This archive report was first published on 24 August 2020.
Scandal Surrounding Hassan Joho and Natalie Tewa ¶
On July 20, 2020, a song called 'Katerina' sparked a scandal surrounding Governor Hassan Joho and social media influencer Natalie Tewa, with many speculating that the two were in a romantic relationship.
Published on August 24, 2020, Joho finally addressed the scandal in an interview with Churchill, where he expressed his disappointment that spending time alone to unwind could bring him trouble.
"Hiyo kitu imeniletea shida, wacha tu," Joho remarked, which translates to 'That thing has caused me trouble, let's leave it at that.'
According to Joho, he was simply jamming to the song that speaks to his heart before it suddenly blew up on his face.
"Nilikuwa naimba tu, kwa raha zangu. I wanna look at you baby kidogo…baas!" Joho exclaimed, which translates to 'I was just singing, for my own comfort. I wanna look at you baby a little…baas!'
The Governor questioned why society was so quick to judge and condemn a public figure like him, who is human first and still has a life when he is not at work.
"The thing is, even if you are a leader, you have a life. What is wrong if I spend 2 minutes to enjoy music? Because I am still human, and I am allowed to enjoy and live life. So I don’t work 24/7. First, I do what I need to do then I also have to find time for myself," Joho said.
