Blessing Lung’aho is a prominent Kenyan model, fitness advocate, and actor celebrated for his dynamic range across television roles. His journey from commercials to leading parts in major series has made him a key figure in East African entertainment.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Blessing Lung’aho |
| Date of Birth | 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Uasin Gishu County, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| State of Origin | Abaluhya (Uasin Gishu County) |
| Partner | Jackie Matubia (former) |
| Children | One daughter |
| Occupations | Actor, model, content creator, fitness advocate |
| Net Worth | ~KES 55 million (~USD $420,000) |
Early Life and Education,
Born in 1988 in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, Blessing grew up in a family of four from the Bantu Abaluhya community. His mother teaches literature at a university, while his late father worked as an accountant. He first performed on stage at age eight, sparking his artistic path.
Though drawn to acting, he studied accounting per his father’s guidance, attending Kakamega High School before earning a commerce degree from the Catholic University of East Africa. During university, his passion for film persisted despite his academic focus.
Career
Blessing entered entertainment via street-cast auditions, landing his debut milk commercial in 2014. This led to over 30 ads for brands like Coca-Cola, Dairy Best, and Zuku across Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and beyond.
His TV breakthrough arrived as Meja in Maria (2019-2021) on Citizen TV, followed by the iconic Madiba in Zora, which brought national fame. He later featured in Mother-in-Law, Sweetest Taboo, PREM, Makavazi, Country Queen on Netflix, Igiza on Showmax, Untying Kantai, and Adam to Eve, where he portrayed multiple gender-swapped characters.
Film credits include Run Kenya, Checklist, Chasing the Light, Power of Belief, Torture, and Arabuko. He also builds brands in fitness and content creation.
Personal Life
Blessing keeps much private but dated actress Jackie Matubia after meeting on Zora’s set; they share a daughter but later separated amid personal challenges. He values fatherhood, though still adapting to aspects like diapering, and prioritizes family ties.
He views his real self apart from roles, crediting his mother for grounding him. Lung’aho shares openly about industry fears, using them for growth while maintaining a humble, low-key lifestyle.
Blessing Lung’aho Net Worth
His wealth sits around KES 55 million as of 2025, drawn from acting, ads, streaming deals, and endorsements.
Filmography
Television Series:
- Maria (2019-2021) – Meja
- Zora (2020-2022) – Madiba/Alejandro
- Mother-in-Law – recurring
- Sweetest Taboo (Star Times)
- PREM
- Makavazi (KBC)
- Switch TV – Jericho
- Country Queen (2022, Netflix) – Maxwell Sibala
- Igiza (2022, Showmax) – Dominic
- Volume (2023)
- Just in Time (2021)
- Ayaanle (2022) – Agent John
- Untying Kantai (2024, Showmax)
- Adam to Eve (2025, Showmax) – Adam/Makori/Eve
Films:
- Run Kenya
- Checklist
- Chasing the Light
- Power of Belief
- Torture (Africa Magic)
- Arabuko (2022)
Commercials: Over 30 for global and local brands.
Awards and Nominations
Blessing holds three Kalasha International Film and TV Awards nominations, including Best Lead Actor nods for Showmax roles. These honors affirm his standing among Kenya’s top talents, despite no wins yet.
