Nakuru's dancing bodaboda operators, exciting netizens

If you thought the bodaboda stage was just for picking up passengers, think again.

Two riders from Nakuru are proving that you can balance a helmet, a hustle, and a whole lot of rhythm all at once.

Bonvismack Otieno, better known by his stage name DJ Vismark, and his dance partner Brian Mogusu, famously known as Take Off, have become an internet sensation, seamlessly blending their daily bodaboda hustle with electrifying dance moves that have captured hearts across TikTok.

For Otieno, the love for dance started way back in high school. Although he never joined the school’s modern dance club, he admits that dancing has always been part of him. 

After school, he continued nurturing his passion until 2020, when the pandemic shut down entertainment spots. With the world on pause, he turned to bodaboda work to make ends meet, yet his creative spark never faded.

“One day I thought, why not bring the dance to the bodaboda stage?” he says with a laugh. And just like that, a new wave of entertainment was born. 

His videos, featuring unique moves performed in full bodaboda gear, quickly went viral, earning him admiration from fans who loved his originality.

It didn’t take long before Mogusu joined him. “We did one challenge together, then reconnected later to start creating content,” he explains. 

Mogusu notes that the two began posting on each other’s pages to help grow their reach and engagement, and their chemistry was instant. 

Now, their videos are a hit online some hitting over a million likes, earning thousands of views and comments from people who can’t get enough of their energy.

Their days start early. “From 6:00 am to 8:00 am, we train and shoot our videos before the day’s work begins,” says Mogusu. 

The rest of the day is dedicated to ferrying customers around Nakuru, some of whom recognize them from TikTok. 

“I even have a few loyal customers who first saw me online and have since become my clients,” adds Otieno proudly.

Beyond fame and fun, their dance has helped change perceptions about the bodaboda industry, which often faces criticism. 

“People now see a different side of us. From the comments section, you can tell that dance has changed how people view bodaboda riders,” says Otieno.

Looking ahead, the duo hopes to take their passion to a professional level and inspire others to follow their dreams, regardless of their background. 

“Dance is everything to me,” says Mogusu. “I am who I am because of it.”

As for their secret to success, both agree that it comes down to commitment, consistency, and never giving up.