Atwoli’s wife, Mary Kilobi, supports Marakwet Daughter amidst online drama
Media personality Mary Kilobi Atwoli has expressed her support for Millicent Jerotich, popularly known as Marakwet Daughter, following the singer’s recent social media outburst.
Kilobi took to her social media platforms to commend the artist for her unapologetic response to online critics.
On January 31, Marakwet Daughter took to TikTok with a fiery video addressing alleged trolls within her fan base.
The one-hit wonder warned individuals spreading negativity, boldly threatening to block those engaging in what she perceived as harmful behaviour.
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She proudly declared her peace of mind after blocking several individuals and advised them to express their opinions elsewhere.
“You are used to using bad language in my comment section. Mumezoea sanaa kupupuu inbox yangu pale TikTok, pupuu sasa hapa. Nkt! (You are accustomed to using bad language a lot in my comment section. You have gotten used to sending nonsense in my inbox here on TikTok. Now send nonsense here. Nkt!)” she lashed out at her followers.
The video has since caused an uproar online, with some fans threatening to unsubscribe from her social media pages.
Mary Kilobi, who is married to Francis Atwoli has since shared her thoughts on the matter, criticising netizens who are quick to troll celebrities but can’t handle criticism themselves.
Kilobi applauded Marakwet Daughter for her courage in facing online haters.
“Kumechemka!!!!! Kumbe (it is going down!!! so,) when fans or Kenyans in this matter are given just a little taste of their medicine kumbe hawapendi saana? (So, they do not like that very much?) I may not agree with what Mali Safi Chito said, but honestly, you guys say awful things. Mbona mnaumwa? (Why are you so hurt?) It’s your turn to feast! Pokeeni hiyo na mtulie. (Take that and calm down). That’s how some people feel when you insult them. Some people really mind what you say! Keep thriving JEROTICH. The Marakwet #Malisafichito. Wewe ni kiboko ya online bullies! (You are the remedy against these online bullies! ) #Rushenimawenimezoea!!!” Mary said.
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Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua, also defended Marakwet’s Daughter in the face of the online uproar.
“Too much ado about nothing on Mali Safi Chito. Leave the girl alone. She is loving her moments of fame. Don’t rain on her parade! She might have spoken out of turn and she may even sound arrogant and conceited. But she needs guidance and support, not condemnation and malicious attacks or criticism,” he said.
Mutua vehemently defended Marakwet’s Daughter, attributing her reaction to provocation.
He suggested that the singer’s assertiveness might have been misunderstood, particularly by those uncomfortable with an assertive woman.
“You see there are people who can’t stand an assertive woman who knows how to protect her space. They bring outdated and primitive debates into everything one says and look for fault where there’s none. I have viewed the clips and followed the comments and came to the conclusion that she was provoked to act as she did,” Mutua stated.