- The vibrant mood at Seattles Ngemi cia Ruraya shifted dramatically when one name was mentioned, prompting unexpected boos from revellers
- A bold comment from blogger Githaiga wa Chai stirred the pot, claiming those booing the celebrity were the same sponsors who once backed him financially
- The celebrity did not hold back in the comments section, calling out assumptions about his fundraising ties and throwing in a sarcastic jab at the disapproval
Popular gospel singer and philanthropist Karangu Muraya has fired back after a section of Kenyans in the United States openly disapproved of him during a cultural event in Seattle.
Karangu Muraya was booed by revellers at the Ngemi cia Ruraya festival. Photo: Karangu Muraya, Samidoh.Source: Facebook
The incident unfolded at the Ngemi cia Ruraya festival, a much-anticipated gathering for the Kikuyu diaspora community.
What did Kenyans in US say about Karangu Muraya?
Baby Top, the popular radio host and MC whose real name is Muthoni wa Kirumba, was on stage hyping the crowd and asking revellers which Kenyan celebrities they would love to see at the next edition of the event.
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The crowd enthusiastically responded to suggestions like DJ Dibul, Waithaka wa Jane, and others.
However, the mood quickly changed when Karangus name was mentioned.
The crowd broke into a chorus of boos, with some attendees loudly declaring they do not want to see him.
Baby Top asked why there was such hostility toward Karangu. Some voices in the crowd could be heard saying taht they had not yet forgiven him though they did not give further details on the source of their grudge.
In response to the backlash, Karangu took to Facebook with a light-hearted message, thanking Baby Top for mentioning him in the US.
However, the conversation got deeper in the comments section after blogger Githaiga wa Chai weighed in, suggesting that some of the very people who booed Karangu were among his biggest supporters.
Of course you know that 80% of your contributions come from over there, especially Seattle. These are your sponsors, and they're cancelling you. Very soon, even Kayai will tell you to listen to the ground, Githaiga commented.
Karangu swiftly clapped back, setting the record straight on his relationship with his donors and addressing the perception that he depends on contributions from the diaspora.
When was the last time I did a fundraiser, bro? In this life, everyone has their own path. Even that Kayai you're mentioning, the last time I spoke with him was last year. I believe God is not a man, Karangu wrote.
His response quickly went viral, fuelling even more reactions online as Kenyans dissected what might have led to the public booing.
See his comment below:
Karangu Muraya shared a passionate reaction to Kenyans in the US booing him. Photo: Karangu Muraya.Source: Facebook
Here are some more reactions from social media users:
Lydiah Mwangi Pst:
"A good dancer knows when to leave the stage."
Grace Kiai:
"The real meaning of using the stones they throw at you, to build your own home."
rancis Njuguna:
"Sha and She made you famous."
Lucy Mbugua:
"To be known,to be popular in anyway is a win.it means there is a time u were super good."
Lizlisa Liz:
"Rejection is real colour_go. Home and away."
Kamau Noble Collections:
"Baba Murayaa is a big brand."
Maureen Shiko:
"But they have disapproved you internationally aki."
In another story, the singer encountered a hostile reception while shopping for groceries in Muranga County.
A video shared by Inooro FM captured a tense moment as a group of visibly angry locals confronted the singer.
They were chanting anti-government slogans and questioning his close ties to political figures he has been spotted with multiple times recently.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
