This archive report was first published on 2 July 2020.
Capital FM presenter Anita Nderu's cook-off video sparks controversy ¶
On July 2, 2020, a snippet of Anita Nderu's show 'The Overdressed Cook' was shared on Instagram, capturing her and two other guests, who were both homosexual, cooking while discussing sex. The video contained explicit content that offended many.
Reactions to the video ranged from homophobia to criticism of the video's overly sexualized content. Some people felt that the video objectified and fetishized the LGBTQ community, while others defended Anita Nderu's right to express herself.
Marketers also weighed in, with some calling for Anita Nderu to apologize for damaging the brand reputation of Fresh Fri, a company that had partnered with her. However, Pwani Oil, another company that had partnered with Anita Nderu, released a statement denying any involvement in the video and thanking her for being a consumer of their product.
Here is the video that started the controversy:
Curious as to what caused all this commotion? Here is the video that started it all.
