Popular media personality Alex Mwakideu has given fans a good laugh after hilariously celebrating a major milestone on his YouTube journey, hitting over 100,000 subscribers and receiving the coveted Silver Play Button.
Mwakideu, who is widely regarded as the fastest-growing podcaster in Kenya, has every reason to smile.
Barely a year after launching his podcast Alex Mwakideu Live, the seasoned broadcaster has already cemented his place as a household name, thanks to his bold conversations, relatable content and consistent uploads.
Although he opened his YouTube channel back in 2019, Mwakideu only became active on the platform in 2025.
In what many have described as an impressive and rare feat, the content creator has managed to attract massive attention in a very short time.
With barely 12 months of consistent activity on YouTube, he has already garnered over 100,000 subscribers, a milestone that many creators take years to achieve.
As is the norm with YouTube, creators who hit the 100,000-subscriber mark are rewarded with a Silver Play Button plaque in recognition of their achievement.
True to form, Mwakideu could not hide his excitement after receiving his plaque.
On Wednesday, January 28, Mwakideu officially received his Silver Button after his channel clocked an impressive 108,000 subscribers.
The achievement clearly meant a lot to him, as he took to social media to share his joy with fans.
He kicked off the celebrations by posting a video of himself looking all jolly while driving home, proudly clutching his Silver Button like a prized possession.
Moments later, he shared another hilarious clip after getting home, showing himself sleeping right next to the plaque.
In the video, Mwakideu’s wife could be seen trying to convince him to let go of the Silver Button so he could sleep comfortably.
However, the excited podcaster was having none of it and chose to keep the award close, much to the amusement of his followers.
Captioning the video, Mwakideu wrote:
“Mniwache please 😅 Hamuwezi elewa, hii mali ni ya watu 100k na zaidi, lazima tuitunze.”
The light-hearted celebration impressed many of his fans, who thronged the comments section to congratulate him on the remarkable achievement.
Numerous netizens noted that Mwakideu had outdone himself, especially considering that he only started being active on YouTube barely a year ago.
For many, the milestone is a clear testament to Mwakideu’s influence, hard work and ability to connect with audiences across digital platforms.
As his numbers continue to grow, fans are confident that this is just the beginning of even bigger wins for the celebrated podcaster.
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