Comedian Professor Hamo has opened up about the financial and emotional struggles he endured after his affair with fellow comedian Jemutai became public.

The scandal not only tarnished his reputation but also led to the loss of lucrative brand partnerships, leaving him in a financial crisis.

Speaking on the Mic Cheque Podcast, Hamo revealed that he lost approximately KSh 14 million as agencies distanced themselves from him.

“I was in my 30s, money was coming in, but I made terrible decisions.

After the scandal happened, nobody cared whether it was true or not.

Everything crumbled. I lost deals amounting to Ksh 14 million,” he said.

Brands that had worked with him for years suddenly pulled out, and his calls went unanswered. The comedian admitted that the fallout left him feeling lost and isolated.

“It was that serious. I lost money I was counting on and, most importantly, my brand—which was everything.”

Despite the heavy blow, Hamo found a way to rise again.

Faith, family, and a fresh start

At his lowest point, Hamo found strength in two things—his faith and the unwavering support of his wife, Zipporah.

“When my name was being dragged through the mud, I knew God was giving me a chance to start over.

But what hurt me the most was that I had hurt my wife, a woman who had never wronged me,” he shared.

According to Hamo, Zipporah refused to engage in public battles on social media.

Instead, she encouraged him to lean on his faith and focus on rebuilding.

“She told me, ‘We are not fighting this war on social media.

What would we even be fighting for?’ She urged me to return to God, and I did.

She had already noticed that I was falling into a dark hole before I even admitted it to her,” he recounted.

With his wife’s support, Hamo slowly picked up the pieces.

He acknowledged that while the affair played a role in his downfall, it also forced him to confront personal struggles, including his battle with substance abuse.

“The experience made me a better father and helped me heal from issues I had been struggling with,” he said.

Looking back, Hamo sees his past mistakes as painful lessons that ultimately paved the way for personal growth and a second chance at life.