Elsa Majimbo Comes Out Strongly Against Supporting Family Members Who Ask For Money

Kenyan-American comedian Elsa Majimbo has ignited a heated debate after sharing her views on the common African practice of sending money to extended family members. In a video posted on X, Majimbo expressed her strong disapproval of this tradition, asserting that she would not be participating in it.

Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate. I saw my dad doing it, and I don’t even know any of my extended family.

The comedian argued that while some individuals work diligently to support themselves and their families, others may have an excessive reliance on financial assistance from relatives abroad. Majimbo emphasized that she would not tolerate being pressured to support family members who she believes are capable of providing for themselves.

There’s this one extended family member of ours who used to ask my dad for money, and she texted me and asked me for money. You’ve been asking my dad for money since. Before I was born. Now, you’re asking me for money. I’m not feeding your habits. You’re too lazy to be alive

Her candid remarks have sparked a flurry of reactions, with some people supporting her stance and others criticizing her perceived lack of empathy and cultural sensitivity. The issue has highlighted the complexities of family dynamics and financial obligations within African communities, particularly those living abroad.