Kenyan comic Meshack Kiprop alias Arap Uria has finally met renowned British Sports commentator Peter Drury.
Uria who is known for lip-synching Drury’s commentaries set tongues wagging after he earlier shared a tweet pleading to meet the commentator.
Dressed in his signature look, Uria who is currently in Qatar for the World Cup was holding a placard requesting to meet the commentator.
“Hello, Peter Drury, it’s Arap Uria. I am in Qatar and I would like to meet you.” the placard read in parts.
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Shortly after the tweet, Drury’s co-commentator Jim Beglin pledged to ensure his wishes were fulfilled.
“I have passed on your tweet to Peter. I hope it all works out for you. Good luck, Peter will contact you tomorrow, Arap,” Jim tweeted.
Peter will contact you tomorrow, Arap. https://t.co/akJGuPPsq7
— Jim Beglin (@jimbeglin) December 2, 2022
The content creator who could not hide his joy after he met Drury, shared photos of himself and the commentator donning his (Uria’s) signature look.
“Gooooal!!!😂😂 Finally with Peter Drury. Many thanks, Jim Beglin.” Uria wrote.
Gooooal!!!😂😂
Finally with Peter Drury . Many thanks @jimbeglin pic.twitter.com/evczz4eodc
— Arap Uria (@arapuria) December 3, 2022
While this was a dream come true for the comic, a section of Kenyans expressed dissatisfaction while others lauded the comic for his resilience that bore fruits.
Here are some of the reactions:
Mr Kimm wrote: All the hustle to meet him only to take to him a pair of rusted cups smh.
Farah Ali wrote: Please stop this. You are only shaming yourself – your dignity. There are many other ways to find Peter Drury
Simon Wachira wrote: A truly heart-warming story. So proud of you and your amazing consistency! The future is incredibly bright!
