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5 iconic acceptance speeches from Pulse Influencer Awards

The Pulse Influencer Awards remains a vital platform, highlighting inspiring voices and encouraging numerous individuals in the digital content creation community.
Holy Dave, Murugi Munyi and Tom Daktari holding their Pulse Influencer Awards plaques
Holy Dave, Murugi Munyi and Tom Daktari holding their Pulse Influencer Awards plaques
  • Acceptance speeches at Pulse Influencer Awards offer reflection and inspiration
  • Tom Daktari's humorous and self-assured remarks demonstrated his comedic persona
  • Kevin Okeyo's advice to embrace unique talents resonated with fellow content creators

Acceptance speeches after winning an award or recognition often become powerful moments of reflection and inspiration.

The reactions offer a glimpse into the hearts and minds of the awardees, providing moments that can uplift, motivate, and resonate deeply with the audience.

Pulse Influencer Awards, an annual event celebrating the achievements of digital content creators, has given us many such memorable speeches.

Each edition of the awards not only highlights the incredible talents of these influencers but also provides a stage for some of the most heartfelt, inspiring, and memorable speeches.

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Tom Daktari - Pulse TikTok Influencer of the Year 2023

In 2023, comedian Tom Daktari scooped the Pulse TikTok Influencer of the Year award, a recognition he rightly deserved.

His comments on the red carpet further demonstrated how his unique style of humour won him the award. In his remarks, Tom confidently stated the worthiness of the award, saying:

“Ukishinda award unatulia sababu nimeideserve, unarelax tu, usikae nikama hukuwa unajua kwa sababu wakati mwingine unafanya kazi, mpaka unajiambia na mniaward sasa.”

His light-hearted yet self-assured comment was a reflection of his comedic persona.

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@Tom Daktari ‘s funny reaction after winning TikTok Influencer of the Year at the #PulseInfluencerAwards2023Ke #PulseInfluencerAwards2023 #PulseKenya #PulseLiveKenya #TomDaktari

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Murugi Munyi - Pulse Instagram Influencer of the Year 2022

Podcaster and influencer Murugi Munyi has achieved recognition both individually and with her podcast co-host Lydia KM.

In 2022, Murugi won the Pulse Instagram Influencer of the Year award, alongside the Podcast of the Year. Delivering a short yet powerful speech, she affirmed her greatness and expressed her gratitude for the recognition.

“I have run out of speeches for the evening now, but I am so grateful for this award. I was nominated last year and I really badly wanted to win, but I didn’t and I am glad that I have today. I have never doubted my own greatness but I am glad that Kenya can see it too.”

Her words were a testament to perseverance and self-belief.

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Who are you voting for as Instagram influencer of the year in this year's Pulse Influencer awards? Head over to https://www.pulselive.co.ke/.../pulse-influencer.../n1rbe34 to vote 😀 #PulseInfluencerAwards2023 #PulseInfluencerAwards2023KE #PulseKenya #PulseLiveKenya #MurugiMunyi

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The Good Company KE - Pulse Media Influencer of the Year Award 2023

In the 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards, Kevin Okeyo, a representative of The Good Company KE, which won the Pulse Media & Blogger Influencer of the Year, shared a piece of advice with fellow content creators.

His message was short yet profound, resonating with many influencers: “From the Bible, your gift will make room for you and put you in tables with great men because at the end of the day, we are an umbrella but everyone comes with a special gift, and the reward only comes by getting out of your shell and seeing which table your gift can put you on.”

His words encouraged others to embrace their unique talents.

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Kevin, a representative of the Good Company Ke which won the Media & Blogger influencer of the year shares a piece of advice to content creators “Get out of your shell” #PulseLiveKenya #PulseKenya #PulseInfluencerAwards2023Ke

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HolyDave - Food Influencer of the Year 2023

HolyDave Muthengi, a self-taught chef, clinched the Pulse Food Influencer of the Year award in 2023.

In his acceptance speech, he reminded his fans that his goal is to inspire others to get into the kitchen and whip up a tasty meal.

“My tagline is, I am not a cook but I cook. I am just an average guy inspiring the average person to jump in the kitchen,” he said, also recognising all the nominees in his category.

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The moment Holy Dave was announced as the Food Influencer of the year at the #PulseInfluencerAwards2023Ke #PulseKenya #PulseLiveKenya

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READ: Holy Dave remembers 1st recipe video as he celebrates monumental Pulse Influencer Award

Boniface Mwangi - Pulse Twitter Influencer of the Year 2021

Activist Boniface Mwangi did something unprecedented at the 2021 Pulse Influencer Awards—he dedicated his award to Esther Kazungu, recognising her work as a creative addressing socio-political issues.

“We live in a country where people who make money off influencing gigs think if they touch politics, they are going to lose gigs. Esther Kazungu is not afraid of mocking the politicians and the establishment and making us laugh. So this award goes to Esther who has done good work and keeps doing so,” said Mwangi as he handed the award to Kazungu.

Pulse Influencer Awards continues to be a platform where inspiring voices shine, motivating many in the digital content creation sphere.

READ: Boniface Mwangi wins Award, gives it to competitor and explains why [Video]

The long awaited 2024 edition is now live! Members of the public will have a chance to nominate their favourite influencers this year for a chance to be shortlisted in the final 10 nominees.

Read more on the terms and conditions for the awards and keep it Pulse Live Kenya on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn for a chance to nominate your favourite influencers.

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