This archive report was first published on 28 December 2019.
December 28, 2019, marked the end of a tumultuous year for singer Akothee, who had been making headlines for various reasons.
While some saw her as a philanthropist, feeding the hungry in Turkana county and launching the Akothee Foundation to cater for the needy, others criticized her for her fashion choices, including performing in swimsuits and a miniskirt in parliament.
One of the highlights of her year was her visit to Turkana in March, where she donated food to the needy and launched her foundation.
However, her fashion sense was also a topic of discussion, with many criticizing her for performing in revealing outfits, including a swimsuit at the Luo Festival and a miniskirt in parliament.
Despite the controversy, Akothee's year was also marked by success, including a Sh1.8 million performance at a private beach party in September and landing major deals with local airline Silverstone and foodstuff company Peptang.
However, her year was not without its challenges, including a leaked sex tape and a fainting spell on stage while performing at the Luo Night in Kisumu in December.
