Former Starehe MP and celebrated musician Charles Njagua, popularly known as Jaguar, has opened up about a low moment in his life that nearly broke him.

The Kioo hit maker recalled getting deported from the United States and hiding in shame upon returning to Kenya.

Speaking during an interview on Kameme FM with radio host Muthoni wa Kirumba, Jaguar took listeners down memory lane, sharing how his dream of a better life in America came crashing down after a misunderstanding with immigration officials.

He recalled how excited he was to travel abroad, packing six large bags filled with foodstuffs for his relatives in the US.

However, he failed to understand that he needed to declare those items and provide a clear explanation of his travel plans.

"While in the air, they announced we were entering US airspace. That’s when I was told I had to declare what I had and where I was going. I only knew I was going to America not the specifics. At Detroit, I said I was heading to Maryland to see a promoter, but I didn’t have enough documentation. They told me the way I was packed, it looked like I had no plans to return. Even photos of my girlfriend were used as evidence against me," Jaguar narrated.

After being deported, Jaguar returned to Kenya quietly, but facing the public after telling everyone he was in the US was a different battle.

"People really laughed at me. I was so ashamed that I asked my aunt to hide me. I couldn’t let anyone see me, not with that kind of humiliation," he said.

However, his aunt’s patience wore thin.

"One day, she snapped and told me to get out and look for a job like any other man. I cried. I felt like my life had come to an end," Jaguar admitted emotionally.

That moment led him to travel to Tanzania, where he visited a friend’s music studio and ended up meeting other musicians like Lady Jay Dee.

The experience inspired him to release his first hit song.

Jaguar also confessed that part of his plan in going to the US was to find a white woman to marry, a dream he hoped would change his life for the better.

"I believed that once I landed in America, all my problems would disappear. I thought I’d find a white woman to marry and start a new life," he added.

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Here are some comments from netizens:

"I can imagine the shame aki ...but thank God it's a story now."

"Kama hujacheka hii you are going through a lot."

"Jaguar is full of fun."

"This guy is a comedian, Vile nimecheka walai hadi mbavu zinapiga tu nduru."

"One thing I've learnt from him is he didn't take anything personally,he turned every negative thing into positive,he never gave up and kept trying."

Previously, reported that Jaguar was named to a high-profile government role after receiving the green light from Parliament.

His appointment was included in a gazette notice published in December 2024, where President William Ruto announced a list of individuals selected to serve as chairpersons and members of key constitutional commissions.

Jaguar was among those chosen, earning a spot as a member of the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), a notable role under Kenya’s governance framework.

Source: TUKO.co.ke