This archive report was first published on 8 May 2020.
Kenyan celebrities are not immune to the harsh realities of cyberbullying. With the rise of social media, they have become easy targets for online trolls and haters.
From Nadia Mukami to Mulamwah, several celebrities have come forward to share their experiences with cyberbullying. Nadia Mukami, for instance, took to social media to talk about her own experience, stating that she had received explicit insults and had even reported the matter to the DCI.
Comedian Mulamwah has also been a victim of cyberbullying, with his girlfriend Carol Sonie losing their three-month-old baby due to the stress caused by online trolls. Mulamwah took to social media to announce that he had quit comedy, but later returned after several celebrities stood with him.
Other celebrities, such as Anita Nderu and the Bahatis, have also faced the brunt of social media trolls. Anita Nderu, for instance, was criticized for her stretch marks, but she chose to ignore the negativity and instead used the opportunity to speak out against body-shaming.
The Bahatis have been a subject of online trolls for years, with many criticizing their age difference and highly publicized marriage. Their reality show did not provide them with any respite from the online bullies.
As Khaligraph Jones puts it in his new song 'Hao', 'Omba Mungu akupee confidence ya Pastor Ng'ang'a' (Pray and ask God to give you the confidence of Pastor Ng'ang'a). The issues being addressed in the song are similar to what our celebrities are going through on social media.
