Over the years, Blessing Lungaho has emerged as one of Kenya’s most magnetic TV stars; the kind who can swing effortlessly from heartthrob to villain to comedy gold.
From stealing hearts in Maria to commanding screens in Igiza, this three‑time Kalasha nominee has proven himself as an artist constantly pushing boundaries.
Now, Lungaho takes centre stage in Showmax’s bold new gender‑swap dramedy Adam to Eve, where he plays not one, not two, but three characters, including a Nairobi playboy cursed to live life as a woman. From gaining 13 kilos to questioning masculinity, his latest transformation is nothing short of groundbreaking.
On Career Beginnings
Q: You studied accounting before acting. How has that shaped your career today?
“Performing has always been my thing. I’ve been on stage since I was five. Accounting was just extra. I thought I needed a ‘real job,’ but acting found me. One audition for commercials changed everything.”
Industry Inspirations
Q: Growing up, who did you look up to?
“Raymond Ofula. Ken Ambani. I still call Ken ‘Baraza’ because of his Tausi role. At first, I would fan out when I saw him. Then one day, he told me he watches me too. That was surreal.”
Playing Multiple Roles
Q: What was your reaction when you learned you’d play multiple roles?
“Pure fear. I auditioned with over 400 people, and when I got picked, they told me straight; it would be tough. I wasn’t just playing three characters, but giving five unique performances. The first two days felt like drowning. Then it clicked. It pushed me in ways I didn’t know were possible.”
Preparing for Transformation
Q: How did you prepare for the roles?
“I went full method. I binged Orphan Black for inspiration. I even gained 13 kilos to play a pregnant woman straight shots of olive oil. Then I had to lose it all again. It was intense.”
Separating Identity from Roles
Q: How do you separate your real identity from your characters?
“Everyone has an opinion about who I am. But I’m not what I do. Acting is something I do, but it’s not the core of me. Blessing the brand is what you see on posters. My real life is quieter, simpler.”
Fan Encounters
Q: Do you remember your first fan encounter?
“Back in Maria, a petrol station attendant offered to pay for my fuel. He said the show helped him reconnect with his wife—they finally had something to talk about without fighting. That moment showed me the impact we have.”
On Fame
Q: What’s your perspective on fame now versus when you started?
“Fame is wild. At a ruracio in Kajiado, people whispered and took pictures. Someone even asked if I was an MP. Fame is fickle. My mantra is simple: stay humble. I know one day I won’t be famous, and that keeps me grounded.”
Nairobi Stereotypes
Q: What stereotype about Nairobi men does Adam portray?
“Detachment. Adam isn’t a bad boy—he’s misunderstood. He doesn’t know himself, so he can’t love anyone else. You can only meet people at the level you’ve met yourself.”
Women’s Experiences
Q: Did the show change your perspective about women’s experiences?
“Absolutely. I realized the way I move through the world is completely different from how women experience it. Even saying ‘I’m okay’ doesn’t mean the same thing. It changed how I see everything.”
The Message
Q: What message do you hope viewers take away?
“Adam’s journey is about finding himself. You can’t love anyone if you don’t love yourself. You don’t need validation or approval; you’re okay exactly as you are.”
Watch Adam to Eve
Catch Blessing Lungaho in Adam to Eve, airing exclusively on Showmax, where transformation, stereotypes, and self‑discovery collide in one of Kenya’s boldest dramedies yet.
Adam to Eve Premieres November 26 on Showmax: Blessing Lungaho Leads Gender-Swap Dramedy
