Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi expressed disappointment over the lack of support for local talents, citing the example of Sauti Sol's nomination for the MTV awards.
In a Facebook post, Omondi stated,
Hey my name is Eric Omondi...am a comedian. God has been good to me...His favor and Grace has enabled me to achieve alot.
Omondi shared his observations from visits to other countries, saying
I have managed to travel to a few countries because of talent. Now one thing that stands out about Nigeria, South Africa and the United States(some of the countries I've been privileged to visit) is their culture...The culture to support their own...
He further emphasized,
They have a way of encouraging talent and we have all seen the results. My beloved countrymen have a way of killing talents, we don't support, we hate, we criticise...
Omondi mentioned a recent instance where he felt heartbroken, stating
We all rise up in arms whenever one of us either 'fails' or tries anything new...recently i was once again heartbroken when our own Sauti Sol were nominated for the MTV awards...
He concluded by saying,
We didn't vote, we didn't wish them well...We ridiculed them on twitter as Nigerians and South Africans celebrated their own...no one will believe in your children until you do, KENYA.
