[1] He is most notable for the roles in the films Mountains of the Moon, Küken für Kairo and The Flame Trees of Thika.
[3] In 1981, he made television debut with the mini series The Flame Trees of Thika.
[5] Then in 1985, he made appearance in the thriller film Küken für Kairo in which he played a minor role as 'Dealer'.
In 1987, he made the lead role of Megitew in the television movie We Are the Children, where he became very popular.
In 1990, he appeared in the biographical film Mountains of the Moon with the role 'Sidi Bombay'.