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Did Kenyan Comedian Lie About His Meeting With Kevin Hart?

Christine Wawira, a Kenyan-Hollywood actress, took to a Facebook closed group to reveal how she helped comedian Chipukeezy meet his idol U.S. comedian Kevin Hart. Wawira also narrated how the comedian never even got into the BET Awards ceremony. Chipukeezy had told the nation that a "white woman" offered to take him to meet Kevin Hart and that he also attended the BET Awards.

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Kenyan comedian Chipukeezy with Kevin Hart.

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In the text conversation, Chipukeezy actually admits that he lied on national TV to protect his brand and that Wawira is the white woman in the script. He even offers an apology to Wawira.

Nairobi News

Kenyan comedian Chipukeezy and Kenyan Hollywood actor Christine Wawira, display copies Kevin Hart's book "I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons" during a book signing event by the of American comedian in Los Angeles.

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