Kenyan celebrities have been accused of clout chasing for selfish gains.
From fake breakups to exaggerated claims of wealth, some of Kenya's most prominent celebrities have been accused of using drama to promote their careers.
Eric Omondi, a self-proclaimed president of comedy in Africa, recently admitted to hiring a Sh141 million house for his reality show 'Wife Material'. He also claimed to have put one of the contestants in the family way, only to later confirm that the announcement was a way of promoting her upcoming song.
Another example is Sarah Kabu, a prominent businesswoman who recently shared a fake story about her marriage, accusing her husband of infidelity and shaming him publicly. However, she later recanted her story and publicly asked for forgiveness from her husband, with critics suggesting that she made up the claims to raise the profile of her tour firm.
Mulamwah, a comedian, has also been accused of clout chasing. He paraded a woman he claimed was his new lover after announcing that he had parted ways with his baby mama, but later clarified that he had never dated the woman and welcomed her to his entertainment company.
Willy Paul, a musician, has also spoken out about the artificial nature of drama in the entertainment industry. In February 2021, he wrote on social media, 'Hello fam, more music fewer scandals. Btw (by the way) some of the scandals you see out there… ni sisi wasanii utengeneza (we are the ones who create it) but this year expect nothing but good music.'
Finally, Diana and Bahati, a couple, took their fans on a ride with a fake breakup before releasing a song together. Claims of clout chasing followed after Bahati reportedly gifted Diana with a car and house.
