Foi Wambui Karanja, also known as ‘Auntie Foi’, is a Kenyan TV Host / Media Personality, Theatre & Screen Actor, Vlogger and Creative Content Creator. She has appeared in various films and series such as Uhuru, Malaika, Sincerely Daisy, Morning After, Crime and Justice, Salem, Subterranea and Shanga among others.
Foi Wambui Biography
| Full Names: | Foi Wambui Karanja |
| Known as: | Auntie Foi |
| Date of Birth: | 16th July 1997 |
| Age: | 28 Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Nairobi: Kenya |
| Place of Growth: | Eastlands: Nairobi – Kenya |
| Profession: | TV Host / Media Personality, Theatre & Screen Actor, Vlogger and Creative Content Creator |
Foi Wambui Education
Foi Wambui dropped out of law school and moved into acting and media after landing a job in Radio.
She later enrolled in the United States International University (USIU) – Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism in October 2024.
Foi Wambui Acting Career
Foi started acting back in high school.
She then won the ‘Best Actress’ award during the National Drama Festivals in 2014.
She was in two films: Uhuru and Malaika.
Uhuru got nominated for the Kalasha Awards in 2019.
She has appeared on various other projects such as:-
- Sincerely Daisy (2020)
The Netflix original movie was directed by Nick Mutuma and written by Natasha Likimani.
It featured casts such as: Ellah Maina, Sam Psenjen, Mbeki Mwalimu, Brian Abajah, Serah Wanjiru, Jackie Matubia, Faiz Francis Ouma, Muthoni Gathecha, James Webbo and Foi Wambui among others.
- Morning After (2020)
The Netflix original movie was directed and written by Brian Munene..
It featured casts such as: Charlie Karumi, Millicent Ogutu, Jacob Otieno, Florence Nduta and Foi Wambui among others.
- Crime and Justice (2021 – 2022)
The Showmax original series has two seasons with casts such as Sarah Hassan, Abel Munyua, Maqbul Mohammed, Paul Ogola, Brian Ogola, and Foi Wambui among others.
- Salem (2022 – 2024)
The Showmax original series has two seasons with casts such as:- Melvin Alusa, Dennis Ndirangu, Illya Frank, Jackie Kaboi, Brian Kabugi, Raymond Karago, Mwende Kingori, Mumbi Maina, Jackie Matubia, Arthur Sanya Muiruri, Wangui Ndirangu, Kael Njihia, Ruth Olielo, Charles Ouda, Zazira and Foi Wambui among others.
- Subterranea (2024 – )
The Showmax original series is Kenya’s first sci-fi series with casts such as:- Peter Kawa, Nice Githinji, Melvin Alusa, Mellisa Kiplagat, Biko Nyongesa, Cindy Kahuha, Phillippa Ndisi-Herrmann and Foi Wambui among others.
- Shanga (2024 – )
The Maisha Magic Plus tenelovela series features casts such as Zazira, Douglas Mwenda Nyaga, Brahim Ouma, Wangui Ndirangu, Joe Makaden, and Foi Wambui, among others.
Foi Wambui Radio Host
- Empress Radio Show by Shujaaz Magazine
Foi Wambui used to be the host of ‘Empress Radio Show’, a syndicated radio show by Shujaaz Magazine.
It aired on Radio Jambo, Hot 96, Milele FM and Radio Maisha.
She hosted the show for two years (2017 to 2019).
Foi Wambui TV Host
- Switchboard on Switch TV
Foi was the host of ‘Switchboard’ on Switch TV alongside DP Weke, DJ Sami Flinch and Manasseh.
It was a live entertainment TV Show that aired on Saturdays and Sundays.
She joined the show on August 13th, 2019, following Anne Mwaura‘s exit.
Foi later left the show in August 2020 after hosting for a year.
- Yes! Ndio! Beeni! On Honey Africa TV (DSTV)
Foi Wambui was also a TV Presenter on Honey Africa TV, Africa’s First lifestyle channel on DSTV, hosting a show called ‘Yes! Ndio! Beeni!’ Every Wednesday alongside Patricia Kihoro.
She hosted the show for a period of 4 months from November 2020 to February 2021.
Foi Wambui Influencing
Foi Wambui has collaborated with various premier brands such as:-
- Coca-Cola:- It’s one of the leading Soft drink companies in the world.
- Garnier:- It’s a cosmetics brand, owned by L’Oréal, known for its hair care and skin care products.
- Gordons:- It’s an alcoholic brand of London dry gin.
- Keringet: it’s a popular Kenyan natural spring water brand.
- Safaricom:- It’s the leading telecommunications company in Kenya.
- Samsung:- It’s one of the world’s largest producers of electronic devices in the world.
Foi Wambui Awards & Recognition
Foi has won various awards in her career, such as:-
- Kalasha Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film (2020).
She starred in a thriller named Sincerely Daisy, as Lisa.
- Kalasha Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama (2022)
She starred in a movie dubbed Salem, as Ariella
Foi Wambui – The Crutch Africa
The Crutch Africa is a community founded by Foi Wambui in 2023.
It is a community that brings young women together to support each other, through honest and open conversations, geared towards helping them achieve wholesome lives and break negative habits that they use as ‘Crutches’.
Foi Wambui Social Media Handles
Instagram | X (Formerly Twitter) | YouTube | TikTok | Facebook | Linkedin
Foi Wambui's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is Foi Wambui?
Foi Wambui Karanja, also known as ‘Auntie Foi’, is a Kenyan TV Host / Media Personality, Theatre & Screen Actor, Vlogger and Creative Content Creator.
- When was Foi Wambui born?
Foi Wambui was born on 16th July 1997.
- How old is Foi Wambui?
Foi Wambui is currently 28 Years Old.
- What University did Foi Wambui attend?
Foi Wambui attended the United States International University (USIU) – Africa, located in Nairobi, Kenya, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism in October 2024
- What films and series has Foi Wambui been part of?
Foi Wambui has appeared in various films and series such as Uhuru, Malaika, Sincerely Daisy, Morning After, Crime and Justice, Salem, Subterranea and Shanga among others
- Which brands has Foi Wambui collaborated with?Foi Wambui has collaborated with various premier brands such as:-
- Coca-Cola:- It’s one of the leading Soft drink companies in the world.
- Garnier:- It’s a cosmetics brand, owned by L’Oréal, known for its hair care and skin care products.
- Gordons:- It’s an alcoholic brand of London dry gin.
- Keringet: it’s a popular Kenyan natural spring water brand.
- Safaricom:- It’s the leading telecommunications company in Kenya.
- Samsung:- It’s one of the world’s largest producers of electronic devices in the world.
- Which awards has Foi Wambui won?Foi Wambui has won various awards in her career, such as:-
- Kalasha Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Film (2020).
- Kalasha Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama (2022)
- What is 'The Crutch Africa'?The Crutch Africa is a community founded by Foi Wambui in 2023. It is a community that brings young women together to support each other, through honest and open conversations, geared towards helping them achieve wholesome lives and break negative habits that they use as ‘Crutches’.
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External Sources
Foi Wambui’s Webiste | Sincerely Daisy on Netflix | Morning After on Netflix | Salem on Showmax | Crime and Justice on Showmax | Subterranea on Showmax |Shanga on Maisha Magic Plus on DSTV & GOTV | Linkedin
