This archive report was first published on 29 June 2019.
June 29, 2019
KISS FM presenter Linda Nyangweso has faced a barrage of body-shaming comments from trolls who criticized her appearance in a swimsuit.
However, Nyangweso refused to be silenced and fired back at her critics with a series of sassy posts on social media.
She shared a photo of herself rocking a maroon swimsuit, looking stunning as always.
But instead of receiving compliments, Nyangweso was met with negative remarks from trolls who body-shamed her.
Undeterred, Nyangweso clapped back at her critics with a series of witty posts, saying:
"So apparently fat girls shouldn't swim in actual swimming costumes but should instead wear tents, mumus, the largest sengenge ni wire t-shirts, but if they're feeling really sexy, a whale costume to better suit their bodies lol. So to even out my last few posts, and now that leave kweli inaisha."
She also shared a photo of herself in a kitenge outfit, saying:
"Here's a picture of me in kitenge that doesn't show anything. Thanks for reminding me my place, I am ashamed again, and I understand now how the Nairobi cold got your panties all bunched up. #sofatsobrave #wifematerial #dontSendSupportmessages #sendFood."
Nyangweso's comment was echoed by many, with several female celebrities showing their support for her.
Among those who came to her defense were kalekyemumo, adelleonyango, cirumuriuki, misskihoro, terrymuikamba, justus_mwakideu, atienootieno, evansquik, ttmwanga, evans_omubonwe, mwi_nzi, melissadeblok, and vicotr_nyabola.
