Award-winning screenwriter and comedian Eddie Butita has shared details of his chat with Steve Harvey, an actor and TV host from the United States.
While visiting the US with President William Ruto and his delegation, the two had lunch at Tyle Perry Studios.
Butita claims that he had been dreaming of meeting Steve Harvey for more than 14 years, and their encounter fulfilled that dream.
“I saw you on YouTube,” Steve Harvey said to Butita.
“Thank you Mr President for this honourable connection, meeting Steve Harvey Has been a dream for the past 14 years today it has become a reality,” Harvey added.
Butita revealed that he discussed with Harvey on ways to improve showbiz in Kenya.
“We had great conversations on how to equip and train talents for business success in showbiz; it is show and business and I’m happy our creatives are factored in these conversations,” he said.
Ruto and other leaders visited Tyler Perry Studio in Atlanta, meeting the TV host and comedian.
Butita expressed joy and gratitude before departing for the US.
“I’m leaving for the USA today. Thank you, His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto, for choosing me to accompany you to the United States Of America state visit hosted by the USA President, His Excellency President Joe Biden,” he said in a statement.
“The fact that I’m part of the head of the state delegation is a clear sign, and we are happy that the creative industry is part of the conversations we are going to have during this trip.”
