A young James Mbugua, popularly known as "Mbugua Mathwiti" didn't know that his frustrations of missing out on a birthday party five years ago could one day make him a celebrity .
The public eye by way of viral videos, caught his attention after Mbugua explained how he missed the chance to eat sweets and cakes in a birthday party that he had attended because he was not clean.
Mbugua's dramatic facial expressions in the video were an instant hit across social media.
The interest in Mbugua led to many well-wishers bringing him gifts.
Instead of becoming a one-hit wonder, Mbugua has now released a song dubbed "Mathwiti" to commemorate his success after the viral video.
The song has already hit 1,000 views on YouTube just hours after it's release, and it’s also one of the top ten trending songs in Kenya.
The song describes an emotional story from rags to riches.
Mbugua in the song explains how God has changed his life and how media and TV personalities now flock his home. Mbugua later adds that he has money and can now afford the cakes and sweets.
The video of the song was directed by FoQus Music Records.
If Mbugua goes on to become a success in the music industry he will join the list of endless people who have become famous through the internet.
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