Who is Gen Z Goliath (Bradley Marongo)?
Gen Z Goliath real name Bradley Marongo is a social media influencer, content creator and one of the tallest man in Kenya with an height of 8 foot and 2 inches.
Background & Biography
Born in 1997 (Age 27), Bradley Marongo was among the many Kenyan kids who grew up in a home of lack. Originally hailing from Kakamega, he grew up in Nairobi, were he had a little basic education.
Like most people from poor backgrounds, he was unable to complete his education and had to quit school in order to take on menial jobs to contribute his quota to the welfare of his family.
Growing up wasn’t easy for him. His extraordinary height meant he needed special attention, and considering his background, he could barely afford the good things he deserved. Much of his childhood was spent walking barefoot through the streets of Nairobi, and his clothes were often worn out because shirts and trousers in his size were rarely made. Even when they were available, they were too expensive, so he had a limited wardrobe, forcing him to wear the same clothes repeatedly.
Rise To Fame
Bradley Marongo, popularly known as the Gen Z Goliath became an overnight sensation after he stood out during the youth anti-government protest in Kenya in 2024. His intimidating heights caught the attention of fellow protesters as well as the media and in the next couple of months, he became sought after, securing endorsement deals from several Kenyan business ventures.
Few months after he went viral, he became the brand ambassador of Khushi Motors and also the face of other smaller brands in the country.
Relationship
Gen Z Goliath has said he’s currently in no relationship but so far, he has been opened to start a genuine one.
Earnings
A huge chunk of Gen Z Goliath’s earnings come from the monetisation of his social media accounts. With a cumulative followers of over 600k, he has positioned himself as one of the biggest brand in the country.
He also makes millions of KSh from endorsements and brand partnership. His trip to Dubai alone earned him over 5 million Kenyan shilling.
Controversies
Gen Z Goliath has tried to stay out of controversies, but as an influencer, this is an impossible thing to avoid. Following his first trip to Dubai, Bradley Marongo was seen in a zoo with with a lioness alongside the Zam Zam brothers, the viral video wish didn’t go well with Kenyans led to him issuing a statement and apologising for the wrong content made.
‘Hello, my fellow Kenyans. I have seen a lot of feedback from you all regarding the video of me with the lioness at the zoo, alongside the Zam Zam brothers. I want to clear the air and address some of the things I have been seeing on social media.
First, I want to say that this was never about anything harmful or disrespectful. What you saw in the video was just me having fun and creating content. The Zam Zam brothers have been nothing but kind to me since I have been in Dubai. I know some of you are saying this is “Modern Slavery,” but that’s not the case. If you take a look at the Zam Zam brothers’ pages, you will see they have been doing similar content with other content creators too, and nothing negative has ever come out of it.’ – Bradley Marongo said in a statement
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