Celebrated for her role as ‘Mummy Wa’ on Mr. Macaroni’s popular skits, Kemz Mama, also known as Mummy Wa, has officially made her debut as a producer with Nigeria’s first Korean drama-inspired movie. Yet, her rise to fame was anything but easy. Faced with an unsupportive father who dismissed her career as “irrelevant irrelevancies,” she navigated years of setback, including a lack of callback from Mr. Macaroni after her first appearance on his show, a sudden character cut from her debut role on Tinsel, and a violent robbery that stripped her of the tools she used to create content. Through all this, Kemz Mama endured, driven by her commitment to a craft she knew she was meant to pursue.
In her candid and revealing interview on #WithChude, she shares her journey of resilience, from overcoming repeated rejections to her struggles with self-confidence. She addresses, for the first time, the pressures many women face in the entertainment industry, recounting experiences of harassment and insecurity. With humor and candor, she explains the challenges she overcame, her determination to uphold her principles, and the countless hurdles she faced before finally receiving the call from Mr. Macaroni that transformed her career.
Today, Kemz Mama’s journey has culminated in a landmark production, her first movie. With a fan base in the millions and a story of perseverance and grit, she stands as a powerful figure for young women striving for success. Her message is clear: every obstacle can be overcome, and with courage and tenacity, dreams can indeed become reality.
Watch episode: https://www.withchude.com/watch/3d931bb7-458f-467b-95db-c8d713062adf
