-time partner Anne Sumbeiywo in a lavish traditional wedding ceremony. The D-day was on April 13th, 2024 with friends and family coming together to support the two.
A few hours after the couple shared their wedding photos on social media, one of the netizens reminded Nick of a group conversation they had a while ago. The screenshot showed Nick’s reaction to a photo sent by “Byron.” However, Nick rubbished the claims stating the photo was from an old group conversation that was intended to be a joke.
Past Relationship and Children
Before marrying his current wife, Nick was dating a lady by the name of Jane Mwai. Things between them didn’t work out as they had hoped but their union gave birth to a baby girl.
Nick Odhiambo Salary and Net Worth
Nick is currently one of the best-paid presenters earning an estimated monthly salary of Ksh 375k. Being a Jack of All trades he has an estimated net worth of Ksh 20 million.