Daddy Owen describes harassment from angry Kenyans after he performed at Jamhuri Day Fete

Veteran gospel artist, songwriter, and disability advocate Daddy Owen recently shared his frustration after becoming the target of public backlash. The musician revealed that his personal contacts were leaked online, subjecting him to a flood of calls and messages from Kenyans, a phenomenon netizens have humorously referred to as “kusalimiwa” (being greeted).

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The “Vanity” hitmaker said the messages ranged from harsh criticism to genuine inquiries. Some accused him of being a sellout for agreeing to perform at the national holiday celebrations led by President William Ruto. However, others reached out respectfully, seeking to understand his decision to participate in the event.

“Yesterday, I was greeted by Kenyans! Sema kusalimiwa! Gaitho shared my number so I could be greeted! My phone was blowing up with calls, texts, WhatsApp messages, and even a ton of Mpesa transactions. (Yes, they were sending me small amounts of money),” Daddy Owen shared on his X account, describing the overwhelming experience.

Despite the negativity, he noted that he took the time to return some calls, leading to meaningful conversations with a few individuals. “The abuse was next level! But some were very understanding, and we ended up having great chats.”

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Reflecting on the reactions, Daddy Owen provided a breakdown of the interactions he received:

• 30%: Pure insults, heavy and unfiltered.
• 20%: Logical callers who wanted to understand his reasons for performing. After their discussions, they seemed to understand his perspective.
• 20%: Excited fans who were thrilled to have his number.
• 20%: Requests for help, ranging from pleas for money (“cabbage za kupika bro, nikubaya huku nje”) to genuine needs, prompting him to send small financial assistance.
• 5%: Encouragement from those who supported his decision.
• 5%: Flashing his number without saying anything.

“In the end, those who genuinely wanted to communicate got what they needed. As for the rest? I received their greetings and took them in stride,” Daddy Owen concluded.