This archive report was first published on 17 May 2021.
Published on May 17, 2021, the story of Stella Wangu has become a cultural phenomenon in Kenya, with the song released in 1992 still widely popular today.
The song tells the story of Freshley Mwamburi's love for Stella and his heartbreak when she returns home with a baby and a fiancé.
Each year on May 17th, Kenyans take to social media to share memes and jokes about Stella, with many poking fun at the idea of Freshley Mwamburi waiting at the airport to pick her up.
Here are some of the best tweets from that day:
- The Kenya School of Government tweeted, 'The School had purposed to release staff and participants to go to the airport to welcome #Stella. Unfortunately, @KenyaAirways, having confirmed they are not bringing her home this year??, our in-person classes will go on uninterrupted. KSG, your trainer of choice.'
- Another user joked, 'Freshly Mwamburi on his way to the airport to pick Stella after selling his car??'
- Some people even shared their own stories and jokes about Stella, with one user saying, 'Today we remember the true story of
