How a street kid became a pilot - BBC Africa Eye documentary

In our series of films looking at the topic of modern masculinity in Africa, we're looking at the role of the father figure.

Michael Mwangi was rescued from a Nairobi slum and realised his dream of becoming a pilot, thanks to his father figure Fredrick Mwaura.

Produced and directed by: John-Allan Namu and Elijah Kanyi
Edited by: John Gathuna

[bens]

Was with this boy in highschool he was a year behind me. 😎😎 am happy to see he's winning in life 👊👊

[victornderu]

We need more stories like this. Great inspiration.

[theotherside]

*"You could see that there was something about him"*
*People ONLY say that AFTER you've succeeded.*

[AbuMuhammad]

He was my school mate parklands secondary school. Michael mwangi was devoted to his studies.

#former school academic captain.

Abdirahman mohamed

[Jay-hrrh]

The 10 yr old boy knew he was going to be something. He prepared the smile for that glorious day.

[aunties]

Michael, you will fly like an Eagle to places you've never been. ✈✈🚀🛩🛩🛩🛫🛫🛫

[kawaiipusheenlovexoxo]

What a wonderful story 🙏🏾🙏🏾a boy who never gave up👍🏾👍🏾

[vondahe]

Kenyans are just special. The most industrious people of Africa which has made country the envy of all their neighbours and many other countries.

It’s the only country on the continent I would even consider living in. Lovely people.

[MyChristian]

Kindly take Mom for DELIVERANCE if rehab has failed.God NEVER fails.HE always finishes what HE starts what ever the circumstances.To God be the Glory and Adoration for your testimony

[finnthefannibal]

Very cool. Nice to see some positive aspects of Africa. We want more.

[djzeecitystudio]

Drake : started from the bottom now we here
Afrikan kid : hold my beer

[williammuya]

That story seemed too short. Inspiring at the same time. God bless the people who devote their time and resources of making our society better and helping the less privileged people.

[marianngitau]

“Mungu atakuandalia meza mbele ya watesi wako!” His relatives had took everything he had and left them to live on the streets, look at him now!

[unclederrybofficial]

God bless You my brother!with much love from Zambia.

[vanessakanini]

Mike you inspire me everyday....
Always proud of you 💓
Continue shinning ... blessings upon you

[jeffchurum]

Bbc we need this kind of positive documentaries we don’t need to be reminded everyday of the shit we see everyday

[Tsitsibenny]

His mother went back and chose the life of the street. This shows that poverty is a mindset. You can either stay in it or take a different path.

[fridachemutai]

aki God's always got a plan for each and every one of us. Each time I hear such stories, i get encouraged and uplifted. May God keep blessing you.

[khanirinaftali]

finally a story that has some truth in it. that story of night runners will still haunt you forever, it was stage managed.

[ambessashield]

Hollywood movie in the making. Such a wonderful and inspiring experience. Love from your neighbours. 💚💛❤️