Crazy Kennar is arguably one of Africa’s best content creators and comedians. Kennar, whose real name is Kennedy Othiambo, has racked up an impressive portfolio of awards for his comedic brilliance.
Some of the awards include being recognized as Influencer of the Year in 2024 at the TUKO Awards. He has also been recognized internationally, including in countries like London, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Kennar’s success reminds one of Jane Austen’s memorable opening line in her famous novel Pride and Prejudice, where she says that “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
For years, the woman beside Kennedy Othiambo has remained a quiet, steady presence away from the full glare of the limelight. It wasn’t until recently that Kenyans learnt that her name is Natalie Asewe.
But who exactly is she?
Business Acumen
On her LinkedIn Profile, Asewe describes herself as a ‘Social media manager’ and ‘full-stack creator’. A full-stack creator is someone who makes content, builds a brand around it, and sells products or services directly to their audience.
She attended Africa International University, where she joined in 2017 and graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking and Finance.
Aside from social media management, Natalie is also an entrepreneur who runs a fashion business as a wardrobe stylist. She also served as manager for Kennar’s restaurant called Instant Delicacies, which was based in Juja but closed down in 2023.
According to online sources, Kennar and Natalie have been in a long-term relationship, having known each other since primary school.
In 2022, they shared photos as they were coming from a church service, and in 2023, they made headlines after attending a friend’s engagement party in striking, matching red outfits.
Natalie has also featured in some of Kennar’s skits as his co-actor. On Instagram, she is quite the celebrity, with 65.5k followers.
Losing a son
In late 2023, the couple’s world was shattered by an unimaginable tragedy. They lost their newborn son just five days after his birth. The baby had spent his short life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Kennar bravely shared the heartbreaking news with the public during his Happy Country show at the KICC, revealing that his son had passed away just four days before he was due on stage.
While Kennar grieved publicly on stage, Natalie navigated her sorrow through a series of deeply emotional social media posts.
On Instagram, she wrote a heartfelt tribute, saying that “They say there’s no greater pain than childbirth, but I disagree. The greatest pain in the world is carrying and delivering a child that you never get to raise.”
In another heart-wrenching post accompanied by photos of her baby bump, she mourned the future she had lost. “I don’t just grieve my son, I mourn never getting the chance to hear him cry, to hear him speak, teach him to walk, and see him grow.”
A new chapter of hope
On August 3, 2025, Crazy Kennar and Natalie welcomed their second-born child, a daughter.
The news was well received by their fans, with the couple receiving numerous congratulatory messages from Kenyans and celebrities such as Njugush, Abel Mutua, Philip Karanja, among others.