Memories of Helmi Yahya about Didi Kempot, Paying for Transportation Expenses Despite Being Invited by TV - Not Minding Being Paid with a Small Budget

Kapanlagi.com - The departure of Didi Kempot left a deep sorrow, especially for family and close relatives. His friendly personality is deeply ingrained in the minds of most people, including the former famous presenter Helmi Yahya.

Through his personal Youtube account, Helmi Yahya shares his memories with the maestro. At that time, Helmi was still serving as the CEO of TVRI and intended to invite Didi Kempot to an event.

"When I was the CEO of TVRI for a few months, at that time Didi Kempot was not very popular. I called him to perform, and I said, 'Mas, TVRI doesn't have a lot of budget for this'," Helmi Yahya revealed, as quoted from his Youtube channel, recently.

1. No Objection

When hearing the offer from Helmi Yahya, Didi Kempot didn't object at all. Even though as a big musician, the budget offered was considered very small.

"He said, 'It's okay, sir'. But imagine, the budget is very small," he continued.

2. Pay for Transportation Yourself

It didn't stop there, according to Helmi Yahya's account, Didi Kempot also paid for all his own transportation from Solo. He didn't even complain when he had to perform in very hot weather without AC.

"He had to pay for his own expenses to perform from Solo. And it was performed at Taman Buaya, outside with no AC, it's an outdoor venue. With the lighting so close, he was sweating but his performance was extraordinary. That's Didi Kempot, always humble," he concluded.

(kpl/tmd)