Pascal Tokodi
Kenyan musician, actor and comedian

Pascal Tokodi
Born
Pascalino Lpesinoi Lenguro Tokodi

(1993-04-21) 21 April 1993 (age 32)
Ongata Rongai, Kajiado, Kenya
CitizenshipKenya
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Comedian
Years active2012 – present
Known forSelina: Telenovela
Spouse
Grace Ekirapa
​
(m. 2020)​
Children1

Pascal Tokodi (born 21 April 1993) is a Kenyan actor, comedian, director and musician-songwriter in the RnB style.[1][2] He is known for his role in the romantic comedy Disconnect (2018) for which he won the Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards,[3] and as Nelson in the Kenyan swahili telenovela, Selina. Winning best actor at the kalasha awards 2 years in a row[1] Tokodi's music career began when he placed third in the Kenyan, Tecno Own the Stage television talent competition.[2] In 2016, Tokodi released his first new singleSitaki. [4]

Early life

His full name is Pascalino Lpesinoi Leguro Tokodi, was born on 21 April 1993 and brought up in Rongai, Kajiado county. His father is a Kenya Wildlife Service officer and the mother is a medical practitioner. Pascal is a second born of nine, six boys and three girls.[5]

Education

He did his primary education at St. Mary's Primary School in Rongai the he progressed to Lenana School in Nairobi for his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.[6]

Career

In 2012, Tokodi took a role in Makutano Junction, a Kenyan soap opera on Citizen TV.[7] This was followed in 2013 by a role in Groove Theory, Kenya's first television musical drama.[8] Tokodi played Guy, a member of the prestigious Victoria University Campus Choir.[7] In 2014, Tokodi featured in Pray & Prey, a Kenyan comedy drama and in 2015, in Wrath on Fox Africa.[9][10][11] Tokodi played Nelson in the Swahili language telenovela, Selina in 2018.[12][13]

In 2016, Tokodi was a contestant in the Tecno Own the Stage karaoke themed television competition. This led to the release of his single, Sitaki.[14] In 2017, Kaka Empire record label signed Tokodi leading to singles and music collaborations.[15][16]

Singles

  • Sitaki (2016)
  • Hii si Kwaheri (2017) with Friends of CEEL
  • Forget (2017) with rapper, King Kaka
  • Milele (2017) with King Kaka
  • African Lady (2017)
  • Asante Mama (2017) with rapper, Phill.
  • Songa (2017) with Omari Carson Nyamosi
  • Naito (2020)

Personal life

Tokodi was born Pascal Tokodi 1993 in Ongata Rongai.[17] In 2020, he married Grace Ekirapa, a Kenyan TV host and gospel singer; the couple welcomed a daughter, Jasmine Ariah Lenguro Tokodi in 2022 but have since separated.[18][19]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012 - 2015 Makutano Junction Cast, TV series (4 episodes)
2013 - 2014 Grove Theory Pascal L'pesinoi Cast, TV series
2014 Run Kenya Cast
2014 Get Me a Job Cast
2014 - 2015 Pray & Prey Isaac Cast, TV series (78 episodes)
2017 Marikiti Women Jonah Cast
2018 Disconnect Otis Cast
2020 Midlife Crisis Collete's Boyfriend Cast
2016 - 2020 Selina: Telenovela Nelson Mackenzie Cast, TV series
2022 Ayaanle Agent Kimani Cast
2022 A Familiar Christmas Melita Cast
2022 Disconnect: The wedding Planner Otis Cast
2024 Untying Kantai Arnold Cast
2024 Makosa ni Yangu Saint Cast

Awards and nominations

Tokodi placed third in the Tecno Own the Stage competition, winning one million Kenyan shillings.[20][21] He was the best actor, three years in a row in Kenya.[22] Tokodi won the best supporting actor award at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[23]

Year Awarding Organization Category Nominee Result Ref
2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV Series Pascal Tokodi Won [23][24][25][26][27]
2018 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Film Pascal Tokodi Won [28][29][30]
2018 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama Pascal Tokodi Nominated [28][29][30]
2019 Kalasha International Film and TV Awards Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama Pascal Tokodi Won [31][32][33]

References

  1. ^ a b "Pascal Tokodi | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b "SNAPPY 7: Pascal Tokodi – Nothing was handed to me, I worked hard for it". Nairobi News. 17 April 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (2020)". IMDb. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Pascal Tokodi". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  5. ^ LHX, TRANSSION. "Pascal Tokodi biography: wife, movies, siblings, parents, net worth | Boombuzz". Boomplay Music - WebPlayer. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  6. ^ Waruguru, Grace (13 September 2021). "Pascal Tokodi biography: wife, movies, siblings, parents, net worth - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Pascal Tokodi Biography, Songs, Nominations". Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Zuku network launches TV series with a mix of music and drama - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  9. ^ "KENYA'S 1ST MUSICAL TV DRAMA SERIES- THE GROOVE THEORY". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Multitalented Pascal Tokodi Talks About Music, Acting, in addition to also also [sic] Comedy". Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Pascal Tokodi on The Turn Up this Saturday!". Pascal Tokodi on The Turn Up this Saturday!. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  12. ^ "Selina". MaishaMagicPlus - Selina. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  13. ^ "Former 'Makutano Junction' actor lands new TV show". 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Pascal Tokodi releases new single, Sitaki". 5 April 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  15. ^ "PASCAL TOKODI RELEASES NEW SINGLE 'SONGA'". Biggest Kaka. 17 December 2017.
  16. ^ "Pascal Tokodi Songa Song". Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  17. ^ "Pascal Tokodi's Biography: Rongai roots, net worth, early fame & struggles | Pulselive Kenya". www.pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  18. ^ Mbuthia, Geoffrey (18 May 2022). "Pascal Tokodi finally reveals daughter's cute name". Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  19. ^ "Pascal Tokodi and Grace Ekirapa have split up, living separately – Exclusive". Nairobi News. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  20. ^ "Tecno Owns the Stage begins!". MaishaMagicPlus - Tecno Owns the Stage begins!. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  21. ^ "HOT: Pascal Tokodi – On Humility, Career and Good Looks". Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  22. ^ "Celeb Chat with Pascal Tokodi- "I also won Best Actor three years in a row, but I don't want to brag "". 12 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 April 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  23. ^ a b "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2022.
  24. ^ Limited, KenyaBuzz. "https://kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/showmax-maisha-magic-east-titles-dominate-kalasha-awards-2019". KenyaBuzz. Retrieved 13 September 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |title= (help)
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  26. ^ Nathaniel, Soonest (15 March 2020). "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA". Channels Television. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  27. ^ Royal, David O. (14 March 2020). "AMVCA 2020: Full list of winners". Vanguard News. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  28. ^ a b Limited, KenyaBuzz. "https://kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/full-list-of-kalasha-awards-2018-winners". KenyaBuzz. Retrieved 13 September 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help); External link in |title= (help)
  29. ^ a b Wangare, Jackline (27 November 2018). "2018 Kalasha Film and TV Awards: Full list of winners and nominees - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  30. ^ a b Nyota, Maxwell (20 October 2018). "Here's The Full List Of Kalasha Awards Nominations". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  31. ^ Opondo, Agnes (2 December 2019). "Kalasha Awards 2019 Full List of Winners". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  32. ^ "2019 Kalasha Awards winners receive Ksh.1.7 million cash prize". Citizen Digital. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  33. ^ "Kalasha Awards 2019 winners rewarded with cash". Nairobi News. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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