During his peak as a rapper, Bamboo earned well from club performances. However, after leaving the secular world to preach the Gospel, he faced reality and moved to a modest bedsitter.
Speaking at Citizen Digital Book Club Edition on LinkedIn Events, Bamboo emphasized that downgrading and rebuilding should not be a source of shame.
"I had to face the reality and moved to a bedsitter in what was almost like a slum. I knew the kind of life I wanted, but I didn’t feel ashamed of downgrading and rebuilding to where I want to be," Bamboo shared.
Best known for his early 2000s hit 'Compe,' Bamboo, whose real name is Timsimon Kimani, explained that his new faith clashed with his secular lifestyle, causing him to forgo lucrative opportunities. However, his faith kept him resilient, believing his situation was temporary.
In his book The Truth About Money, Bamboo argues that the lack of financial literacy in schools is intentional, keeping people dependent on jobs for financial security, not freedom. He compares financial security to a maximum-security prison, making individuals reliant on salaries and vulnerable if they can't earn monthly wages.
Bamboo defines financial freedom as accumulating assets and focusing on personally valuable activities without wasting time. He extensively discusses his journey from secular to Gospel preaching with his wife, a preacher.
After initial struggles, Bamboo now enjoys financial freedom and ample free time. He highlights four levels of making money: implementation (following instructions), management, communication, and imagination.
"The last two levels are where the money is. With my book, I receive money regularly without doing anything. The highest level is imagination, like Hollywood producers who create lucrative ideas," he explained.
Bamboo urges people not to despair in tough times, concluding, "No situation is permanent."
