Huddah Monroe has come under attack by local social media users over her recent remarks after the launch of Fenty Products in Kenya. The controversial Kenyan socialite and businesswoman took to her Instagram page and stated that Kenyan celebrities should be supporting local products.
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She added that in the past, celebrities have been reluctant to support local products even for a fee, but they were willing to attend the launch of Fenty products, which is a brand owned by American singer, Rihanna.
Taking to her Instagram page on Saturday, Huddah wrote,
“Us Africans have a long way to go man. We won’t support local businesses for a fee but we will embrace anything foreign for free. Kenyan influencers influence sh*t for free or for peanuts to look busy and booked. I’ve seen it all when they send me their rate cards. I’m like wait let me see how many things they selling When they post. I ask the people. How much did you pay? Ati nothing I sent free products or $80 to $200 max they get for a reel.”
Many celebrities in Kenya have been dedicated to supporting Rihanna’s Fenty products, but for the longest time, they have failed to promote local brands that have been in existence for a very long time.
Although debatable, Huddah raises a valid concern as to why Kenyans find it fashionable to support foreign products artists and the products they are promoting, but wouldn’t do the same for local products. Is it a way of fitting into the popular culture of association with the powerful or simply a social aping disease?
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Well, why do you think Huddah Monroe is talking about it now? Do you think that she’s insecure that she could lose a lot of customers? Kindly share your insights down below. Would you advocate the use of local beauty products in Kenya? Kindly share your insights with us down below.
