This archive report was first published on 26 June 2020.
June 26, 2020, marked a significant day for women who believe in taking the first step in relationships. Nana Owiti, wife of Kenyan rapper King Kaka, shared her story of how she made the first move on her husband.
Speaking on Chat Spot, Nana Owiti revealed that she met King Kaka at a movie shop and mustered up the courage to approach him. 'I was like, hey sasa, unakaa poa. See where it landed me, I did not die. It's all about shooting your shot. Ladies can do this as well,' she said.
Her story is not an isolated one, as several other women have come forward to share their experiences of making the first move in their relationships. Celebrated actress Brenda Wairimu has revealed that she has made the first move on all men she has dated, including baby daddy rapper Juliani.
Former TV presenter Betty Kyalo also confessed that she made the first move on her ex-husband Dennis Okari, and they ended up marrying. The trend of women taking the initiative in relationships has been gaining momentum, with a recent video of a Kenyan woman asking a guy out on a date going viral on social media.
As the hashtag #Shootyourshot continues to trend on Twitter, women are being encouraged to take the first step in relationships and not be afraid to express their feelings.