With over 1.5 billion active users, and generating more than 10 billion dollars in revenue every year, TikTok has become one of the world’s most-used platforms. Everyone and their friend is on the app. Have you ever tried telling someone that you don’t have a TikTok account? You might get some puzzled looks!
The app has given a platform for so many talents to be seen and heard, and in recent years has produced many ‘influencers’. While it does fuel the desire to go viral, prompting some to do rather outrageous things—like challenging gym buffs in the gym, or drinking 7 bottles of alcohol at once, many would agree that it has done more good than harm. One such person is Rex Papi.
In this Rex Papi story…
Rex Papi Quick Facts
| Name: | Rex Momanyi Gichana |
| Age (DoB): | 30 (11th December, 1993) |
| Nationality: | Kenyan |
| Net Worth: | $7,200 USD (Estimated) |
| Instagram: | @Rex_papi (558k) |
| TikTok: | @Rex_papi (337.6k) |
| YouTube: | @rexpapi-ri5gk |
Rex Papi TikTok
@rex_papi ♬ original sound – SelfieMan
Rex Papi is a Tiktok star from Kisii Tribe in faraway Kenya. His rise to fame was very unique because he did it all without saying a word. Known popularly as the ‘selfie man’, he parades the streets of Kenya, looking for victims for his next viral content.
His journey to internet fame began in 2020 with several comedic posts on his Instagram, but at the time, no one seemed particularly interested. Rex showed that consistency is key though – he didn’t give in, and ended up reinventing his content which eventually earned him his big break in 2023.
He posted his first video as the ‘Selfie Man’ on Christmas day, the 25th of December, and his career has been on an upward trajectory since then. Right now, he has over 500,000 followers on Instagram and 300,000 followers on TikTok. Resilience for the win!
How Old Is Rex Papi?
The Kenyan comedian has been on planet earth for three decades. Born on the 11th of December 1993 to Kisii parents, Rex papi is currently 30 years old. It was just a few days after his birthday last year that he got his first viral post. Probably thought of it as a birthday gift from him to the world, and boy did the world eat it up!
What is Rex Papi Famous For?
The TikTok bigshot became influential for his famous video selfies, earning him the title ‘selfie man’. In all of his videos, you’d see him holding up a camera and walking about the street, swinging his free hand over his unsuspecting victim, and then without saying a word, he walks away.
What makes his videos hilarious is how his unsuspecting subjects react. Some are petrified by a stranger recording them, while most people find it funny and even strike a pose with a big smile on their faces.
These genuine reactions are what attract more followers to his page each day. There’s something heartwarming about seeing people smile and forget their troubles, even if just for a moment. That’s what Rex Papi is all about.
Rex Papi and Andrew Kibe
In February last year, controversial media personality and former Kiss FM presenter Andrew Kibe sent the comedian Ksh150,000 as a way to ‘encourage him’. Kibe claimed he is an advocate for the boy child and is doing his part to empower them. This stirred up quite a frenzy in the Kenyan media space at the time.
Rex Papi Net Worth
In recent years, social media has emerged as a lucrative income source for influencers. They capitalize on ambassadorships, sponsorships, and even donations to maximize their earnings from the internet. It’s been just a year since Rex’s rise to fame, and right now, his net worth stands at an estimated 1 million KEZ, which amounts to about $7,200.
Rex Papi Wife
While this is a very interesting question, unfortunately, there’s no clear answer available right now. Very few people can since Rex has made zero mention of his spouse or even a girlfriend. You’d probably need to get in touch with him personally to know that one.
Rex Papi Controversial Selfies
Well, most people do not appreciate a stranger invading their space, so yes, he does get a few hisses and death stares sometimes. Most of the time it’s nothing extreme, but sometimes it does get heated.
Some time ago, Rex posted a video where he was almost lynched by a woman for taking an unannounced selfie with her. The woman can be seen hitting him the first time, and after feeling like she hasn’t gotten enough, coming for a second strike. Many social media users also complain about the TikTok star putting the faces of people on the internet without their consent. These people maybe have a point?
