Comedian YY Defends Sonko For Showing Off His Money
Kenyan comedian YY has defended the source of wealth of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. YY made the comments during an interview with SPM Buzz, where he was asked about his opinion on the high rise of celebrities living a fake lifestyle.
“Sonko does not need to prove he has money,” YY said. “We have seen him help people. We have seen him send cash to people via mobile banking. He has paid for people’s burials, and school fees among other things. If he gives it is because he has money. He has been an MP, Senator, and Governor so we have not been brainwashed to believe he has money. Some Kenyans are just haters hence they need to be shut. He does not need to be a governor to be making money.”
YY also shared advice on how to get rich and remain there. “If you go to a club and see someone pouring down alcohol, maybe he is a thief or he has just gotten a deal for the first time,” he said. “One secret to getting rich is good decision-making. Poor decision-making does not bring wealth.”
Sonko recently showed off 30 million after a ‘friend’ alleged the former governor had stolen from him. The man in the viral audio also accused the politician of neglecting his kids. In the video, the politician can be seen opening huge suitcases full of wads of cash in foreign denominations as he called out a certain person for doubting his wealth.
Sonko’s wealth has been a source of controversy for many years. He has been accused of corruption and misuse of public funds. However, he has never been convicted of any crime.
YY’s comments come at a time when there is a growing debate about the source of wealth of many Kenyan celebrities. Some people believe that celebrities are living a fake lifestyle and that they are not as wealthy as they appear to be. Others believe that celebrities are entitled to spend their money however they want.
The debate about the source of wealth of celebrities is likely to continue for some time. It is a complex issue with no easy answers.